Illinois bowler rolls perfect game at 2026 Open Championships
June 07, 2026
RENO, Nev. – Cass Hermacinski of Eureka, Illinois, connected for a 300 game to start his singles set Saturday at the 2026 United States Bowling Congress Open Championships on the way to a 723 series.
The 34-year-old right-hander started to find his momentum during doubles at the National Bowling Stadium, and it carried over for a perfect performance in singles. He added games of 237 and 186 to close his set.
In doubles, Hermacinski posted 175 in the first game but started to see the lanes developing the right way as they broke down. He finished with 222 and 202 for a 599 series.
The moment was amplified for Hermacinski by getting to share it with his wife, Kathleen. Their appearance in 2026 marked the first time they have bowled together at the USBC Open Championships.
Watch the video below to learn more about Hermacinski’s run in Reno and what’s been keeping him busy off the lanes in the last couple of months.
Hermacinski rolled the 29th perfect game of the 2026 Open Championships.
He added 468 during his team event Friday to finish his second appearance at the Open Championships with an all-events total of 1,790.
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 34-year-old right-hander started to find his momentum during doubles at the National Bowling Stadium, and it carried over for a perfect performance in singles. He added games of 237 and 186 to close his set.
In doubles, Hermacinski posted 175 in the first game but started to see the lanes developing the right way as they broke down. He finished with 222 and 202 for a 599 series.
The moment was amplified for Hermacinski by getting to share it with his wife, Kathleen. Their appearance in 2026 marked the first time they have bowled together at the USBC Open Championships.
Watch the video below to learn more about Hermacinski’s run in Reno and what’s been keeping him busy off the lanes in the last couple of months.
Hermacinski rolled the 29th perfect game of the 2026 Open Championships.
He added 468 during his team event Friday to finish his second appearance at the Open Championships with an all-events total of 1,790.
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.