Second Spring Senior Bowling League Season Kicks Off
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The Second Spring Senior Bowling League season has officially gotten underway at the Warwick Lanes, with a mix of dominant victories and a tightly contested draw on the opening night.
In a strong start to their campaign, the Drifters secured a convincing 4-0 victory over the Last Pin. Similarly, the Pinsplitters defeated the Islanders with a clean sweep, also winning 4-0. The Blue Angels had a difficult start to their season, going down 4-0 to Just Kickin'.
The most balanced match of the evening was the clash between the New Comers and Star Lites, which ended in a 2-2 draw, setting the stage for what promises to be a competitive season ahead. The results from the opening night provide an early look at the teams to watch in the league.
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Handicap Game:
Willoughby Tucker 248, Eugene Smith 223, Michael Vassell & Teddy Swainson 218
Handicap Series:
Willoughby Tucker 708, Michael Vassell 618, Eugene Smith & Elvin Thomas 600
Scratch Game:
Michael Vassell 193, Elvin Thomas 167, Willoughby Tucker 163
Scratch Series:
Michael Vassell 543, Elvin Thomas 456, Willoughby Tucker 433
The Mixed Majors Bowling League season has officially gotten underway at the Warwick Lanes, with a number of teams starting their campaigns with hard-fought victories.
In the opening match, Spare Change secured a 13-7 win over the Unpredictable. In the tightest contest of the night, the MiniMax Forwarders edged out Fight Back in a nail-biting 10 ½ - 9 ½ battle.
Elsewhere on the lanes, the Mix Ups defeated the Warriors 13-7, and the Activators had the most dominant performance of the night, defeating the Movers "N" Shakers 17-3. The results set the stage for a competitive season ahead, with a mix of convincing wins and narrow margins on the opening day.
Christal Hanna 589, Tyrika Caisey 553, Shantaye Wolffe 549
Men Scratch Game
Carl Reid 279, Anthony Hayward 247, Dayvon Tucker 226
Men Scratch Series
Carl Reid 760, Anthony Hayward 652, Wassy Smith 617
Saturday, June 07, 2025
Bermuda Bowlers Secure CAC Games Berth
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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.
