Garber finishes 2nd at PBA Tri Regional

Several bowlers made their way to the National Bowling Stadium in Reno and brought some extra Christmas cash back with them.

Will Garber was the big money winner in the PBA Tri Regional three tournament series. He rolled in the Open Tournament and took the second spot for $1,200. Will tallied a 5,557 total for his 24 games and won six of his twelve matches in the Final Match Play Round. Will also brought home another $450 for his 12th-place finish in the Non-Champion Tournament.

Jim Gordin, proprietor of Yosemite, cashed in on two the events. Gordin placed ninth in the Non-Champions for $425 and 13th in the Senior Open Tournament for $450. He ended as the alternate in match play for both events. Wayne Garber found some cash in his seventh-place finish in the Open and pocketed $725. Ed Silva, out of Manteca, finished sixth in the Senior Open and cashed for $650. Steve Davis, also from Manteca, earned $250 in the Non-Champions for being the high senior out of the money.

The PBA Regional Tour has two major functions. It provides a means for high caliber bowlers, including PBA Tour stars, to sharpen their skills before competing on the PBA Tour and allows competitors with full-time jobs the opportunity to compete at the professional level in weekend events. The next West Region Tour Stop will be at Gold Country Lanes in Sutter Creek for the Jackson Rancheria Classic on Feb. 8-10.

Claudelle Bonaccinie added a little holiday cheer to her life when she won the Modesto 500 Club Christmas Tournament held at McHenry. She led the field by over 50 pins with her 842 no-tap set. Barbara Webb took second place after posting a 786 total. Rounding out the top five were Janet Spooner in third with 768, Julie Frost finishing fourth at 729, and fifth-place Anja DeBoer posting a 715 set. The Modesto 500 Club is open to any women who have scored a 500 series or better in league play. The club hosts local tournaments and travels to invitational events throughout the region. Applications for membership are at the bowl desks.

Two no-tap events are set for this Friday. In the morning, the Ladies Luncheon No-tap at Yosemite starts at 9:30am with lunch to follow. The trio team event is open to all ladies. In the afternoon, the Christmas Celebration No-tap begins at McHenry at 1 p.m. Check-in is at 12:30 after a potluck at noon.

This Sunday the PBA Bowling Show will broadcast on ESPN at 10 a.m. The finals for the Alka Seltzer Plus Cold Medicine Cheetah Championships from the World Series of Bowling IV will be aired. The Cheetah is one of the five animal oil pattern tournaments that were featured during the Series that was bowled at South Point Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.

Pro shops at both bowling centers are stocked and ready for your Christmas giving. For those bowlers on your list, a variety of balls, bags, shoes, and shirts are available. Accessories and novelty items are also on hand and make great stocking stuffers or smaller gifts for bowling acquaintances. Gift cards in any amount can also be purchased at each center.

The December edition of the Yosemite Scratch 6-Gamer will compete this Sunday beginning at noon. Bowlers can check-in at 11 a.m. The winner of the sweeper will join the past Tournament of Champion winners plus monthly winners to fill the 24-person field for the championship event. The TOC is set for Dec. 30 at Yosemite. Call Wayne for more information at (209) 524-9161.

Local Bowling Scores

• McHenry Bowl Leagues

• ADULT LEAGUES — Mixed Match Point: Jim Cronkite 278, Paul Frank 907, Laverne Howe 237; Monday Madness: Jeremy Newman 258/656, Lynelle Hains 196; Del Rio Jet Vegas: Anthony Cecere 237, Dave Wilson 237, David Coronado 645, Becca Johnson 576, Shelila Puscizna 200; Scratch Trios: Jon Green 279/986, Theresa Medeiros 256, Brittany Marckese 256, Tara Riddle 886; Tuesday Triples: Bill Click 225/634, Cindy James 201/565; Duke n Duchess: Scott Duncan 245/628, Tim Canterbury 245, Deann Smoke 180/522; Paramount: Justin Saaty 268, Richard Perez 743, Cat Eastham 174, Tess Waitzman 509; El Dorado: John Walsh III 699, Ryan Everett 257; Wednesday Vets: Dwight Sullivan 256, James Brodie 687, Joanne Danielsen 173; Midweek Madness: Adrian Davalos 226/629, Sue Sprenger 237/597; Reno Mixed: Manny Simas 247, Bill Bender 637, Karen French 243/620; Empress-Pioneer: Linda Kendall 201, Joyce Hebert 531; Wednesday Mixed 5's: Tim Sereno 290, Freddy Irvin 771, Bre Sandoval 246/640; Stardusters: Lori Spani 191; El Portal: Susy DeKok 200/505; School Daze: Adrian Davalos 203/591, Teeny Allen 156; Federal: Gene Stamps 278, Sean Schafer 757; City Employees: Austin Hancock 266/660, Annette Buck 268/609; Suburban: Chris Awalt 269/711, Paula Harvey 194/500; Black Oak Classic: Myles Duty 953, Ken Cammack 279, Randi Blomdahl 257/864; Friday Veterans: Dwight Sullivan 258, Ken Davidson 681, Ginger DeMello 178; Dairymen: Steve Bridges 277/684, Linda Haan 184/504; Reno Bound: James Manrique 285/720, Lupe Valdez 242/614; Sundowners: Adrian Davalos 266, Tony VanUnen 673, Kathy Milburn 212/608; Sunday Jr/Adult: Adam Uplinger 238, Carolyn Drouin 178; Weekenders: Gary Baker 706, Dan Nally 267, Michelle Brasher 250, Sue Sprenger 658; Memorial: Roger Moua 236/643, Jan Ernst 183; Friendly Villagers: Dan Graham 238/525, Ann Zuidema 189; Homewood Village: Wing Pong 214/582, Gert Viss 169; Young at Heart: Kaz Tsuchiyama 288/648, Susie Kennedy 184, Lorraine Lazaro 506; SIR: Jay Faughn 246/683; Classy Ladies: Charlotte Scott 219/521; Cross Point: Bob Chapman 216, Terry McBride 543, Janet Spooner 204/573; Prime Timers: Gregory Christian 221, Dennis Kent 618, Jean Rodrigues 189; Tuesday Bumpers: Andre Scott 64; Super Bumpers: Antonius Thompson 114, Marie Cadiz 77; Strikers: Braden Spani 156, Haley Spani 115; Wild Zodiacs: Kameron Simi 195/517, Faith Miller 175; Jr Gold Scratch: Cody Greaney 237, Justyn Martin 890, Brittany Scheaffer 246/751; Thurs Bumpers: Tyler Cornelius 38, Jazelle Potruff 31; Thurs Super Bumpers: Parker Cornelius 103, Bella Ferrel 60; Cartoon Mania: Michael Jones 146, Laura Fernandes 148; Thursday Trios: Nathaniel Mohr 159, Skye Corralez 170; Sat Bumpers: Tyler Wilson 51, Mary Murphy 61; Sat Super Bumpers: Paul Massengill 92; Sat Comics: Joey Irvin 128, Jennifer Delise 140; Prime Rollers: Aidan Coleman 181, Neryssa Ureta 205; Generation X: Joseph Fried 211/596, Sonia Parnoutsoukian 201, Nadine Ureta 555; Sun Jr/Adult: Jeffrey Salyer 176, Mykeah Pascua 127; Special Olympics: Kevin Harrell 188, Kelly Napuunoa 213; Modesto Blind: Joseph Cabral 192, Cheryl Niles 121.

• Yosemite Lanes Leagues

• ADULT LEAGUES — Monday Jr/Adult: Alex Bermudez 256/744, Don Mathey 267, Sherry Dillard 191/559; San Joaquin: Gene Pettigrew 297/646, Melanie Karle 194/566; Veterans League: Carl Elvik 267/728, Judy Roberson 201; Comet: Rudy Marquez 297, Larry Barker 257/736, Pam Marquez 278/715; Town n Country: Freddy Irvin 290/718; Classic Trios: Freddy Irvin 300/777, Carol Serpa 255/661; Morning Belles: April Doran 204/582, Ann Zuidema 210; Guys & Gals: Robert Wrachford 289, David StClair 278/689, Judy Glaser 253, Sheri Cole 203/559; Telco: Bobby Dow 268, CJ Seward 256/691; Mexican American: Brad Beckner 288/686, Pam Marquez 213/606; Gallo: Don Mathey 289, Frank Torrain 236/693, Robin Webb 223, Sheri Cole 210/558; Staikoff Classic: Larry Theiss 268, Steve Curry 247/687; Yosemite Majors: Donny Marquard 300, Freddy Irvin 279/763, Pam Marquez 215, Stephany Walton 206/573; Hi Low: Samdy Alvara 243/664, Kelly Lewis 246/570; Reno: Gabe Machado 237/672, Alicia Murphy 183/531; Sunday Fun Mixers: Jason Dewar 268/710, Tina Munson 237/580; Sunday Jr/Adult: Dwayne Hunter 215, Natalie Hunter 236; Hiz and Herz: Doyle Myers 223/587, Linda York 197; Midway Match Point: Bob Burkett 267/740, Sheri Cole 225, Sharon Zimmerman 203/605; Jalopy: Bob Webster 215/582, Jerry Hanks 248, Joyce Goblirsch 191/536; Young @ Heart: Cliff Marceau 247/701, Phylliss Peiffer 160; Golden Age: Frank Alcaraz 237, Dan Upfold 229/641, Linda David 201/569, Virginia Higle 211; National Classic: Willie Ereso 245/675, Pat Devore 210, Roxanne Grubb 197/518; Scratch Trios: Pedro Flores 227/624, Chuck Musso 224, Jan Rupp-Vigneau 212/559; Monday Jr/Adult: Justyn Martin 245/624, Megan Hunter 203/573; Marlins: Ben Permala 134, Vikki Walker 114; Flounders: Ayden Obrien 59; Future Stars: Elijah Lopez 73, Lily Ulrich 86; Super Stars: Steve Horn 107, Jovelyn Vasquez 63, Adrianna Horn 63; Sunday Jr/Adult: Curtis Moffitt 175, Megan Hunter 243; Roadrunners: Kyle Gaudio 155, Janeen Koch 152.