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Wednesday, March 04, 2026
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Fight Back Tighten Grip on Mixed Majors Title
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The race for the Mixed Majors Bowling League title saw a significant shift at Warwick Lanes this week as league leaders Fight Back delivered a statement performance against their nearest rivals.
In the headline fixture of the round, the table-toppers faced off against third-place Thunderbolts. Any hopes of a competitive upset were quickly extinguished as Fight Back produced a clinical display, dismantling the challengers with a commanding 16.5–3.5 victory. The result sees the leaders extend their cushion at the summit as the 2026 campaign enters its business end.
Second-place Spare Change did their best to keep pace, recording a convincing 16–4 win over Unpredictable. The loss is a blow for the fourth-place side, who now face a widening gap between themselves and the top three.
Further down the standings, the battle for mid-table supremacy intensified. Seventh-place Activators secured a vital 12–8 win over Movers "N" Shakers, a result that leaves the eighth-place side anchored in the bottom half of the table. Meanwhile, Mix Ups leapfrogged their opponents into sixth position following a hard-fought 11–9 victory over the Warriors.
The high-scoring night at Warwick Lanes continues a season defined by heavy hitting, with the league's top performers consistently finding the pocket. With only a handful of rounds remaining, all eyes will be on whether anyone can halt the momentum of the imperious Fight Back squad.
Women Scratch Game
Kenneisha Simmons 244; Christal Hanna 201; Makonnah Harvey 198; Shantaye Wolffe 197
Men Scratch Game
Kevin Swan 276; Anthony Smith 259; Anthony Zuill 256; Anthony Hayward 255
Women Scratch Series
Kenneisha Simmons 609; Christal Hanna 577; Patrice Tucker 543; Makonnah Harvey 522
Men Scratch Series
Anthony Zuill 744; Anthony Hayward 697; Justin Paynter 639; Dayvon Tucker 630
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Tuesday, March 03, 2026
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Strike Force Dominant as Who Gives A Split Keep Pace
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Strike Force have consolidated their position at the summit of the Commercial Bowling League with a clinical performance at the Warwick Lanes. In a week defined by consistent scoring and tactical precision, the league leaders dismantled seventh-placed Spare Parts in a 4–0 shutout, leaving no room for error as they move into the business end of the season.
The pressure remains high at the top of the table, as second-placed Who Gives A Split mirrored the clinical nature of the leaders. Facing fourth-placed Sweet Life, the runners-up secured a vital 3–1 victory to stay within touching distance of the trophy. The result created further daylight between the top two and the chasing pack, though Sweet Life remain in the hunt for a podium finish despite the setback.
Third-placed Too Legit To Split also maintained their momentum with a professional display against ninth-placed Butt & Vallis. The 3–1 win keeps the pressure on the leading pair and ensures that the race for a top-three finish remains a three-horse race heading into the final rounds. Elsewhere, the Horseshoe Bay Rollers moved up the standings after overcoming eighth-placed Pin Heads with a steady 3–1 result.
With sixth-placed Secret Weapons sitting out the week on a scheduled bye, the movement in the mid-table has intensified the battle for respectability. As the 2025/26 campaign enters its critical stretch, every pinfall at the Warwick Lanes is proving decisive in the most closely contested title race in recent years.
Men’s High Scratch Game
1 Shaquille Pitcher 278
2 Farijah Harvey 234
3 Tariq Hewey 215
Women’s High Scratch Game
1 McKenzie Taggett 163
2 Angela Edwards 154
3 Malikah Symonds 150
Men’s High Handicap Game
1 Shaquille Pitcher 287
2 Farijah Harvey 236
3 Donavan Robinson 234
Women’s High Handicap Game
1 Angela Edwards 214
2 Shianne Johansen 207
3 Rochelle Goodchild 201
Men’s High Scratch Series
1 Shaquille Pitcher 724
2 Farijah Harvey 590
3 Tariq Hewey 569
Women’s High Scratch Series
1 McKenzie Taggett 456
2 Makonnah Harvey 430
3 Malikah Symonds 426
Men’s High Handicap Series
1 Shaquille Pitcher 751
2 Bruce DeGrilla 622
3 Tariq Hewey 617
Women’s High Handicap Series
1 Angela Edwards 595
2 Stephanie Ventura 578
3 McKenzie Taggett 567
Team High Handicap Game
1 Strike Force 886
2 Horseshoe Bay Rollers 781
3 Pin Heads 759
Team High Handicap Series
1 Strike Force 2495
2 Horseshoe Bay Rollers 2236
3 Too Legit To Split 2216
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Tuesday, March 03, 2026
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Maycock Tests himself against professional field in Florida
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Bowler David Maycock has concluded a challenging double-header in Port Saint Lucie, Florida, as he continues his pursuit of success on the Professional Bowlers Association circuit.
The experienced international first took to the lanes for the PBA Sweeper Tournament, a high-intensity format that demands immediate precision. Over the course of five games, Maycock accumulated a total pinfall of 1,020. His performance was enough to secure a 17th-place finish in a competitive field, providing a solid foundation for his stay in the Sunshine State.
Following his opening outing, Maycock turned his attention to the 2026 PBA Saint Lucie Lanes Non-Champions Open. Competing at the Saint Lucie Lanes, the Bermudian faced a grueling seven-game qualifying set designed to test both technical skill and endurance on professional oil patterns.
Maycock battled through the session to finish in 34th position, ending the tournament with a total of 1,428 pins. While the result saw him miss out on the later matchplay rounds, the tournament offered further vital experience against some of the most consistent performers on the regional tour.
The Florida swing comes during a busy period for Maycock, who has recently been a dominant force in domestic competition. Having recently led the national team selection trials in Bermuda, these appearances in the United States remain a key part of his preparations for upcoming international assignments with the national squad.
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Monday, March 02, 2026
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Nifty Rollers Maintain Grip on Summit in Continental Bowling
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The Nifty Rollers have tightened their hold on the top of the Continental Bowling League standings following another commanding performance at the Warwick Lanes. In a week defined by high-scoring encounters and tactical precision, the league leaders proved far too strong for ninth-placed Sunset, securing a comprehensive 23–4 victory to extend their lead at the summit.
The chasing pack remains active, though second-placed Under Dawgs were forced to watch from the sidelines this week as they served their scheduled bye. This provided an opportunity for the Astronauts to bridge the gap in third place. They seized the moment with a clinical display against New Hope, dismissing the eighth-placed side with a 20–7 result that keeps the pressure firmly on the top two.
Further down the table, the mid-pack battle produced the most closely contested match of the round. Fourth-placed Odd Balls were pushed to the limit by the Cubs, eventually emerging with a narrow 14–13 edge in a contest that swung on the final frames. Meanwhile, Spicenix climbed the rankings with an emphatic 23–4 win over The Invaders, a result that leaves the seventh-placed side searching for answers as the season moves into its final stages.
With twenty-four weeks of the 2025/26 campaign now concluded, the consistency of the Nifty Rollers has become the defining story of the season. As the league prepares for the business end of the calendar, every pinfall at Warwick Lanes takes on added significance in the race for the championship title.
High Scratch Games
Women
Patrice Tucker 255, Melissa Botelho 213, Ashley Botelho 208
Men
Allan Raynor 247, Michael Honore 245, Christopher Leverock 237
High Scratch Series
Women
Patrice Tucker 656, Melissa Botelho 552, Charletta Samuels 525
Men
Michael Honore 665, Allan Raynor 651, Ellsworth Bean 605
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Thursday, February 26, 2026
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Pinsplitters Close the Gap as Stars Dim at Warwick Lanes
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The race for the Second Spring Senior Bowling League title intensified at Warwick Lanes this week, as the chasing pack looked to capitalize on a week off for the pacesetters.
League leaders Blue Angels watched from the sidelines this session as they took their scheduled bye, but their advantage at the top of the standings has come under immediate pressure from a clinical performance by their nearest rivals.
The match of the day featured a high-stakes encounter between second-place Pinsplitters and the fourth-place Islanders. The Pinsplitters demonstrated exactly why they are the primary threat to the leaders, producing a consistent display to secure a vital 3–1 victory. The result sees them eat into the Blue Angels' lead, while the Islanders miss a golden opportunity to climb into the top three.
Elsewhere, the battle for the final podium spot ended in a stalemate. Third-place Last Pin faced off against the sixth-place Drifters in a tightly contested affair that swung back and forth across the frames. Ultimately, the two sides could not be separated, settling for a 2–2 draw that leaves the bronze-medal position precarious heading into next week.
The most one-sided affair of the afternoon saw New Comers rediscover their best form. Sitting in fifth place, they made light work of seventh-place Star Lites, delivering a ruthless performance to secure a 4–0 shutout. The victory provides a significant boost to New Comers’ mid-table standing, while leaving the Star Lites searching for a spark to ignite their season.
As the league enters its final stretch, all eyes remain on whether the Blue Angels can rediscover their momentum after their break, or if the Pinsplitters' latest surge signals a change at the summit.
Men
Scratch Game
224 Michael Vassell
190 Eugene Smith
185 Elvin Thomas
Scratch Series
630 Michael Vassell
512 Elvin Thomas
443 Eugene Smith
Handicap Game
259 Eugene Smith
245 Michael Vassell
224 Elvin Thomas
Handicap Series
693 Michael Vassell
650 Eugene Smith
629 Elvin Thomas
Women
Scratch Game
199 Jolene Bean
190 Norma Smith
177 Bobbie Jones
Scratch Series
501 Jolene Bean
461 Erva Hassell
448 Norma Smith
Handicap Game
255 Jolene Bean
248 Norma Smith
240 C. Lynne Cann
Handicap Series
669 Jolene Bean
664 C. Lynne Cann
656 Erva Hassell
656 Corrine Durrant
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