Greater Schuylkill USBC

The 2024 Thanksgiving Eve Tournament concluded with a thrilling Eliminator Finals, featuring intense competition across three rounds.

Round 1:
In the first round, held on Lanes 13-14, four bowlers competed for the top two spots to advance. Alex Whitney led the pack with an impressive 228, followed by Tyler Herbinko, who bowled a 192 but used his 40-pin handicap to secure a total of 232. Whitney and Herbinko’s stellar finish meant Samuelson and Frisch were eliminated.

Round 2:
In the second round on Lanes 15-16, Alex Whitney and Tyler Herbinko went head-to-head. Whitney dominated the match, delivering an exceptional 254 and advancing to the championship round, while Herbinko’s 177 and 40-pin handicap brought him to 207, falling short of Whitney’s score.

Championship Match:
The final showdown on Lanes 17-18 featured Alex Whitney and top seed Travis Daley. Whitney continued his hot streak, rolling a phenomenal 258 to Daley’s 171 (184 with a 13-pin handicap). Whitney’s performance sealed his victory as the Eliminator Finals Champion.

Final Results:

1. Alex Whitney
2. Travis Daley
3. Tyler Herbinko
4. Josh Samuelson
5. Brent Frisch

Congratulations to Alex Whitney on his dominating performance to claim the championship and to all the bowlers for their excellent efforts throughout the tournament!

Scratch Champion: Cameron Wegert & Cody Brunner 2518 Total Pins

Handicap Champions: Ted Balliet & Daniel Wieand 2705 Total Pins

2023-2024 GSUSBC League Bowler Appreciation Tournament – Stepladder Finals Recap

The 2023-2024 GSUSBC League Bowler Appreciation Tournament culminated in an exciting Stepladder Finals, with bowlers showcasing incredible skill and determination.

Round 1:
In the opening match, #5 seed Betty Bauder edged out #6 seed Joe Yodis. Despite Yodis rolling a strong 185, Bauder’s solid 180 and 48-pin handicap gave her a total of 228 to Yodis’s 212, advancing her to the next round.

Round 2:
Bauder continued her impressive run in the second match, defeating #4 seed Rob Jennings. Jennings bowled an excellent 215, but Bauder’s 195 score and 48-pin handicap brought her to a commanding total of 243, eliminating Jennings.

Round 3:
In her third match, Bauder faced #3 seed Wendy Cunningham. Bauder’s consistent performance continued as she bowled a 179, with her handicap bringing her total to 227. Cunningham’s 168, even with her 46-pin handicap, resulted in a total of 214, securing Bauder’s place in the semifinals.

Semifinals:
Bauder’s streak came to an end in the semifinals against #2 seed Rich Shimkus. Shimkus bowled a 158 and leveraged his 45-pin handicap for a total of 203, defeating Bauder’s 131 (179 with handicap).

Championship Match:
The title match saw #2 seed Rich Shimkus go head-to-head with #1 seed Mike Frantz. In a thrilling finale, Shimkus bowled a clutch 161, and his 45-pin handicap pushed him to a total of 206. Frantz bowled a strong 167 but fell short with a total of 196, crowning Rich Shimkus as the 2023-2024 GSUSBC League Bowler Appreciation Tournament Champion.

Final Standings and Prizes:

1. Rich Shimkus – $1,000
2. Mike Frantz – $500
3. Betty Bauder – $400
4. Wendy Cunningham – $300
5. Rob Jennings – $200
6. Joe Yodis – $100

Congratulations to all the participants for an outstanding tournament and a special shoutout to Rich Shimkus for his exceptional performance to claim the championship!