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.
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
The 44th Bermuda Rendezvous Tournament has come to a close at Warwick Lanes, with the island's elite bowlers delivering a masterclass in precision and poise across four competitive divisions. In a field that saw massive participation, David Maycock emerged as the standout performer of the week, securing a rare double triumph to cement his status at the top of the sport.
Maycock first showcased his clinical accuracy in the Singles Handicap event, navigating a crowded field of 139 entries to claim the title with a total score of 804 pins. His momentum carried over into the high-stakes Men's Scratch Roll Off, where he outlasted a staggering 172 competitors to be crowned the men's champion. On the women's side, Shereika Darrell proved equally formidable, rising above a competitive pool of 104 entries to claim the Women's Scratch Roll Off championship.
The team events were equally hard-fought, with the Doubles Handicap title going to the duo of Ellsworth Bean Jr. and Quincy Bean. The pair demonstrated exceptional chemistry and consistency to post a combined total of 1493 pins, ultimately finishing at the top of an 89-team leaderboard. The tournament’s 44th edition once again highlighted the enduring popularity of the sport in Bermuda, with the massive turnout at Warwick Lanes reflecting a vibrant and highly competitive bowling community.
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Fight Back Seize Control of Mixed Majors Bowling League
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The race for the Mixed Majors Bowling League title took a dramatic turn at Warwick Lanes this week as a high-stakes clash at the top of the table resulted in a new leader. In a decisive encounter, the previous frontrunners, Spare Change, were dismantled by Fight Back, who secured a commanding 16–4 victory.
The ten-point swing has propelled Fight Back to the summit, where they now hold a crucial four-point cushion over their rivals as the season moves into its business end.
Further down the standings, the battle for the podium spots intensified. Fourth-placed Thunderbolts made a significant statement by closing the gap on Unpredictable in third. The Thunderbolts produced a clinical display to record a 15.5–4.5 win, putting the third-place spot firmly within their sights.
It was also a productive night for Mix Ups, who solidified their sixth-place standing with a comprehensive 16.5–3.5 defeat of Movers "N" Shakers. Meanwhile, the night’s biggest surprise came lower in the table, where seventh-placed Activators pulled off a resilient upset against fifth-placed Warriors, edging the contest 12–8.
As the league standings tighten, the pressure shifts back to the chasing pack to respond to Fight Back's new-found dominance at the top.
Carl Reid 666, Rickai Binns 653, Billy Glasford 638, Dayvon Tucker 635
Thursday, February 12, 2026
Blue Angels Stunned as Islanders Tighten the Race
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The established order of the Second Spring Senior Bowling League was well and truly shaken this week at Warwick Lanes, as a series of underdog victories turned the league table on its head.
In a night of high drama, the league leaders faltered, while the basement dwellers produced the most dominant performance of the round to leave fans and competitors alike recalculating the odds for the 2026 title.
The headline result of the evening came from the clash between the top-flight heavyweights. League leaders Blue Angels, who have looked almost untouchable in recent weeks, suffered a rare setback at the hands of third-place Islanders.
The Islanders put on a clinical display of pocket-hitting to secure a 3–1 victory, significantly narrowing the gap at the summit of the standings. With second-place Pinsplitters sitting out the action this week due to a BYE, the Islanders have seized the opportunity to apply maximum pressure on the top two.
Perhaps the most surprising outcome of the night saw seventh-place Drifters produce a masterclass against the Star Lites. Despite the Star Lites holding fourth place in the rankings, they were completely overwhelmed by a Drifters side that appeared to find their range from the first frame.
The resulting 4–0 shutout sends a clear message to the rest of the league: no position is safe in this highly competitive spring season.
Further down the order, the battle for mid-table supremacy intensified as fifth-place Last Pin took on sixth-place New Comers. In a tightly contested affair, Last Pin eventually pulled away to secure a 3–1 win, further cementing their position in the top five and leaving the New Comers with work to do if they are to climb back into contention.
Men
Scratch Game
190 Alpheus Santucci 183 Nathan Stevens 171 Michael Vassell
Scratch Series
524 Alpheus Santucci 454 Michael Vassell 448 Eugene Smith
