Aaron Lorincz Completes Triple Crown at Mayflower Lanes

The Budweiser Michigan Majors Bowling Association’s first Major of the year was held at Mayflower Lanes in Redford March 15-16. One of the MMBA’s youngest stars Aaron Lorincz of Saginaw added his name to the list of Triple Crown winners by defeating Frank Snodgrass of Roseville three games to one at our annual Match Game Championship. Only Gene Stus and Larry Walker have accomplished this feat. Lonnie Jones of Ann Arbor and Ken Wyatt of Sterling Heights paced the field of 43 bowlers with a six game qualifying score of 1442. The cut score to make the 16 man semi-final match game bracket was a 6-game qualifying score of 1243. Frank Snodgrass started match play on Saturday afternoon as the 11th seed and eliminated 6th seed Scott Christie 2-1, 191-210, 238-215, 237-209. Snodgrass faced Abed Daher of Dearborn in his first match on Sunday and won 2-0 in a couple of close games, 236-212, 239-231. In the semi-final round Snodgrass defeated Mike Chism of Farmington Hills 2-0, 239-180, 196-165 to move into the championship match. Aaron Lorincz started match play as the 4th seed and defeated Terry Dockery of Fraser 2-1 in a close match 175-166, 194-211, 244-206. The first match on Sunday Lorincz matched up against Todd Sim of Belle River, Canada. This match couldn’t have been any closer. Lorincz won the first game 236-214 and Sim won game two 214-205. The deciding game came down to the 10th frame. Sim needed a double to win the game and got the first strike, however, came up light on the second shot leaving a 2 pin. With the spare conversion both players ended up tied 254-254. Sim started the 9th & 10th frame roll-off leaving the 3-6 spare and failed to convert. Lorincz stepped up and threw a strike in his 9th frame and 10th to shut the door on Sim 47-39. Lorincz lined up nicely in his semi-final match against Corey Miller of Grand Blanc. Lorincz started with the front 8 in game one to win 259-215, then started with the front 8 in game 2 to win easily 279-233. The championship match is a best 3 out of 5 games and looked like it would be a shootout as Snodgrass captured game 1 280-247. In game two the scores came down for both players as the lanes transitioned with Lorincz grinding out a 214-182 victory to even the match at a game a piece. Lorincz pounded the pocket in game three and was rewarded with a 249-224 win taking a 2-1 lead. In game 4 Lorincz again was in the pocket in game four but couldn’t put strikes together. In the 10th frame Lorincz needed a mark to shut door and missed a 10 pin to open the door for Snodgrass. Snodgrass needed a double in the 10th but came up high on his first ending his day with another 2nd place finish - Snodgrass finished 2nd last month at Sterling Lanes. For Lorincz, this was not only his 5th MMBA title in his young career but also completed the triple crown which includes wins at the Match Game, Championship, and Tournament of Champions. Lorincz received the first place check of $1,000 along with a beautiful trophy provided by Pro Am Bowling and Trophy. Snodgrass received a check for $500 for his 2nd place finish. A big thank you to Vicki Ingham and the rest of the staff at Mayflower Lanes for their support and hospitality. I would also recognize our great sponsors, A.J. Mathews of West Side Distributors, Bill DeFrance of General Maintenance Works, and of course Storm Products. Our next tournament will be held at Wayne Bowl in Wayne on April 19th with a start time of 10:00 a.m. FINAL STANDINGS 1. Aaron Lorincz (Saginaw) $1,000 2. Frank Snodgrass (Roseville) $ 500 3. Corey Miller (Grand Blanc) $ 250 4. Mike Chism (Farmington Hills) $ 250 5. Abed Daher (Dearborn) $ 180 6. Todd Sim (Belle River, Canada) $ 180 7. Robert Mireles (Lansing) $ 180 8. Adam Dee (Birmingham) $ 180 9. Ken Wyatt (Sterling Heights) $ 120 10. Lonnie Jones (Ann Arbor) $ 120 11. Scott Christie (Southgate) $ 120 12. Ryan Nelson (Clinton Twp.) $ 120 13. Kurry Crayton (Pontiac) $ 120 14. Justin O’Hara (Westland) $ 120 15. Terry Dockery (Fraser) $ 120 16. Nick Wissinger (Clinton Twp.) $ 120

Top 4 1. Jeff Edwards 2. Michael Chism 3. Kurry Crayton 4. Andrew Bennett Full Results

Top 4
1. Corey Miller
2. JR Raymond
3. Jonathan Murphy
4. Tom Smallwood
Full Results

Sara Litteral of Redford won the Metro Detroit USBC Association (MDUSBC) Rip 10 Entertainment Women’s Series event on Sunday with a 207-186 triumph over Michelle Keirns of Lansing at Shelby Lanes in Utica. Litteral took home the top prize of $500, while Keirns settled for $250.
Litteral qualified eighth in the field of 30, with a four-game total of 906. Her consistent qualifying total included a high game of 245. In match play she beat Sarah Dorow of Midland 225-208 and Lisa Bishop of Garden City 247-234 en route to the championship match.
Keirns qualified eighth with 828. Her victories in match play included wins over Cassondra Mize of Toledo 202-195, top qualifier Sandra Schultz of Macomb 277-174 and Aleksandra (Sasha) Hudak of Northville 223-178 on her way to the final match.
Schultz dominated the qualifying with 987 on consistent games of 249, 257, 239 and 242.
Keirns moved into fifth place in the season long cup list with 468 points. Lisa Bishop continues to lead the list with 520 points.
Complete results are available at www.mdusbc.com under “Tournaments” and Women’s Series page.
The next event is April 13 at Mayflower Lanes in Redford.
The event was sponsored by Motiv.
The Metro Detroit USBC Association serves over 50,000 adult and youth bowlers in the Metropolitan Detroit market and is the largest local association of the United States Bowling Congress.
Rip 10 Entertainment is headquartered in Utica, Mich. and operates Shelby Lanes in Utica.

LISA BISHOP WINS WOMEN’S SERIES EVENT AT SHELBY LANES

Lisa Bishop of Belleville won her second Metro Detroit USBC Association (MDUSBC) Rip 10 Entertainment Women’s Series event on Sunday with a 229-177 triumph over Julie Oczepek of Reese at Shelby Lanes in Utica. Bishop took home the top prize of $500, while Oczepek settled for $250.
Bishop qualified fourth in the field of 26, with a four-game total of 899. Her consistent qualifying total included a high game of 237. In match play she beat Sandra Schultz of Macomb 224-202 and Michelle Ewald of Clinton Township 216-213 en route to the championship match.
Oczepek qualified sixth with 876. Her victories in match play included wins over Robin Orlikowski of Grand Rapids 248-227 and Tanisha Burris of Lansing 236-222 on her way to the final match.
The win by Bishop propelled her into first place in the season long cup list with 423 points. She is followed by Oczepek, who has 411.
Complete results are available at www.mdusbc.com under “Tournaments” and Women’s Series page.
The next event is March 9 at Shelby Lanes in Utica.
The Metro Detroit USBC Association serves over 50,000 adult and youth bowlers in the Metropolitan Detroit market and is the largest local association of the United States Bowling Congress.
Rip 10 Entertainment is headquartered in Utica, Mich. and operates Shelby Lanes in Utica.

Ken Wyatt Captures his 11th MMBA Title at Thunderbowl Lanes

The Budweiser Michigan Majors Bowling Association’s opened its 47 th year of tournament action at Thunderbowl Lanes in Allen Park on January 11 th . Hall of Famer and Executive Director Ken Wyatt of Sterling Heights started off his 30th year of MMBA competition in style winning his 11 th title, defeating Craig Nidiffer of Trenton 238-209. Wyatt received a check for $1,000 along with the championship trophy while Nidiffer settled for 2 nd place and received a check for $500. Wyatt paced the field of 52 bowlers with a six game qualifying round of 1467. The cut score to make the 14 man semi-final round was 1273. This month’s tournament featured Kegel’s Broadway lane condition, part of Kegel’s Challenge series. This lane pattern proved to be a good test for all of the players. The stepladder finals began with fifth seed Justin Neiman of Warren facing fourth seed Mike Bradfield of Lansing. Bradfield, bowling in only his 2 nd MMBA tournament, showed no signs of being nervous as he defeated Neiman in a tight match 226-225. Neiman had a chance to close out Bradfield with three strikes in the 10 th but left a pocket 7-10 on his second ball to finish with 225. Bradfield needed to fill at least 19 pins to close out the match and did just that with a strike on his first shot in the 10 th and filling 9 on his next two shots. Neiman received a check for $300 with his 5 th place finish. Bradfield then met fellow Lansing native Robert Mireles. Mireles struggled to find the pocket, opening with splits in the 3 rd and 5 th frames while Bradfield was solid the whole game defeating Mireles 227-155. Mireles, owner of 3 MMBA titles, received $350 for his 4 th place finish. Next up for Bradfield was qualifying leader Ken Wyatt. This was a great match as both players were in the pocket all game long. Wyatt used a six bagger in frames 5 through 10 while Bradfield failed to strike on the left lane twice down the stretch, losing 249-237. Bradfield received a check for $400 for his efforts. Wyatt then met 2011 Bowler of the Year Craig Nidiffer. Nidiffer, already with 8 MMBA titles in his young career, started the match slowly, failing to strike until the 5 th frame. Wyatt started the match with a spare and three strikes, taking an early 38 pin lead. Nidiffer threw strikes in frames 5 -7, however failed to strike in the 8 th and 9 th frames leaving the door open for Wyatt. Wyatt closed the door with a three bagger in frames 6-8 to go on and win 238-209. Thank you to Tom Strobl, proprietor of Thunderbowl Lanes, and General Manager Charlie Cassise along with the rest of the staff for again opening a new season for the MMBA. We’re proud to have Budweiser as our major sponsor. A big thank you to A.J. Mathews and West Side Distributing for sponsoring another successful tournament. Again for 2014 Storm is our ball sponsor - thank you to Chris Sand for his continued support of the MMBA. We also welcome a new sponsor in 2014 – General Maintenance Works. MMBA member Bill DeFrance is owner/operator so please visit his website at http://generalmaintenanceworks.com for a great list of services. Our next tournament will be held at Sterling Lanes in Sterling Heights on February 15 th with a start time of 10:00 a.m. FINAL STANDINGS 1. Ken Wyatt (Sterling Heights) 2. Craig Nidiffer (Trenton) 3. Mike Bradfield (Lansing) 4. Robert Mireles (Lansing) 5. Justin Neiman (Warren) 6. Pete Brown (Holt) 7. Mason Brantley (Detroit) 8. Bill DeFrance (Clinton Township) 9. Mike Calhoun (Wyandotte) 10. Gerry Lobdell (Jackson) 11. Dale Hofmeister (Essexville) 12. Jeremy Dixson (Bay City) 13. Rick Gregor (Sterling Heights) 14. Mark Milasinovich (Macomb) $1,000 $ 500 $ 400 $ 350 $ 300 $ 200 $ 180 $ 160 $ 150 $ 140 $ 130 $ 120 $ 110 $ 100 For information on participation or joining the Budweiser Michigan Majors, contact the tournament Office at (586) 871-7651 or visit the official website at www.michiganmajors.com.

REGGIE GREEN TRIUMPHS OVER RECORD FIELD
 
Takes the DV8 New Year's Countdown title
with final frame victory over Amii Friesorger
 
CONGRATULATIONS TO REGGIE GREEN for defeating the biggest DV8 Shootout field in history as he took the New Year's Countdown title at Colonial Lanes in Ann Arbor.  118 bowlers went to the starting gate, and when it was all over Reggie stood alone as our newest Champion!  He earned $500, the title, some stiff bragging rights, and that very valuable Bye into the match play rounds of August's Grand Finale with the $1,000 first place guaranteed by Maplewood Lanes.  He didn't shoot really big scores but he did keep hanging on to squeak though most of his matches and stay in the hunt, most of his victories were less than 10 pins.  He just kept going until there was nobody else left.  That was some Damn Good Bowling, Reggie!!!
 
CONGRATULATIONS ALSO TO AMII FRIESORGER for making it all the way to the title match after just barely making the cut - for the very first time after many tries.  Sporting a mere 150 average she definitely had the crowd behind her as she kept marching through the match play, including a heart-stopping one pin victory over Ron
Laurain in the Round of 8.  In the championship match, the larger than normal crowd was hootin' and hollerin' for every good shot she made.  She needed two strikes in the 10th frame to defeat Reggie, but the first one went right through the nose.  That crowd exploded in cheers for both bowlers in appreciation for a great performance by them, and Amii was consoled by a nice $300 payday for her second place finish.  Where else can a 150 bowler experience such a thrilling day as she
enjoyed?  Only in the DV8 Rondot's Pro Shop Shootout Series.  That was also some Damn Good Bowling, Amii!!!

A Very Happy New Year to Jo Kangas!  After helping out on the Shootout Staff for years Jo finally cashed in with the lucky ticket and won the DV8 Dude that was so generously donated by DV8 Bowling.  As with every shootout, the proceeds from the ball raffle supplements our Grand Finale prize fund.  Make sure you get the necessary three tournaments in this season to be eligible for that Grand Finale!!!!
 
THE NEXT DV8 SHOOTOUT is the annual Superbowl Shootout at Maplewood Lanes in Saline on February 2nd.  Like our Turkey Shoot, this event is a perennial sellout.  We have changed the start time from noon to 11 AM in order to accommodate 108 bowlers instead of the previous 96 and still give everyone time to enjoy their plans for the Big Game afterwards.  Early entry is virtually mandatory, especially if you wish to bowl with family/friends on the same lanes.  When we have 108 entries submitted with the $40 entry fee, we will start a waiting list.  Avenues for entry are outlined on the Facebook event page:
https://www.facebook.com/events/642063229191066
 
Thanks to everyone who came out to make this our biggest Shootout ever! 
And we hope to see you at Maplewood on Super Bowl Sunday.
 
 -
Ed Rondot and the Shootout staff
 
2013 DV8 NEW YEAR'S COUNTDOWN SHOOTOUT - CASHERS
$500 - Reggie Green
$300 - Amii Friesorger
$150 - John Markland, Aaron Ohl
$100 - Ashley Fite, Matt Vickery, Ron Laurain, Brian Orange
$70  
- Ray Shinosky, Kurt Kaiser, Vicki Jensen, Ron Devine, Mike Jacobs, Don Osugi,
Danielle Robson, David Brandes
$45  
- John Iverson, Jason Moore, Steve Altobello, Mike Robson, Darrall Garner, Nate Hawley, Chris Collar, Lonnie Jones, Dennis Gatscher, Stephanie Ryalls, Mary Martin, Eric Jensen, Mike Hritzak, Lisa Golder, Lucien St. Gerard, Jason Webber

The Budweiser Michigan Majors Bowling Association’s traveled to Sterling Lanes on February 15th. Hall of Famer and Executive Director Ken Wyatt of Sterling Heights followed up his win at Thunderbowl in January with another victory at Sterling Lanes, winning his 12th title defeating Frank Snodgrass of Roseville 244-235. Wyatt received a check for $1,000 along with the championship trophy while Snodgrass settled for 2nd place and received a check for $500.
Jeff Edwards paced the field of 57 bowlers with a six game qualifying round of 1497. The cut score to make the 14 man semi-final round was 1339. This month’s tournament featured Kegel’s Sunset Strip condition, part of Kegel’s Challenge series. This lane pattern was a little more forgiving that last month’s condition and Brian McMahon took advantage with the only 300 of the tournament in the first game of qualifying.
The stepladder finals began with fifth seed J.R. Raymond of Bay City facing fourth seed Carleton Chambers of Detroit. Raymond struggled early with opens in frames 3 & 4, however still had a chance to make the match interesting in the 10th with a double. Raymond went high leaving the 6-10 spare ending his day with a 181-173 loss. Raymond received a check for $300 with his 5th place finish. Chambers then met qualifying leader Jeff Edwards of Sterling Heights. This match was tight all the way. Edwards had a chance to put Chambers away in the 10th with a mark and good count, however, Jeff went through the nose leaving the 4-6 split. Chambers stepped up with a chance to win with a double and got the first strike but went high on the second leaving the 6-10 spare. Chambers needed both pins to tie and was able to convert, leaving the match tied 216-216. In the 9th & 10th frame roll-off Chambers was able to throw a double in the 10th and win 49-40. Edwards, last year’s defending champion and owner of 2 MMBA titles, received $350 for his 4th place finish.
Next up for Chambers was Frank Snodgrass of Roseville. Snodgrass jumped out to an early 25 pin lead. Chambers tried to close the gap late, but he left an 8 pin in the 9th frame which ended his run at the title. Snodgrass went on to 211-195 victory. Chambers received a check for $400 for his efforts.
Snodgrass then met top seed Ken Wyatt. This match looked like it might be a runaway early as Snodgrass opened in the 4th frame and Wyatt striking in six of his first seven frames. Snodgrass battled back into the match throwing a 5 bagger in frames 5-9. Wyatt spared in the 8th & 9th frames and threw three strikes in the 10th to finish with 244. This meant Snodgrass could win the match with a double in the 10th. Snodgrass through the first strike but left a ringing 10 pin on the second shot. Wyatt survived to win 244-235.
Thank you to Dave Tomaszewski and the rest of his staff at Sterling Lanes for their hospitality. Thank you to our Budweiser sponsor Petitpren Distributors for sponsoring another successful tournament. Again I would like to recognize our newest MMBA sponsor General Maintenance Works - thank you MMBA member Bill DeFrance.
Our next tournament will be held at Mayflower Lanes in Redford on March 15th& 16thwith a start time of 10:00 a.m. This is our annual Match Game Championship, the first leg of the MMBA triple crown. The entry fee for this tournament is $100.

FINAL STANDINGS
1. Ken Wyatt (Sterling Heights) $1,000
2. Frank Snodgrass (Roseville) $ 500
3. Carleton Chambers (Detroit) $ 400
4. Jeff Edwards (Sterling Heights) $ 350
5. J. R. Raymond (Bay City) $ 300
6. LeRoy Anderson (Saginaw) $ 200
7. Justin Nieman (Warren) $ 180
8. Brian McMahon (Saginaw) $ 160
9. Abed Daher (Dearborn) $ 150
10. Kurt Pilon (Warren) $ 140
11. Lonnie Jones (Ann Arbor) $ 130
12. Dan Kelsey (Novi) $ 120
13. Adam Dee (Birmingham) $ 110
14. Steve Novak (Bay City) $ 100
For information on participation or joining the Budweiser Michigan Majors, contact the tournament Office at (586) 871-7651 or visit the official website at
www.michiganmajors.com.