Bowling Highlights Column 1-17-14

Kyle Stevens Scores 27th 300
                                                                      

  Twenty-six year-old Liberty bowler Kyle Stevens grew up in a bowling family and with that kind of solid experience has become one of the premier bowlers in the tri-state area.

  His knowledge of the sport was very evident on Monday, January 6 while subbing in the Kiamesha Lanes Monday Men's league where he smashed  the maples for an 825 series off single games of 259, 300 and 266.

  The 300 perfect game and 825 series was bowled on lanes 11 and 12 using a Brunswick Avalanche urethane bowling ball.

  A one point during the 825 series he rolled 22 strikes in a row.

  Kyle was subbing on the Who's That? team with team mates John Hoffmann, Nick Price and Pedro Agapito.

  The 300 game was his 27th career perfect game and he has now bowled 14 career series in the 800 range.

  Stevens maintains a 248 average in the Monday Kiamesha Lanes Men's league, a 229 average in the Tuesday Kiamesha Lanes Firemen's Mixed league and a 238 average in the Thursday Newburgh Tarsio Lanes Men's league.

  Kyle gained valuable youth experience in the Saturday youth leagues at the former Liberty Lanes which was owned by his grandparents Bob and Honey Fix. His bowling experience continued while working at Liberty Lanes, practicing his skills and bowling in several adult leagues.

  Kyle is single and is employed at the new Liberty Bowl.

 Ed's Outlook

  Prayers and support from the bowling community go out this week to Horseheads, NY Professional Bowlers Association Tour bowler Ryan Shafer on the death of his wife Michelle (Shelly).

  One can't find a nicer guy than Ryan who has had diabetes since the age of 19 and has competed on the pro tour earning over $1.6 million and a ninth place ranking during the 2011-12 season. He has been a strong spokesman for adult diabetes  and is well liked on the pro tour. 

  Ryan visited Callicoon Kristal Bowl last year for a Storm bowling ball demonstration day  and is a representative of the Storm Bowling Ball company.

  There are no words to be said to ease his pain and the loss felt by the entire bowling community.

  Our sincere condolences go out to Ryan and his family.

  Ed Townsend, A PR Consultant to the sport of bowling, writes and compiles the information for this column. If you have league scores, tournament information, score a 300 game or 800 series or even bowl your age, call Ed at 845-439-8177, email at edwardctownsend@hotmail.com or fax at 845-205-4474. View this column at http://bght.blogspot.com We are also on Facebook and Twitter. 

 The Bowling Tip

 By Mike Luongo

  Your first step in bowling is the most important.

  So very often today bowlers find themselves off balance at the foul line.

  While there are many reasons for this, what you may not realize is that most bad finishes are a result of a bad start.

  The tip: Check your first step and see if it's too long. This will cause you to push the ball away too far and then your feet will have to play "catch up" to keep you from falling down.

  Try a smaller first step next time......it may help.

  Mike Luongo is a certified IBPSIA Pro Shop Operatsor, Master Instructor, USBC Silver Level Coach and an Advisor-Special Events assistant with the Storm and Roto Grip Bowling Ball Company. Have a question, call him at 435-720-7939 or email at mikel@stormbowling.com 

  Local Scores

 Kiamesha Lanes

 

Monday Men's 

   

Eddie Lake 236, 233, 663, Rick Lake 226, 257, 671, Dan Ricco 629, Rob Sze 269, 663, Greg Fallon 236, 650, Vinnie Collura 279, 663, Don Durland 246, 234, 695, John Lopez 231, 633, Nick Price 237, 636, Pedro Agapito 246, 645, Vinny Scuderi 233, 610, Frank Scuderi 243, 610, Kenny Atkins 227, Craig Wilhelm 238, 640, Larry Whipple 234, 623, Troy Morris 247, 681, Frank Eichenlaub 652, Paul Berens 617, Larry Berens 242, 245, 676, Keith Smith 236, 254, 704, Dave Graham 250, 620, Armen Murad 228, 611, Bobby Cooper 254, Jody Farquhar 232, 606, Jason Budd 632, Brett Budd 267, 228, 225, 720, George Budd 637, Tim McIntyre 268, 231, 706, Josh Strang 615, Jim VanAken 264, 225, 713.

Tues. Mixed Firefighters

  Larry Whipple 237, 245, 225, 707, Shane Cunningham 232, 247, 701, Vinnie Collura 247, 256, 699, Tom Palmer 225, 225, 226, 676, Kyle Stevens 239, 238, 668, Eddie Blume 235, 227, 661, Chris Stevens 226, 246, 650, Kris Gwiozdowski 246, 637, James Fiore 232, 635, Jack Rustic 236, 606, Kyle Van Wolde 234, 603, Paul Minton 601, Kevin Stackhouse 243, Brian Devine 228, Laura Palmer 224, 542, Carena Collura  201, 192, 539, Mary Lee Williams 183, 183, 536, Debra Blackford 201, 516, Heather Dobell 196, Christine Graham 192.

Wednesday Men's

  Rich Bradford 256, 231, 665, Joe Brown 620, Tom Mitchell 244, 255, 235, 734, Dan VanAken 604, Tim McIntyre 236, 616, Josh Strang 258, 639, James VanAken 228, 602, Kevin Stackhouse 226, 611, Keith Smith 257, 244, 709, Steven Belgiovene 278, 228, 727, Tom Belgiovene 243, 236, 661, John Fischer 623, Pedro Agapito  247, 225, 693, Larry Whipple 227, 658, David Garlinghouse 238, 257, 710, Merrill Conner 236, 227, 675, Paul Minton 257, 269, 232, 758, Jason Jones 254, 641, Dwayne Cabrera 225, 251, 690, Carlos Torres 232, 613, Russell Bivins 226, 612, Paul Durland 246, 625, James Durland 611, Rick Lara 638, John Hoffmann 267, 245, 258, 770, Jo Jo VanKeuren 248, 237, 688, Serafin Rodriguez III a 632, Serafin Rodriguez 248, 225, 686, Mikey Travis 257, 226, 693, Robert Beach 246, 615, Vinnie DeGraw 245, 256, 698, David Sawall 248, 633, Frank Muller Jr. 234, 227, 668, Chris Parken 230, 277, 701, Charlie Tuttle 231, 618, Kyle Matthews 225, 657. 

Thursday Ladies

  Audrey Woolard, Pat Shuart 181, Debbie Heins 183, Connie McKenley 198, Cara Nicholson 194, Franny Kaiser 205, 193, Lisa Cartwright 180, Sherry Laird 220, 203, Trasey Barres 203, 192, 236, 631, Ann Sawyer 200, Marie Frunzi 206, 190, 185, 581, Karen Gabriel 181, Debbie Polin 228, 180, Mary Lee Williams 214, Denise Collins 205. 

Friday Mixed

  Larry Berens 225, 247, 622, Vic Decker 232, Frank J. Eichenlaub III a 288, 736, Glenn Fraser 228, 621, David Graham 258, 235, 717, Matthew Jahn 246, 621, Greg Kuchar 225, 603, Ryan Lepke 648, Tim McIntyre 226, 651, Pete Nastasi 263, 688, Dan Ricco 258, 233, 677, Kevin Stackhouse 225, 243, 673, James VanAken 257, 673, Jon Wilhelm 251, 250, 717, Cathy Carpenter 182, 193, 538, Dori Castro 199, 500, Mary Ann Drobysh-Berens 199, 182, 559, Justina Eichenlaub 183, Joan Lake 183, Michelle Morris 191, Deborah Polin 190, 512, Antionette Rau 183, 220, 562, Christina Seidler 210, 181, 554, Tammy Sze 199, 223, 210, 632.

Fox Bowling Center

Wed. Men's Independent

  Andy Boice 245, 638, Mike Bowker 232, Andrew Bullis 276, 238, 701, Dale Conklin 230, Frank Couse Sr. 616, Jim Dibble 279, 667, Shane Dirig 233, Ben Green 242, 604, Jack Hazen 268, 642, Steve Jacobi 658, Rob Johnson 226, 642, Cory Newman 231, Scott Wahl 229, 627, Jonathon Wayne 235, 655, Zuke Wormuth 236, 660, Jay Wormuth 235, Tony Wright 248, 605. 

Thurs. Deposit Men's Ntl.

  Al Bullis Jr. 229, 235, 642, Mike Costello 244, 625, Jeff Curtis 611, Scott Ellis 621, Bill Gleim 600, Larry Jenson 624, Ed Milk 234, 602, Rick Mills 230, 619, Neil Mosher 220, 607, Nick Possemato 607, Andi Sedlock 246, Jim Valentine 227, Dan Wormuth 600. 

Friday Mixed Couples

  Andy Bullis 236, 237, 676, Lenn Davis 243, 600, Crystal Ellis 214, Paul Fritz 227, 600, Greg Keesler 244, Lisa Koch 187, Julie Martin 187, 512, Dana McGraw 214, 186, 204, 604, Mark McGraw 247, 257, 687, Rick Mills 234, 267, 299, 800, Tia Robinson 206, 501, Jen Smith 184, Sandy Wagner 204, 204, 565, Dan Wormuth 253, 692, Jeremy Wormuth 609, Michelle Wormuth 502.

 Sunday Mixed Fun

  Donnie Marino 228, 615, Jean Mills 181, Kathy Mills 191, Rick Mills 606, Roger Mills 246, 628, Savanna Mills (youth girls) 202, 157, 159, 518, Shelly Mills 191. 

Beechwood Lanes

Monday Ladies

  Diane Staves 166, Barbara Cady 159, Jackie Gieger 161, 212, 171, 544, Julie Yewchuck 161, Dot McComrack 161, 171, Tracy Puerschner 209. 

Callicoon Kristal Bowl

Mon. Hortonville Ladies

  Sue Naughton 195, Lillian Zieres 191, 177, 161, 529, Mary Fitzgerald 194, Maureen Schlott 181, Marty Bogdanowitz 154, 151, Joyce Brooks 166, 158, Missy Slater 166, Debbie Loughrey 157, Deedee Schrader 155, Barbara Pingel 150, Jody Mohn 150, 167, 215, 532, Mardette Wilcox 176, 187, 505.

Tues. Del. Valley Men's

  Mike Beseth 196, Samii Markao 189, Alan Rutledge 192, 208, Kory Keesler 211, 213, 202, 626, Bruce Rutledge 201, Kurt Buddenhagen 180, Joe Meyer 206, 191, Rob Bivins 204, 184, Chris Marston 182, 182, Kris Rasmussen 200, 201, Brian Marino 201, 202, Mark Scriber 214, Mark Goda 183, 181, Jonathan Heinle 187, Brian Starr 188, 190, 195, Mike Gieger 183, 199, Jim Kautz 194, Jackie Brockner 215, Dan Brown 188, Erik Burton 181, Mark Yewchuck 207, 193, John Hubert 180, Matt Hubert 182, Eugene Fulton 199, 201, Jim Stone 181, Chris Berner 189, Bob Cady 200, Dean Shattuck 199, 210, Rick Weigelt  232, 258, 181, 671, Joe Gager 188, 192, 185, Damien VanLeuven 223.

Wednesday Men's

  Matt Kitson 186, Tim Sykes 211, John Kline 214, 187, Rich Thony 207, 201, Brian Brustman 189, John Glassel 213, Joel Turner 183, Brandon Swendsen 180, John Diel 188, 180, 192, Jack Diehl 199, Craig Stewart 192, Roger Widmann 196, Jim Gain 210, Frank Leonardo 188.