The Bermuda bowling quintet of Michael Honore, Damien Matthews, David Maycock, Jamel Bean, and Dayvon Tucker have successfully accomplished their primary mission at the Central American and Caribbean Bowling Confederation Championships in the Dominican Republic: qualifying Bermuda a place in the upcoming CAC Games.
Competing in the final three rounds of the team competition, Bermuda began the day in ninth place with a cumulative total of 2,996 pins from the previous rounds.
In today's decisive action, the Bermudian team added another 2,748 pins to their overall tally, bringing their final score to 5,744 pins. However, despite their efforts, they fell one spot in the standings to finish in tenth place overall in the highly competitive team event.
While the overall team placing might not reflect their aspirations, the more crucial objective of securing a spot at the CAC Games has been met. The championships provided invaluable experience for the Bermudian bowlers against strong regional competition, and the group can now celebrate achieving their key goal of advancing to the multi-sport event.
Friday, June 06, 2025
Bermuda Battle for Position in CAC Bowling Team Event
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After three rounds of the Team competition at the Central American and Caribbean Bowling Confederation Championships in the Dominican Republic, Bermuda currently sits in ninth place with a total of 2,996 pins.
The Bermudian quintet, comprising Michael Honore, Damien Matthews, David Maycock, Jamel Bean, and Dayvon Tucker, knows they have work to do in the remaining three games to climb up the leaderboard and improve their standing in the prestigious regional event.
The team's strongest performance so far came in Game Two, where they combined for an impressive score of 1,054 pins, showcasing their potential when firing on all cylinders.
Individually, Damien Matthews and Dayvon Tucker have been notable for their consistency, as they are the only two Bermuda bowlers to have recorded multiple 200+ games in the team event so far. Their strong individual contributions will be vital as the team pushes to improve their position in the latter half of the competition.
Thursday, June 05, 2025
Bermuda Trios Finish 16th &20th at CAC Championships
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After a brief rest day, the Central American and Caribbean Bowling Confederation Championships resumed in the Dominican Republic, with the Bermuda squad taking to the lanes for the Trios competitions on Day Three.
Bermuda fielded two strong teams in the Trios event, both aiming to make their mark on the international stage.
The team comprising Michael Honore, Damien Matthews, and David Maycock put in a solid performance, finishing in a respectable 16th place overall. They accumulated a total of 3547 pins across their games. Their best combined effort came in their third game, where they knocked down an impressive 638 pins.
The other Bermudian trio, made up of Blake Raynor, Jamel Bean, and Dayvon Tucker, also battled hard throughout the day. They finished in 20th place overall with a total of 3426 pins. Their strongest game was their second, where they combined for a score of 610 pins.
These results indicate a consistent level of performance from Bermuda's bowlers in the team format. The experience gained by both trios against some of the best bowlers in the region will be invaluable as the championships continue into the latter stages.
Tuesday, June 03, 2025
Bermuda Bowlers Make Gains in CAC Championships Doubles
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The Central American and Caribbean Bowling Confederation Championships continued in the Dominican Republic, with the Bermuda squad making positive strides in the doubles competitions on Day Two.
Bermuda saw strong performances across their pairings, with the team of David Maycock and Damien Matthews leading the charge. They finished in a respectable 21st place overall, combining for an impressive total of 2539 pins.
The pairing of Blake Raynor and Jamel Bean also put in a solid effort, finishing 28th with a combined total of 2289 pins. Not far behind them, Michael Honore and Dayvon Tucker secured 31st place with a score of 2091 pins.
These results represent a strong collective effort from the Bermudian bowlers in the doubles segment of the championships, demonstrating their ability to compete at this regional level. They will be looking to carry this momentum into the remaining events of the tournament.
Monday, June 02, 2025
Bermuda Bowlers in Begin Competing at CAC Championships
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The prestigious Central American and Caribbean Bowling Confederation Championships have commenced in the Dominican Republic, with all six members of the Bermuda squad participating in the individual competitions on Day One.
Damien Matthews led the way for the Bermudian contingent, finishing in a respectable 26th place overall after knocking down a total of 1293 pins. Matthews started strongly, recording his best game in the first round with an impressive score of 269. He also registered scores of 247 and 210 during his series.
David Maycock finished further down the rankings in 48th place with a total of 1197 pins. Maycock also started well, achieving his best game of 233 in the opening round. He followed this up with two games of 204 and one of 201.
Dayvon Tucker ended the day in 56th position with a total pinfall of 1130. His best game came in the third round, where he bowled a score of 220. Michael Honore finished just behind Tucker in 58th place with 1051 pins, his highest score of the day being a 212 in the third game.
Jamel Bean finished in 60th place with a total of 1010 pins. His standout game was a 232, which he bowled in the fourth round. Blake Raynor rounded out the Bermuda team's performance in the individual competition, finishing in 62nd place with 974 pins. His best game of the day was his second, where he knocked down 179 pins.
While the individual competitions have now concluded, the Bermuda bowlers will undoubtedly be looking to learn from their experiences on Day One as they prepare for the team events in the Central American and Caribbean Bowling Confederation Championships.
