Wonder Bowl Classic team wins junior tournament

The Southeastern Mass. Junior Bowling Association (SMJBA) All-Star Classic Tournament was held Jan. 10 at Wonder Bowl.

The 30-year-old tournament featured the highest averaged junior bowlers (junior, senior and major divisions) from the all of the junior bowling programs represented by the SMJBA.

The bowling centers represented were Wonder Bowl (New Bedford), Holiday Lanes in Westport, AMF Holiday Lanes in Somerset and AMF Taunton Lanes.

Each five-person team bowled a three-game qualifying round. The top-four teams as determined by scratch total pinfall advanced to head-to-head competition for two blocks of two games each.

This year's champions were the Wonder Bowl Classic team. The teammates were Amy Robinson, Kevin Silva, Brad Goodman, Gilbert Geer and Erik Weldon.

The runnersup were the Wonder Bowl A.M. team with teammates Julie Marks, Gerry Bonas, Billy Sorell, Joshua Carroll and Gabriel Miranda.

High game of the tournament was bowled by Jeffrey Melia, of Somerset, a 255. The high series was 671 bowled by Gilbert Geer that included 235 and 238 games. Joey O'Brien, of the Wonder Bowl P.M. team bowled a 251 game.

Also participating in this tournament for the fourth year was the bantam-prep (ages 11 and under) divisions.

The teams in this division bowled a two-game qualifying round. The top four teams by total scratch pinfall then met for two head-to-head one-game blocks.

The bantam-prep all-star champions were the Wonder Bowl A.M. team with teammates Michael Simas, Tim Camara, Scott Surprenant and Matt Hall.

The runner-up team was the Somerset Suburban team with teammates Mike Karr, Alizabeth Camara, Jenn Elisio and Erik Beaudoin.

Matt Hall bowled the high game of 225 and also two-game series, 375.

Other tournament scores are at the end of the column.

Tip of the week

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Upcoming events

The Mass. Women's Bowling Association (MWBA) 36th annual Championship Tournament is weekends from May 8 through June 13 at Brunswick Lowell Lanes. Entries close on Feb. 15.

Southeastern Mass. Bowling Association (SMBA) annual Championship Tournament is March 6-7 and 13-14 at AMF Holiday Lanes in Somerset. Entries close on Feb. 18.

Southern Bristol County Women's Bowling Association (SBCWBA) 9th annual Handicap Mixed Doubles Tournament is Feb. 6-7 at AMF Holiday Lanes in Somerset. Entry fee is $18 per bowler.

Highlights

Paul Arruda, in the Hughes & Carey Century 21 League at Holiday Lanes in Westport, bowled his first 300 game on Jan. 19.

Brian Alves, in the Acushnet Mixed League at Holiday Lanes in Westport, bowled his first 600 series, a 623 that included games of 203 and 222. He has a 175 average.

Billy Sorell, in the South Coast High School League at Wonder Bowl, bowled a 706 series that included games of 258 and 254.

Linda Pierce, in the N.B. Doubles League at Wonder Bowl, bowled a 644 series that was 128 pins over her series average. She earned the Women's International Bowling Congress (WIBC) 125 pins over series average award with games of 210, 211 and 223.

Joey Nereu, in the Twilight League at Wonder Bowl, bowled a 300 game on Jan. 15

Jerry Mahan, in the Jolly Rollers League at Wonder Bowl, bowled a 278 game that was 103 pins over his average.

Condolences to the family and friends of Dave Charette, 46, who died on Jan. 16 due to complications from a brain tumor. He was a member of the LaCava Bros. League at AMF Holiday Lanes in Somerset. Charette also was one of the five Charette brothers who traveled as a team each year to compete in the state tournament.

Other scores were: Bowlmor Lanes Acushnet League -- John Pacheco, 164; Doug Taber, 154/410; Manny Santos, 158; Ron Swistak, 161/414; Ken Stickney, 168/436; John Dubrowski, 155; Robert Chase, 156; Fred Silva, 151/435; Mike raphael, 414; John Rose, 156/405; Neil Macedo, 178/496; Dave Lizotte, 161/437; Louie McKay, 168/406. Carmelites -- Bruce Pimental, 171/439; Roy Silva, 152; Ken Stickney, 152; Leo St. Pierre, 150; Dick Dias, 151/428. Fairhaven Square & Compass -- Arthur Ryle, 171/407; Gerry Perron, 141; Jerry Viel, 146; Stan Thomas, 168/400. Jolly Seniors -- Leo St. Pierre, 349; Manny Arruda, 152/404; Roger Beaulieu, 154/363; Eelie Kershaw, 140/387; Normand Forand, 346; Yvette Hebert, 348; John Hayes, 146/361. Junior League -- Bradford Allen, 212; Chris Allen, 199; Patt Webb, 206; Charlie Guadet, 153; Frank Catoe, 178; Patrick Catoe, 196; Matt White, 148; David Macedo, 237. Maconchu -- Robert Dexter, 138; Bette Robert, 137; Bruce Yeaton, 140; Jim Joaquin, 130; Beth Kelley, 136; Peter Perkins, 136, 135; Len Randall, 133. Mattapoisett Seniors -- Norma Jones, 138; Dick Daniels, 140; Ken Stickney, 133; Tony Andrade, 139; Bill Alves, 132; Jim Joaquin, 138. Mattapoisett Town League -- Gary Amaral, 145; Frank DiGregorio, 140; Brad Barrows, 143; John Ross, 154; Dave Dupont, 380; Tom Morss, 141; Manny Dias, 143; Dan Daluz, 389; John Alves, 155/403; Bud Scott, 149. Mattapoisett Women's Club -- Joan Jason, 134, 131; Jean Beale, 131; Barbara Thommen, 133. Rochester League -- Tom Mott, 141; Rene Choquette, 138/390; Mike Mann, 153; John Dubrowski, 160/395; Joel Wales, 144/394; Tom O'Leqry, 159/420; Ben Towns, 158/418. Sunday Mixed -- Neil Macedo, 170/418; Bill Tyurie, 158/401; Sandy Edgell, 147/407; Cathy West, 138/380; Stan Gorczyca, 151/381; Manny Alfonse, 135; Pete Petrides, 178/446; Bruce Remick, 136; Jim Texeira, 145; Allen Medeiros, 142; Everette Thompson, 134; Tom Tavares, 172/403; Chris Oliveira, 134; John Ross, 160/442. Thursday Ladies -- Cathy West, 150/416; Joan Jason , 145. Tuesday Girls -- Shelly Hartley, 130; Cathy Hinman, 135. Holiday Lanes, Westport Acushnet Mixed -- David Allard, 216; Matthew Dean, 257; Luis Franco, 279, 231/752; Keith Choquette, 200; Wayne Furtado, 210; Don Gurney, 228; Adam Hession, 202; Matthew DeMello, 238; Brian Alves, 203, 222/623; Mike Silvia, 231; Linda MacKenzie, 555. Country Club -- Chris Reis, 211/564; Dale Westgate, 211; Bill Cabral, 215; Dave Pare, 204; Phil Piva, 223; Maria Correia, 204; John J asent, 214; Duke Perry, 245/676; Ron McCuen, 237; Rick Martin, 278/683; Dot Olsen, 200; Paul Medeiros, 221; Steve Lewin, 225/645; Dave Lassiter, 268/718. Goodtime Friday -- Joe Mello, 217; Barry Donovan, 227, 221; Dave Raposo, 219; Bruce Morin, 200; Ray Correia, 220; Walter MacFarland, 213; Marc Fournier, 242; Bill Levesque, 202; Frank Carreiro, 226; Hank Macomber, 205; Ken Johnson, 235; 279; George Costa, 252; Al Fontaine, 204; Joey Cabral, 234, 236/662; Rick Pelletier, 225; Dan Coute, 246, 245/634; Wayne Raedel, 245; Jerry Doyle, 205, 215; Vic Soto, 211; Gene Levesque, 204; Steve Raymond, 236. Hughes & Carey -- Dean Schmidlin, 235/670; Paul Medeiros, 232/664; Ernie Gentili, 264/655; Dave Lassiter, 245/640; Bob Millette, 234; Jeff Schuster, 212; Leo Roderick, 255; John Arruda, 242; Rob McGuire, 235; Steve Hunt, 234; Sil Carreiro, 227; Howard Gravely, 223; Dave Mello, 213; Joe Constant, 212; Dennis Gallant, 212; J. J. Scott, 223; Dan Wolfgang, 201. Junior Program -- Bantams: Zachary Higginbottom, Derek Laliberte, 150, 100/343; Corey Laliberte, 106; Preps: Jessika Days, 156; Daniel Avila, 157; Juniors/Majors/Seniors: Kyle Potvin, 223; Allison Letendre, 202, 246/619; Jason Pimental, 202; Peter McConnell, 204; Josh Andrade, 222. Sunrisers Industrial -- Wayne Raedel, 289, 248/704; George Costa, 236, 222. Wonder Bowl Alberox -- George Alves, 216; Serry Mello, 204, 235; Rich Simpkin, 211; Jeannette Paim, 201, 204/586; Anne Medeiros, 511; Barry Arruda, 235, 203; Diane Arruda, 200; George Siler, 209; Henry Avila, 207; Mike Turek, 203; Pete Pelletier, 206; Pete Vercellone, 227; T. J. Sousa, 201; Sylvia Sousa, 514; Jeanne Goulart, 505; Jeff Pimental, 205. Automotive -- Steve Cassidy Sr., 218; Joe Ciampa, 222; Quint DeGrasse, 256; Bruce Desrosiers, 222; Ozzie Oswald, 222; Steve Sirop, 246; Craig Souza, 215; Tom Veira, 227; Bernie Williams, 244. Center League -- Dave Dupuis, 279/692; George Roy, 233/662; Eric Borges, 266; Pat Chasse, 231/684; Mike Baptista, 232/692; Paul Gagnier, 249/654; Clem Amaral, 258, 235/706; Eric Sorell, 277/657; Bruce Garnett, 248/680; Ryan Souza, 226; Chris Costa, 223; Ken Johnson, 235; John Pope, 223; Bob Florent, 227; Arthur Picard, 227; Mike Gomes, 225; Bob Faria, 258; Jay Lewis, 203; Stan Chmielewski, 225; Jon Chmielewski, 220; Ray Colvin, 243, 236/650; Mike Arpa, 222; Tony Avylla, 233; Ken Medeiros, 236; Paul Brunette, 212; Joey Cabral, 248; Joe Weaver, 241; Donald Hardy, 220; Sean Conway, 240; Bob Hunt, 210, 216. Charlie's Angels -- Donna Costa, 202/560; Germaine Damm, 213/538; Kitty Durocher, 200; Joyce Lamontagne, 211; Mary Majka, 508; Debbie Nunes, 530. Early Birds Junior League -- Bantams: Jonathan Silva, 126/301; Kylie Miranda, 111; Joshua Lemieux, 104; Preps: Marc Michaud, 157; Juniors/Majors/Senirs: Stephen Affonce, 197/519; Matthew Calvao, 179. Hit or Miss -- Kellie Costa, 235; Pat Dubois, 242; Mary Ciampa, 215/598; David Raposo, 227; Pete Sirois, 215; Bob Kalasinsky, 201; Howard Gravely, 211; Jim Stuart, 200; Red Jerome, 215; Bob Loureiro, 215; Tony Silva, 204; Dennis Rebello, 203; Ron Rogers, 235/630; Jerry Carreau, 233/635; Mike Bristow, 213, 216; Frank Carvalho, 209; Bill Dubois, 213; Art Resendes, 216; Mark McCra, 213, 202; Dick Ryle, 200; Moe Chevalier, 217; Steve Amaral, 237. Jolly Rollers -- Pearl Avylla, 248/570; Tom Avylla, 212; Pat Travers, 506; Nancy Russell, 502; Frank Willard, 210; Tammy Spindola, 209/554; Derek DaCosta, 211, 212. Junior A.M. Program -- Bantams: Adam H ebert, 141, 124/344; Ryan McCarthy, 107; Andrew Corrigan, 109, 100; Derek Taylor, 107; Jonathan Thomas, 100; Elizabeth Silva, 120, 126/327; Preps: James Beaulieu, 200, 224/592; Matthew Hall, 213/533; Tim Simas, 179; Louis LeBlanc, 171; Joshua Jardin, 164; Scott Surprenant, 161; Camaron Crooks, 150; Tiffany Surprenant, 163; Tara Mitchell, 154; Sarah Travers, 254; Juniors/Majors/Seniors: Tracy Sedlack, 187, 192/532; Wendy Stawasz, 186; Angela Mello, 196/537; Kristen Perry, 181/522; Amanda Rivera, 180, 192/514; Megan DeRego, 173; Kevin Silva, 227, 231/639; Nate MacMillen, 220; Brad Goodman, 201, 219/611; Erik Weldon, 217; Adam Younger, 212; Chris Robinson, 209; Donald Martin, 209; Brad Raphael, 207, 202; Steve Lucas, 205; Nicholas Dean, 202; Corey Pittsley, 199; Brian Hunt, 197, 195, 196/588. Junior P.M. Program -- Bumper Bowl: Ryan Pires, 111; Guttersweepers: Kyle Feldmann, 108, 155, 123/386; Aramis Arais, 115; Ty Morin, 111; Jenny Boardman, 115; Sparemakers: Jaymie Goncalves, 166; Craig Amaral, 142; Strkers: Eric Avila, 201/507; Afred Braga, 203; Bryan Travers, 198/534; Eric Hunt, 181; Jessic Anderson, 177; Hannah Niles, 171; Renee Braga, 170; Jessica West, 168; Scott Fernandes, 160; High Rollers: Marc Costa, 202, 181/531; Josh Woodis, 205, 204/599; Ryan Mendonca, 197, 191/565; Steve Malonson, 183; Eric Richard, 165, 163; Jillian Rioux, 193/505; Tiffany DeFrais, 178; Jessica Mello, 174; Tanya Swain, 161. Monday Night Mixed -- Debbie Camara, 205/568; Bruce Kimball, 203; Bob Perry, 206; Robert Taylor, 207; Jackie Macedo, 525; Mary Ann Machado, 201/535; Nikki Cardoso, 226, 219, 221/666; Patrick Chasse, 246, 232/659; Lori McMullen, 203; Caleb Sparling, 205. N.B. Doubles -- Pauline Cardoza, 515; 528; JoAnn Gurney, 244; 244; Rita Ansay, 202; Terri Green, 235; Rosemary Herman, 528; Sue Ewing, 504. New Bedford Women's City League -- Marty Yuille, 512; Betty Stebenne, 218/586; Bobbie Everett, 524; Linda MacKenzie, 211/584; Susan Frades, 539; Sharon Pelland, 222, 208/578; Marie Haymaker, 504; Dian Bonds, 511; Janice Aguiar, 538; Baunie McConnell, 500; Jean Oswald, 221/582; Shirley Rogers, 208/533; Rosemary Herman, 213; Diane Dziura, 537; Donna Jolly, 506. NFL Seniors -- Joe Sears, 202; Brad Botelho, 207; George Helme, 201; Larry Barcellos, 202; George Harkins, 201, 205; Joe Teixeira, 213; Paul Demers, 221; Art Labonte, 202; Charlie Jardin, 209; Leon Gauthier, 204; Len Cornell, 205, 238/642; Art Blais, 201. Peaches & Cream -- Jeannine Moniz, 201/553; Mary Simon, 215/533; Joyce lelievre, 530; Marlene Coutu, 519; Terry Greenwalt, 516; Corinne Silva, 501. Shining Stars -- Michael Adams, 93/240; Chris Begin, 189/477; Tanya Chmielewski, 101/267; Jeff Duggan, 171/467; Pamela Dupont, 1114/333; Susan Furtado, 84/214; George Motta, 182/461; Jason Raphael, 99/267; Alaina Rezendes, 87/242; Melissa Rodricks, 81/231; Michael Sasseville, 160/427. South Coast High School League -- Erik Weldon, 224, 256/631; Adam Younger, 222; Gilbert Geer, 214; Marc Salvail, 213, 203/609; Chris Robinson, 208; Joshua Carroll, 200; Andrew Eldridge, 190; Brad Raphael, 190; Barry Bradisio, 186; Nick Psichopaidas, 184; Wendy Stawasz, 244/518; Julie Marks, 213/515; Amanda Rivera, 180; Ashlee Gomes, 162. Sunday Goodtime Bowlers -- Dave Ayres, 212; John Casey, 220; Mario Catunto, 201; Joespeh Fiano Jr., 204, 225; Bill Gauthier, 256, 214/659; Karen Henriques, 508; Jorge Martins, 205; Arthur Peirce, 220, 202; Donna Rogers, 211/527; Dick Russek, 248; Joe Soares, 248, 231/671; Joyce Spinner, 510; Tony Viera, 204. Sunday Night Leftovers -- Dawn Brocklehurst, 226/595; Maria Freitas, 203; 547; Gigi Camara, 515; Ann Dessert, 515; Debbie Hartzell, 503; Debbie Wilson, 558; Ron Bergeron, 200; Bill Hurd, 211; Andy Irwin, 202; Paul Mailloux, 207; Dan Melo, 221; Peter Scieszka, 243. Tuesday Nite Lords & Ladies -- Bruce Lemieux, 267, 226/664; Robert Moura, 225; Ron Lambert, 205; Robert Wilkinson, 200; Theresa Wilkinson, 509. Twilight League -- Gerry Bourassa, 266, 258/694; Bobby Rebello, 252; Ron McCuen, 232, 247/689; Dave Dos Santos, 246; Kenny Ducas, 245; Bruce Garnett, 244; Louis Lemmertz, 236, 242/677; Al Pacheco, 236; Rick Baptiste, 236; Danny O'Brien, 234; John Fernandes, 234; Richard McEndarfer, 227; Willie Andrade, 226; Danny Bernier, 225; Tazz Manchester, 225; Kenneth P. Stuart, 222, 224; Bob Hunt, 224; Rudy Hebert, 216; Wally Wilson, 214; Paul Favreau, 211; Roland Rezendes, 201, 211; Jimmy Manchester, 209; Nelson Tabares, 205; Paul Coutinho, 204; John Acevedo, 203. Wednesday Morning Wonders -- Joyce Lelievre, 203, 200/559; Diane DeMello, 230/543; Jeannine Moniz, 202/542; Melissa Frates, 200/531. Wednesday Senior Mixed -- Joe Weaver, 213; Ed Larocque, 213; Manny Amaral, 201; Don Marginson, 202, 201; Lenny Travers, 202; Lee Matesich, 228; Fred Tetreault, 203; Larry Barcellos, 201. Wonder Bowl Junior Classic -- Josh Carroll, 236, 202/626; 237, 213; Rebekah Beaudoin, 203; 214; Kevin Silva, 202; Amy Robinson, 204; Brad Goodman, 225, 201, 209/635; 218; Erik Weldon, 212, 225/635; 204; Julie Marks, 212; Gabe Miranda, 202; Brad Raphael, 202, 201; Adam Desmarais, 213, 224/616; Gillyi geer, 225; Shaun Carroll, 209; Beverly Tomczewski, 211. Wonder Twilight -- Vinnie Furtado, 257/696; Mike Dupuis, 252/685; Eric Borges, 255/683; Ray Sasseville, 246/662; John Sylvia, 257/661; Dale Pickett, 243/653; Alex Aguiar, 223/645; Dave Dupuis, 254; Armand Santos, 237; Paul Joerres, 225; Lou Makuch, 226; Mike Boucher, 245; Barry Arruda, 234; Clem Amaral, 233; Jack Spinner, 229; Lou LeBlanc, 228; Rick Oliveira, 225; Rene Allain, 224; Ron Guay, 215; Dick Holtkamp, 213; Mark Schmidt, 211; Joe Pacheco, 210. Senior Tournament (Jan. 8) -- 1st, A. Golen, 701; 2nd, G. Bourassa, 698; 3rd, P. Demers, 682; 4th, C. Hesketh, 667; 5th, J. Sears, 660; 6th, M. Mello, 643; 7th, R. Raymond, 639; 8th, J. Cova, 634. All-Star Classic scores Juniors/majors/seniors -- Jeffrey Melia, 255/597; Chris Brosseau, 188; Joey O'Brien, 205, 251/638; Gilbert Geer, 235, 238/671; Gerry Bonas, 226; Billy Sorell, 200, 223; Kevin Camara, 227; Allison Letendre, 248/617; Jason Gonsalves, 195; Brian Quental, 192; Derrick Silva, 172; Amy Robinson, 225/592; Jason Gonsalves, 222; Joshua Carroll, 231, 213; Curtis Boardman, 203; Kerrie Mathieu, 200. Bantams/preps -- Chris Vancott, 192; Chad Avila, 188; Matt Hall, 225, 201; Heather Bradley, 189; Michael Simas, 181; Kevin Andes, 179; Mike Karr, 168, 184; Marc Michaud, 157; Jenn Elisio, 185, 174; Scott Surprenant, 201; Erik Beaudoin, 176; Renee Braga, 171; Alizabeth Camara, 172.

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