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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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Wednesday, February 25, 2026
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Fight Back Extend Lead as Warriors Suffer Spare Change Shutout
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The Mixed Majors Bowling League delivered a night of high-stakes drama and significant movement in the standings as the league leaders consolidated their position at the summit while mid-table clashes produced a stunning shutout.
Top-of-the-table Fight Back showed exactly why they are the team to beat this season, producing a commanding performance against seventh-place Activators. The league leaders were in relentless form, securing a comprehensive 16–4 victory to maintain their cushion at the top and leave the Activators searching for answers.
The most clinical display of the evening, however, came from second-place Spare Change. In a ruthless encounter against the fifth-place Warriors, Spare Change yielded nothing, completing a rare and devastating 20–0 shutout. The result not only cements their status as the primary challengers to the leaders but also deals a significant blow to the Warriors' hopes of climbing the top five.
Elsewhere, the battle for the podium intensified as third-place Thunderbolts overcame a spirited challenge from Mix Ups. Despite some resistance from the sixth-place side, the Thunderbolts proved too consistent, eventually pulling away to claim a 14.5–5.5 win and keep the pressure on the teams above them.
The night concluded with a major shock as eighth-place Movers "N" Shakers pulled off a classic underdog story. Facing fourth-place Unpredictable, the league's basement side lived up to their opponents' name, battling through every frame to secure a gritty 11–9 upset. The narrow victory provides a massive psychological boost for the Movers "N" Shakers as they look to climb off the bottom of the table.
Women Scratch Game
Kenneisha Simmons 222, Patrice Tucker 213, Vanessa Daley 295, Debbie Ball 191
Men Scratch Game
Eldon Landy 258, Billy Glasford 257, Kevin Swan 234, Willoughby Harvey 224
Women Scratch Series
Kenneisha Simmons 599, Vanessa Daley 584, Patrice Tucker 531, Shantaye Wolffe 503
Men Scratch Series
Eldon Landy 629, Carl Reid 601, Willoughby Harvey 595, Billy Glasford 593
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Tuesday, February 24, 2026
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Strike Force Untouchable in Commercial League
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Strike Force have tightened their grip on the Commercial Bowling League summit, delivering a clinical shutout performance at Warwick Lanes to maintain their dominant run.
The league leaders were in imperious form against ninth-placed Butt & Vallis, leaving no room for error in a comprehensive 4–0 victory. The result ensures Strike Force stay well clear of the chasing pack as the season moves into a pivotal stretch.
With second-placed Who Gives A Split sitting out the round on a scheduled bye, the door was left open for the mid-table teams to make their move. Sweet Life seized the opportunity, producing a steady display to overcome fifth-placed Spare Parts 3–1, while fourth-placed Too Legit To Split mirrored that scoreline with a 3–1 win over the Horseshoe Bay Rollers.
The evening also saw a significant shift in the lower half of the standings. In a battle between the seventh and eighth seeds, the Pin Heads emerged triumphant with a dominant 4–0 shutout over the Secret Weapons, a result that sees the two sides swap positions as the fight for mid-table respectability intensifies.
Men’s High Scratch Game
1 Tariq Hewey 244
2 Farijah Harvey 235
3 Arrington Smith 215
Women’s High Scratch Game
1 Charmaine Cann 168
2 Indian Raynor-Thompson 160
3 Makonahh Harvey 157
Men’s High Handicap Game
1 Tariq Hewey 262
2 Arrington Smith 239
3 Farijah Harvey 238
Women’s High Handicap Game
1 Charmaine Cann 230
2 Indian Raynor-Thompson 223
3 Johnie Mae Wilkinson 211
Men’s High Scratch Series
1 Tariq Hewey 605
2 Farijah Harvey 589
3 Jade Darrell 567
Women’s High Scratch Series
1 Makonnah Harvey 454
2 Charmaine Cann 423
3 Shandel Doars 418
Men’s High Handicap Series
1 Tariq Hewey 609
2 Jade Darrell 618
3 Daren Francis 615
Women’s High Handicap Series
1 Kayla Kellman & Charmaine Cann 609
2 Indian Raynor-Thompson 603
3 Shandal Doars 418
Team High Handicap Game
1 Who Gives A Split 810
2 Too Legit To Split 805
3 Strike Force 788
Team High Handicap Series
1 Who Gives A Split 2340
2 Too Legit To Split 2318
3 Strike Force 2304
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Monday, February 23, 2026
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Cubs Ignite Title Race with Shock Upset at Warwick Lanes
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The Continental Bowling League 2025/26 season was thrown into a spin in Week 23 as a major upset at the top of the standings reshaped the final run-in. With league leaders Nifty Rollers watching from the sidelines on their scheduled bye week, the chasing pack faced a night of high-stakes competition where every pin proved vital.
The headline result came from the Cubs, who delivered the performance of the season to stun second-placed Under Dawgs. Despite the gulf in league position, the fifth-placed Cubs found their rhythm early at Warwick Lanes, securing a comprehensive 18–9 victory. The defeat is a massive blow for the Under Dawgs, who missed a golden opportunity to close the gap on the dormant leaders and now find themselves looking nervously over their shoulders at the chasing pack.
Taking full advantage of the movement at the top, the third-placed Astronauts strengthened their own podium credentials. In a clinical display of consistency, they dismantled fourth-placed Odd Balls with an 18–9 win, creating much-needed daylight between themselves and the mid-table scramble.
Further down the standings, Spicenix made a significant move toward the top five with a dominant showing against New Hope. The sixth-placed side was in relentless form, securing a lopsided 23–4 victory over their eighth-placed opponents. Meanwhile, The Invaders maintained their seventh-place standing with a professional 22–5 rout of the ninth-placed Sunset, leaving the latter still searching for answers at the foot of the table.
As the season enters its final weeks, the Nifty Rollers remain the team to beat, but the Cubs' giant-killing performance has sent a clear message that the race for the championship is far from over.
High Scratch Games
Women
Ashley Botelho 195, Terrieka Simmons 193, Myrna Outerbridge 189
Men
LeVinc Samuels 276, Ellsworth Bean 265, Mark Gibbons 256
High Scratch Series
Women
Ashley Botello 545, Jennifer Stovell 500, Leree Talbot 499
Men
Ellsworth Bean 747, LeVinc Samuels 711, Micheal Honore 673
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Thursday, February 19, 2026
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Underdogs Deliver Major Shocks at Warwick Lanes
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The Second Spring Senior Bowling League standings were thrown into chaos at Warwick Lanes as a night of dramatic upsets saw two of the top three teams suffer significant setbacks. While the league leaders maintained their composure, the chasing pack found the going much tougher against lower-ranked opposition.
The Blue Angels solidified their position at the summit with a professional display against Star Lited. The league leaders proved too strong for their fifth-place opponents, securing a 3–1 victory to keep their title charge firmly on track. However, the real drama was unfolding elsewhere on the lanes as the mid-table teams began to find their rhythm.
The most stunning result of the evening came from the Drifters, who produced a masterclass to shut out the third-placed Islanders. Currently sitting in sixth place, the Drifters defied the form book to claim a comprehensive 4–0 win, leaving the title-chasing Islanders reeling. It was a night to forget for the higher-ranked sides, as the second-placed Pinsplitters also tasted defeat. They went down 3–1 to the New Comers, who occupied seventh place before the start of the round.
With the fourth-place Last Pin sitting out the session on a bye, the evening's results have significantly tightened the gap in the upper echelons of the league table. The New Comers and Drifters have proven that ranking means little in the Second Spring Senior League, setting up a fascinating run-in as the season reaches its climax.
Men
Scratch Game
224 Michael Vassell
179 Llewellyn Jones
178 Willoughby Tucker
Scratch Series
638 Michael Vassell
492 Willoughby Tucker
445 Llewellyn Jones
Handicap Game
251 Michael Vassell
244 Llewellyn Jones
233 Willoughby Tucker
Handicap Series
719 Michael Vassell
657 Willoughby Tucker
640 Llewellyn Jones
Women
Scratch Game
228 Bobbie Jones
189 Jolene Bean
181 Susie Bradshaw
Scratch Series
536 Bobbie Jones
511 Susie Bradshaw
464 Mary Gaye Dean
464 Jolene Bean
Handicap Game
265 Bobbie Jones
246 Jolene Bean
239 Mary Gaye Dean
Handicap Series
674 Mary Gaye Dean
652 Susie Bradshaw
650 June Bean
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