Team USA’s men won a gold medal while the women took fourth place in Baker Team on the last day of competition at the 2022 International Bowling Federation World Cup at Suncity Tenpin Bowl in Queensland, Australia. 

The Team USA men struck gold by defeating Puerto Rico, 3-1 (214-172, 262-202, 221-222, 209-198).

Even though all four members of the men’s team shared the same time and space on the lanes, all four members of the quartet will leave the 2022 IBF World Cup with slightly different answers as to what they enjoyed most about the experience and what they’re most proud of.

The men’s championship team includes A. J. Johnson, Kyle Troup, Jakob Butturff and Kris Prather.

Prather was awestruck by the group’s ability to seamlessly flip the switch from being competitors week in and week out on the Professional Bowler’s Association Tour to being teammates when coming together to represent Team USA.

Bowling Tip by Mike Luongo

How many people are thinking about, or actually following, safety guidelines while at the bowling alley?

Bowling safety is a topic that is not on many people’s minds when they enter the alley.

There are so many ways in which you can get hurt while bowling.

First, when you are just walking around, you should make sure of where you are. You should never be behind a person that is swinging a bowling ball.

While bowling, you should be the only person standing on the approach to the lane. 

If there is someone in a lane next to you then you should wait because some bowlers tend to walk off to the sides after throwing their ball and do not realize that they have walked into the next lane.

It is absolutely necessary that you properly warm up before starting to bowl. This will prevent you from getting strained muscles. 

Ensure that you are wearing footwear and any bowler will want their own properly fit bowling shoes.

Be aware of any liquid on the floor as this could lead to sudden painful stopping or slipping.

Always pick up your bowling ball with both hands. This will reduce strain by at least 50%.

Make sure you stay behind the foul line as the area after that is completely oiled.

Be alert while bowling. Safety should be considered at all times.

Local Highlights

Memory Lanes

(Formerly Port Jervis Bowl)

Monday Night Mixed

Jason Csencsits 256, 613, Clayton Tingle 231, 620, Kyle Mathews 215, 613, Wences Acevedo 256, 726, Jaryl Scott 256, 653, Vinnie Collura 256, 670, Pedro Agapito III a 259, 611, Mike Scuderi 267, 687, Jason Jones Sr. 232, 642, Paul Minton 246, 657, Marianna Monaco 232, 622, Kevin Stackhouse 256, 655, Keith Smith 268, 659, Carol Flynn193, 522, Dan VanAken 223, 631, Richard Winters 247, 635, Dean Shattuck 242, 623, Steven Padin 209, 601, JoJo Van Keuren 268, 650, Serafin Rodriguez Jr. 213, 615, Serafin Rodriguez III a 225, 634, Michele Macedonio 179, 503, Marisa Waehler 205, 581. 

Tuesday Mixed

Victor Claisse 247, 636, Pedro Agapito III a 280, 697, Marisa Waehler 191, 518, Wayne Sniffen 206, 604, Jessica Makrell 201, 550, Kyle Felter 256, 616, Greg Robinson 247.

P.J. City League

Matthew Terwilliger 243, 628, Jeff Brown 256, 685, 268, Shrek 268, 750,  Francis Luzzi 238, 653, Derek Delaney 261, 744, Frank Eichenlaub 246, 678, John Dietz 236, 661, John Jashembowski 246, 665, Justin Traynor 215, 621, Steve Hess 267, 647, Pedro Agapito III a 278, 732, Rich O’Neill 227, 652, Victor Claisse Jr. 235, 669, Brittney Morgan 213, 533, Shelly Morgan 230, 635, Chris Morgan Jr. 269, 707, Steve Ewanciw 234, 644, Tom Hinkley 226, 663, Brian Pastor 209, 602, Joe Miedema 214, 637, Jim Miedema Jr. 232, 604, Tommy Palmer 268, 650, Don Parsons 279, 680.

Fairweather Scores 810

And Morgan Sr. 300

Two top scores were recorded in the P.J. City League on November 23.

Chris Morgan Sr. recorded a perfect 300 game in his second game of the night while putting together a 722 series off single games of 178, 244 and the 300. He maintains a 212 average in this league bowling for the Pin Punisher Pro Shop team. 

Steven Fairweather also lit up the maples for a great 810 series off single games of 298, 245, and 267.

He maintains a 226 average in this league bowling for The Erie team.

Ray Willis Sr. Memorial League

Brett Romer 245, 607, Josephine Zych 211, 580, Paul Tuttle 237, 638, Wayne Sniffen Jr. 225, 640, Justin Drew 232, 615, Jordan Drew 223, 622, Steve Hess 246, 637, Pat Morgan 279, 628, Jason Csencsits 257, 671, Brooke Csencsits 217, 602, Kyle Matthews 241, 621, Jaryl Scott 224, 614, Steve Knapp 267, 672, Junior Morgan Jr. 217, 633, Kyle Felter 264, 711, Justin Traynor 244, 719, Greg Robinson 279, 652, Jerianne Baumgardner 181, 509, Sherri Laird 202, 563, Bryan Shauger 240, 621, Victor J. Claisse Jr. 233, 659. Jason Markle 227, 642, Tim-ber Mandeville 248, 641.

Fox Bowling Center

Wednesday Independent

Andrew Bullis 256, 684, Frank Dicostanzo 242, 617, Shane Dirig 267, 688, Logan Emerich 277, 620, Mark Hitchcock 234, 615, Rob Johnson 259, 721, Jerry Kulakosky 256, 681, Donnie Marino 244, 655, Mike Robinson 230, 665, Zuke Wormuth 234, 610, Jeremy Wormuth 244, 635, Jay Wormuth 238, 683.

Thursday Night 3

Bob Cady 237, Dale Conklin 267, 721, Shane Dirig 237, 677, Scott Ellis 246, 698, Bill Gleim 223, 603, Dennis Leonard 237, 649, Ed Milk Jr. 246, 627, Mike Robinson 235, 620, Anthony Seely 253, 601, Fred Shakelton 212, 613, Sydney Shakelton 216, 600, Jen Smith 221, 547, Tim Smith 214, 604, Chris Wadeson 265, 637, Dan Wormuth 221, 640.

Friday Couples

Jalene Allen 180, Shane Dirig 257, 708. Missy Dunlap 208, 536, Paul Fritz 235, 606, Julie Martin 184, 540, Rick Mills 246, 618, Brooke Rosengrant 209, 587, Dan Wormuth 248, 620, Jay Wormuth 208, 618, Jeremy Wormuth 225, 639.

Fox Youth Mixed

Landon Fuller 171, 495, Ashbee Gately 150, 349, Preston Johnston 107, 306, Landyn Robinson 155, 371, Livian Robinson 106, 271, Blake Stanton 146, 316, Cooper Wormuth 150, 405.

Quinnz Pinz Middletown

Wednesday 3 Person

Steven Belgiovene 238, 675, Larry Whipple 236, Bill Schubert 225, 655, Kevin Stackhouse 280, 771.