PROUDLY PUBLISHED BY NNNewsewsews All the bowling news that’s fit to print in the Bowling Capital of the World VOL. 5, NO. 1 NOVEMBER 2020 Julia Huren claims MDUSBC Queens Defeats 2017 champion Orlikowski at Thunderbowl Julia Huren of Westland defeated 220, top qualifier Brandie Reamy of Robin Orlikowski of Grand Rapids Livonia 234-204, before falling to 225-192 in the final match to win the Huren the first time 248-236. In the MDUSBC Queens at Thunderbowl loser’s bracket she beat Harrison the Lanes in Allen Park. Huren had lost second time 259-234 to advance to to Orlikowski 219-205 to force a final the championship match. She aver- and deciding match. Huren won the aged 224.7 for 12 games. title and $1,000, while Orlikowski Harrison finished third for $300 settled for $500. and Verespej fourth for $200. Huren qualified second with a six- Reamy shot 300 in her first match game total of 1,376 on games of 189, win over Madalyn Klein of Whitmore 236, 279, 248, 190 and 234. In match Lake and settled for $175. play she beat Sheri Verespej of New- The entire 30 person qualifying port 226-201, Lauren Krywy of Ster- field averaged 201.3. ling Heights 233-180 and Orlikowski Complete results are available at MDUSBC Queens champion Julia Huren (c) is congratulated by MDUSBC Vice-President the first time 248-236. She then had www.mdusbc.com under “Tourna- Libbi Fletcher (l) and runner-up Robin Orlikowski to wait for a challenger to emerge ments”. from the loser’s bracket in the double- The MDUSBC Queens Tourna- Prize List elimination format. She averaged ment is operated by the Metro De- 228.5 for 11 games of competition. troit USBC, which serves nearly 1. Julia Huren $1,000 5. Brandie Reamy $ 175 Orlikowski, the 2017 MDUSBC 40,000 adult and youth bowlers in the 2. Robin Orlikowski$ 500 6. Lauren Krywy $ 175 Queens champion, qualified fourth Metropolitan Detroit market and is the 3. Nicole Harrison $ 300 7. Ashley Denard $ 150 with 1,332 with a high game of 244. largest local association of the United 4. Sheri Verespej $ 200 8. Madalyn Klein $ 150 In match play she beat Nicole States Bowling Congress. Harrison of Clinton Township 225- Jenna Pollak and Brian Odom take the Baker Mixed Doubles at Thunderbowl Jenna Pollak of Fraser and Brian 26 pins out of the cut and finished Odom of Westland won the the fourth game with 424 to qualify MDUSBC Women’s Series / Men’s seventh. Series Mixed Baker Doubles Sunday In match play, they beat Cathleen with a tight 448-447 two-game Baker Maes of Westland and Chris Castro Style win over Jessica Mitchell of of Westland 448-439 and Deborah Hartland and Craig Johnson of Tay- Murrell of Shelby Township and Frank lor at Thunderbowl Lanes in Allen Robinson III of Detroit 361-321 to Park. The Pollak-Odom team took advance to the finals. home the top prize of $800, while the The duo of Mitchell and Johnson Mitchell-Johnson duo settled for qualified fourth with 1,570. They ad- $400. vanced to the finals with a 354-309 The Pollak-Odom team qualified triumph over Zachary Colosimo of Jenna Pollak and Brian Odom (r) are congratulated by MDUSBC President George Bresinski (c) and runners-up Craig Johnson and Jessica Mitchell (l) seventh in the field of 30 with and Livonia and Ashley Kolb of Livonia 324. Complete results are available at eight-game total of 1,537. Going into and top qualifiers Samantha Johnson A total of 30 teams participated in www.mdusbc.com under “Tourna- the last game of qualifying they were and Lain Rhoads of Southgate 396- the Women’s / Men’s Series Mixed ments” and Women’s Series and In this issue Baker Doubles event. The MDUSBC Men’s Series pages. Women’s Series is now in its ninth The Metro Detroit USBC serves From the Editor - page 2 Jeff Richgels - page 8 year of operations and the second nearly 40,000 adult and youth Personal Perspective - page 3 Honor Scores - page 9 & 10 year for the Men’s Series by the Metro bowlers in the Metropolitan Detroit Bob Johnson - page 11 Detroit USBC. market. Page 2 Bowling Showcase News November 2020 Bowling Showcase News Published monthly by: It’s Good to be Back Bowling, Safely! Metro Detroit USBC 28200 Southfield Rd. From the Editor roit USBC and the United States that is professionally produced by Lathrup Village, MI 48076 Bowling Congress. Simply give the Kelly Marcott, a very talented pro- (248) 443-2695 Mark A. Martin MDUSBC office at call at ducer who makes the show look MDUSBC 248.443.2695 ext. 103 to renew your great. Web: www.mdusbc.com Association Manager membership right over the phone The total cost of the show, includ- Mark Martin, Editor with a credit card. ing production and airtime, is over Another change of note is the $90,000. The show can only go on George Bresinski, President MDUSBC office will be closed on with support from the local bowling Libbi Fletcher, VP Wednesdays for the entire season. community. Richard Banks The office hours are 9 a.m. til 4 p.m. If you own a business and want to Ken Clayton We are asking that you make an ap- reach over 9,000 households a week Michael DeRousie pointment to conduct business, as the, being a sponsor for $4,000, James Horton the office is closed to the public. Sim- about $100 per show, is the way to Mark Hurttgam ply call us at 248.443.2695 to set up go. In addition to having a commer- Patricia Klix your appointment and call us when cial on every show your business Ashley Krywy you arrive and we’ll meet you either name will appear in the show credits Stephen Krywy at your vehicle or the front door. and e-mail blasts about the show. Anita Maiorana All of us are anxious for a safe re- A very cost effective way to sup- Martha Marshall turn to normal at the appropriate time. porting the show is to be a Patron Rose Mason ---------------------------------------- Sponsor for $500. This level affords Kurt Suokas LEAGUE CERTIFICATIONS the individual or business into the Randy Tambourine While the bowling season took a COMING IN credits of every show and on the e- John Vorpagel bit to start, it started in earnest and Has your league certified on time mail blasts. Show everyone that Doug Williams safely after Labor Day. The Covid-19 this year? Each year a number of you’re a supporter. pandemic is for real and it’s vitally leagues don’t attend to this require- Individuals can be individual pa- single-elimination match play to de- important the all bowlers take it seri- ment and lose precious benefits as tron sponsors for $100. termine the champions. First place ously looking out for yourself and your a result. This is the time of year that So how do you get involved? Call is $500 and runner-up $250. All those family in addition to your bowling fam- all leagues should be sure that your Mark Martin at 248.443.2695 ext. 100 advancing to match play take home ily. certification application, membership to get signed up and support the only a minimum of $50. The second event The Metro Detroit USBC wel- application cards and money has locally produced bowling shows in the will be Sunday, Dec. 13 at Westland comes all of you to safely participate been turned in to the Metro Detroit United States. Bowl in Westland. in not only your league, but many of USBC Association. One of the key ---------------------------------------- The MDUSBC 500 Club tourna- the tournaments the association has points for leagues to be eligible for UPCOMING TOURNAMENTS ment takes place on Sunday, Dec. 6 to offer also. full bonding and award protection is Several tournaments are coming at Mayflower Lanes in Redford. This One note, MDUSBC has post- to file your certification application up that MDUSBC members can en- event is open to any female bowler poned the MDUSBC Youth Champi- within 30 days of the league start joy. who has rolled a 500 series in her onship, which was scheduled to start date. If you have a question about The Women’s/Men’s Series will career. The entry fee is only $22 for Nov. 8. The new starting date will be whether your league application has kick off on Sunday, Nov. 8 at May- three games of handicap competi- March 21, 2021, after the high school been filed please call the Association flower Lanes in Redford in this tion. Once the event is over the top bowling season has concluded. This office at (248) 443-2695. scratch event. The cost is only $45 players will pick up their cash prizes. postponement was made in ---------------------------------------- for four games of qualifying. The top Contact the MDUSBC office at everyone’s best interest because of BOWLING SHOWCASE one in four advance to single-game, 248.443.2695 ext. 105 to enter. the large crowds of spectators at this Bowling Showcase, the television event. show presented by the Metro Detroit For those that are waiting on the USBC is looking for supporters. Bowling TV Schedule sidelines, why not visit your local There are several ways to support the bowling center to see what protocols show. Sunday, Nov. 1 - 7:30 p.m. FS1 PBA Playoffs-Round of 16 they have put into place for the safety The show airs every Saturday at Saturday, Nov.