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Saturday, November 29, 2025
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Doubles Teams Bow Out at IBF World Championships
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The Bermuda National Bowling Team faced stiff international competition as the Men's Doubles event continued on Day Two of the International Bowling Federation (IBF) World Bowling Championships in China. Despite spirited efforts across all three squads, none of the Bermudian doubles teams advanced to the next round.
The highest placement for the Bermudian teams came in the Men's Doubles Squad 2 Division, where the pairing of Lamar Richardson and Dennis Joell finished in 22nd place. They accumulated a total pin count of 1361. Richardson and Joell's best performance of the day was their second game, where they bowled an excellent 243.
In the Men's Doubles Squad 1 Division, Dayvon Tucker and Anthony Hayward finished 28th overall. The pair totaled 1215 pins, with their highest score of 202 coming in their fifth game.
Finally, in the Men's Doubles Squad 3 Division, the duo of Michael Honore and David Maycock also finished 28th. They recorded a total pin count of 1269 pins, with their best game, a 212, occurring in their fourth game.
The team now focuses on the remaining events in the World Championships, aiming to translate these individual strong game scores into advancing results.
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Thursday, November 27, 2025
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Blue Angels Win Big in Second Spring Senior Bowling
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Action in the Second Spring Senior Bowling League at Warwick Lanes saw a major statement from the league leaders, the Blue Angels, as they shut out their closest rivals to extend their advantage.
The headline fixture saw the league leaders, Blue Angels, take on the second-placed Drifters. The Angels delivered a commanding 4-0 shutout victory, a result that significantly widens the gap at the top of the standings.
In another key match, sixth-placed Islanders secured a decisive 4-0 sweep over the third-placed Star Lites. This upset victory is a significant boost for the Islanders and creates movement within the top half of the table.
Meanwhile, the contest between seventh-placed Pinnsplitters and fourth-placed Last Pins ended in a tight 2-2 draw, with both teams sharing the points.
Fifth-placed New Comers were not in action this week, as they had the bye. The results from the evening confirm the Blue Angels' dominance while demonstrating the competitive nature of the chasing pack.
Men
Scratch Game
189 Willoughby Tucker
179 Alpheus Santucci
171 Elvin Thomas
Scratch Series
467 Elvin Thomas
445 Kelvin Burt
430 Alpheus Santucci
Handicap Game
239 Willoughby Tucker
227 Kelvin Burt
225 Eugene Smith
Handicap Series
627 Eugene Smith
622 Kelvin Burt
581 Elvin Thomas
Women
Scratch Game
178 Susie Bradshaw
178 Charlene Charves
170 Jolene Bean
Scratch Series
481 Charlene Charves
453 Susie Bradshaw
423 Beatrice Smith
Handicap Game
241 June Bean
239 C. Lynne Cann
235 Charlene Charves
Handicap Series
676 Dolores Simmons
652 Charlene Charves
651 C. Lynne Cann
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Wednesday, November 26, 2025
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Bermuda Bowlers Safe in Hong Kong & Fight Back Extends Lead
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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
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Tuesday, November 25, 2025
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Tough Start for Bermuda Bowlers in China
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 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.
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Tuesday, November 25, 2025
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Clean Sweeps in Commercial Bowling League
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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
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