Best of West team sets new city record

MODESTO -- The Modesto City Tournament has finished its 2013 run and in the process set a new city team record.

The Best of the West team set the record and topped the Scratch Team list with a 3,815 score. The previous record of 3,347 was set by The Biggins team back in 2009.

James Brodie paced the "Best" team with his 819 set, closely followed by Nick Kelley's 812 series. Jim Gordin added a 783, which included a 300 game. Terry Daniels finished at a 709, followed by Freddy Irvin's 692 series.

Winning the Men's Team Division was the Misfits team, posting a 3,496 score. Team members and their totals are Jimmy Benner (594), Noel Carraway (632), Scott Eastham (556), John Perez (639) and Justin Saaty (527). The team rolled a 2,948 scratch and added 548 pins handicap.

Placing first in the Mixed Team at a 3,455 was the Party Crashers team. Chris Bonander topped the team scoring with a 660. Mike McGrath added a 625 and Randy Brekke a 618. Shorty Walker (592) and Mary Brekke (491) rounded out the team lineup. The fivesome earned 469 pins handicap.

The Family Ties team won the Women's Team division, tallying a 2,518 score. Teammates include Jackie Wilson, Sherry Kuharich, Fonda Jameson and Claudelle Bonaccinie.

For the Doubles results, in the Men's Division Derek Tull and Richard Camp took the honors. The pair posted a 1,526 score — 1,367 scratch and 159 handicap. Tull registered a 697 set and Camp a 670.

Women's Doubles champs are Sharon Zimmerman and Sheri Cole. Zimmerman scored a 621 and Cole 627, plus they added 216 pins handicap for the winning total of 1,464. Bre Sandoval and Ken Thomas claimed the title in the Mixed Doubles. The pair knocked over 1,267 pins and added a handicap of 148 for the top score of 1,415.

Myles Duty rolled an 834 on games of 266-268-300 for the high score in the Men's Singles event. For the Women's Singles, Bonnie Garber posted a 745 on games of 213-266-266 to take the title. The four All-Events winners are Men Scratch, Nick Kelley, 2,331; Men Handicap, Chris Bonander, 2,345; Women Scratch, Allison Jones, 1,980 and Women Handicap, Sheri Cole, 2,011.

This Thursday, the Mixed Kegler No-Tap Trio Tournament is running at McHenry starting at 9:30 a.m. Teams of three can be any combination of adult men and women with a team maximum of 660. Check-in is at 9 a.m. ...

If you're feeling a little crazy this week join the "Swing into Spring Crazy Bowl" Senior No-Tap at McHenry this Friday. The craziness starts at 1 p.m. and the format is a surprise. Check-in is at 12:30 p.m. ...

Wayne Garber topped the field in the Scratch 6-Gamer at Yosemite when he finished first in the qualifying and went on to win the sweeper. Garber tallied a plus-308 in qualifying, narrowly edging out Scott Boyle of Salida at a plus-305.

Will Garber qualified third after starting with a 300 game and an 814 series the first three games of qualifying. Nick Kelly qualified fourth and won three matches on the stepladder to face Wayne in the last match. Wayne won the match 238-212 to take the title, $328 and a berth in the year-end Tournament of Champions. Kelley won $240. ...

Claudelle Bonaccinie, Laverne Howe and Betty Gerritsen teamed up to win the Ladies Trio Tournament at McHenry with their 2,271 score. Debbie Couch, Deana Swickard and Cindy James took the second spot after posting a 2,231 team total. ...

This Sunday, ESPN will air the Earl Anthony Players Championship and the PBA League Round 5 from Thunderbird Lanes in Allen Park, Michigan. Watch for it at 10 a.m.

McHenry Bowl Leagues

Adult Leagues — Mixed Match Point: Norman Williams 258, Ken Thomas 258/857, Karen Brown 235/856. Monday Madness: Gary Pattee 256, Barry Peterson 630, Terri Alexander 182. Del Rio Jet Vegas: Rick Simi 246, Travis Plummer 692, Sheila Pusciznia 255/597. Scratch Trios: David Lebherz 921, Jim Bolme 259, Kim Schaal 268, Stacey Marckese 900. Tuesday Triples: Jim Bass 233/640, Cindy James 211/582. Midwinter: Darrell Roberson 213/613, Jan Kirkpatrick 215/539. Duke n Duchess: Scott Duncan 232, Brad King 619, Claudelle Bonaccinie 211/564. Paramount: Scott Eastham 236, James Ford 611, Glenda Barnhart 182. El Dorado: Noel Carraway 677, Chris Vanloon 235. Wednesday Vets: James Brodie 277/702, Ginger DeMello 161. Midweek Madness: Ken Davidson 206, Jim Bylow 557, Teeny Allen 211, Dallas Marsh 566. Reno Mixed: Rick Lazaro 273/691, Karen French 568, Betty Gerritsen 212. Empress-Pioneer: Joyce Hebert 194/531. Wednesday Mixed 5's: Jimmy Khounsamnane 267/725, Crystal Walker 224/587. Stardusters: Jennifer Cunningham 176. El Portal: Ruth Sonke 193, Stacy Lub 503. School Daze: Paul Buttler 148, Teeny Allen 175. 12 for 12: Paul King 257, Janine Clarke 179. Federal: Mark Schafer 267, Sean Schafer 697. City Employees: Austin Hancock 265/779, Carol Hancock 234/624. Suburban: George Doo 258/681, Debbie Fortino 216, Laura Medeiros 559. Black Oak Classic: Freddy Irvin 288, Jay Glover 959, Kayley Olvera 269/935. Friday Veterans: James Brodie 266/703, Ginger DeMello 201/504. Dairymen: Steve Bridges 244/628, Justine Cowart 190. Reno Bound: Keena Yonan 269, John Olivan 739, DonDra Drumond 224/645. Sundowners: Adrian Davalos 279/688, Elaine Price 212/522. Sun Jr/Adult: Jason Huber 218, Dave Wedig 592, Tassie Parkay 177. Weekenders: Charlie Robertson 289/773, Peggy Park 244, Michelle Brasher 596. Memorial: Nick Smith 223, Jan Ernst 158.

Senior Leagues — Friendly Villagers: Carl Williamson 258/599, Mary Lou Lucero 193/508. Homewood Village: Wing Pong 214/570, Gert Viss 183, Gloria Chin 514. Young at Heart: Warren Walker 246/669, Betty Plant 182. SIR: Robert Saylors 267, Fritz Klatt 662. Classy Ladies: Maxine VanMiddendorp 227/621. Cross Point: Ken Ancalade 236, Kaz Tsuchiyama 236, Glenn Mount 620, Janet Spooner 521, Pat Scrimsher 196. Prime Timers: Ray Vegas 225/605, Jean Rodrigues 186/509.

Youth Leagues — Tuesday Bumpers: Mason Marsden 93. Strikers: Keemyah Scott 99, JoJo Haywood 43. Wild Zodiacs: Kameron Simi 211/585, Madison Mohr 184. Jr Gold Scratch: Justyn Martin 224/824, Julie Scheaffer 223, Brittany Scheaffer 810. Thurs Super Bumpers: Justus Bagwell 84, Natalie Menezes 82. Cartoon Mania: Ayden Halvorson 139, Laura Fernandes 179. Saturday Bumpers: Brandon Oleary 97. Saturday Comics: Braden Osier 122, Jennifer Delise 154. Prime Rollers: Sebastian Ruthford 185, Neryssa Ureta 162. Generation X: Joseph Fried 229/547, Nadine Ureta 233/585. Sunday Jr/Adult: Destin Parkay 203/510, Marcella Olson 124. Special Olympics: Eric Hawkins 236, Regina Thorsland 177. Modesto Blind: Chris Johnson 181, Sarah Nidever 127.

Yosemite Bowl Leagues

Adult Leagues — Monday Jr/Adult: Rich Custer 236/665, Alex Bermudez 247, Sherry Dillard 192/503. San Joaquin: Michael Haro 299, Josh Jantz 300, Josh Steeley 279/692, Janet Rose 200/586. Veterans League: George Burrows 246/686, Brenda Kaiser 150. Comet: Rich Custer 300/816, Bonnie Garber 235/645. PBA: Jeff Warner 275/683, Sharon Aronson 260/722. Town n Country: Mike Loveall 279, Will Wilcox 259/706. Classic Trios: Will Garber 300/800. Morning Belles: April Doran 211, Dina Hvizda 209/593. Guys & Gals: Richard Brown 244/635, Lori Wrachford 205, April Walker 174/514. Telco: Gary Hass 267/678. Have a Ball League: Don Verstegui 246/645, Megan Hunter 221/598. Mexican American: Robert Torres 300, Robie Topie 256/708, Bonnie Garber 255/672. Gallo: Ron Gilbert 266, Stan Greenwood 266, Andy Webb 256/941, Virginia Higle 223/804. Road Runners: Kyle Gaudio 146, Janeen Koch 155. Thursday DA's: Tony Colacito 193, Blythe Harris 154. Staikoff Classic: Larry Barker 257/711. Yosemite Majors: Norman Wiggins 289, Nick Kelley 279/787, Stephany Walton 215/599. Hi Low: Mike McGrath 279/718, Mary Brekke 194/519. Reno: Jim Pacubla 215/623, Mark Trudell 233, Alicia Murray 194/519. Sunday Fun Mixers: Jason Dewar 278/739, Dawn Devore 233/606.

Senior Leagues — Hiz and Herz: Steve McCoy 248/653, Kathy Campbell 198/513. Midway Match Point: Bob Burkett 299/790, Linda David 214, Sharon Zimmerman 211/573, Sheri Cole 214. Jalopy: Jerry Hanks 263, George Feichter 233/635, Betty Bridge 222/568. Young @ Heart: James Frank 243, Cliff Marceau 234/667, Phyllis Diamond 199/520. Golden Age: Frank Alcaraz 237, Ray Gamble 627, Virginia Higle 216/636, Kathy Burner 218. National Classic: Bob Neuerburg 268, Frank Alcaraz 258/714, Elaine VanHolland 202, Roxanne Grubb 193/536. Scratch Trios: Pedro Flores 256/704, Jim Beattie 259, Debbie Couch 195/501, Maxine Sferrazza 192/501.

Youth Leagues — Monday Jr/Adult: Christian Garcia 223, Justyn Martin 220/584, Megan Hunter 229/596. Marlins: Josh Gaddam 131. Future Stars: Azryel Escarcega 70. Super Stars: Tristan Edwards 155, Christina Edwards 125.

Dallas Kadry can be reached at mchbowl@aol.com or (209) 571-2695.