Local Bowling Report: Challenge Tournament on the way

It was a pretty quiet week at the lanes. I think everyone felt the same as we did. The holiday’s are over and we can kick back and relax a bit.

Our next event at Harvest Moon Lanes is the Challenge Tournament. It is scheduled for Jan. 21. If you have never bowled this tournament, you need to try it. You bowl one game across six sets of lanes that are dressed with a different oil pattern, which makes things very interesting, hence the challenge. It’s a very fun tournament everyone can enjoy. It’s scratch scores, but each bowler also receives a handicap depending on the average. After everyone bowls their six games we cut to the top 12 high scores, which they bowl a position round. We then cut to the top five bowlers who will bowl a step ladder event which will give us the outcome of first place. The cost of the tournament is $60 per bowler. The top 12 bowlers will receiver prize money. First place is guaranteed $500 based on 36 entries, but we also have lots of added prize money to add to the purse. So come out and sign up, you won’t be disappointed and you’ll have a blast. The tournament starts at 1 p.m. and usually runs till 7 p.m.

A quick note about Jackpot Bowling Saturday’s at 8 p.m. We are increasing the pots. Two pots of $40 and a strike pot that will be $60. Call to reserve your lanes.

The high women’s game for the week was by Donna Tilleman with a 224, while Kim Purkett had the series at 564. The high men’s game and series went to Shawn Mariani with a 237 and 685.

Tuesday Women’s City: Maxine Musnon 174-464, Bonnie Fladager 172, Kim Purkett 189, 183, 192-564, Donna Tilleman 178-476, Jackie Mayer 465. High Team Series: Independence Bank 2,392; 1st Place: Independence Bank.

Wednesday Men’s City: Brad Cornelius 220, Bobby Wolf 230, Ken Erickson 214-602, Dustin Kinsella 224, Gary O’Neal 215, Shawn Mariani 212, 237, 236-685, Dave Hassa 223, Brett Preeshl 236, 212, 216-664, Gene Harada 210. High Team Series: Custom Collision 2,232; 1st Place: Havre Ford.

Thursday Morning: Donna Mangolf 181, Jackie Mayer 186, 179-530, Julie Mariani 174, 174-492, Lisa Ophus 474. High Team Series: Raymond James 1,771; 1st Place: Havre Home Hardware.

Thursday Mixers: Women: Donna Tilleman 224-529, Ashley Linderman 160, Sabrina 195, 185-547, Colleen Patera 168-451, Tammy Pozega 172-480, Dianne Watson 454. Men: Doug Watson 206, Aaron Olson 190, Donald Linderman 213, Jacob Anderson 211, 225, 217-653. High Team Series: Ace 1,314; 1st Place: Watson Trucking.