SUNCOAST BOWLING CENTER

champs Mark French and Paul Huether

   Mark French made a cameo appearance a success, while Paul Huether made it two wins in three events, in exciting JBT Mojave Conference action at Suncoast Bowling Center.

   Las Vegan Justin Spurrier opened the scratch division stepladder finals with a 203-189 win over Californian Forrrest Holland.  Spurrier then got past red-hot Andy Reynoso 215-202, before falling to fellow southpaw Jeff Spiesman 264-234, to set up an all-California title match.

  French has long been one of the best junior bowlers in the country, but has made only limited JBT appearances in his busy career.  He made sure to cash in on this one, though, averaging over 244 on the day, and wrapping up his first JBT title with a 233-196 win over his friend Jeff.

   The handicap division finals opened with Ricky Overton making a successful division-hop with a 221-181 win over Merrill Hill, who snuck into the top-5 in points with the day's fine performance.  Huether then exploded in round two for a 266-187 win over Overton, and followed with a 231-168 win over Kris Del Campo, who was making his third straight finals, to reach the title match.

   Top qualifier Sean Huggins was looking for his second title of the season as well, but Huether was not to be denied, wrapping up a 244-227 win in an exciting title match.  

   The field is now set for the 2006 JBT SW Mojave Invitational Tournament, the season's final event, featuring a guaranteed minimum $1,000 first place scholarship in each division.  Top season-long point scorers also qualify for the 2006 JBT SW Touring Players' Championship, featuring a guaranteed minimum $2,000 first place scholarship per division! 

   Thanks to Lynn, Tim, Tina, and everyone at Suncoast for hosting our event.  80 entrants shared in over $1,500 in scholarships awarded.  Please continue to help spread the word about the terrific benefits of bowling JBT SW events!