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Tuesday, April 07, 2026
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Strike Force Crowned Champions at the Warwick Lanes
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The 2025/26 Commercial Bowling League season reached its conclusion at Warwick Lanes, with Strike Force officially confirmed as champions despite a final-night stumble against the mid-table Pin Heads.
In a season defined by consistency and high-scoring series, Strike Force entered the final round of fixtures with the title already within their grasp. Their coronation was slightly dampened by a resilient performance from sixth-place Pin Heads, who defied the league standings to secure a 3-1 victory over the champions. However, the result did little to spoil the celebrations for Strike Force, who have remained the team to beat throughout the winter campaign.
The race for the runner-up spot provided the evening's most significant drama, as second-place Too Legit To Split suffered a heavy 4-0 defeat at the hands of the Sweet Life. The third-place side produced their finest performance of the season when it mattered most, shutting out their rivals to finish the year on a high and solidify their position on the overall podium.
There was further movement in the middle of the pack as fifth-place Secret Weapons maintained their momentum with a professional 3-1 win over the Horseshoe Bay Rollers. The result ensured the Secret Weapons finished comfortably in the top half of the standings, while the Rollers were left to rue missed opportunities in a season of transition.
The most surprising scoreline of the finale came from the bottom half of the table, where ninth-place Butt and Vallis produced a clinical display to shut out fourth-place Who Gives A Split with a 4-0 victory. The clean sweep served as a reminder of the competitive depth within the league, as the basement side dominated one of the division’s most consistent performers.
With seventh-place Spare Parts taking their scheduled bye, the league now enters its summer hiatus. While the individual accolades and final averages are yet to be finalized, the 2025/26 season will be remembered for the dominance of Strike Force, who successfully navigated a challenging field to claim the ultimate prize in Bermudian commercial bowling.
Men’s High Scratch Game
1 Tariq Hewey 245
2 Shaquille Pitcher & Farijah Harvey 199
3 Aquino Grant 186
Women’s High Scratch Game
1 Makonnah Harvey 197
2 McKenzie Taggett 179
3 Malikah Symonds 177
Men’s High Handicap Game
1 Tarique Hewey 260
2 Ajani Tucker 248
3 Kionne Minors 216
Women’s High Handicap Game
1 Makonnah Harvey 225
2 Malokah Symonds 218
3 McKenzie Taggett 216
Men’s High Scratch Series
1 Farijah Harvey 564
2 Tariq Hewey 540
3 Aquino Grant 533
Women’s High Scratch Series
1 Makonnah Harvey 543
2 Devina Burgess 483
3 Malokah Symonds 441
Men’s High Handicap Series
1 Aquino Grant 608
2 Ajani Tucker 588
3 Tariq Hewey 585
Women’s High Handicap Series
1 Makonnah Harvey 627
2 Kela Kellman 602
3 Devina Burgess 600
Team High Handicap Game
1 Strike Force 816
2 Pin Heads 790
3 Butt & Vallis 788
Team High Handicap Series
1 Butt & Vallis 2306
2 Sweet Life 2265
3 Secret Weapons 2263
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Monday, April 06, 2026
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Nifty Rollers Maintain Dominance in Week 29 Action
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The Continental Bowling League title race continues to hurtle toward a dramatic conclusion following a high-scoring Week 29 of the 2025/26 season at Warwick Lanes.
League leaders Nifty Rollers showed the clinical form of champions-elect, delivering a comprehensive statement of intent against eighth-place New Hope. The table-toppers dominated from the opening frame to secure a 23-4 victory, ensuring they maintain their healthy cushion at the summit as the campaign enters its final stretch.
However, the second-place Under Dawgs refused to let the leaders pull away, producing an even more dominant display in their match against fifth-place Odd Balls. The Under Dawgs were in relentless form, racking up a 24-3 win to keep the pressure firmly on the Nifty Rollers. The result is a significant blow for the Odd Balls, who saw the gap to the top three widen on a difficult night at the lanes.
In the battle for the remaining podium spots, third-place Astronauts kept their momentum alive with a professional performance against ninth-place Sunset. The Astronauts navigated the encounter with ease, coming away with a 23-4 win to solidify their grip on third. They remain just ahead of the fourth-place Cubs, who matched that scoreline with a 23-4 victory of their own over sixth-place Spicenix.
The week’s action saw seventh-place The Invaders take their scheduled bye, leaving them to watch from the sidelines as the mid-table standings shifted around them. With only a handful of weeks remaining in the season, the focus remains squarely on the top of the table, where the Nifty Rollers and Under Dawgs appear locked in a two-horse race for the 2025/26 championship title.
High Scratch Games
Women
Patrice Tucker 248, Melissa Botelho 224, Lee Ann Landy 186
Men
Dennis Joell 299, LeVinc Samuels 250, Michael Honore 235
High Scratch Series
Women
Patrice Tucker 594, Melissa Botelho 566, Charletta Samuels 502
Men
LeVinc Samuels 710, Dennis Joell 666, Michael Honore 618
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Wednesday, April 01, 2026
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High Drama at Warwick Lanes as Mix Ups Topple Unpredictable
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The hierarchy of the Mixed Major Bowling League was shaken this week as a series of high-stakes encounters at Warwick Lanes saw the chasing pack close the gap on the top three.
In the standout result of the round, third-placed Unpredictable suffered a significant setback in their pursuit of the leaders, falling to a resilient Mix Ups side.
The sixth-placed Mix Ups defied the league standings to secure a hard-fought 12.5 - 7.5 victory. The result serves as a blow to Unpredictable’s title ambitions, while providing Mix Ups with a vital points haul as they look to break into the top five.
Further down the lanes, the Thunderbolts consolidated their fourth-place position with a professional display against Movers "N" Shakers. The eighth-placed side struggled to find their rhythm, eventually succumbing to a 13 - 7 defeat that keeps the Thunderbolts firmly in the hunt for a podium spot.
At the sharp end of the table, league leaders Spare Change showed exactly why they remain the team to beat. Facing the seventh-placed Activators, the frontrunners delivered a clinical performance to sweep the series 16 - 4. The dominant victory extends their cushion at the top and puts immense pressure on their nearest rivals.
Second-placed Fight Back ensured the gap at the summit didn't grow too large, producing a powerful display against the Warriors. Despite the Warriors’ fifth-place pedigree, they were unable to live with the precision of the second seeds, who cruised to a 15 - 5 win.
The results leave the league in a fascinating position heading into the final stretch of the season, with the battle for the minor placings becoming as heated as the fight for the championship itself.
Women Scratch Game
Josie Richardson 215
Patrice Tucker 203
Melissa Botelho 203
Shantaye Wolffe 194
Men Scratch Game
Anthony Zuill 247
Rickai Binns 241
Kevin Swan 233
Anthony Hayward 226
Women Scratch Series
Patrice Tucker 561
Shantaye Wolffe 518
Roslyn Simmons 516
Josie Richardson 514
Men Scratch Series
Anthony Hayward 660
Rickai Binns 648
Carl Reid 614
Kevin Swan 577
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Tuesday, March 31, 2026
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Pin Heads stun Sweet Life in Commercial League
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The mid-table battle in the Commercial Bowling League was blown wide open at Warwick Lanes this week as eighth-placed Pin Heads pulled off the shock of the round with a clinical victory over the high-flying Sweet Life.
In a night of significant shifts in the standings, the league-leading Strike Force could only watch from the sidelines during their scheduled bye week. Their absence from the lanes provided a golden opportunity for the chasing pack to apply pressure, and it was a chance that second-placed Too Legit To Split seized with both hands.
Too Legit displayed championship composure in their clash with sixth-placed Secret Weapons, securing a professional 3-1 victory. The result narrows the gap at the summit and reinforces their credentials as the primary challengers for the title as the season approaches its business end.
However, the headline result belonged to the Pin Heads. Facing a third-placed Sweet Life side that has been in formidable form, the seventh-placed outfit produced a tactical masterclass to emerge with an unexpected 3-1 win. The upset has sent shockwaves through the top four and serves as a timely reminder of the league's unpredictable nature.
Elsewhere, Who Gives A Split maintained their push for a podium spot with a disciplined performance against Spare Parts. The fourth-placed side showed no signs of complacency, dispatching the eighth-placed side 3-1 to keep their momentum firmly on track.
The evening’s most closely contested encounter took place on the lower lanes, where ninth-placed Butt & Vallis went toe-to-toe with the fifth-placed Horseshoe Bay Rollers. In a back-and-forth struggle where neither side could find a decisive advantage, the match eventually ended in a 2-2 stalemate.
As the teams prepare for the next round of fixtures, all eyes will be on the return of Strike Force. With Too Legit To Split now within striking distance and the middle of the table more congested than ever, the race for the Commercial League crown is truly entering its most captivating phase.
Men’s High Scratch Game
1 Shaquille Pitcher 245
2 Farijah Harvey 237
3 Kionne Minors 204
Women’s High Scratch Game
1 Reginna Paynter 171
2 Jimaye Johnson 257
3 La’Toyia Raynor 144
Men’s High Handicap Game
1 Shaquille Pitcher 250
2 Farijah Harvey 237
3 Ajani Tucker & Kionne Minors 233
Women’s High Handicap Game
1 Reginna Paynter 240
2 Corinne Durrant 204
3 La’Toyia Raynor 203
Men’s High Scratch Series
1 Farijah Harvey 620
2 Shaquille Pitcher 600
3 Jade Darrell 583
Women’s High Scratch Series
1 La’Toyia Raynor 406
2 Regina Paynter 403
3 Jimaye Johnson 401
Men’s High Handicap Series
1 Jade Darrell 637
2 Quinton Perinchief 629
3 Farijah Harvey 620
Women’s High Handicap Series
1 Regina Paynter 610
2 La’Toyia Raynor 583
3 Corinne Durrant 581
Team High Handicap Game
1 Spare Parts 803
2 Pin Heads 793
3 Strike Force 791
Team High Handicap Series
1 Strike Force 2278
2 Too Legit To Split 2273
3 Spare Parts 2261
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Monday, March 30, 2026
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Richardson Hits Perfection in Continental Bowling Action
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Lamar Richardson rewrote the record books at Warwick Lanes on Tuesday night, rolling a sensational perfect game to headline Week 28 of the Continental Bowling League season.
In a display of unerring precision, Richardson claimed his 15th career 300 game, a feat that drew a standing ovation from the gathered spectators. The masterpiece was the centerpiece of a formidable 791 series, with Richardson backing up his perfect frame with high-scoring rounds of 212 and 277 to cement his status as one of the league’s premier marksmen.
His individual brilliance mirrored a night of high-stakes action across the lanes, where the league leaders, Nifty Rollers, delivered a statement of intent. Facing seventh-placed The Invaders, the table-toppers were in clinical form, securing a dominant 26-1 victory to extend their advantage at the summit.
The battle for the chasing spots proved far more attritional. Second-placed Under Dawgs maintained their pursuit with a hard-fought 17-10 win over the fourth-placed Astronauts, while third-placed Odd Balls matched that scoreline in their victory over eighth-placed New Hope.
Further down the standings, the fifth-placed Cubs kept their momentum alive with a 17-10 win against ninth-placed Sunset, while sixth-placed Spicenix were forced to watch from the sidelines during their scheduled bye week.
With only a handful of weeks remaining in the 2025/26 campaign, Richardson’s moment of magic has injected fresh energy into a title race that looks increasingly like a march toward glory for the Nifty Rollers. However, as the Under Dawgs and Odd Balls continue to rack up wins, the pressure remains at an all-time high heading into the final stretch.
High Scratch Games
Women
Raquel Gonzalez 233, Edna Mae Tuzo 231, Melissa Botelho 194
Men
Lamar Richardson 300, Mark Gibbons 256, Michael Honore 255
High Scratch Series
Women
Edna Mae Tuzo 587, Ashley Botelho 539, Melissa Botelho 528
Men
Lamar Richardson 791, LeVinc Samuels 703, Michael Honore 663
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