FEBRUARY 2020 Vanhecke Captures MDUSBC Masters Defeats Two-Time Defending Champion Knowles in Finals
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PROUDLY PUBLISHED BY NNNewsewsews All the bowling news that’s fit to print in the Bowling Capital of the World VOL. 4, NO. 6 FEBRUARY 2020 VanHecke captures MDUSBC Masters Defeats two-time defending champion Knowles in finals Ryan VanHecke of Chesterfield “Beating Justin the first time put Snodgrass of Centerline 424-415 for $450, Darren Alexander seventh remained in the winner’s bracket and me in a comfortable position in case before falling to Knowles 457-362 for $400 and Jeffrey Roche eighth for beat the two-time defending cham- I was on a bad pair. This is what hap- ending his day. He averaged 206.2 $400. pion Justin Knowles of Okemos 475- pened, which gave me a chance to for 22 games of competition and took Top qualifier Trey Raynes of 402 in the final two-game match to redeem myself on the second pair.” home $700. Westland led the field of 81 bowlers win the Metro Detroit USBC Masters said VanHecke. Snodgrass qualified sixth with with 1,314 with a high game of 290. Tournament at Astro Lanes in Madi- VanHecke averaged 212.8 for 18 1,271 with a high game of 235. In In match play he lost his first match, son Heights Sunday. VanHecke games of competition. He was run- match play he remained in the then won his next two matches be- claimed the title and the $2,000 first ner-up in the 2017 MDUSBC Mas- winner’s bracket with triumphs over fore losing and getting knocked out prize, while Knowles settled for the ters to Andrew Anderson at Bowl One Jacob Howell 450-433, Krajenke and took home $350 for his 10th place second place check of $1,000. Lanes. 456-486 before falling to VanHecke finish. VanHecke Knowles was 444-412. Once in the loser’s bracket Turbo 2-N-1 Grips and Red Robin qualified seventh seeded ninth by he beat two-time Masters champion Restaurants of Michigan are co- with a six-game tournament rule, Jeffrey Austreng of Waterford 424- sponsors of the MDUSBC Masters. total of 1,254. By qualifying with 374 before getting knocked out by The MDUSBC Masters Tourna- virtue of qualifying 1,207. In match Lorincz 424-415. He averaged 214.2 ment is a USBC certified event oper- seventh he was play he defeated for 16 games and took home $500. ated by the Metro Detroit USBC, the seeded into the James Koss of Austreng qualified 13th with 1,219 largest local association of the United second round as Brighton 418-309, and took home $450 for his fifth place States Bowling Congress with nearly 24 players ad- Harold Sullins of finish. Nicholas Cooper finished sixth 40,000 members. vanced to match Chesterfield 437-351, 2015 Masters play. In match play champion Corey Miller of Waterford Canadians capture Series Events he beat Daniel Jordan of Livonia 437- 414-381 and reigning Michigan State Mykaela Mitchell of London, Ontario of Kitchener, Ontario at Thunderbowl 363, 2013 Masters champion Jeffrey Masters champion Nicholas Cooper won the Metro Detroit USBC (MDUSBC) Lanes in Allen Park. Snow took home the Roche of Dearborn 418-374, Franklin of Flint 567-358 before falling to Women’s Series event with a 221-208 top prize of $500, while MacLelland Snodgrass of Centerline 444-412 VanHecke the first time 429-377. He triumph over high school student Melanie settled for $250. before dispatching Knowles the first then came back to beat VanHecke Straub of Chesterfield at Thunderbowl Snow qualified third in the field of 50, time 429-377 to remain the lone sur- 512-372 before eventually losing to Lanes in Allen Park. Mitchell took home with a four-game total of 911 on games the top prize of $500, while Straub settled of 267, 234, 208 and 202. He was vivor in the winner’s bracket. He then him 475-402. Knowles averaged for 50 scholarship points. seeded into the second round, but in had to wait for Knowles to emerge 217.8 for 22 games. Mitchell qualified fourth in the field of match play he beat Conner Weber of th from the loser’s bracket. In the first Lorincz qualified 11 with 1,225. In 32, with a four-game total of 850. After a Wayne 238-206 and fellow Canadian match of the finals, Knowles got the match play he lost his first match to slow start with 185, she surged back with Darren Alexander of Essex, Ontario 210- best of him 512-372. Jacob Howell of St. Clair Shores 395- games of 207, 247 and 211. In match 193 to advance to the championship Once the players moved to an- 383, which made for a long day. In play she beat Darlene Dysart of match. other pair of lanes, VanHecke began the loser’s bracket he defeated Chris- Southfield 235-185 and top qualifier MacLelland was the top qualifier with with seven consecutive strikes, while topher Nielson of Livonia 399-372, Trisha Reid of Romulus 212-160 to ad- 954, including a high game of 279. In Knowles had a hard time finding the Gerald Johnson of Taylor 446-405, vance to the finals. match play he defeated David Owens of Straub qualified seventh with 820 on Mason 229-172 and fellow Canadian line on the pair that he had earlier 1999 Masters champion Joseph games of 192, 212, 223 and 193. After Dylin Hunter of Tecumseh, Ontario 217- shot a 300. VanHecke stormed out Krajenke of Clinton Township 445- she finished qualifying she thought she 211 on his way to the finals. to a 106 pin lead after one game 249- 380, Jeffrey Roche 417-399, Nicho- missed the cut, but made it. In match play Dylin Hunter seized the lead in the 143 and never looked back. las Cooper 435-412 and Franklin she was victorious over second seed season long Cup race with 304 points, Madalyn Klein of Whitmore Lake 194- after previous leader Justin Knowles In this issue 161 and last year’s Cup champion didn’t compete. Brandie Reamy of Livonia 216-202 on Mitchell moved up into second place From the Editor - page 2 Honor Scores - page 9 her way to the finals. in the season long Cup race with 295 Personal Perspective - page 3 Mythbusters - page 10 Michael Snow of Windsor, Ontario points, only one point behind leader (Ann)ouncements - page 4 Bob Johnson - page 11 won the Men’s Series event Sunday with Sheri Verespej of Newport. Jeff Richgels - page 8 a 210-172 triumph over Dan MacLelland Mitchell won the “Battle of the Series” by defeating Snow 188-151. Page 2 Bowling Showcase News February 2020 Bowling Showcase News Published monthly by: Make sure to apply for these! 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Se- the Greater Detroit Bowling Associa- Ann Block lections are made from the nomina- tion, Detroit Women’s Bowling Asso- Michael DeRousie tions received from anyone who sees ciation and Pontiac Women’s Bowl- James Horton a deserving person from within the ing Association restricting funds for Mark Hurttgam association. All applications are due this purpose. Patricia Klix to April 1, 2020. Applicants must write a minimum Ashley Krywy To be eligible for Secretary of the 100 word essay about their future Stephen Krywy Year a person must be a current educational plans and submit a com- Martha Marshall league secretary in the MDUSBC. To pleted application signed by their Kurt Suokas be Coach of the Year the coach must coach. Randy Tambourine be a current youth coach in the Applications must be submitted to John Vorpagel MDUSBC. the MDUSBC office by April 1, 2020. To be considered for Volunteer of Applications can be obtained by USBC CONVENTION the Year a person must be a calling the MDUSBC office or visit- MDUSBC Board Member or Officer; ing www.mdusbc.com and clicking on The United States Bowling Con- or Association Representative Coor- forms. gress annual convention will be held dinator or Association Representa- from April 27 - May 1 in Las Vegas. tive. During this time delegates elected Bowling TV Schedule from their respective local and state ---------------------------------------------- associations will vote on legislation affecting leagues, tournaments and ANNUAL MEETING NOTES Saturday, Feb. 1 - 10 a.m. WADL-Detroit Bowling Showcase bylaws in addition to electing three Adult Challenge - First round from Merri-Bowl new members of the board of direc- Reports were given from the Presi- Woodland vs Rosebowl “Family Affair” tors. Additionally there will be several dent and Association Manager. Also Saturday, Feb. 1 - 4:30 p.m. FS1 PBA workshops to inform the delegates reports from the Awards, BVL, Bowl PBA Greater Jonesborn Open about happenings at USBC. For The Cure, Finance, McKay, Saturday, Feb. 8 - 10 a.m. WADL-Detroit Bowling Showcase Representing the MDUSBC at the Nominating, Tournament and Youth Adult Challenge - First round from Merri-Bowl annual convention will be RIchard committees.