|
|
 |
|
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
|
|
Bermuda Bowlers Safe in Hong Kong & Fight Back Extends Lead
|
www.islandstats.com can confirm that the Bermuda Bowlers are all safe following the news that At least 44 people have died in Wednesday's devastating deadly fire that tore through much of the eight-block Wang Fuk Court housing complex in Hong Kong's Tai Po district, with hundreds still missing it's expected this number will rise. The cause is not yet known.
Bermuda Bowlers are in Hong Kong competing in the International Bowling Federation (IBF) World Bowling Championships.
Week 12 of the Mixed Majors Bowling League at Warwick Lanes saw the league leaders, Fight Back, extend their position at the summit, while several key matchups went the way of the higher-placed teams.
League leaders Fight Back put in a dominant performance to solidify their position, defeating eighth-placed Movers "N" Shakers with a commanding 17-3 scoreline.
Similarly, the second-placed team, Spare Change, maintained pressure on the leaders by securing a comprehensive victory, defeating sixth-placed Mix Ups 14-6.
The third-placed team, Unpredictable, also had a decisive night, sweeping aside seventh-placed Activators with an 18-2 win. This strong result ensures that the top three positions remain tightly contested.
In the final match of the night, the Warriors secured a narrow victory over fifth-placed Thunderbolts. The Warriors claimed the points with a final score of 12-8.
Women Scratch Game
Vanessa Daley 202, Shantaye Wolffe 195, Melissa Botelho 190, Patrice Tucker 189
Women Scratch Series
Patrice Tucker 563, Shantaye Wolffe 556, Vanessa Daley 540, Melissa Botelho 526
Men Scratch Game
Anthony Smith 257, Lericio Somner 232, Farijah Harvey 227, Miles Smith 217
Men Scratch Series
Anthony Smith 682, Farijah Harvey 669, Anthony Zuill 599, Eldon Landy 586
|
|
|
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
|
|
Tough Start for Bermuda Bowlers in China
|
 Dennis Joell & Anthony Hayward IslandStats.com
The highest finish for the Bermuda contingent came in the Men's Singles Squad 1 Division. Dennis Joell delivered a consistent performance to finish 28th overall, accumulating a total pin count of 1211. Joell's best game came in his second outing, where he bowled a strong 247. Also competing in Squad 1, Anthony Hayward finished 43rd with a total of 1149 pins, achieving his best game score of 202 in his opening run.
In the Squad 2 Division, Michael Honore recorded a total pin count of 1116, finishing 49th. Honore saved his best for last, achieving a score of 201 in his final game. Veteran bowler David Maycock finished 56th in the same squad with a total of 1045 pins. Maycock's best performance was his second game, where he posted a score of 205.
The final squad saw two more Bermudians take to the lanes. Lamar Richardson finished 53rd in the Squad 3 Division with a total of 1118 pins. His highest score of 245 came in his fifth game, showcasing his potential for high-scoring runs. Dayvon Tucker finished 56th, accumulating 1051 pins with a high score of 185, which he achieved twice.
While none of the Bermuda bowlers advanced to Round 2, the team now turns its focus to the remaining events in the World Championships.
|
|
|
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
|
|
Clean Sweeps in Commercial Bowling League
|
Action continued in the Commercial Bowling League at Warwick Lanes this week, with the league leaders sitting out and several teams capitalising on the opportunity to gain ground, highlighted by a clean sweep and a tight draw at the top of the table.
The league leaders, Who Gives A Split, had their bye week, which left the top of the table open for the chasing pack to apply pressure.
Seventh-placed Secret Weapons put in a dominant performance, shutting out ninth-placed Pin Heads with a comprehensive 4-0 victory. This result provides a significant boost to their mid-table standing.
Meanwhile, fourth-placed Spare Parts were equally ruthless, defeating sixth-placed Sweet Life with an impressive 4-0 scoreline, ensuring they remain firmly in the fight for a top-three spot.
The most anticipated match saw third-placed Too Legit To Split take on fifth-placed Horseshoe Bay Rollers. Too Legit To Split managed to edge the contest 3-1, claiming crucial points to solidify their position just behind the leaders.
In the key fixture involving the second-placed team, Strike Force, they battled eighth-placed Butt & Vallis to a 2-2 draw. This split of the points means Strike Force retains their second-place ranking but loses an opportunity to close the gap on the absent leaders.
The results set up an intriguing Week 13, with the top teams clustered tightly in the standings.
Men’s High Scratch Game
1 Tariq Hewey 219
2 Jade Darrell 218
3 Farijah Harvey 214
Women’s High Scratch Game
1 Dionne Bell 196
2 Malikah Symonds 184
3 Makonnah harvey 176
Men’s High Handicap Game
1 Tariq Hewey 224
2 Jade Darrell 239
3 Donavan Robinson 236
Women’s High Handicap Game
1 Dionne Bell 251
2 Malikah Symonds 232
3 Angela Edwards 211
Men’s High Scratch Series
4 Tariq Hewey 574
1 Farijah Harvey 557
2 Denzal Davis 512
Women’s High Scratch Series
1 Makonnah Harvey 507
2 Malikah Symonds 487
3 Dionne Bell 485
Men’s High Handicap Series
1 Tariq Hewey 649
2 Aaron Holdipp 644
3 Daemon Hanley 613
Women’s High Handicap Series
1 Dionne Bell 650
2 Malikah Symonds 631
3 Makonnah Harvey 600
Team High Handicap Game
1 Who Gives A Split 838
2 Too Legit To Split 819
3 Strike Force / Horseshoe Bay Rollers 810
Team High Handicap Series
1 Secret Weapons 2376
2 Pin Heads 2336
3 Who Gives A Split /Too Legit To Split 2270
|
|
|
Monday, November 24, 2025
|
|
Dawgs & Invaders Deliver Big Wins in Continental Bowling
|
Week 12 of the Continental Bowling League saw some decisive victories reshape the top half of the standings, though the headline fixture between the league leaders and a mid-table rival was postponed.
The scheduled match between league leaders Nifty Rollers and seventh-placed Spicenix was postponed, meaning the top spot will remain unchanged for now. This handed an opportunity to the chasing pack to close the gap.
The second-placed Under Dawgs seized their chance by delivering the most comprehensive victory of the night, defeating ninth-placed Sunset with a dominant score of 24-3. This win ensures the Under Dawgs keep significant pressure on the postponed Nifty Rollers.
In another key matchup, the sixth-placed Invaders showed they are a force to be reckoned with, securing a massive 23-4 victory over the fourth-placed Astronauts. This result is a crucial statement win for the Invaders and creates a logjam in the top four, potentially pushing the Astronauts down the table.
The only tight contest on the night involved fifth-placed Cubs, who just managed to edge out eighth-placed New Hope with a narrow score of 14-13. The hard-fought victory keeps the Cubs firmly in the mid-table hunt.
Third-placed Odd Balls were not in action this week, as they had the bye. The results mean that the standings will be incredibly fluid once the postponed fixture and the Odd Balls’ matches are played, setting the stage for an exciting continuation of the season.
High Scratch Games
Women
Edna Mae Tuzo 196, Jennifer Stovell 183, Lee Ann Landy 176
Men
LeVinc Samuels 228, Eldon Landy 227, Troy Richardson 221
High Scratch Series
Women
Edna Mae Tuzo 559, Lee Ann Landy 496, Patrice Tucker 482
Men
LeVinc Samuels 667, Troy Richardson 609, William Steede 594
|
|
|
Friday, November 21, 2025
|
|
Bowling Spotlight Maycock Set for IBF World Championships
|
As the Bermuda National Bowling team heads to Hong Kong, China, for the International Bowling Federation (IBF) World Bowling Championships, IslandStats.com shines a light on one of the island's most experienced competitors, David Maycock.
Maycock is a familiar face on the global bowling circuit and a consistent force for the national side. His selection for the prestigious World Championships underscores his status as a key member of the six-man squad.
Crucially, Maycock has recent competitive experience at the very venue hosting the tournament, the Top Bowl at Kai Tak Sports Park. Earlier this year, he competed there during the IBF World Cup, an advantage that cannot be overstated when adjusting to technical oil patterns and the unique environment of a foreign lane.
In that previous appearance, Maycock demonstrated strong individual form, notably posting a six-game total of 1,197 pins in the men's singles, which included four games scoring over 200, with a high of 232. This ability to find and maintain a line on complex international patterns will be vital for Team Bermuda's success.
Name: David Maycock
Left handed or Right Handed Bowler: Right handed
Q. On the highly technical oil patterns at international events like the World Championships, what specific adjustments have you focused on in training—both individually and in the Baker format—to ensure ball reaction and pin carry remain consistent on foreign lanes?
A. I have been practicing on the oil pattern being used a couple of times. We will be bowling on a 46 feet pattern similar to the one we bowled on last time we were in Hong Kong for the World Cup. I have an idea of how the lanes played last time at the Top Bowl Bowling Center, so taking what I have learnt and hopefully I can capitalize off that.
Q. How have you balanced with the energy of the squad to build team chemistry heading into the Singles, Doubles, and Team events?
A. We all get along well, and we know each other’s game pretty well. We all just have to stay focus each shot and make our spares. Try to stay out of trouble with not shooting a lot of splits. We are all here for each other and we will uplift each other.
Q. Hong Kong's Queen Elizabeth Stadium will host the event. What preparation have you done to simulate the unique conditions, atmosphere, and time difference of competing in a high-pressure Asian venue that is vastly different from Warwick Lanes?
A. Hong Kong’s Queen Elizabeth will be for the finals only. All qualifying will be at the Top Bowl Bowling Center. The lanes will definitely play different in the arena, but we have to get to the finals first then we will come up with a game play to suit those conditions.
Q. Team Bermuda achieved a significant milestone by reaching the Round of 16 in the IBF World Cup earlier this year; what specific, measurable team and individual performance goals have you set for the World Championships to build on that success?
A. That was a big achievement and I know what we achieved last time and what we are capable of doing. Each tournament is a new one and we have to treat it that way. Any time we compete off the island is to win medals. My goal and all my teammate’s goal is to win medals.
Q. Given the comprehensive schedule, which includes Singles, Doubles, Trios, and the Team of 5 event, how are you planning to manage the physical and mental workload to ensure you are sharp and peaking for the crucial final rounds, especially the demanding Baker Format match-play?
A.I will say workout a little bit in gym, eat healthy, it’s all about having a balance, get a good night sleep, rest the body as much as you can. You have to stay in the moment, especially these long format tournaments.
|
|
|
|
