Local Bowling Report: Family Doubles tourney on tap at Hi Line Lanes

The Family Doubles Tournament Qualifying will be this weekend. Anyone interested call Hi Line Lanes to set up a spot. The tournament consists of local qualifying. Bowlers must roll a score of 1,200 or better to advance to the regional in Billings on Jan. 26-27. A team consists of a parent and child. If bowlers do well they advance to the state finals, then on to the National tournament where in 2012 $70,000.in scholarships were awarded.

Those interested in the Pepsi Tournament this season, please contact Ken at the lanes. There have been massive changes in the format. Qualifying will be from Jan. 11-24. All divisions will be scratch this year.

TOURNEY TRAIL: This upcoming weekend is the 30th Annual Miller Masters Tournament at Sleeping Giant Lanes in Helena. Bowlers will bowl a 6-game qualifying on Saturday with the top 32 advancing to match play on Sunday. Entry fee is $165. Call 406-442-1004 for reservations.

PBA: Everyone remembers Tom Dougherty who two years bowled the all time low game of 100 on TV against Mike Kuvemini; rolled through the field on the Scorpion Pattern to capture the title. He defeated Jason Stoner in the first match 199 – 177; then topped Jason Belmonte 256 to 197; the oout lasted Osku Palermaa 200 to 182 for the championship.

We are still in needs of a couple of teams on the Monday Night Jr./Adult short season league. Anyone can bowl in this Junior league, ages 8 on up. Call the lanes.

We are also in need of four dart players to play online in a handicap league in the state of Montana on Monday night at 6:30. It is totally online so you never leave the lanes to play every week.

SUNDAY KEGLERS: Clausen & Sons 893, 2433; S, Hamilton 223, 527; R, Turner 249, 655. 200's, 500's, & 600's: D. Tilleman 200, 517; S. Rudio 192; M. Hamilton 233, 624; J. Burrington 226, 608; P. Newton 213, 546. 1st place is Creative Leisure, 2nd place is Holdens Hot Wheels.

MENS CITY: Oxford Bar 1124, 3295; R. Mapes 279, 744. 200's & 600's: K. Erickson 257, 664; B. Cornelius 255, 609; S. Mariani 255, 668; B. Preeshl 253, 674; T. Job 251, 697; C. Thompson 240, 639; R. Turner 237, 612; J. Shulund 232; D. Herman 222; S. Holden 221, 625; D. Brewer 221; S. Burrington 219; J. Burrington 218, 623.

THURSDAY MORNING: Barkus Home Center 613; Frontier L & L 1742; J. Rodgers 233, 570. SPLITS: D. Howard 5-8-10. 1st place is Raymond James.

THURSDAY MIXERS: K & F Services 444, 1253; A. Owens 189, 474; C. Wimmer 214; J. McDonald 592; S. McDonald 177, 473. 1st place K & F Services.

JUNIOR LEAGUE: BANTAMS: (2 games) Girls: A. Bushard 81, 132; G. Hernandez 71; E. Dorris 110; Boys: C. Dahl 76, 146; A. Springer 72, 113; A. Rider 65, 112.

PREPS: Girls: Q. McDonald 145, 385; E. Moore 125, 294; E. Kucera 84, 231; Boys: M. Olson 139, 377; D. George 129, 294; R. Klein 112; L. Kinsella 292.

MAJORS: Girls: J. McDonald 231, 487; B. Berg 135, 373; J. Berg 133; J. Hassa 362. Boys: Z. Hernandez 147; K. Kirkegard 378; C. Allestad 140; Z. Hernandez 377; K. Holden 137, 326.

HIGHS FOR THE WEEK: Julie Rodgers 233, 570; R. Mapes 279, 744.