CHAMPIONS CROWNED
Vicki Fifield comes out of her part time retirement to capture the 6th Annual El Paso USBC Women's Championships with a Scratch All-Events total of 1943. Vicki had 652 in Team Event, 577 in Doubles and finished with a 714 in Singles. In the Men's City Tournament, cousins Daniel Uribarri and Peter Uribarri shared the Men's City Championship both throwing a 2098 All-Events total. Daniel had 649 in Team, 733 in Doubles and 716 Singles. Peter had 708 in Team, 688 in Doubles and 702 in Singles. Daniel also threw one of the two perfect 300 games during the tournament during his doubles competition. Fran Sippel threw the other 300 game. Congratulation to all of this years winners.
Standings are Official. Prize Checks can be picked up at the El Paso USBC Annual Meeting on April 1 at 1:00 pm at Bowl El Paso
EL PASO SCRATCH CLASSIC AND HANDICAP SHOOT-OUT - FINALS SUNDAY, MAY 6 AT DESERT STRIKE LANES
The finals for the 3rd Annual El Paso Handicap Shoot-out and 23rd Annual Scratch Classic will take place this Sunday, May 6 at 12:00 pm at Desert Strike Lanes at Fort Bliss. Leading qualifying for the El Paso Handicap Shoot-out was Sebastian Arellano with a 1111 score. The other eleven finalists are: Arnold Harris - 1072, Lyle Barton - 1062, Jesse Hunter - 1035, Don Benortham - 1035, Rafa Gonzalez - 1027, Laura Barcena - 1010, Michael Bulko - 1009, Bob Pitman - 1004, Mark Brown - 1000, Javier Luna - 992 and Pattie Fell - 991.
In the Scratch Classic, qualifying was led by Scott Tirrell - 1380. Other finalists are: Bobby Stives - 1294, BJ Eichensehr - 1287, Edward Rede - 1285, Rex Jenkins - 1248, Johnny Lechuga - 1222, Gary Ward - 1214, Lee Towner - 1213, Richard Montoya - 1199 and William Entsminger - 1194.
There will be a one game roll off between Don Benortham and Jesse Hunter to decide the 4th seed and final "BYE" in the Handicap Shoot-out. Please come out and watch the city's top bowlers compete for the championships in both of these events. Tournament Rules and Flyer
EL PASO USBC HALL OF FAME SELECTS CLASS OF 2012
On March 4, the El Paso USBC Hall of Fame members reviewed the submitted nominations and selected Don Aguilar II and Adolph Pugh to be enshrined for Meritorious Service and Craig Sykos was selected for Superior Performance. All three will be inducted during the annual Hall of Fame Banquet and Luncheon being held on Saturday May 12 at the El Paso Airport Wyndham beginning at 11:30 am.
Don Aguilar II currently serves as the General Manger of Desert Strike Lanes at Fort Bliss and has consistantly been recognized as one of the top managers for military bowling centers in the country. Don's passion for the sport of bowling goes well beyond his management duties through the education he enjoys providing to the bowlers he serves. Don is one of three Silver Level USA Bowling Coaches in El Paso and is also maintains top level certification through IBPSIA. He has been a member of Ebonite International's bowling ball staff. He consistently shares his knowledge of bowling ball dynamics, drilling and lane maintenance with the bowlers of El Paso. Recently Don was selected to be this year's head coach for the United States All-Army Bowling Team.
Adolph Pugh currently serves as the El Paso USBC Vice President and has served on the EPBA and EPUSBC Board of Directors for over 14 years. Adolph also served as the President of the El Paso YABA for five years prior to the merger. Adolph demonstrates a unique passion for the sport of bowling and is always involved in tournament operations, promotion and ways to improve our footprint as a sport. Adolph recently took over tournament manager operations for the Sun City Invitational and 55 Plus tournaments after Mary Antell's passing. Adolph kept both the tournaments running smoothly and made the transition as well as anyone could have performed. It is an honor to welcome one of our hardest advocates and dedicated volunteers into the Hall of Fame.
Craig Sykos, often referred to as Camille's Big Brother, is a highly accomplished bowler in his own right. Craig has been bowling in El Paso since he was a young youth bowler. In Craig's career he owns 12 adult titles over a 20 years span including a sweep of Team, Doubles, Singles and All-Events in 1992. His most recent title coming in the 2011 El Paso USBC Open Championship in Team Event. Craig also holds a piece of El Paso Bowling History becoming the first bowler in El Paso history to bowl back-to-back perfect 300 games in a BFBA tournament. Beyond his on the lanes performance, Craig also gives back to the sport by serving as an officer for the BFBA International Kegler Association. Craig has 7 perfect games to his credit as well as 5 800 series.
Tickets for the banquet and luncheon are $20 which includes a three course meal. You can contact the association office at (915) 593-6096 to make arrangements to purchase tickets or see one of the El Paso USBC Board Members or Hall of Fame Members to purchase tickets. We encourage your support in making this event a very special event for the Class of 2012.
This year's tournament rotation has been established for the major events. We are asking for the help of the El Paso USBC membership to help locate sponsors for our tournaments to help increase the prize funds for all participants benefits. We have established a sponsorship program where the member who secures sponsorship will be entitled to receive complimentary entries into the El Paso USBC tournament they helped support. Additionally, 10% of sponsorship dollars received will be allocated for scholarship opportunities for El Paso Youth bowlers. If you know of a potential sponsor, please download the sponsorship letter for all the details.
