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Dallas Strikers L.L.Bean PBA League Elias Cup Champions Nicholas Ditaranto, Pat Zenker 300
Player-manager Norm Duke earns Mark Roth Most Valuable Player award At Maple Lanes RVC
PORTLAND, Maine - Crafty strate- ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY - Anthony Cassonetto rolled 220-
gy and clutch shots at every critical Nicholas Ditaranto and Pat Zenker 25-220-692, Matthew Meaney
turn helped the Shipyard Dallas each blasted a 300 game in the 258-226-686, Robert Picard 244-
Strikers successfully defend their Tuesday Late Mens League at 225-670, Michael Goucher 258-
L.L.Bean PBA League Elias Cup Rockville Centre Lanes. Nicholas 252-667, and Frank Genna 247-
title at Bayside Bowl in a hotly-con- shot 248-300-252-800, and Pat 663.
tested battle with the local-favorite 234-300-225-759.
L.L.Bean Portland Lumberjacks.
Led by player-manager Norm Duke, Curtis Brown Hammered 300
the Strikers won the singles, trios
and five-player Baker format match-
At Farmingdale Lanes
es for a 5-1 victory over the FARMINGDALE, NY - Curtis series of 757.
Lumberjacks. The finals aired on Brown earned top honors in the Sunil Kochar shot 267-258-258-
ESPN. Epic Edge Trios League at 783, Buzz Goodman 265-223-
Duke, who was named Mark Roth Farmingdale Lanes blasting 228-716, and Eric Smyth 280-
PBA League Most Valuable Player PBA photo
games of 215-242-300 for a high 226-709
at the conclusion of the event, gave Elias Cup Champions, Dallas Strikers, Tommy Jones, Norm Duke,
Dallas a 1-0 lead with a 269-247 win BJ Moore II, Rhino Page, and Bill ONeill Dan Brezo Blasted 300-792
over Portlands Ryan Ciminelli in the opening singles from our other guys, there wouldnt be any oil left on
match. Portland evened the score at 1-1 when Wes the inside of the lane for anyone except me, and I At Coram Country Lanes
Malott and Kyle Troup topped Duke and Rhino Page needed more help than that, Duke said. And that CORAM, NY - Dan Brenzo Coram Country Lanes.
in the doubles match, 238-209. left a fresher condition for our rev guys. They were
earned top honors in the Thursday Anthony Reese hit 278-777, and
We decided to put me first, and then me with a able to make the adjustments and make the shots, and Quads League blasting a 300 John Krasowski 279-751.
lefthander (Rhino Page) in the doubles match in order thats why we came out on top. game for a high series of 792 at
to preserve the lanes, because with all of the rev rate See ELIAS CUP Page 2
Chris Systsma, Glen Frey 300 Al Licciardello, Charlie Iorio 300 at Jib Lanes
At Rockaway Lanes FLUSHING, NY Al Licciardello 235-237-300-772 Fesler 246-277-724, Vonetta Joliffe 224-258-674,
ROCKAWAY, NJ Chris Systsma Ryan Prevost 269-723, Barry Charlie Iorio-255-223-300-778 Wednesday Ted Guy Tom Werthmuller 278-256-759, Orlando Blackwell
and Glen Frey each rolled 300, Lehman 268-745, Keri May 248- Classicat Jib Lanes. 246-258-247-751, Brett Mosley 248-245-707, Keith
Rockaway Mixed League at 676, Liesl Apgar 248-644, Denise Alan Palmer 245-267-684, Matt Dugan 257-225- Cooper 248-230-222-700 Matt Guile 267-236-709
Rockaway Lanes. Frey 241-613, and Nidia Haneveld 236-718, John Gallub 257-228-699, Sam Quaglierini Anthony Vitucci 288-246-740.
Mike Kavanaugh hit 279-712, 222-589. 280-264-714, Eric Flack 257-257-223-737, Chris
ELIAS CUP
Continued from Page 1 Josh Spiegel tops JBT
Dallas regained the upper hand with a 234- throughout his career of any player in the
227 victory in the Baker trios match, with league. He never experienced high school, col-
high-rev power players Tommy Jones, Bill legiate or Team USA competition.
ONeill and BJ Moore III holding off Thats why you see so much excitement
Portlands Malott, Bryon Smith and Liz from me, the PBA Hall of Famer said. Im
Johnson. 53 and slowing down a bit, but not when you
In the decisive three-point five-player team jack me up like that. I feel like Im 17 again.
finale, Dukes strikes on both of his attempts, This is the kind of atmosphere we all want to
in the second and seventh frames, were con- play in front of. This league thing is going to
verted into a turkey and a double ultimately take off; we all know it and its going to
made the difference in the Strikers 237-219 grow.
victory that locked up the Elias Cup. Winning the MVP award, he added, took him
Obviously its disappointing, but (Dallas) completely by surprise.
bowled a really good game, said Portland The MVP out of that group? No way, he
manager Tim Mack. Theyre defending cham- said. Normally I wouldnt put myself in posi-
pions for a reason, but we made them earn it. tion to win an award like that, but my crew
Going into the finals, Duke was concerned kept saying, Norm, youre throwing it last. We
about being an underdog in terms of fan sup- debated until the end, but my guys liked the
port. I watched the semifinal match between way my ball was getting through the pins and
(Portland) and the (Silver Lake) Atom they liked my chances, so thats what hap- Josh Spiegel won his first Junior Bowlers Tour (JBT) title at
Splitters, and that was a wow-wow-wow pened. Eagle Rock Lanes. Josh averaged 240 to qualify on top and then
moment, Duke said of the Lumberjacks During the Elias Cup finals, Bayside Bowl won his title match beating Shane Matthews 220-201, finishing
miraculous win. They pulled it out, and when co-owners Charlie Mitchell and Justin Alfond, up averaging 238 for the entire tournament.
Shane collected second place and Kyle Belawsky took third
you have this many people rooting you on, and along with PBA CEO and Commissioner Tom
place in the JBT. Josh bowls in the Thursday night Late Men's
that much energy flowing their way, its hard Clark, announced the sixth annual PBA League
league at Holiday bowl in Oakland NJ where hes averaging 220.
to say destiny wasnt on their side. But my finals will return to Portland in 2018 on dates
group never flinched. They just kept at it. to be announced.
Theyre champions, all of them.
Dukes passion for PBA League competition Frank Rubinetti, BJ Sprecher and Mike Triano
has continued to grow over the programs five-
year history, which is interesting considering Win Eagle Rock League Bracket Challenge
he had least amount of team experience WEST ORANGE, NJ - Eagle Rock Bowling Center The three each had a different journey, but came
recently concluded its 2nd Annual League Bracket through when it was clutch. Frank ran into a bowler
Challenge. This tournament is open to all league having the run of his life, "I knew I needed a big
bowlers throughout the house, from the Swinging number to win. When I shot 703, I was thrilled."
Sports Reporter
Seniors to the Unique Trios. Bowlers are randomly After shooting 297 and 298 in consecutive weeks,
drawn and placed in brackets resembling the NCAA Frank concluded the Sunday Doubles with a 300,
Basketball Tournament. Last year's tournament had 1 career number 10. After squeaking out the first 2
Editor/Publisher Dan McDonough bracket consisting of 64 bowlers. The tournament rounds with a combined total of 7 pins, Mike put it on
Technology Editorial Assistants was so popular this year they were able to fill 3 auto pilot. "I bowled really well the last month, and
Hank Allen Immaculatta DElia brackets allowing 192 league bowlers to compete. To when I saw Frank and I were in different brackets, I
Contributing Writers win a bracket each bowler has to win 5 rounds over was really happy, he's been on a fire lately!"
Joan Taylor Pat McDonough the month-long competition. Finisihing 3rd in the inauguaral tournament, BJ
One of the most enjoyable aspects of the tourna- was determined to get a win this year. " Going into
For information regarding advertising, subscrip- ment is watching the bowlers checking the brackets the last round I was really nervous, but as fate would
tions, or editorial content call: before league play, finding their name, and seeing have it my competitor and I have the same average,
who you are up against in the next round. You really
(201)865-5363 could be facing anyone, from your teammate to a
so it was scratch." After a slow start, BJ finished
strong with a 224 to win his bracket by 14 pins.
E-mail: SportsReporter1940@gmail.com bowler you've seen or bowled with or against. The This tournament truly does promote comraderie
Or Dan at: mcdonough1@aol.com league bowlers would anxiously await the results, and friendly competition amongst all league bowlers
and cheer on the bowlers from their league as the
Sports Reporter tournament progressed into the deeper rounds. It can
throughout the bowling center. Averages range from
89 or 220, but with handicap scale, all bowlers have
P.O. Box 1491, Secaucus, NJ 07094 best be described as a long strange trip through the an equal chance. With the popularity growing, Eagle
month of March. This year the winners were Frank Rock thinks it can fill 5 brackets next year, allowing
Rubinetti (784) and Mike Triano (753) from the 320 bowlers throughout every league to compete and
Sunday Morning Doubles, and BJ Sprecher (747) of enjoy the experience.
the Survivors.
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All Maple Family Centers Junior League Bowlers are entitled to participate in the
Peter J LaSpina Memorial Scholarship Tournament. To date, we have awarded
over $75,000 in scholarships to our youth bowlers through this FREE tournament
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Jesse DeMauro 683 Junior Gold Championships Sites set for 2018, 2019 and 2020
CORAM, NY - In the Wednesday League Jesse DeMauro shot 253-683,
ARLINGTON, Texas Dallas, Detroit and youth events, Kris Smith, Director of the Detroit
Bob Bader 290-682, and Gary Lukachinski 278. Indianapolis will be the summer destinations for Sports Commission, said. We expect another great
youth bowlers as International Bowling Campus turnout and Im sure the bowling community will be
Dave Sherwin 667 Youth Development has determined sites for its excited to see these outstanding youth bowlers.
CORAM, NY - Dave Sherwin paced the scoring in the Friday Night national youth events for 2018 through 2020. Indianapolis will extend its record for most times to
Mixed League rolling a 242 game for a high series of 667. The Junior Gold Championships, USA Bowling host the Junior Gold Championships when the tour-
Peter Schultz hit 230-666, Ron Bonomo 252-610, and Edwin Torres National Championships and Bowling.com Youth nament returns in 2020. In the first 19 years of the
242. Open will head to Dallas in 2018, Detroit will serve event, Indianapolis has been the host city five times,
as the host city in 2019 and Indianapolis will be the including 2016 when the event had a record field of
site of the national events in 2020. almost 3,300 participants.
Were excited to have Dallas, Detroit and Indys long-standing tradition of holding sporting
Indianapolis play host to our youth events, said Gary events will continue as we welcome back the Junior
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Development. These tournaments bring together the
Gold Championships, said Chris Gahl, senior vice
president of marketing for Visit Indy. We look for-
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([LW*63DUNZD\ continue to build a future for the sport. The Junior Gold Championships brings together the
The 2018 Junior Gold Championships presented by top youth bowlers in the country to compete for
Home of many Mens, Womens and Mixed Leagues The Brands of Ebonite International will be held in scholarships and spots on Junior Team USA in six
Dallas for just the second time. While 1,300 bowlers divisions U12 Boys, U12 Girls, U15 Boys, U15
Excellent Junior Program and Adult-Junior Leagues took part in the 2004 event in Dallas to set a partici- Girls, U20 Boys and U20 Girls. Athletes qualify for
pation record, the Junior Gold Championships has the event through Junior Gold leagues and tourna-
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participants in each of the last two years. The USA Bowling National Championships feature
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Executive Director Monica Paul said. Dallas is a Congress Youth members and features singles, dou-
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THE MAGIC AT MAJESTIC
Team USA Roster Set for 2017
Curtis Kyzima 799 Matt Rothstein 732 John Baginsky 708
HOPLELAWN, NJ - Curtis HOPELAWN, NJ - Matt Rothstein HOPELAWN, NJ - John Baginsky World Games in Poland
Kyzima topped the Friday Night topped the scoring in the led the scoring in the Monday By Matt Cannizzaro - USBC
Classic League blasting 268- Wednesday Night Trios League Night Mixed League rolling ARLINGTON, Texas - The 2017 World Games is a few months away,
263-268 for a high series of 799. rolling games of 238-248-246 for a games of 248-290 for a of 708. and the Team USA bowlers are ready to add to the success they found at
Joe Parisi shot 257-238-236- high series of 732. Warren Taureck shot 248-212- the event four years ago.
731, Patty Hanlein 230-241-686, BIll Hoese shot 213-259-257-729, 224-684, Joe Herber 209-207- The tournament will be held at Sky Bowling in Wroclaw, Poland, from
Richard Ruby 213-257-685, and Erick Kerekes 215-214-227-656, 257-673, and Willie Figueroa 209- July 21-24 as part of the 11-day, multi-sport World Games.
John Manganiello 237-225-678. Robin Both 225-236-659, and Peter 268-669. Among the four players selected to represent the United States this year
Chris Tamayo 769 Marinello 226-236-634. In the Winter Senior Citizens will be Kelly Kulick of Union, New Jersey, often recognized as a trailblazer
HOPELAWN, NJ - Chris John Syslo 728 League Earl Gregory hit 206, and in the sport, and a role she filled for her country at the World Games in 2013.
Tamayo topped the scoring in HOPELAWN, NJ - John Syslo Rich Rowley 200. Kulick, a 13-time member of Team USA, will be joined in Wroclaw by
the Middlesex County Classic topped the scoring in the Thursday Mark Makwinski 690 Danielle McEwan of Stony Point, New York, Tommy Jones of
firing games of 256-234-279 for Mixed Nuts League rolling games HOPELAWN, NJ - Mark Simpsonville, South Carolina, and Team USA rookie Jakob Butturff of
a 769. of 246-278-204 for a high series of Makwinski led the scoring in the Tempe, Arizona.
John Kertesz shot 248-228- 728. Wednesday Night Mens League At the 2013 event in Cali, Colombia, Kulick and longtime Professional
270-746, Len Camporeale 279- Carlos Mercado hit 246-202-629, rolling games of 258-230-202 for Bowlers Association Tour standout Mike Fagan became the first bowlers
234-231-744, Eric Oppenheimer Tony DeRosa 223-204-616, and a high series of 690. from the United States to claim gold medals at the World Games, an event
236-259-247-742, Frank Leo Mike Dinaburg 213-221. Nick Simone shot 246-223-639, that has been held every four years since 1981.
248-247-244-739, and Glenn Chris Minchg 724 Ariel Leon 236, and Bill Dillon "I am over the moon to have the opportunity to bowl in the World Games
Mohr 268-279-732. HOPELAWN, NJ- Chris Minch led 219. again," Kulick said. "I will be in the middle of the PWBA Tour season, so
In the Wednesday, Early Birds the scoring in the Wednesday Night Pedro Torres 652 I will be sharp as an ax. I'm also excited for my fellow teammates, and I
League Carolyn Esposito shot Mens League rolling games of 278- HOPELAWN, NJ - Pedro Torres know we will make an impression in Poland."
189, and Sue Ragas 168. 212-234 for a high series of 724. paced the scoring in the Garden The World Games is an international multi-sport event for sports, disci-
Mike Kelly 762 Dennis Dimascio shot 226-244- State Mixed League rolling games plines or events within a sport, that are not contested in the Olympic Games.
HOPELAWN, NJ - Mike Kelly 251-721, Jay Berg 259-215-244- of 204-257 for a high series of It is organized and governed by the International World Games
topped the scoring in the Friday 718, and Mark Makwinski 249-222- 652. Association (IWGA), under the patronage of the International Olympic
Night Mixed League blasting 653. Josh Herbert hit 204-241-626, Committee (IOC).
games of 246-247-269 for a high The event showcases more than 25 sports and approximately 4,500 ath-
Dan Hansell 722 Kyle Jannuzzi 243, Lenny Novak
series of 762. 232, and Robert Girod 222. letes and officials from more than 100 countries. The athletes will com-
HOPELAWN, NJ - Dan Hansell
Lew Caffrey hit 262-246-703, Steve Columbus 608 pete for medals in nearly 180 total disciplines.
topped the scoring in the Merck
Sal Angotti 251-268-695, Until Kulick and Fagan broke through for the mixed doubles gold medal
League firing games of 221-233- HOPELAWN, NJ - Steve
Anthony Angotti 225-247-669, at the 2013 event, the United States had earned just five World Games
268 for a high series of 722. Columbus paced the scoring in the
and Dennis Decrosta 238-234- medals - two silver and three bronze - in eight appearances. Kulick added
Mike Eglese shot 266-206-620, Family League rolling games of
653. a silver medal in singles in 2013, too.
Evan Kulick 242, and Kevin 203-211 for a high series of 608.
Jason Gomez 748 Other World Games medals for Team USA include: Andrew Cain with
Bovaird 213. Steve Osiadacz shot 208-234,
singles bronze in 2005 and Vernon Peterson and Darold Meisel with sil-
HOPELAWN, NJ - Jason David Franczak 721 Daniel Pawelek 203, and Susan
ver in singles in 1997 and 1989, respectively.
Gomez topped the scoring in the HOPELAWN, NJ - David Franczak Bobrowski 190.
For the U.S. women, Patty Ann won a singles bronze medal in 1989,
Raritan Bay Mens League led the scoring in the Wednesday Branden Barrese 638 while Mary Lou Vining won singles bronze in 1981. The United States
blasting games of 244-248-256 Majestic Open League rolling HOPELAWN, NJ - Branden
for a high series of 748. had never medaled in mixed doubles.
games of 259-204-258 for a high Barrese paced the scoring in the Representatives from each of bowling's three zones (American, Asian and
Joe Lampariello shot 234-287- series of 721. Avenel Youth League rolling
213-734, Glenn Mohr 226-258- European) will head to Wroclaw in July. Each zone will send five countries,
Michael Pilot hit 255-221-649, games of 233-216 for a high series while a team from the host nation rounds out the field at 16 countries.
248-732, Brian Warcup 259- Barry Palmer 224-203-214-641, and of 638.
724, Brian Adamson 232-258- Joining the United States from the Pan American Bowling
Jim Speaks 212-206-212-630. Stephen Cracchiolo hit 201-209- Confederation (PABCON) will be Canada, Colombia, Mexico and
222-712, and Timothy Hugle, Jr.
299-213-200-712. David Franczak 717 602, and Joshua Ruck 201. Venezuela.
HOPELAWN, NJ - David Franczak In the Wednesday Earlybirds Team USA, Colombia and Venezuela qualified through the PABCON
Joey Parisi III 743 League Carolyn Esposito shot Champion of Champions event in April 2016, while Canada and Mexico
led the scoring in the Wednesday
HOPELAWN, NJ - Joey Parisi Majestic Open League rolling 204, Sharon Bonigk 193, and Sue earned their spots during the PABCON Adult Championships in September
topped the scoring in the Friday games of 248-260-209 for a high Rafas 165. 2016.
Night Classic League rolling series of 717. Basha Miller 613 Women's singles at the 2017 World Games will take place on July 21,
games of 237-270-236 for a high Sean Pech shot 203-248-202-653, HOPELAWN, NJ - Basha Miller men's singles will be contested July 22, women's doubles will be July 23
series of 743. Tom McGregor 247-617, and Bill paced the scoring in the Jerzey and men's doubles is scheduled for July 24.
Michael Potoski hit 248-238- Baumann 224. Pikers League rolling a 241 game "The format changes at the World Games show how much the sport of
248-734, Patty Hanlein 212- In the Merck League Bruce for a high series of 613. bowling is growing globally, and including four players from each coun-
234-259-705, and John Binkowitz shot 204-216--615, and Larry Clarke hit 241, Ceferino try now means a truer showcase of the world's top talent," said Team USA
Manganello 212-202-257-671. Jimmy Griffin 202. Rivera 227, and Mark Lee 209. High Performance Director Tennelle Milligan.
May 24 - 30, 2017 SPORTS REPORTER 7
McKendree Women, Webber Men Top Intercollegiate Team Championships
BATON ROUGE, La. The McKendree women and Webber Eastern Shore was the first to accomplish the feat in 2011. team really embraced that concept, and it gave us an advan-
International men were victorious at the 2017 Intercollegiate Webbers run to the title match also had record implications tage.
Team Championships. as the Warriors were looking to become the first team in near- In the finale, Webber took the momentum by rolling five
Both championship rounds went the maximum five ly 30 years to successfully defend a womens title. West consecutive strikes after an open in the fourth frame on its
games, as a best-of-five Baker format determined the win- Texas A&M was the last team to achieve the feat, winning in way to a 222-154 win and the programs second mens ITC
ners at the Raising Canes River Center. 1987 and 1988. win.
The McKendree women defeated defending champion The McKendree team, which features no seniors, includes Before we came here today, we had a meeting about who
Webber International, 3-2, while the Webber men knocked Clemmer, Taylor Bailey, Christie Draper, Ashley Dunn, the hero was going to be, said sophomore Matt Russo. Our
off 2016 ITC winner, McKendree, 3-2. Ashley Hathaway, Jessica Mellott, Lauren Pate and Sarah team as a whole was the hero. We moved around very well
The Bearcats got out to another quick start winning their Wille. and made some clutch shots down the stretch. This team is
first two games against Webber, 206-157 and 212-191. Theres definitely something special about this team, the most versatile group Ive ever seen, and I wouldnt want
Webber bounced back in Games 3 and 4 to tie the match at 2- especially with them being so young, said McKendree head to win this with anyone else. I love these guys more than any-
2 and force a deciding game. coach Shannon OKeefe. Bryan (OKeefe) and I had multi- thing, and Im so glad we got it done.
Both teams ran into trouble throughout Game 5, but the ple discussions about how we could still be a year away, but Webbers team included Russo, Giorgio Clinaz, Gabriel
score remained close heading into the final frame. about halfway through the season, they decided they werent Garcia, Ramon Hilferink, David Lance, Cory Lenz, Anthony
McKendree took a one-pin advantage into the 10th, and going to wait. This doesnt even feel like real life. As a par- Veney and Aaron Yuratovich.
freshman Breanna Clemmer delivered a strike to start and ent of my girls, because thats how I feel, I dont think I could Wichita States Wesley Low and Midlands Haley Hall
filled 20 pins for the frame to force Webber freshman Caitlyn be more proud. To see their dreams come true and know we were the tournaments most valuable players.
Johnson to double for the victory. had a little piece of that is an incredible feeling. Joining Low on the mens all-tournament team were
Johnsons first effort went left of target and left the 3-6-10 The mens final saw McKendree put Webber to the brink of Lindenwood-Bellevilles Scott Hill, Wisconsin-Whitewaters
standing, giving McKendree its first Helmer Cup for the elimination after Game 3, securing a 2-1 lead. After altering Zach Woelfel and Chris Wiley and Midlands Nick Pate.
womens program, 159-147. its lineup for a fourth consecutive game, Webber was able to Joining Hall on the womens all-tournament team were
I was obviously very nervous but knew my girls would tie the match in Game 4 with a 215-153 win. McKendrees Bailey, Webbers Johnson, Stephen F. Austins
have my back regardless of the outcome, Clemmer said. Throughout the course of the championship round, Webber Stephanie Schwartz and Wisconsin-Whitewaters Amanda
Whether I struck or split, we would still leave as champions, used every player on its roster for at least one game. Van Duyn.
and thats what we wanted to come here and do. This run has Thats something weve worked on all year, said Webber A total of 16 mens and 16 womens teams earned their
been unbelievable. It feels great, and I dont think this feeling head coach Del Warren. Ball reaction changes so fast, spots in the ITC field by finishing in the top four at one of
will ever go away. momentum changes so fast and guys can get locked for no four sectional events held throughout the country in March.
With wins at the NCAA Womens Bowling Championship reason at all. We believe that ball reaction is king, ball reac- All teams bowled 24 Baker qualifying games to determine
and ITC at the River Center, the Bearcats became just the tion gives you confidence and you have to have guys who seeding for the double-elimination bracket, which featured
second team to win both titles in the same year. Maryland can come in and out of the lineup in a moments notice. This best-of-seven Baker matches leading up to the finals.
ULTRA LANES AT MASSAPEQUA
Sunday Mixed: Chris Gisonna 300, Margaret Mulcan 269.
Sunday Adult/Child: Ben Lewkowitz 289-706.
Monday Men: Ronnie Arena 300, Nick Lombardi 300, John Battaglia 813, and Tom Hartmann 299.
Tuesday Mixed: Steve Rath 300-801.
Maria Regina Ladies: Mary Ann Minieri 239.
Thursday Men: Jeff Scarola 300, Joe Votinelli Jr. 300-811, Rob Andreoli 300, Jeff Zibulsky 300, Ron
Arena 835, and Ron Flood 300.