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USBC Hall of Famer Gloria Bouvia Dies at Age 86

USBC Hall of Famer Gloria Bouvia Dies at Age 86

By Dave SchroederARLINGTON, Texas – United States Bowling Congress Hall of Famer Gloria Bouvia died Sunday, May 29, at the age of 86.Over the course of her bowling career, Bouvia, of Madras,@Oregon, earned numerous accolades on the national, state and local levels, including her 1987 induction into the USBC Hall of Fame in the Superior Performance category.Bouvia won consecutive titles in

USBC Hall of Famer Joan Romeo dies at Age 89

USBC Hall of Famer Joan Romeo dies at Age 89

By Dave SchroederARLINGTON, Texas – United States Bowling Congress and Professional Women’s Bowling Association Hall of Famer Joan Romeo died Saturday at the age of 89.Romeo, of Las Vegas, was inducted into the USBC Hall of Fame in 2016 in the Meritorious Service category and was recently honored as an inductee in the PWBA 2022 Hall of Fame class in the

2022 PBA Tour Finals to Air Live Saturday and Sunday on CBS Sports Network

2022 PBA Tour Finals to Air Live Saturday and Sunday on CBS Sports Network

BY JEF GOODGERThe top eight PBA Tour players based on competition points earned over the past two seasons will compete in the PBA Tour Finals with nine hours of live coverage this weekend on CBS Sports Network. Held for the first time at Strikerz Bowling at Angel of the Winds Casino, PBA Tour Finals qualifying rounds begin Saturday at 3

Monacelli, Hess Seek to Defend Senior Titles in Las Vegas

Monacelli, Hess Seek to Defend Senior Titles in Las Vegas

BY AARON SMITHLAS VEGAS - A pair of top-tier senior events are headed to Sam's Town Bowling Center as the Super Senior Classic and United States Bowling Congress Senior Masters will take over the 56-lane venue for nearly two weeks of competition.The Super Senior Classic features to top bowlers age 60 and over and will run from June 2-5. The official practice session for the

Zavjalova Looks to Return to Winning Ways at 2022 PWBA St. Petersburg-Clearwater Open

Zavjalova Looks to Return to Winning Ways at 2022 PWBA St. Petersburg-Clearwater Open

BY EMIL WILLIAMS JR.SEMINOLE, Fla. - For the first time since 2018, the Professional Women’s Bowling Association Tour returns to Seminole Lanes for the 2022 PWBA St. Petersburg-Clearwater Open.The fourth event of the season runs from June 2-5, with the official practice session taking place Thursday, along with a Bowl with the Pros event. A total of 94 athletes will kick off competition

Junior Gold Kick-off Events Feature New Experiences for Athletes and Spectators

Junior Gold Kick-off Events Feature New Experiences for Athletes and Spectators

By Dave SchroederARLINGTON, Texas – The lead-up to the 2022 Junior Gold Championships in Grand Rapids, Michigan, will feature a series of experiential opportunities, including the inaugural Junior Gold Party in the Park event on Sunday, July 17. The 23rd annual Junior Gold Championships is expecting approximately 4,200 athletes to arrive in Grand Rapids and the surrounding host cities as early as

Shannon O'Keefe Wins 15th PWBA Tour Title with 2022 PWBA Twin Cities Open Victory

Shannon O'Keefe Wins 15th PWBA Tour Title with 2022 PWBA Twin Cities Open Victory

By Jason ThomasEAGAN, Minn.@– Two months ago, Shannon O’Keefe was in tears after cutting short a practice session because of severe pain in her left hip. Concerned that she would not be able to properly prepare for the grind of another season, she kept pushing through the pain and claimed her 15th career title Sunday at the Professional Women's Bowling

Missy Parkin Earns Top Seed for PWBA Twin Cities Open TV Finals

Missy Parkin Earns Top Seed for PWBA Twin Cities Open TV Finals

By Jason ThomasEAGAN, Minn.@– For Missy Parkin of@San Clemente, California, it has been a long journey attempting to take home her first Professional Women’s Bowling Association Tour title since the relaunch of the tour in 2015, and the 2011 United States Bowling Congress Queens champion will have another chance if she can win one match after earning the top seed

Germany's Birgit Noreiks Wins 2022 USBC Queens for First Career Major Title

Germany's Birgit Noreiks Wins 2022 USBC Queens for First Career Major Title

By Emil Williams Jr.ADDISON, Ill. - Six years ago, Germany’s Birgit Noreiks made her first United States Bowling Congress Queens televised finals appearance. Six years later, Noreiks returned to the major championship lights of television and won her first career major title.The 35-year-old right-hander defeated Colombia’s Clara Guerrero, 187-158, in the title match at Stardust Bowl live on CBS Sports

Clara Guerrero Seeks Second Career Major as Top Seed for 2022 USBC Queens Stepladder Finals

Clara Guerrero Seeks Second Career Major as Top Seed for 2022 USBC Queens Stepladder Finals

BY EMIL WILLIAMS JR.BRACKETSADDISON, Ill.@- Colombia’s Clara Guerrero went undefeated through two days of match play to earn the top seed for the stepladder finals at the 2022@United States Bowling Congress@Queens.The 40-year-old right-hander defeated Germany’s Birgit Noreiks, 674-564, in the final Winners Bracket match Monday at Stardust Bowl. Noreiks will be the No. 2 seed.The finals of the 2022 USBC