New leaders in doubles at 2024 USBC Women’s Championships
May 03, 2024
RENO, Nev. – In a striking day at the 2024 United States Bowling Congress Women’s Championships on Thursday, new leaders emerged in Sapphire Doubles and Emerald Doubles at the National Bowling Stadium.
The Sapphire lead was taken by Melodie Lowke and Corina Edwards of Robstown, Texas, with a total of 1,064.
Lowke bowled games of 157, 225 and 127 for a series of 509; Edwards wrapped up her doubles set with games of 161, 220 and 174 for a series of 555.
After wrapping up doubles, the two Texas bowlers were happy to hear that they took the lead in their division. They came into this tournament to have fun and were not really expecting to take the lead.
“It was actually great, because we were just bowling and having a good time,” said Lowke, who made her fourth appearance at the USBC Women’s Championships. “We were just bowling with energy bowling those strikes.”
Along with having a good time at the 2024 Women’s Championships, Lowke shared that her second game was one of the best games she’s bowled. The 225 was her first clean game, too.
“I bowled my first clean game ever, and I bowled a 225,” Lowke said. “My partner also scored a 220, and I tried to be in sync with her.”
Working in sync was part of the motivation that got Lowke and Edwards to achieve such a strong performance. They were able to feed off one another, which helped create a great showing in Reno.
“We feed off each other’s energy,” said Edwards, who made her third tournament appearance. “We encourage each other and really celebrate the win.”
“We try to keep in mind that it’s just a game, and we’re here for fun,” Lowke said. “When we took the lead, my husband came back and said, ‘You all just took the lead.’”
Ending their tournament in 2024, both Lowke and Edwards had a fun experience being able to bowl. The games did take a lot of energy, but they were able to push through and do well.
“It was so much fun today,” Lowke said. “But by the sixth game, we were all tired. We’re ready to go relax in Vegas this weekend!”
Sapphire Doubles features pairs with combined entering averages of 270 and below.
The Emerald Doubles lead was taken over Thursday at the National Bowling Stadium by Maria Miller of Las Vegas and Karen Niese of Ottawa, Ohio, with a total of 1,129.
To take the lead, Miller ended with scores of 246, 199 and 245 for a total of 690, and Niese finished with scores of 157, 162 and 120 for a total of 439.
“I’m feeling very excited,” said Niese, who made her 10th visit to the Women’s Championships. “I had a couple of good games to help Maria out.”
Miller was returning to the Women’s Championships after winning singles in her division last year (650 series in Emerald). Having that title gave her a confidence that is admired and supported by others.
“I’m feeling awesome, and I wasn’t expecting to bowl so high of a series of 690,” said Miller, making her third tournament appearance. “I wanted to do my best for her.”
Forming such a strong bond shows how Niese and Miller want to see each other do well at the event. The two bowlers worked well together and cheered each other on at all times of the tournament.
“With Maria on my team, I knew I had to do well in a couple of my games,” Niese said.
With the good news of taking the lead, Niese and Miller reflected on their experience at the tournament, and now, what happens after. They plan to go and enjoy the rest of their trip in Reno before heading back home.
“I am very thankful to have Maria on my team,” Niese said. “Now, I’m going to celebrate our time here.”
Emerald Doubles includes bowlers with combined entering averages of 271-310.
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The Sapphire lead was taken by Melodie Lowke and Corina Edwards of Robstown, Texas, with a total of 1,064.
Lowke bowled games of 157, 225 and 127 for a series of 509; Edwards wrapped up her doubles set with games of 161, 220 and 174 for a series of 555.
After wrapping up doubles, the two Texas bowlers were happy to hear that they took the lead in their division. They came into this tournament to have fun and were not really expecting to take the lead.
“It was actually great, because we were just bowling and having a good time,” said Lowke, who made her fourth appearance at the USBC Women’s Championships. “We were just bowling with energy bowling those strikes.”
Along with having a good time at the 2024 Women’s Championships, Lowke shared that her second game was one of the best games she’s bowled. The 225 was her first clean game, too.
“I bowled my first clean game ever, and I bowled a 225,” Lowke said. “My partner also scored a 220, and I tried to be in sync with her.”
Working in sync was part of the motivation that got Lowke and Edwards to achieve such a strong performance. They were able to feed off one another, which helped create a great showing in Reno.
“We feed off each other’s energy,” said Edwards, who made her third tournament appearance. “We encourage each other and really celebrate the win.”
“We try to keep in mind that it’s just a game, and we’re here for fun,” Lowke said. “When we took the lead, my husband came back and said, ‘You all just took the lead.’”
Ending their tournament in 2024, both Lowke and Edwards had a fun experience being able to bowl. The games did take a lot of energy, but they were able to push through and do well.
“It was so much fun today,” Lowke said. “But by the sixth game, we were all tired. We’re ready to go relax in Vegas this weekend!”
Sapphire Doubles features pairs with combined entering averages of 270 and below.
The Emerald Doubles lead was taken over Thursday at the National Bowling Stadium by Maria Miller of Las Vegas and Karen Niese of Ottawa, Ohio, with a total of 1,129.
To take the lead, Miller ended with scores of 246, 199 and 245 for a total of 690, and Niese finished with scores of 157, 162 and 120 for a total of 439.
“I’m feeling very excited,” said Niese, who made her 10th visit to the Women’s Championships. “I had a couple of good games to help Maria out.”
Miller was returning to the Women’s Championships after winning singles in her division last year (650 series in Emerald). Having that title gave her a confidence that is admired and supported by others.
“I’m feeling awesome, and I wasn’t expecting to bowl so high of a series of 690,” said Miller, making her third tournament appearance. “I wanted to do my best for her.”
Forming such a strong bond shows how Niese and Miller want to see each other do well at the event. The two bowlers worked well together and cheered each other on at all times of the tournament.
“With Maria on my team, I knew I had to do well in a couple of my games,” Niese said.
With the good news of taking the lead, Niese and Miller reflected on their experience at the tournament, and now, what happens after. They plan to go and enjoy the rest of their trip in Reno before heading back home.
“I am very thankful to have Maria on my team,” Niese said. “Now, I’m going to celebrate our time here.”
Emerald Doubles includes bowlers with combined entering averages of 271-310.
Visit us on Facebook at the official USBC Women’s Championships page.