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Belmonte Wins PBA Tournament of Champions for 10th Joe Conigliaro, Marc Walton Hit 300
Major to Tie Weber and Anthony on All-time Majors List At Maple Lanes RVC
FAIRLAWN, Ohio – Australian
ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY - Joe 268, Justin Royal 246, and Rich
two-hander Jason Belmonte won
Conigliaro and Marc Walton each Rosenthal 253.
his third PBA Tournament of
fired a 300 game in the Custom Jeffrey Peersky rolled 225,
Champions title to record his 10th
Thumbz Doubles League at Maple Daniel Carley 222 and Matthew
PBA Tour major title, tying him
Lanes RVC Schurin 220 in the Saturday
with Hall of Famers Pete Weber
Nick Mayo rolled 277, Mel Brown Scholarship League.
and the late Earl Anthony for first
on the all-time major titles list.
The 35-year-old Belmonte Ronnie Lofton, Jr Hammered 300
defeated 2017 Tournament of
Champions winner EJ Tackett of In Family League at Jib Lanes
Bluffton, Ind., 225-196, in the title FLUSHING, NY - Ronnie Lofton Fuentes rolling 278-225-205-708,
match of PBA’s signature tourna- fired a 300 game To lead all Jah Fraser with 246-219-229-694,
ment at AMF Riviera Lanes to also bowlers rolling in the Friends and Shawn Wyatt 254-247-683, Tony
tie Hall of Famers Jason Couch and Family League at Jib Lanes. Taylor 220-256-206-682, and Mel
Mike Durbin for most Tournament Nathaniel Barton III rolled 257- Chandler bowled 203-245-233 for
of Champions titles. Belmonte, a 237-248-742 followed by Mike a 681 series.
four-time PBA Player of the Year,
had previous Tournament of
PBA photo
Champions wins back-to-back in Champion Jason Belmonte Dorien Soto, Dan Willard 300 at
2014 and 2015.
“It’s madness,” said Belmonte, who was top bowlers of all time.” Majestic Lanes
qualifier for the stepladder finals. “To work so hard In the title match, Belmonte started with the HOPELAWN, NJ - Dorien Soto Steve Venito rolled 280-242-245-
at your craft means the world to be here at this first four strikes before leaving a 10 pin in the and Dan Willard each fired a 300 767, James Syslo 289-279-758,
moment. “It hasn’t completely sunk in and to have fifth frame, which he missed. Despite the open game in the Raritan Bay Mens Jimmy Gill 239-257-258-754,
my name next to Pete and Earl is an overwhelming frame, Belmonte held a 19-pin lead and Tackett League at Majestic Lanes. Dorien Glenn Mohr 208-296-245-749,
feeling right now. could not take advantage of the opportunity to took high series with 300-277- Steve Venito, Jr. 219-245-278-
“Never in my wildest dreams did I think I would mount a challenge. 204-781, and Dan finished with 742, and Brian Adamson 225-256-
achieve this,” he added. “It doesn’t seem real to See BELMONTE page 2 265-300-201-766. 254-735.
have my name on that list with two of the greatest

Mookie Betts, Tommy Jones Win CP3 PBA Celebrity Invitational

American League’s top player in 2018 achieves another goal in third Chris Paul benefit appearance
CONROE, Texas – Boston Red Sox star Mookie Betts was Football Hall of Famer Terrell Owens in the modified five-frame title
still in the midst of celebrating a stunning baseball season in match at Bowlero at the Woodlands.
which he won almost every key award possible, including “I finally got one,” Betts said after hoisting his Heisman-style trophy.
helping his team to a World Series victory. But stuck in the “Now I’m going to enjoy it and get ready for baseball.”
back of his mind was the fact that in two previous appear- The doubles competition involved a modified five-frame format in
ances, he and his Professional Bowlers Association partners which the PBA partner bowled the sixth, eighth and 10th frames while
had finished second in NBA star Chris Paul’s annual CP3 the celebrity bowled the seventh and ninth frames.
PBA Celebrity Invitationals. Betts, a life-long bowler who has demonstrated his skills on the lanes
Betts was determined to end that streak, and in the 10th anniver- as a competitor in the PBA World Series of Bowling twice – including
sary CP3 benefit bowling event that aired on FOX on just ahead bowling a 300 game in the 2017 WSOB – made a key speed adjust-
of the Super Bowl, Betts found his stroke just in time as he and ment in his delivery just in time to give Jones the help he needed.
18-time PBA Tour titlist Tommy Jones rolled to a convincing
101-86 victory over 2017 CP3 champions Pete Weber and Pro
PBA photo See CP3 PBA Page 2
Tommy Jones and Mookie Betts
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CP3 PBA QUICK NOTES:
Continued from Page 1 • Chuck Gardner’s Bowl4life
Foundation has announced it will
The 2018 American League MVP, batting champion, defensive player of award a pair of $2,500 Johnny
the year, etc., thrilled the crowd inside Bowlero when he converted the chal- Petraglia Bowl4Life scholarships
lenging 2-10 split in his first frame of the doubles competition. Jones led off in 2019 to USBC youth bowlers
with a strike and then sandwiched two more strikes around Betts’ 10 pin who have maintained a minimum
spare conversion to record a 100-84 decision over Australia’s Jason 3.0 GPA and have a passionate
Belmonte and NASCAR champion Aric Almirola in their opening match. involvement in USBC youth
“I was just throwing the ball too hard but I figured it out,” Betts said. “It bowling. Applications will be
was fun. I don’t think Tommy missed, so I kinda rode his back.” based in part on submission of an
In the semifinal round, Betts struck in both of his frames, providing key essay defining “what patriotism
support especially after Jones left a 4-10 split that he failed to convert in his means to you.” The scholarships
second frame. Betts and Jones advanced to the title match with a 116-72 deci- are named in honor of PBA Hall of
sion over the split-plagued team of Big Brother star Tyler Crispen and his Famer Johnny Petraglia.
PBA partner, Kyle Troup. Applications must be submitted
Betts again made a key contribution in the final match, following Jones’ between May 1 and June 29. For a
first-frame strike with one of his own, and when Jones struck again, the out- copy of the application form, fol-
come was all but decided after Weber and Owens started their game with low this link:
back-to-back splits and open frames.
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ing guys from other sports, different backgrounds and other professions, all pdf?1868012392972331161
coming together to play one sport is definitely fun. But I don’t like to lose;
you never like to lose, so I’m glad we won this time.” • Fans can follow the points sta-
The 10th anniversary Super Bowl Sunday special, benefitting the Chris tus of eligible PBA Tour players
Paul Family Foundation, again featured a field of well-known athletes competing for berths on the U.S.
including a guest appearance by Houston Texans superstar defensive end J.J. and European Weber Cup teams as
Watt; a supporting cast of PBA stars and an opportunity for Teen Masters the 2018 Go Bowling! PBA Tour
age-group winners Brandon and Justin Bohn, Tom Hankey Jr. and Jenna season progresses on Twitter and
Williams, and collegiate All-American Gazmine Mason to rub elbows with Facebook by clicking on the fol-
the celebrity stars. lowing links”:
“We have a lot of great guys who come out for this event,” Paul said. Twitter:
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won it so that shows that even if guys might be better players, when you get tus/1085141731685945344
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• Creating the Difference, an
educational company offering
products and services for the
bowling industry, has become
product registered with the PBA as
an accessory company, CEO Ron
Hickland Jr. has announced.
Creating the Difference offers ball
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BELMONTE
Continued from Page 1
The Tournament of Champions also offered a $1 million bonus if
a player bowled a 300 game in the title match. Belmontge collected
$50,000 for his win and EJ Tackett had a $25,000 payday for his
second place.
“I started off with five good shots and was pretty calm for the
most part,” Belmonte said. “I did feel the nerves on that spare shot
and rushed it. I pride myself on making 10 pins, but my heart was
racing and I think I was trying a little too hard to get that frame over
with.”
Belmonte, who won his 19th career tour title, also became the
youngest to win 10 major titles. Anthony won his 10th major at 46
and Weber won the 2013 Tournament of Champions for his 10th
major at 50. It also took Belmonte 12 years since becoming a PBA
member in 2008 to win 10 majors which is also a record. It took
Anthony 16 years and Weber 35 years.
Tackett, who was trying for his 13th career title and third major,
qualified third for the finals and won matches against three-time
tour winner Josh Blanchard of Mesa, Ariz., 264-236, in the second
match, and No. 2 qualifier four-time tour winner Marshall Kent of
Yakima, Wash., 238-192, in the semifinal match to advance to the
title match against Belmonte.
In the opening stepladder match, Blanchard beat Sean Lavery-
Spahr of Pasadena, Texas, 190-180, to advance to the second match
against Tackett. Lavery-Spahr, a four-time PBA regional winner
who qualified fifth for the finals, earned his spot in the Tournament
of Champions field through a pre-tournament qualifier.
“Now that I’ve won 10 I can’t wait to get to 11,” Belmonte said.
“If I get to 11, I’ll be able to put my total focus on bowling and not
so much on about the records.”
Gary Janz, Chris Schenck 300
At Majestic Lanes
HOPELAWN, NJ - Gary Janz and Chris Schenck each blasted a 300
game in the Saturday Night Strike Nation League at Majestic Lanes.
Gary was high scorer with 277-300-214-791
Daijon Smith rolled 268-219-279-766, Richard Hammon 269-235-247-
751, Matthew B Walker 248-257-229-734 Havel Wright III 257-212-
257-726, and Rakim Tillery 236268-222-726.
Peter Honan 752 at Parkway Lanes
ELMWOOD PARK, NJ – Peter Honan led all pin attackers with scores
of 237-299-216 for a high series of 752 in the Wednesday, Teterboro
Bowling League, at Parkway Lanes.
Harry Helmstetter 243-710, Joe Puccio Sr. 285-708, and Bruce
Berkowicz 258-705.
To the world you may just be one person,
But to just one person.....
you just may be the world!
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AT FARMINGDALE LANES AT MAJESTIC

Nick Dilauro 779 Chris Rezzzonico 737
FARMINGDALE, NY - Nick Dilauro led the scoring in the Epic HOPELAWN NJ - Chris Rezzonico
Edge Trios League firing games of 279-267-233 for a high series led the scoring in the Monday Night
of 779. Mixed League firing games of 257-
Kathryn Rivera and Brian Ziesig rolled 279, Brian Ziesig 269, 267-213 for a high series of 737.
Kenny Hosek 267, Rob Gotterdam 259, Phillip Aronson and John Baginsky rolled 258-205-209-
Keith Kasper 258, and John Ripple and Michael Barker 257. 672, Joe Flagiello 225-232-210-667,
Michael Rae 287 and Nicole Baginsky 244.
FARMINGDALE, NY - Michael Rae fired a high game of 287 Evan Simon 728
in the Wednesday Party League. HOPELAWN, NJ - Evan Simon led
Robert Schoendorf hit 265, Les Tse 254, Tom Carley 247, and the scoring in the Monday Goldstein
Daniel Gazza and Adrian Tse 237. & Hanel Singles League firing games
Mike Walsh 279 of 238-244-246 for a high series of
FARMINGDALE, NY - Mike Walsh topped the scoring in the 728.
Thursday Goodtimers League rolling a high game of 279. Bobby Sach rolled 211-258-217--
Jay Whittaker shot 247, Dale Alberino 226-225, and Tim 686, Mike McNichol 246-247-684,
Jackson 225. and Chris Hedges 219-225-233-677
Tony Caridi, Meegan Wing 278 Jason Hollenstein 708
FARMINGDALE, NY - Tony Caridi and Megan Wing each HOPELAWN, NJ - Jason Hollenstein
fired a high game of 278 in the Friday Late Mixed League. led the scoring in the Wednesday
Clayton Hunt rolled 269, Pete Wolk 257, Nicholas Ng 248, and Night Trio League firing games of
Daniel Schrafel 247 214-204-290 for a high series of 708.
In the Friday Teens League Benjamin Raifer rolled 234, Mike Kelly rolled 236-239-225-700,
Stanley Kim 209, and Tyler Ciulla 203. Bill Bock 240-234-206-681, Justin
Lea Gravino rolled 202, and Ryan Fina 189 in the Sunday Munice 245, and Phil Okner 238.
Adult/Junior League. Collin McBride rolled 223, and
Keith Squires 267 Christopher Falcone 215 in the Avenel
FARMINGDALE, NY - Keith Squires fired a high game of 267 Youth League.
in the Sunday Vacation League. Salvatore Angotti 707
Ronnie Simon hit 248, Peter Mockler 233, and Vinny HOPELAWN, NJ - Salvatore Angotti
Pimpinella 232. led the scoring in the Friday Night
Joe Fina rolled 188-170, and Daniel Kessler 184 in the Sunday Mixed League firing games of 228-
Adult/Junior League. 247-232 for a high series of 707.
Paul Bouchard 266 Charles Kawas, Jr rolled 236-231-
FARMINGDALE, NY - Paul Bouchard rolled a high game of 236-703, Ed Patri 267-248-686,
266 in the Wednesday Early Men Handicap League. Steven Osaidacz 241-227-213-681,
Anthony Cordaro, Sean Mott and Brandan Oakley rolled 259, and Fernando Chea 279-666.
Robert McNally and Roger Shea 257, and Alex Pappas 256. Joe Flagiello 695
Jim Turzer rolled 216, Jeff Thurston 212, and Hector Aristy 203 HOPELAWN, NJ - Joe Flagiello led
in the The 4th Saturday League. the scoring in the Garden State Mixed
Steve Frierman, Silvio Dastolfo 258 League firing games of216-234-245
FARMINGDALE, NY - Steve Frierman and Silvio Dastolfo for a high series of 695
each rolled a high game of 258 in the Thursday Businessmens Sandy Kozusko rolled 249, Robin
League. Farley 227, Ken Martino 226, Kyle
Eric Corsini and David Mass hit 257, Gary Marrell 254, and Jannuzzi and John Stefanelli 222.
Glenn Swirson and Mike McKeon 244. Nicholas Piomelli 686
Alex Grzybowksi 245 HOPELAWN, NJ - Nicholas Piomelli
FARMINGDALE, NY - In the Saturday St Martin League Alex paced the scoring in the Thursday
Grzybowski rolled 245, Brian Lunetto 223, and Brillian Night Mixed League rolling games of
Soedarmasto 226. 277-214 for a high series of 686.
Tom Gomez 229 Kurt Moszkowski rolled 202-257-
222-681, Kyle Jannuzzi 206-216-259-
FARMINGDALE, NY - Tom Gomez rolled 229, Gil Spinell
681, Cindy Dunphy and Jake Olszyk
216, and Stu Lerner 210 in the Thursday Green Men League
236, and Terry Caroters 235.
Al Noll rolled 175, Edna Noonan 148, and Laverne Garrett 143.
February 20 - 26, 2019 SPORTS REPORTER 5

LEADERS AT LODI LANES AT JIB LANES

Evan Weinberg 296 Brian Walters 729
LODI, NJ - Evan Weinberg fired a high game of 296 in the Tuesday 4 Man League. FLUSHING, NY - Brian Walters topped the scoring in the Ball and
Andrew Sucreba rolled 280, David Lovejoy and Robert Mockenhaupt 279. Chain League firing games of 205-277-247 for a high series of 729.
Dylan Bustillo rolled 217-266-205-688, Robert Jacob 232-232-232-
Dan Lutchke 290 698, Vonny Joliffe 222-237-233-692, Caz Ameres 258-216-213-687,
LODI, NJ - Dan Lutchke fired a high game of 290 in the Wednesday Mens 820 League. and Brett Lee 214-245-223-682.
Bret Contreras rolled 289, Efrem Goldman 279.
Mike Mooney 727
Chuck Trimblett 278 FLUSHING, NY - Mike Mooney led the scoring in the Midweek Mixers
LODI, NJ - Chuck Trimblett fired a high game of 278 in the Monday Night Trios League League rolling games of 257-223-247 for a high series of 727.
Andrew Toriello rolled 277, Bobby Castillo 270, and Barbara Vaughan 233. Chris Mayr rolled 228-255-223-706, Janet Flowers 211-247-692, Tony
TJ Valentin 268 Singh 232-255-204-691, and Amelia Berger 236-225-217-678.
LODI, NJ - In the Public Safety League TJ Valentin rolled 268, Raul Renteria 265, and Ryan Fitzpatrick 256. Tom Werthmuller 725
Anthony Scarfano 267 FLUSHING, NY - Tom Werthmuller led the scoring in the Ted Guy
LODI, NJ - In the Wednesday Night 4 Man League Anthony Scarfano rolled 267, Matt Dunning 257, and Classic League firing games of 255-277 for a high series of 725.
Stephen Mastro 254 Shawn Fagan rolled 243-248-215-706, Kevin O'Neill 208-247-245-700
Shaun Dunning 258 Mike Nian 225-236-226-687, and Will Atkinson 243-228-213-684
LODI, NJ - Shaun Dunning rolled 258, Michael O'Grady 239, and Brian Creeley 223 in the Monday Sun/Mix Robert Kuch 723
League. FLUSHING, NY - Robert Kuch led the scoring in the Ball and Chain
George Miller 258 League rolling games of 246-255-222 for a high series of 723.
Dave Siegenthal rolled 211-268-226-705 Twone Williams 216-264-
LODI, NJ - George Miller paced the scoring in the Wednesday Night Live League rolling a high game of 258.
224-704, Shawn Wyatt 216-277-208-701, Kristin Hellmann 213-299-
Mark Ilnicki rolled 230, Jim Herd 226, Nicolette Brenner 225, Gail Parker 224, and Donna Nuccio 223.
701, and Marlon Enriquez 211-222-268-701.
Trevor Deliantis 256 Frankie Sanchez 965
LODI, NJ - In the Saturday Morning Juniors League Trevor Deliantis rolled 256, Radwin Rodriguez 246,
FLUSHING, NY- Frankie Sanchez topped the scoring in the PBC
Amanda Madera 247, and Jeremy Ramirez 236.
League firing games of 217-257-236-255 for a high series of 965.
Kevin Viloria rolled 243-216-245-234-938, Ronnie Fandino 215-243-
(Inside Farmingdale Lanes) 999 Conklin Street, Farmingdale, NY 11735 - epicedgebowling@gmail.com - (631) 694-4575 225-877, and Jhun Chacon 246-212-204-213-875.
Brandon Coles 673
FLUSHING, NY- Brandon Coles paced the scoring in the Early Birds
Mixed League rolling games of 224-202-247 for a high series of 673
Juan Ward rolled 245, Brad Williams 243, and Winston Edwards 235
Robby Olvina 907
FLUSHING, NY - Robby Olvina topped the scoring in the PBC League
firing games of 253-207-222-255 for a high series of 907.
Boi Dayoan rolled 217-237-224-206-884, Jhun Chacon 227-203-256-
876, Hector Camacho 230-248-209-877, Jimmy Ansale 237-201-212-
845, Ronnie Fandino 255-207-206-838, and Gener Sese 217-224-244-
838.

AT MAJESTIC
Pete Zafian 675
HOPELAWN, NJ - Pete Zafian paced the scoring in the Merck League
rolling games of 208-223-244 for a high series of 675.
Rob Sarate rolled 223, Tom Zumpetta, Jr 220, and Bryan Feighner 215.
In the Winter Senior Citizens League Mary Doslik rolled 167-165-
1672, and Ed Novajoski 175.
Larry Clarke 664
HOPELAWN, NJ - Larry Clarke paced the scoring in the Jerzey Pikers
League rolling games of 211-214-239 for a high series of 664.
Al Queen rolled 232, and Larry Kern 204-203.
Travis Dilello 641
HOPELAWN, NJ - Travis Dilello paced the scoring in the Iselin AA
League rolling games of 213-213-215 for a high series of 641.
Darris Douma rolled 232, Jack Fudacz 222, and Danny Hunter 219.
6 SPORTS REPORTER February 20 - 26, 2019
BPAA to Honor Jamie Brooks with Thursday Sportsmen Trios at Herrill Lanes
By Jonathan Corda
President’s Award The Sportsmen Trios worked its way up to 26 teams this season. Congratulations to Team 10 “3+1” for
ARLINGTON, Texas – The winning the first half of the league! Joey Lourido, Kevin York, Chris York, (with regular sub Ken Louie).
Bowling Proprietors’ Association Twenty different teams changed position as a result of the last 2 weeks of the half! There were two ties in
of America (BPAA) is proud to the standings, 3rd/4th place and 23rd/24th place. Many places were only ½ point apart. The simple 20-point
announce Jamie Brooks as the match point system creates a tight race and the most value for a bowlers match point.
2019 President’s Award recipient. Congrats to those who bowled honor scores in the first half. Nick Filosa & Terrence Taylor bowled the best
Brooks, who started in the series’ of the season with an 805! Vonetta Jolliffe bowled the top series for the women with a 766. Perfect
bowling business in 1955 and has 300 games were bowled by Greg Fujii, Nick Filosa, Nick D’Anna, Ed Ziemak, Shawn Green, Tim Lau,
owned 43 bowling centers over Denny Chin, and Terrence Taylor. Joe Mariani won the most points with 42.5 (59%) and there was a four
the course of his career, now calls way tie for the 2nd place by Ed Ziemak, Ed Marquez, Shawn Green, and Tim Lau.
Plano Super Bowl his home cen-
ter. The center underwent a major Weekly action from the scratch and handicap eliminators have about 25 bowlers strong each week and
renovation a few years ago, creat- pays about 1 in 4 bowlers. Shout out to Timothy Williams for winning the first half of the singles league.
BPAA photo ing a hybrid-conventional bowl- Contact thursdaysportsmen@yahoo.com for any further information about the league.
Jamie Brooks ing center with new, trendy family
entertainment center features.
Brooks is being recognized for his exceptional support and significant
contributions to not only the association, but the entire industry. While
his knowledge about the industry is impressive, it is his passion that
inspires so many of the people who meet him.
“Jamie has been an inspiration to me for many years,” said BPAA
President Randy Thompson, who selected Brooks for the honor. “He
freely shares his knowledge about how we can become better in our
industry, in life and in leadership with BPAA.”
The Bowling Industry Service Awards will be presented at the Annual
Awards Luncheon on Tuesday, June 25, 2019, during International Bowl
Expo 2019 at the Paris Las Vegas Hotel and Casino.

Clifton Boys, Mary Help Girls Romp

to Passaic County Titles
By Vince Albrecht
ELMWOOD PARK, NJ 01/18/19 – No repeat winners in this season’s
Passaic County Tournament as the Clifton boys ascended from last
year’s fifth place finish and the Mary Help girls from third place to grab
the titles. For both programs, the victories came in surprisingly easy
fashion: Clifton’s Mustangs galloped away from the pack with two
tremendous closing games to beat second place West Milford by 314
pins while Mary Help’s Blue Jays cruised past runner-up Wayne Hills by
235 pins.
As has been the case the previous two years, there was the additional
excitement of a near-perfect game. Wayne Valley senior Blake Fenske
delivered ten consecutive strikes from frame one, but his eleventh shot
was off his mark, leaving two pins, which he converted for his tourna-
ment high 288. Clifton senior Johann Gamo, vying for all-state recogni-
tion with his current Big North Conference [BNC] top average [229.0],
blistered Parkway Lanes’ maples with 734 [249-248-237] to come away
with the high series award. In addition to Gamo, three of his teammates
finished in the top ten, all rolling 598+. Paterson Charter entered for the
first time, while Hawthorne Christian and Manchester skipped the tour-
nament, leaving fourteen boys’ teams as entrants; the girls went from
nine squads to ten this year with the addition of Hawthorne.

Remember......
You never get a second chance
to make a First Impression
February 20 - 26, 2019 SPORTS REPORTER
Lyndhurst Wins NJIC Meadowlands Division Title
North Arlington’s Eric McKenna 279-803, and Peyton Esposito278,
Becton’s Trevor Delantis 688
By Vince Albrecht
NORTH ARLINGTON, NJ 01/31/19 – Coming a week too late, North Arlington showed off its potent offense,
exploding for Metropolitan Division high game/series [891/2503] in crushing Wood-Ridge, 7-0. Saving his
best for last in the division’s final action of the season, senior Eric McKenna painted the Bowl-O-Drome’s pits
with an incredible 803 [277-279-247], earning himself the individual trifecta [high game, series, average],
while improving his weighted average to 229.90. Clarification for the readers: “weighted” means combining
league average with results in the Bergen County Tournament and the Sectionals; McKenna rolled 719 and
Mahoney 654 in the County Tournament.
Lyndhurst is this year’s division champion by virtue of its sweep of Weehawken, edging out North Arlington
by two points. Becton shut out Wallington, 1861-1569 behind another sterling outing from senior Trevor
Deliantis 688 [236-238-214]. Secaucus finished ahead of St Mary by taking five of seven points from the
Gaels. Chris Ortiz, who was later named recipient of the coveted Joe Feigel Sportsmanship plaque, led the
Patriots with 193: 542 while St Mary’s best score was sophomore Brett Pietrowicz’ 188 single.
7
Four Candidates are Slated for
USBC Board Election
ARLINGTON, Texas – Four candidates have been slated for the United
States Bowling Congress Board of Director elections, and delegates to
the 2019 USBC Convention and Annual Meeting also will vote on eight
legislative proposals.
The 2019 USBC Convention will take place April 29-May 2 at The
Orleans Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.
Delegates will vote to fill three open positions on the USBC Board of
Directors, and the USBC Nominating Committee slated four candidates
– Anthony Colangelo of Meridian, Idaho; Rich Foran of Billings,
Montana; Bo Goergen of Sanford, Michigan; and Lowell Lovgren of
Kelso, Washington.
While there are no incumbents among this year’s slate, Colangelo
served one term on the USBC board from 2013-2016. He currently is the
IT Manager for the Boise Centre, the convention center in Boise, Idaho.
Foran is a director on the Montana State USBC board and has served
as director of the senior, open and youth state tournaments. He worked
for UPS and the United States Army and now is retired.
Goergen, the center manager of Northern Lanes in Sanford, has
worked in the industry for the last 35 years. On the lanes, he set the
USBC Open Championships record with an 862 series in singles in
2009.
Lovgren is president and youth league director for the Cowlitz USBC
association and previously served on the Washington State USBC board
as president and association manager. He worked as a quality control
technician for Weyerhaeuser.
The board positions became open as two current board members,
Frank Wilkinson and Mark Martin, have reached their term limit. Jeff
Ussery, who will complete his first term in July, chose not to seek anoth-
er term.
Delegates also will decide on eight proposed amendments – three on
league rules, one for a tournament rule change and four bylaw propos-
als. Any changes to bylaws require a two-thirds majority vote for adop-
tion while league and tournament rules will require a majority vote to
pass.
Delegates will vote on the legislative proposals and the open USBC
Board positions on Thursday, May 2, during the USBC Annual Meeting.
Additional candidates for the USBC Board may run from the floor,
provided they give notice of their candidacy to the committee by April
1. Go to BOWL.com/Convention for the Nomination from the Floor
form. Biographies of the slated candidates soon will be available.
Visit BOWL.com/Convention for the complete information about the
USBC Convention, including more information on the proposed amend-
ments.
• The PBA Central and Midwest Regions will participate in
the joint PBA50 Plaza Lanes Central/Midwest Open in
Crawfordsville, Ind., over the Feb. 22-24 weekend. Over the
same weekend, South Point Bowling Plaza in Las Vegas will
host a doubleheader including the South Point West
Challenge on Friday, and the South Point Member/Non-
Member Doubles, both presented by Radical.
8 SPORTS REPORTER February 20 - 26, 2019

AT MAPLE LANES RVC

Patrick Zenker 290-812
ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY - Patrick Zenker topped the scoring in the
Oceanside Knights of Columbus League blasting games of 244-290-278
for a high series of 812
Joe Mazza rolled 278, Kyle Smith 258, Richit Butt 255, and Joe DiRe
246.
Alby Pezzella 289
ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY - Alby Pezzella topped the scoring in the
Monday 4-Man Classic League firing a high game of 289
David Goldman rolled 235-277-279-791, Tom Gelhaus 265-242, Eric
Steve Patitucci 247
ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY - In the Thursday El
Cheapo League Steve Patitucci rolled 247, Jackie
LaBau 245, Rich Snyder 236, and Boris Sosa 232.
In the Monday Classic League Dottie Maffucci
rolled 182, and Aby Ginsburg 180.
Vernon Mackay 739
ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY - Vernon Mackey led
the scoring in the Wednesday AM Trios League firing
games of 277-246-216 for a high series of 739
Kathleen Abrams 234
ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY - In the Rockvilles
League Kathleen Abrams rolled 224, Kathy Andrews
202, and Theresa Nolan 201.
Erica Gershkowitz rolled 183, Nancy Johnson 173,
and Debbie Donnelly 171 in the Tuesday Long Beach
Catholics League.
In the Tuesday Koffee Kats League Patricia Guido
rolled 205, and Laurie Bettineschi 178.

GO BOWL
Rothbard and Joe DiRe 258. Aubrey Pereira rolled 268, Dwight Flowers 267,
Justin Royal 289 John Migliano 266, Charlie Johnson 264, and
ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY - Justin Royal topped the scoring in the Frederick Tucker 257.
Custom Thumbz Doubles League firing a high game of 289.
Daniel Conlon rolled 268, Tom Riccobono 266, David Goldman and
Joe Conigliaro 258, and Leroy Singletary 257.
Anthony Cimino 279
ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY - Anthony Cimino fired a high game of
279 in the Thursday Mixed League.
Willie Fessler shot 268, Robert Hernandez 260, and Al Fabiano 255.
Charles Harris 279
ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY - Charles Harris fired a high game of 279
in the Wednesday Night Mixed League.
Don Railey rolled 267, Terry Boyle 258, Dan Martin 257, and Frank
Masone and Jason Grima 255.
Zachary Blumenthal 278
ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY - Zachary Blumenthal led the scoring in
the Tuesday Late Mens League firing a high game of 278
Les Forrai rolled 276, Joe Mazza 261, Jim Carey 259, and Bill Latham
256.
Ken Bruce 269
ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY - In the Wednesday Early Mens League
Ken Bruce rolled 269, Teddy Avgerinos, Richard Schurin and Mark
Eisen 266, and James Guardino 258.
David Lake 268
ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY - David Lake rolled 268-267 in the Friday
Night Mixed League.
Patrick Zenker, Julio Zambrano and John LaBau 258, and Bob Eaton 255.
George Michaelowski 257
ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY - George Michaelowski rolled 257, Juan
Garcia 234, and Carlton Davis 215 in the Sunday HMA Memorial
League.
In the Date Night League Frank Morovich rolled 194, Jon Crabone
178, and Alex Magness 176.
Jeffery Persky 255
ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY- Jeffery Persky rolled 255, James
Randazza 215, and Matt Scakstein 206 in the Saturday Scholarship
League.
Jerry George 253
ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY - Jerry George rolled 253, Thomas
Romanelli 244, Joe DiRe 238, and Jay McCary 237 in the Thursday
Senior Birds League.
In the Sunday Adult/Junior League Shane Zaccoli rolled 219, Brian
Morreale 216, and Quentin Jones 200.