California pair leads Emerald Doubles at 2026 USBC Women’s Championships
June 21, 2026
LAS VEGAS – It was a fantastic Friday afternoon at the 2026 United States Bowling Congress Women’s Championships for Estrella Brewart of Upland, California, and Diane Staton of Alta Loma, California, as they ascended to the top of the leaderboard in Emerald Doubles.
The pair took over the top spot by 22 pins with a total score of 1,073 at the South Point Bowling Plaza. Peggy Maves of Colfax, Wisconsin, and Darlene Gabriel of Hixton, Wisconsin, previously held the lead with a score of 1,051.
In Game 1, they combined for a score of 360. They stayed steady in Game 2 with 349 and had their best performance in Game 3, rolling 364.
Brewart led the way for the duo, posting a series of 558 (190-155-213). Staton helped the squad’s cause with a nice 515 series (170-194-151).
Staton and Brewart couldn’t believe they had taken the lead in Emerald Doubles but were overjoyed when they found out.
“We as a unit are so happy and surprised we took the overall lead,” Brewart said. “It was completely unexpected. Although, at the same time you want to have that expectation and think that I’m going to get this and not give up.”
They wanted to work hard but also have fun at the USBC Women’s Championships as well.
“We always have fun bowling in this tournament,” Brewart said. “Although, we work hard as well trying to improve the best we can. Building a friendship together really helps both of us become better bowlers. That’s why I love this tournament so much, because it’s a bowling family community.”
Emerald Doubles features pairs with combined entering averages of 271-310.
The Women’s Championships is celebrating its 106th edition in 2026 and making its sixth trip to Las Vegas. The 2026 event is scheduled to feature more than 16,000 bowlers and 4,200 four-player teams competing across 65 consecutive days at the South Point Bowling Plaza.
Follow the action from the tournament’s official Facebook and Instagram accounts.
The pair took over the top spot by 22 pins with a total score of 1,073 at the South Point Bowling Plaza. Peggy Maves of Colfax, Wisconsin, and Darlene Gabriel of Hixton, Wisconsin, previously held the lead with a score of 1,051.
In Game 1, they combined for a score of 360. They stayed steady in Game 2 with 349 and had their best performance in Game 3, rolling 364.
Brewart led the way for the duo, posting a series of 558 (190-155-213). Staton helped the squad’s cause with a nice 515 series (170-194-151).
Staton and Brewart couldn’t believe they had taken the lead in Emerald Doubles but were overjoyed when they found out.
“We as a unit are so happy and surprised we took the overall lead,” Brewart said. “It was completely unexpected. Although, at the same time you want to have that expectation and think that I’m going to get this and not give up.”
They wanted to work hard but also have fun at the USBC Women’s Championships as well.
“We always have fun bowling in this tournament,” Brewart said. “Although, we work hard as well trying to improve the best we can. Building a friendship together really helps both of us become better bowlers. That’s why I love this tournament so much, because it’s a bowling family community.”
Emerald Doubles features pairs with combined entering averages of 271-310.
The Women’s Championships is celebrating its 106th edition in 2026 and making its sixth trip to Las Vegas. The 2026 event is scheduled to feature more than 16,000 bowlers and 4,200 four-player teams competing across 65 consecutive days at the South Point Bowling Plaza.
Follow the action from the tournament’s official Facebook and Instagram accounts.