Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Brian Waliczek Captures Michigan State Masters

April 20, 2012


By: Mark Martin

MICHIGAN STATE MASTERS

Brian Waliczek of Birch Run won the Michigan State Masters at 300 Bowl in Waterford Township Sunday when he defeated Jeff Edwards of Sterling Heights 356-343 in the two-game match to win the $3,600 first prize. Edwards settled for the second place check of $1,800.

Waliczek qualified 29th in the field of 160 with a six-game total of 1,218. He remained in the winner’s bracket with victories over Mason Brantley of Detroit 382-320, Jason Stephenson of Davison 438-406, Brian Thompson of Flat Rock 400-398, J.R. Raymond of Saginaw 453-406 and Edwards the first time 461-429.

He also won a paid entry into the 2013 United States Bowling Congress Masters tournament.

“What can I say; tough lanes; great turnout; I’ll take it.” said Waliczek. “I was fortunate to sneak in, then overnight I developed a new lane play strategy and it worked.”

Waliczek averaged 206 for 18 games of competition.

Edwards qualified seventh with 1,283. He also remained in the winner’s bracket with triumphs over Angelo Newby of Waterford Township 364-350, Jeremy Dixson of Saginaw 481-399, Bo Goergen of Sanford 371-353, Jeff Suma Sr. of Auburn Hills 437-409 before getting knocked into the loser’s bracket by Waliczek 461-429. In the loser’s bracket he beat LeRoy Anderson of Saginaw 458-370 to try and avenge the earlier loss to Waliczek to no avail 356-343. Edwards averaged 208 for 20 games of competition.

Anderson had to win a one-game rolloff defeating James Koss of Brighton 214-194 to secure the 32nd and final spot. His qualifying score was 1,207. In match play he beat top qualifier Nathan Hause of Charlotte 372-370 before falling into the loser’s bracket with a loss Bob Chamberlain Jr. of Holly. In the match against Chamberlain they tied at 390, and then tied in a 9th & 10th frame rolloff at 26 before winning 48-39. Anderson then lost the next match to J.R. Raymond of Saginaw 365-355. Once in the loser’s bracket he knocked out Andrew Burke of St. Clair Shores 477-467, Brian Thompson 403-364 and Jeffrey Suma Sr. 402-346 before avenging his earlier loss to J.R. Raymond 404-392 and finally falling to Jeff Edwards 458-370 to end his day. Anderson averaged 199 and took home $1,500.

Raymond qualified eighth with 1,283. In match play he remained undefeated with wins over Joey Saccucci of Eastpointe 415-403, defending champion Jeff Austreng of Waterford Township 416-391, LeRoy Anderson of Saginaw 365-355 before losing to champion Waliczek 453-406. In the loser’s bracket he knocked Austreng out of the competition 444-438 before getting knocked out by Anderson 404-392. He averaged 203 while cashing for $1,250.

Top qualifier Nathan Hause led qualifying by 79 pins with 1,450. He lost his first two matches to LeRoy Anderson 372-370 and Aaron Lorincz of Saginaw 472-332. He settled for $300 plus $100 as the high qualifier.

Defending champion Jeffrey Austreng finished fifth cashing for $1,000 while averaging 212.

Other local bowlers who cashed were Jeffrey Suma Sr. for $1,000, Bob Chamberlain Jr. of Holly $350, Ryan Celeskey of Commerce Township $350, and Angelo Newby of Waterford Township $300.

The field of 160 bowlers averaged 184.5 during the six games of qualifying. The top game in qualifying was recorded by Mason Brantley of Detroit with 300.

The top 32 qualifiers averaged 208.6 during qualifying and 198.9 in match play.

The Michigan State USBC Masters Tournament is a USBC certified event operated by the Michigan State USBC Association.

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HONOR SCORES
300 Games
Date, Name, Hometown, Center, League
March 27, Allen Bordui Jr., Sterling Hts., Hazel Park Bowl, Tuesday Classic Trio
March 27, Randy Merrill, Oxford, Cherry Hill Lanes North, Waterford Merchants
March 27, Scott Reiterman, Fraser, Hazel Park Bowl, Hamtramck Quad
March 28, William Hanley, Madison Hts., Astro Lanes, Hazel Park Eagles
March 28, Rick Martin, Rochester, Rosebowl Lanes, Guardian Angels
March 29, Guy Dufresne, Wixom, Wonderland Lanes, Thursday 5:30 Men’s
March 29, Michele Ewald, Clinton Twp., Bowl One Lanes, S&B Ladies Classic
March 31, Scot Woodward, Auburn Hills, Monroe Sport Center, Michigan State USBC BA Tournament
April 1, Laron Stevens, Oak Park, Cloverlanes, Sports Center Sunday
April 2, Stephen Frenak, Rochester, Imperial Lanes, Knights & Guards
April 3, William Borsh, New Hudson, Ford Lanes, Ford Research
April 3, Nathan Groth, Warren, Astro Lanes, Tuesday Goodtimers
April 3, Julius Maisano, Redford, Country Lanes, University Men
April 3, Matthew Heichel, Orion, Collier Lanes, Oxford Merchants
April 4, Beth Dannenberg, Walled Lake, Wonderland Lanes, Excello Mixed
April 5, Thomas Tubbs Sr., White Lake, Cherry Hill Lanes North, Waterford Merchants
April 5, Paul Watkins, White Lake, Wonderland Lanes, Thursday 5:30 Men’s
April 6, Mario Allen, Roseville, Astro Lanes, Detroit Architectural
April 6, Lindsey Smith, Southfield, Cloverlanes, Friday Nite Live
April 7, Alec Reich, Macomb, Bowl One Lanes, Saturday Nite Mixers
April 10, Rick Wood, Clarkston, Cherry Hill Lanes North, Waterford Merchants
April 11, Paul White, Lake Orion, Bowl One Lanes, Ford General Classic
April 11, Mark Burmeister, Westland, Country Lanes, Country Keglers
April 12, Pamela Murdock, Sterling Hts., Bowl One Lanes, S&B Ladies Classic
April 12, Anthony Weems, Wonderland Lanes, St. Williams Men’s
April 12, Daniel Salk, Farmington Hills, Astro Lanes, Thursday Night Men’s
April 13, Jerry Howington, Clarkston, Airway Lanes, SixPackers
April 14, Mason Brantley, Detroit, 300 Bowl, Michigan State USBC BA Masters
April 15, Robert Tomiak Sr., Southfield, Woodland Lanes, Painter’s West Chicago
April 16, Scott Wolford, Auburn Hills, Cherry Hill Lanes North, Dixie All Stars
April 16, Lawrence Rowe, Royal Oak, Bowl One Lanes, Senior Singles


800 Series
Date, Name (Score), Hometown, Center, League
March 26, Gregory Brown (800), Cloverlanes, TCAC Mixed
March 26, Lloyd Lewis (823), Waterford Twp., Airway Lanes, Pop’s Comets
March 27, Brien Duerden (812), Lake Orion, Collier Lanes, Oxford Merchants
March 27, Allen Bordui Jr. (818), Sterling Hts., Hazel Park Bowl, Tuesday Classic Trio
March 27, Scott Reiterman (811), Fraser, Hazel Park Bowl, Hamtramck Quad
March 27, Raymond Klimas (804), Farmington Hills, Country Lanes, University Men
March 27, Scot Woodward (822), Auburn Hills, 300 Bowl, Tuesday Invitational Shootout
March 28, Alan Baranski (801), Warren, Bowl One Lanes, Ford General Classic
March 28, Alan Raphael (813), Leonard, Collier Lanes, Oxford Wildcats
April 11, Paul White (834), Lake Orion, Bowl One Lanes, Ford General Classic
April 13, Jerry Howington (844), Clarkston, Airway Lanes, SixPackers
April 14, Carl Wagner (804), Waterford Twp., 300 Bowl, Saturday Night Mixed


Mark Martin writes a weekly bowling column for The Oakland Press and is the association manager of the Metro Detroit USBC Association. He can be reached at (248) 443-2695, faxed at (248) 443-2690 or e-mailed at mark.martin@mdusbc.com.

Tuesday, April 3, 2012

Michigan Majors and National Senior Bowling Association Action

April 6, 2012


By: Mark Martin

BUDWEISER MICHIGAN MAJORS

Corey Miller of Grand Blanc won his first Budweiser Michigan Majors title with a 227-204 triumph over Aaron Lorincz of Saginaw at Plaza Lanes in Plymouth.

Miller breezed to the number one seed for the stepladder finals with a six-game qualifying round of 1,533 and stayed on top through the three-game semi-final round. Miller took home the top check of $1,100.

“This is great. I finally got the monkey off my back.” said Miller. “My friends have been razzing me about winning a title.”

Lorincz settled for $600 after moving to the championship match with a convincing 290-225 win over Eric Tulley of Southfield.

Tulley earlier had dispatched Chris Nielson of Livonia 260-223 and Troy Stus of South Lyon 256-199 while climbing the ladder.

Tulley cashed for $500, Stus $400 and Nielson $300.

The only other local casher was Jeff Austreng of Waterford Township for $200.

Previously in February, Matt Randall of Allen Park won his fifth MMBA title with a 266-197 victory over John Kelley of Sterling Heights at Sterling Lanes in Sterling Heights.

Randall captured the top prize of $1,300 and Kelley settled for $700.

Local cashers were Justin Crosby of Holly for $275, Rob Lancioni of New Hudson $230, Troy Stus of South Lyon $170 and Josh Chaney of Rochester Hills $105.

The next MMBA event will be the Match Game Championship at Wayne Bowl in Wayne on April 21-22.

For more information contact Ken Charrette at (586) 775-2414.

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NATIONAL SENIOR BOWLING ASSOCIATION

Fred McClain of Allen Park won his first National Senior Bowling Association title with a near perfect 299-219 win over George Phillips of Centreville at Imperial Lanes in Clinton Township.

McClain cashed for $1,000. He qualified third and reeled off wins over Mike McCleskey of Southfield 245-174, Dan Mayer of Waterford Township 234-175 and Dick Selgo of Archbold, Ohio 215-203 on his way to the final match.

Phillips took home $500 after qualifying first and beating Steve Smith of Toledo 227-182, Joe Buffa of Macomb 233-226 and John Thomasma of Kalamazoo 206-183.

Locals cashing were Mayer for $140, McCleskey $100 and Phil Horowitz of West Bloomfield $70.

In February Jack Dalie of Springfield, Ohio also became a first time winner by defeating Fred McClain of Allen Park 206-194 and taking home the first prize of $1,000.

Dalie qualified third and beat Steve Scherle of Canada 232-212, Tim Magyar of Redford 212-197 and Joe Buffa of Macomb 256-232 en route to the championship match.

McClain received the runner-up check of $500 after qualifying fourth and beating Steve Sears of Michigan Center 237-176, George Phillips of Centreville 226-196 and Bill Stewart of Plainwell 225-175.

The only local casher was Phil Horowitz of West Bloomfield for $70.

The next NSBA event will be April 14 at Colonial Lanes in Ann Arbor. For more information contact Phil Horowitz at (248) 489-1333, e-mail prh300@aol.com or visit www.nationalseniorbowling.com.

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HONOR SCORES
300 Games
Date, Name, Hometown, Center, League
March 19, Richard Dee, Hazel Park, Rosebowl Lanes, Our Lady Queen of Peace
March 21, Donald Townsend, Redford, Country Lanes, Country Keglers
March 21, Phillip Hanna, Westland, Plum Hollow Lanes, Plum Crazy Mixed
March 24, Jennifer Maples, Lathrup Village, Bronco Lanes, New Grace Friends of Fun
March 25, Leonard Kersten, Clarkston, Wonderland Lanes, Sprint Kick Off Tournament
March 25, Matthew Coleman, Auburn Hills, Wonderland Lanes, Sprint Kick Off Tournament
March 25, Scot Woodward, Auburn Hills, Wonderland Lanes, Sprint Kick Off Tournament
March 25, Mark O’Connell, South Lyon, Mercury Lanes, Ford Tool & Die
March 27, Allen Bordui Jr., Sterling Hts., Hazel Park Bowl, Tuesday Classic Trio
March 27, Randy Merrill, Oxford, Cherry Hill Lanes North, Waterford Merchants
March 27, Scott Reiterman, Fraser, Hazel Park Bowl, Hamtramck Quad
March 28, William Hanley, Madison Hts., Astro Lanes, Hazel Park Eagles
March 28, Rick Martin, Rochester, Rosebowl Lanes, Guardian Angels
March 29, Guy Dufresne, Wixom, Wonderland Lanes, Thursday 5:30 Men’s
March 29, Michele Ewald, Clinton Twp., Bowl One Lanes, S&B Ladies Classic
April 1, Laron Stevens, Oak Park, Cloverlanes, Sports Center Sunday


800 Series
Date, Name (Score), Hometown, Center, League
March 17, John Anderson (826), Detroit, Plum Hollow Lanes, Hartford Memorial Mixed
March 20, Lyle Schaefer (803), Southfield, Country Lanes, University Men
March 25, Mark O’Connell (804), South Lyon, Mercury Lanes, Ford Tool & Die
March 25, Scot Woodward (815), Auburn Hills, Wonderland Lanes, Sprint Kick Off Tournament
March 26, Lloyd Lewis (823), Waterford Twp., Airway Lanes, Pop’s Comets
March 27, Brien Duerden (812), Lake Orion, Collier Lanes, Oxford Merchants
March 27, Allen Bordui Jr. (818), Sterling Hts., Hazel Park Bowl, Tuesday Classic Trio
March 27, Scott Reiterman (811), Fraser, Hazel Park Bowl, Hamtramck Quad
March 27, Raymond Klimas (804), Farmington Hills, Country Lanes, University Men
March 27, Scot Woodward (822), Auburn Hills, 300 Bowl, Tuesday Invitational Shootout
March 28, Alan Baranski (801), Warren, Bowl One Lanes, Ford General Classic
March 28, Alan Raphael (813), Orion, Collier Lanes, Oxford Wildcats


Mark Martin writes a weekly bowling column for The Oakland Press and is the association manager of the Metro Detroit USBC Association. He can be reached at (248) 443-2695, faxed at (248) 443-2690 or e-mailed at mark.martin@mdusbc.com.