Local Bowling Report: Harlem's Ival Jackson wins tough Hi-Line Lanes Challenge Tournament

The Hi-Line Lanes Challenge Tournament has completed another chapter, as 24 keglers took to the lanes on Saturday.

Bowlers from Browning, Shelby, Great Falls, Big Sandy, Harlem and Havre were competing for the top spot, or “King of the Hi-Line,” so to speak. Claiming that honor once again was Ival Jackson from Harlem, as he endured the same tough lane conditions. All bowlers were encountering different lane conditions as they moved from lane to lane. Just missing the step-ladder was Julie Rodgers who was one of two female keglers, the other was Donna Tilleman who bowled respectably also.

Those advancing to the step-ladder were, Shawn Mariani, Kyle Surber, Brian Christianson, J. T. Davis and Ival Jackson. The first match saw Kyle Surber defeating Mariani 231-203; the next match was Kyle taking on a seasoned veteran from Great Falls, Brian Christianson. Brian was the victor 226-197. Next in line was J. T. Davis and Brian. Brian defeated J.T. 197-138. In the championship, Jackson defeated Brian by 3 sticks, 201-198.

Hi-Line Lanes would like to thank everyone who participated in the event, and we are looking to implement some changes next year to better the tournament.

Jackpot sign-up for New Year’s Eve is now available. Call the lanes to get your spot. Must be 21 to participate.

Youth bowling will resume this Sunday at 1:30 p.m. Bowlers may still sign up.

SUNDAY KEGLERS: Independence Bank 873, 2486; S. Robinson 171, 439; M. Hamilton 278, 686; R. Surber 740. Other Honors: S. Holden 223; N. Turner 604; R. Turner 235; B. Moore 248, 642; J. Burrington 242, 669. SPLITS: S. Holden 4-6-7. 1st place is Creative Leisure.

MONDAY STRAIGHTAWAY MIXED: Super 8 748, 2685; S. Mariani 287, 932. Other Honors: J. Anderson 228; D. Linderman 253, 856; K. Surber 268, 868; R. Surber 268, 248, (709) 961; M. Hamilton 247, 226, 236 (709) 908; E. Boucher 254, 826; K. Erickson 222, 816; M. Howard 257, 846; D. Wolf 244, 900; N. Turner 223, 801; R. Turner 224, 819; S. Mariani 203, 248, 287, (738). 1st place is Minnow’s Marine and 2nd place is E-1 Towing.

WOMENS CITY: Mariani Insurance 891, 2386; S. Ruff 198; J. Mayer 526. Other Honors: D. Tilleman 177; T. Omlie 181; T. Wright 514; M. Munson 197, 503. SPLITS: L. Overlie 5-7; C. French 5-7-9. 1st place is Mariani Insurance and 2nd placae is 15 West.

WEDNESDAY MENS CITY: Oxford Bar 1215, 3495; D. Wolf 287, 683; R. Surber 269, 726. Other Honors: J. Shulund 276, 629; S. Burrington 259; J. McDonald 256, 698; K. Riska 256, 695; S. Mariani 253, 659; K. Hannah 252; B. Preeshl 246, 640; K. Fanning 246, 660; JT Davis 245; D. Herman 236, 600; M. Mariani 235, 639; K. Erickson 233; B. Cornelius 231; S. Holden 229, 627; J. Johnson 223, 604; K. Surber 223; B. Zanto 222; F. Peterson 219, 614; D. Hassa 215. 1st place is Nalivka’s and 2nd place is Hi-Line Motel.

HIGHS FOR THE WEEK: Shari Ruff 198; Jackie Mayer 526; Shawn Mariani 287 and Roman Surber 740.