Cieslewicz rolls 825 to lead singles at Bowlers Journal Championships
May 06, 2026
RENO, Nev. – Brad Cieslewicz of Iola, Wisconsin, rolled 32 strikes across his three-game set Tuesday evening at the 2026 Bowlers Journal Championships to take over the top spot in Open Singles with an 825 series.
The 32-year-old right-hander recorded games of 277, 300 and 248 at the National Bowling Stadium to surpass the 817 posted by Charlie Brown II of Grand Rapids, Michigan.
After starting with strikes on 23 of his first 24 deliveries – his only miss was in the fourth frame of Game 1 – Cieslewicz knew the number at the top of the leaderboard was within reach. His ball reaction changed early in Game 3, however, as he only rolled one strike in the first four frames and had a missed single pin in the second.
He made a ball change stepping up in the fifth with no room to spare, needing the next seven strikes for a chance at the lead. Cieslewicz didn’t miss again, closing the game with eight strikes.
Watch the video below to learn more about Cieslewicz’s big day at the Bowlers Journal.
Earlier on Tuesday, Cieslewicz helped Striking Edge Pro Shop move into 11th place in Regular Team at the 2026 United States Bowling Congress Open Championships with a 3,276 total. He finished with 636.
Cieslewicz will return to the National Bowling Stadium on Wednesday at 7 a.m. Pacific for doubles and singles.
The Open Championships is celebrating its 122nd edition in 2026 and making its 15th trip to Reno, Nevada. The 2026 event is scheduled to feature more than 55,000 bowlers and 11,000 five-player teams competing across 128 consecutive days at the National Bowling Stadium.
Follow the action from the tournament’s official Facebook and Instagram accounts.
The 32-year-old right-hander recorded games of 277, 300 and 248 at the National Bowling Stadium to surpass the 817 posted by Charlie Brown II of Grand Rapids, Michigan.
After starting with strikes on 23 of his first 24 deliveries – his only miss was in the fourth frame of Game 1 – Cieslewicz knew the number at the top of the leaderboard was within reach. His ball reaction changed early in Game 3, however, as he only rolled one strike in the first four frames and had a missed single pin in the second.
He made a ball change stepping up in the fifth with no room to spare, needing the next seven strikes for a chance at the lead. Cieslewicz didn’t miss again, closing the game with eight strikes.
Watch the video below to learn more about Cieslewicz’s big day at the Bowlers Journal.
Earlier on Tuesday, Cieslewicz helped Striking Edge Pro Shop move into 11th place in Regular Team at the 2026 United States Bowling Congress Open Championships with a 3,276 total. He finished with 636.
Cieslewicz will return to the National Bowling Stadium on Wednesday at 7 a.m. Pacific for doubles and singles.
The Open Championships is celebrating its 122nd edition in 2026 and making its 15th trip to Reno, Nevada. The 2026 event is scheduled to feature more than 55,000 bowlers and 11,000 five-player teams competing across 128 consecutive days at the National Bowling Stadium.
Follow the action from the tournament’s official Facebook and Instagram accounts.