Kris Prather and Kyle Troop both had solid second-round performances that allowed both bowlers to punch their tickets into the Men’s singles round of 32 at the International Bowling Federation World Cup at Suncity Tenpin Bowl on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland, Australia.

Prater was the first to advance as he bowled the earlier of the two men’s squads of the evening.

The powerful right-hander from Romeoville, Illinois, after shaking off the game 1 loss, went on to win three of his next four matches.

  He is a member of the Roto Grip and Vise Grips pro staffs and as of January 2020 is a member of Team USA.

In addition to his five national PBA Tour titles, Prather has earned two PBA regional Tour Titles. He has rolled 28 certified 30 games, including five in PBA Tour competitions.

He was Rookie of the Year in 2015.

  His wins include 5 PBA Tour victories (2 Majors).

Bowling Tip by Mike Luongo

Upper body position is the topic of this week’s tip.

Many bowlers worry too much about their steps and footwork, giving very little thought to their upper body position.

In the past, most new bowlers were told that you must use a four-step approach and this advice is wrong.

Bowlers come in a variety of different types, different flexibility and different lengths to their legs and arms.

In looking at the legends of the game we find that no two bowlers have the same style. 

The most important thing is to get the bowler’s body in the correct position and here are the steps to follow:

1. Get your head over the ball.

2. The bowling shoulder should be tilted to the ball side.

3. Using this method the feel will go where they must so that you do not fall.

Getting the body in the correct position will improve your game and will help the bowler feel much more comfortable.

Local Highlights

Memory Lanes

(Formerly Port Jervis Bowl)

Monday Night Mixed

Due  to early publication because of the Thanksgiving holiday the Monday Night Mixed league scores will return next week. 

Tuesday Mixed

Anka Scott 232, 615, Victor Claisse 245, 667, TC Conklin 278, 769, Robert Jahn 257, 644, Pedro Agapito III a 237, 623, Marisa Waehler 234, 613, Wayne Sniffen 248, 742, Fran Luzzi 244, 641, Jaime Fedorick 180, 505, Gabriella Whitehurst 195, 573, Josephine Zych 231, 571, Brett Romer 236, 662.

P.J. City League

Matthew Terwilliger 234, 605, Derick Brown 213, 616, Jeff Brown 256, 728, Shrek 268, 741, Derek Delaney 248, 668, Kyle Stevens 233, 648, John Dietz 255, 693, John Jashembowski 215, 613, Steven Fairweather 268, 714, Cort Morgan 232, 664, Pat Morgan 221, 601, Chris Morgan Sr. 246, 686, Jason Markle 238, 666, Jason Csencsits  256, 699, Victor Claisse Jr. 205, 600, Brittney Morgan 223, 601, Gregory Conklin 235, 650, Shelly Morgan 249, 616, Chris Morgan Jr. 269, 695, Steve Ewanciw 236, 650, Tom Hinkley 259, 624, Brian Pastor 253, 658, Joe Kaufman 258, 699, Marcus Guzman 225, 618, Mike Holt 279, 755, Tommy Palmer 246, 677.

Justin Traynor rolls 300 Game

Justin Traynor, bowling for the Pin Punisher Pro Shop team in the Wednesday Port Jervis City League at Memory Lanes rolled a perfect 300 game November 16 in his third game of the night. He finished the night with a 688 total off single games of 167, 221 and 300. Justin carries a 213 average in this league.

Thursday Women’s

Erin McDonagh 247, 617, Kim DeGarmo 196, 530, Celeste Fitzpatrick 171, 466, Rachel Rivera 159, 452, Sandy Short Marchese 169, Charlene VanHorn152, 450, Jeanne Steuhl 166.

Ray Willis Sr. Memorial League

Michele Bensley 199, 562, Neal Bensley 224, 661, Sherri Laird 191, 542, Bryan Shauger 225, 602, Victor J. Claisse Jr. 204, 603, Heidi Willis 223, 593, Jason Markle 256, 627, Doug Romer Jr.  246, 685, Brett Romer 223, 617, Josephine Zych 201, 584, Marisa Waehler 189, 551, Wayne Sniffen Jr. 246, 674, Steve Hess 220, 605, J.R. Drew 232, 640, Kyle Matthews 234, 606, Gary Kinne 226, 643, Jaryl Scott 279, 727, Steven Knapp 265, 669, Kaitlyn Yennie 244, 550, Kyle Felter 277, 774.

Fox Bowling Center

Wednesday Independent

Doc Boldec 237, 620, Andrew Bullis 258, 662, Shane Dirig 234, 652, Brian Drumm 223, 611, Rob Johnson 229, 625, Donnie Marino 252, 658, Wayne McClenon 255, 641, Mitch Persbacker 234, 616,  Brian Tiffany 268, 629, Zuke Wormuth 269, 706.

Thursday Night 3

Bob Cady 237, Dale Conklin 267, 721, Shane Dirig 237, 677, Scott Ellis 246, 698, Bill Gleim 223, 603, Dennis Leonard 237, 649, Ed Milk Jr. 246, 627, Mike Robinson 235, 620, Anthony Seely 253,  601, Fred Shakelton 212, 613, Sidney Shakelton 216, 600, Jen Smith 221, 547, Tim Smith 214, 604, Chris Wadeson 265, 637, Dan Wormuth 221, 640. 

Friday Couples

Jalene Allen 255, 575, Al Bullis 219, 634, Jessica Bush 189, Shane Dirig 278, 725, Missy Dunlap 194, 523, Dennis Leonard 222, 628, Brianna Meres 194, 545, Doug Tiffany 236, 605, Scott Wahl 212, 616, Dan Wormuth 260, 706, Jay Wormuth 246, 671, Jeremy Wormuth 231, 607.

Sunday Mixed Fun

Justin Lanner (youth) 137, 158, Don Marino 245, 684, Dave Mills 234, Garry Mills 226, Rick Mills 241, Zack Russell 224, 609. 

Fox Youth Mixed

Owen Drake 105, 295, Landon Fuller 168, 433, Ashbee Gately 103, 252, Evan Johnson 137, 345, Olivia Johnston 163, 341, Bentley Kille 149, 314, Landyn Robinson 160, 384, Livian Robinson 102, 282, Justin Roney 141, 336, Blake Stanton 102, 285, Carter Wormuth 157, 437, Cooper Wormuth 139, 366.

Quinnz Pinz Middletown

Wednesday 3 Person

Tom Belgiovene 237, Steven Belgiovene 231, 666, Larry Whipple 208, Keith Smith 248, 678, Kevin Stackhouse 258, 665, J.J. Wilhelm 240, 628, Jon Wilhelm 224.