2009 Las Vegas Main Event Handicap Singles

champ Adam Yoshii and runner-up Coltin Dotson

        In a 1 vs. 2 matchup, Adam Yoshii of San Francisco, CA edged Coltin Dotson, Farmington NM, to capture the Handicap Singles title of the 2009 Las Vegas Main Event, presented by Ebonite International and the Junior Bowlers Tour, and hosted at Texas Star Lanes.

        After 8 qualifying games, which Yoshii led with Dotson right behind, the field was cut to the top 60 for a six-game matchplay semifinal round.  Adam and Coltin held the 1 and 2 spots after that round as well, so it was up to the rest of the 16 finalists who moved on to climb the bracket-style stepladder finals to attempt to knock them off.

        In round one of the finals, two four-way matches were played.  In one match, #12 Luke Jordan's 240 eliminated #10 Tony Rose (209), #14 Brian Lim (214), and #16 Tanner Long (208).  In the other match, #11 DJ Jarosz' 229 emerged victorious, beating #9 Eric Torrence (219), #13 Robert Lim (219), and #15 Oscar Chan (165). 

        In round two, Jordan rolled on with a 241, ousting #5 Alex Tam (213) and #7 Jerome Jordan Jr (221).  In the other bracket, Jarosz' 238 won again, this time eliminating #8 Kyle Andrews (184), and just edging #6 Brian Grupe (236).  Down to head-to-head matches in round three, Jordan exploded for a 257-204 win over #4 Jeremy Throne, while Jarosz rolled on as well, this time with a 214-199 win over Anthony Cando.  DJ and Luke then advanced against Yoshii and Dotson, and Adam and Coltin showed again why they were 1-2 all day, as Yoshii defeated Jordan 257-245, and Dotson edged Jarosz 228-217, setting up the championship match.

        In a well-bowled title game, Yoshii came up with the 235-223 win, good for the title and the $2,000 top scholarship prize.  Dotson raked in $1,500 for second, Jarosz cashed $1,000 for third, while Jordan picked up a healthy $900 for fourth.

        In total, over $52,000 was awarded to bowlers from all over North America.  Thanks again to Jerry Francomano and the fantastic crew at Texas Station for an unparalleled job hosting this prestigious event.  Complete results and so much more are all at www.bowljbt.com  , check it out today, and make plans for the 2010 Main Event, at Texas Station December 24-28, 2010.

Finalists:

Rank Last First City State prize
1 Yoshii Adam San Francisco CA $2,000
2 Dotson Colton Farmington NM $1,500
3 Jarosz DJ Reedley CA $1,000
4 Jordan Luke Bellingham WA $900
5 Cando Anthony San Diego CA $800
6 Throne Jeremy Farmington NM $700
7 Tam Alex San Francisco CA $600
8 Grupe Brian Las Vegas NV $500
9 Jordan Jerome Carson CA $400
10 Andrews Kyle Carlsbad CA $300
11 Torrence Eric Los Angeles CA $200
12 Rose Tony Las Vegas NV $180
13 Lim Robert Bellflower CA $170
14 Lim Brian San Francisco CA $160
15 Chan  Oscar Diamond Bar CA $150
16 Long Tanner Murietta CA $140

Semifinalists:

17 Francisco Jake San Diego CA
18 Watkins Aaron Las Vegas NV
19 Hollis Trevor Layton UT
20 Duffy Brandon N. Las Vegas NV
21 Teragawa Blake San Francisco CA
22 Bristow Aaron Farmington NM
23 Camacho Jacob Murietta CA
24 Lim Mike San Francisco CA
25 Dang Hong San Francisco CA
26 Vinyard Nick Oceanside CA
27 Gee Edgar San Francisco CA
28 Meyers Samantha Mission Hills CA
29 Koff Donovan Las Vegas NV
30 Florendo Bryan San Diego CA
31 Nagamine Casey Kaneohe HI
32 Pekins Brandon Gardena CA
33 Chan  Bonnie Diamond Bar CA
34 Ottenschot Tyler Las Vegas NV
35 Turner Brandon San Diego CA
36 Fukumoto Gabriel Waipahu HI
37 Smith Dalton Farmington NM
38 Yamasaki Kaycie Kaneohe HI
39 Low Wesley Palmdale CA
40 Gutierrez Jon Bullhead City AZ
41 Lusterio Kristian San Diego CA
42 Boe Tyler Redmond WA
43 Burns Kellsie Santa Paula CA
44 Phandanouvong Jenny San Diego CA
45 Stearns Isaac San Diego CA
46 Morales Juriene San Francisco CA
47 Koyanagi Cory Torrance CA
48 Sweigart Harley San Diego CA
49 Nolan Vincent Whittier CA
50 Baker Bethany Tempe AZ
51 Acuff Derek Phoenix AZ
52 Hinz Austin Logan UT
53 Takahata Janelle Honolulu HI
54 Carr Savannah Buckeye AZ
55 Gervacio Abel Whittier CA
56 Ray Taylor N. Las Vegas NV
57 Cotten Daniel Glendale AZ
58 Cruz Jeremiah Bloomfield NM
59 Holley Luke Ventura CA
60 Hayashi Evan Waipahu HI

Qualifying:

60 Willis Nick Las Vegas NV
61 Hayashi Evan Waipahu HI
62 Lou Brenden San Diego CA
63 Gauvreau Tianna Surrey BC
64 Nakagawa Keenan Honolulu HI
65 Wade Nicholas Mesa AZ
66 Dacanay Billy-Ray Spring Valley CA
67 Acuff Steven Phoenix AZ
68 Kurzeka Susan Albuquerque NM
69 Kampley Leann San Diego CA
70 Lucas Dylan Las Vegas NV
71 Acma Kyle San Ramon CA
72 Schenck Cortez Phoenix AZ
73 Speiler Randi Bodfish CA
74 Jarosz Danielle Reedley CA
75 Sweet JD Chandler AZ
76 Lim Gordon San Francisco CA
77 Echane Arjay Daly City CA
78 Cervinski Justin Layton UT
79 Fritz David San Diego CA
80 Andrews Kennison Carlsbad CA
81 Kolantzny Brittany San Diego CA
82 Roberts Trevor Phoenix AZ
83 Boniecki Courtney Laporte TX
84 Wu Jessicca Sacramento CA
85 Baron Kathryn Antioch CA
86 Lacona Rane Phoenix AZ
87 Palomares Kaylene Clovis CA
88 Iozzio Derek Chandler AZ
89 Morales Maricris San Francisco CA
90 Shepard Toby Woodinville WA
91 Nilla Andrew Phoenix AZ
92 Chang Brittany Mililani HI
93 Nguyen Richard San Francisco CA
94 Loop Karlie Menifee CA
95 Johnson Travis Phoenix AZ
96 Cleveland Isaiah San Diego CA
97 Schumacher Daniel Kensington CA
98 Dubia Adam Whittier CA
99 Danel Ashley Atwater  
100 Kellogg Andrew Las Vegas NV
101 Schultz Shauna Hacienda CA
102 Carroll Shawn Alameda CA
103 Kamdley Steven San Diego CA
104 Stern Drew Northridge CA
105 Trudel Mark Bakersfield CA
106 Florendo Francis San Diego CA
107 Chui Kirk San Diego CA
108 Truman Sandy Phoenix AZ
109 Markowitz Gary Simi Valley CA
110 Atkin Alexis Glendale AZ
111 Marticio Vanessa San Francisco CA
112 Potts Jacob Bodfish CA
113 Moody Casie Yankton CA
114 King Taylor Glendale AZ
115 Rollins Kenny Madera CA
116 Seawright Jonah Albuquerque NM
117 Mason Amanda Las Vegas NV
118 Houston Chelsea Oxnard CA
119 Lopez Nicholas Rancho Cuchamanga CA
120 Lebbs Jacob Oro Valley AZ
121 Dukes Kimberly San Diego CA
122 Shoup Josh Vacaville CA
123 Abanes Helen-Mae San Diego CA
124 Lebbs Adam Oro Valley AZ
125 Goad Jeff Phoenix AZ
126 Kalaf Blake Chandler AZ
127 Kraye Jordan Brea CA
128 Moody Devin Yankton SD
129 Burke James Green Valley AZ
130 Clark-Jones Kassie Tollhouse CA
131 Negoro Kiana Fresno CA
132 Ma Michael Camarillo CA
133 Abanes Jamie San Diego CA
134 Punzo Kyle Chandler AZ
135 Lazear Jacob Englewood CO
136 Trudel Brandon Bakersfield CA
137 Gabour James Las Vegas NV
138 Brown Ryan Fountain Valley CA
139 Gould Brooks Gilbert AZ
140 Ailport Lindsey Phoenix CA
141 Skaggs Randy Hesperia CA
142 Tsuchida Eric West Valley City UT
143 Moody Malan Yankton SD
144 Byers Kenny Ventura CA
145 Rollins Kellie Madera CA
146 Fazziola Daniel San Diego CA
147 Zweig Matthew Newbury CA
148 Rodriguez Anthony Santa Barbara CA
149 Abanes Helen-Gail San Diego CA