March 18, 2025
Tim Myers Captures Antoher NWST Title
The Northwest Scratch Tour (NWST) made its way to Linn Lanes, where 44 bowlers competed for a spot in match play. After an intense round of competition, the top 14 bowlers advanced to the final rounds. In the end, Tim Myers emerged as the tournament champion.
A special thank you to Gary Heintzman and the team at Linn Lanes for ensuring the event ran smoothly. This month's event was supported by John Huggett with Lovley Tire and Wheel, Brian Garland with Brands of Brunswick/Hammer, and Laura Gillott with Gillott Home Team. Their sponsorship helped make the tournament a success.
NWST extends appreciation to all the bowlers for their participation and sportsmanship. The continued enthusiasm and competitive spirit make these tournaments a rewarding experience for all involved.
March 11, 2025
Weninger, Miller, and Halvarson Win 40-50-60 NWST
NWST headed out to Park Lanes Sunday with 27 team in a swiss format. After a long day we have ourselves a winner. Congrats to our Winners Blaine Weninger, Hugh Miller and Scott Halvarson. Thank you to our sponsors: John Huggett with Lovley Tire and Wheel and Brian Garland with Brands of Brunswick/Hammer. Also huge thank you to Dean Johnson at Park Lanes for keeping everything running smooth. Most of all, Thank you to the Bowlers for understanding my Oops and being able to adjust.
February 17, 2025
John West Wins Northwest Senior Tour Masters
Vancouver, Wash. -- The Northwest Senior Tour (NWST) Masters took place over the weekend at Husted’s Hazel Dell Lanes, bringing in 74 bowlers for two days of competition. The tournament featured a qualifying round on Saturday, followed by double elimination match play on Sunday.
Qualifying kicked off with some high scores right out of the gate. Kevin Henderson set the pace in Game 1 with a 279, just ahead of Eric Parker’s 278 and John Gustafson and Scott Halvarson, who both shot 267. By Game 2, Jodey Rees jumped into the top spot after posting a 279, while Parker held on to second with a 243. Jimmy Dillingham’s 268 moved him into third, with Clyde DeLoach and Henderson rounding out the top five.
Rees maintained his lead after three games, but Blaine Weninger made his move in Game 4 with a 257 to take over the top qualifier spot. Meanwhile, Craig Tuholski rolled the tournament’s only perfect 300, pushing him into 11th place. Weninger continued to hold the top spot through the next three games, but after a 206 in Game 7, his lead was cut to just three pins over Dillingham. The final game of qualifying saw Weninger solidify his number one seed with a 290, while John West’s 269 moved him up to second. Mike Arronson, who had been steady all day, made his first appearance in the top five at third place with a 255, followed by Dillingham in fourth and Parker in fifth. The top 16 bowlers advanced to Sunday’s double elimination bracket play.
Sunday’s bracket play opened with three of the top five qualifiers getting knocked out in the first round. The biggest upset came when 16-seed Clyde DeLoach eliminated top-seeded Blaine Weninger, 544 to 449. John West, the second seed, had no trouble moving on, defeating Todd Fieken 567 to 441. Fourteenth-seeded Craig Tuholski pulled off another surprise, taking down third-seeded Mike Arronson, while Michael Karch, seeded twelfth, knocked out Parker.
With early exits from several top qualifiers in the winners bracket, bowlers in the consolation bracket had to battle to stay in contention. Weninger rebounded to defeat Henderson, Parker took down Myers, and Arronson outlasted Gustafson. Meanwhile, in the winners bracket, DeLoach kept his momentum going, beating Rees 433 to 326, while Karch edged out Dillingham. West stayed strong with a close win over Blair, and Tuholski advanced past Corwin.
The road to the finals saw more upsets. Weninger’s tournament came to an end after a loss to Corwin, while Arronson stayed alive by defeating Rees. Corwin then eliminated Blair, and Arronson moved past Dillingham.
In the winners bracket, DeLoach continued his run as the underdog, defeating Karch 435 to 414 to secure a spot in the finals. West dominated his semifinal match against Tuholski, winning 516 to 377, sending Tuholski and Karch to the consolation bracket to try to stay in the tournament. Corwin took down Karch 441 to 411, and Tuholski bounced back to eliminate Arronson 494 to 466. Corwin then defeated Tuholski to stay in the fight.
In the winners bracket final, DeLoach pulled off another win, beating West 470 to 446 and punching his ticket to the championship match. West dropped into the consolation final but responded with a dominant 482 to 417 win over Corwin to earn a rematch with DeLoach.
With DeLoach undefeated, West needed to win twice to claim the title. He got off to a strong start in the first match, taking down DeLoach 484 to 430 to force a winner-take-all final. The last match of the tournament was the closest of the day, with West narrowly defeating DeLoach 469 to 459 to capture the NWST Masters title.
West took home $750 and earned an entry into the USBC Senior Masters Tournament. Tournament Director Sami Morris thanked Husted’s Hazel Dell Lanes for hosting, along with sponsors John Huggett with Lovely Tire & Wheel and Brian Garland with Brands of Brunswick. The next NWST event is set for March 9 at Park Lanes for the 40, 50, 60 tournament.
December 16, 2024
Cale Brown Takes the Win at NWST Tournament in Centralia
The Northwest Senior Tour (NWST) headed to Fairway Lanes in Centralia, Washington, where 57 bowlers competed in a high-energy, high-scoring event. After six intense games of qualifying, the top 16 moved on to match play, with a total of 19 bowlers receiving payouts.
It didn’t take long for the action to heat up. In Game 1, Kelly Hyatt made a statement with a perfect 300 game, while other bowlers like Ricky Torchia (279), Rob Kahle and Lanny Thomason (268 each), and Jed Docker (266) weren’t far behind.
In Game 2, Hugh Miller surged into the lead with a 289, following his 246 opener. Thomason stayed consistent with a 259 to move into second, while Hyatt slipped to third after a 210.
By Game 3, Thomason took over, firing his third consecutive 250+ game with a 267, bringing his series to 794. Eric Parker jumped into second with a 278 game, and Miller held third after a 237.
Game 4 kept Thomason on top as he rolled a 258, his fourth straight 250+ game. Meanwhile, Shawn Meads climbed into third with a 278, and Miller and Jodey Rees stayed in the top five.
Things shook up in Game 5 when Miller nearly hit perfection with a 290, reclaiming the lead. Thomason’s 224 dropped him to second, and Cale Brown made a big move into third with a perfect 300 game of his own.
The final game of qualifying was tight at the top. Brown’s 247 was just enough to edge out Miller’s 226 for the top qualifying spot by two pins. Thomason finished third, while Tim Valincia’s 275 game pushed him into fourth. Meads rounded out the top five. Steve Soto made the biggest leap, rolling a 300 to jump from 37th place to 10th, securing a spot in match play. The 16th and final spot came down to one pin, with Chad Itami holding on despite a 185 in his last game.
The match play bracket kicked off with upsets and high scores. In Game 1, 16th seed Chad Itami stunned top-seeded Brown, 242-228. Second seed Hugh Miller had a low-scoring win over 15th seed Erick Hohlbein, 219-202, and Kelly Hyatt, the 14th seed, edged out third-seeded Thomason in a close 214-211 match. The highlight of the round was Meads’ perfect 300 game, which vaulted him into first place.
In Game 2, Meads faced Miller in a 1 vs. 2 showdown, defeating him 233-183 to maintain his lead. Meanwhile, Tim Myers outlasted Brown in a nail-biter, 227-224, moving Myers to third and dropping Brown to fourth. The top four bowlers were separated by just 83 pins at this stage.
Game 3 saw Meads continue to dominate, defeating Valincia 236-216 to keep his top spot heading into the final game. Brown rebounded in his rematch with Myers, winning 258-215 to reclaim second place, just 61 pins behind Meads. Miller sat in third, with Valincia in fourth.
The final match came down to Cale Brown and Shawn Meads, two of the most consistent bowlers of the day. Brown found his line early, stringing together strikes to post a 279 game. Meads bowled well with a 235, but it wasn’t enough to hold off Brown. With the win and 30 bonus points, Brown took the top spot on the leaderboard by just 13 pins, earning the day’s top prize of $550.
Tournament Director Sami Morris thanked Fairway Lanes and their staff for their hospitality and expressed appreciation for all 57 bowlers who made the event a success. It was another thrilling day on the NWST, with standout performances from start to finish.
November 17, 2024
Tim Myers Is Dominant At Tigard Bowl For NWST Win
The Northwest Senior Tour rolled into Tigard Bowl this weekend for the highly anticipated Highway 99 Open. A total of 53 bowlers hit the lanes Sunday morning, competing in six grueling games of qualifying before moving to the match play round.
In game 1 Cale Brown and Rick Dolan both fired 268 games to tie for the early lead, with Steve Menning right on their heels at 267. Kelly Hyatt put up a strong 265, while Michael Kennedy and Curtis Henderson stayed in the mix with scores of 259 and 256, respectively.
Game 2 brought the first fireworks of the day—Shawn Copeland rolled the day’s first perfect 300 game, rocketing himself into second place, just two pins behind Michael Kennedy. Kennedy’s 278 game moved him to the top of the leaderboard. Meanwhile, Brown kept pace with a 253, holding steady in third place. Daryle Huff and Kelly Hyatt rounded out the top five after two games.
By Game 3, the leaderboard started to shift. Cale Brown remained consistent with a 237 game to keep himself in contention, while Ron Martinson climbed to fourth after firing a 268. Blaine Weninger’s 259 game moved him into fifth place, setting up an intense race for the top spots.
Game 4 saw Rich Corwin deliver the second 300 game of the day, an impressive turnaround after struggling in the first two games. Corwin’s perfect game shot him up the leaderboard from 33rd to 16th. At the top, Blaine Weninger took the lead with a solid 258 game, followed closely by Kelly Hyatt and Cale Brown.
And then, in Game 5, Rich Corwin did it again—another perfect 300 game, back-to-back! That feat catapulted him into second place. Weninger, meanwhile, held steady at the top, and Tim Myers emerged in third with a 257 game. Kelly Hyatt and Cale Brown began to slip slightly, but both remained in the top five heading into the final game.
The sixth and final qualifying game tightened the leaderboard even more. Blaine Weninger managed to hold onto his lead with a 212 game, finishing 268 over for the round. Tim Myers, however, was right on his heels, closing the gap to just eight pins with a huge 269 game. Curtis Henderson surged into third place with a 278, while Rich Corwin and Shawn Copeland rounded out the top five. Fourteen bowlers advanced to match play, while others, like Steve Manning and Trent Zabelle, earned cash prizes as top Super Senior and Super Senior Plus competitors, respectively.
The top 14 bowlers advanced to match play and in the first round, there were upsets right out of the gate. Top-seeded Blaine Weninger faced off against 14th-seed Daryle Huff in a nail-biter. Weninger was on a 290 pace but missed a crucial spare in the 9th frame, opening the door for Huff. Huff capitalized, winning 267 to 247. Meanwhile, 2nd-seed Tim Myers faced Eric Parker. Parker narrowly edged out Myers by one pin, 247 to 246, after a tense 10th frame.
But the day wasn’t over for Weninger and Myers. Tim Myers stormed back in Game 2 with a blazing 279 game, defeating Shawn Copeland and moving into second place overall. Weninger held onto his lead with a 216-215 win over Cale Brown in another tight match. By Game 3, Myers had found his stride, defeating Weninger 268-223 to take a commanding 70-pin lead. John West surged into second place with a 299 game, missing perfection by just one pin.
The final match play round saw Tim Myers solidify his dominance, defeating John West 248-217 to clinch the victory with a total score of 2591. Curtis Henderson’s 268 game moved him into second place, while West finished third. Blaine Weninger and Shawn Copeland rounded out the top five.
Final Standings and Prizes Here are your final results:
- 1st place: Tim Myers, 2591 total pins, $550 prize.
- 2nd place: Curtis Henderson, 2479, $450.
- 3rd place: John West, 2460, $400.
- 4th place: Blaine Weninger, 2451, $375.
- 5th place: Shawn Copeland, 2434, $350. Rounding out the top 14 were Michael Kennedy, Daryle Huff, Eric Parker, Dwayne Fagan, Kelly Hyatt, Cale Brown, Jim DiSanto, and Andrew Messenger Sr.
Tournament Director Sami Morris thanked sponsors John Huggett of Lovely Tire and Wheel and Brian Garland of Brands of Brunswick for their support. Special thanks also went to Mark Pearl and the staff at Tigard Bowl for ensuring a smooth event.
Next Stop The Northwest Senior Tour heads to Centralia, Washington, on December 15th for the Fairway Singles at Fairway Lanes. Bowlers can contact Sami Morris to register.
November 3, 2024
Cale Brown Is A First Time NWST Winner In Lakewood
Lakewood, Wash. -- The Northwest Senior Tour’s Puget Sound Singles tournament at Bowlero Lakewood featured 64 bowlers and high scores from the opening game. Jeff Knapp and Mike Devlin both bowled perfect 300 games in game one, with Cale Brown narrowly missing with a 299, John West posting 297, and Jon Gustafson and Bobby McKenzie rolling 289s. By game two, Craig Tuholski moved into first place with a 259, followed by Scott Halvarson in second with 245. The top five also included McKenzie, Brown, and Fred Van Camp IV.
In game three, Blaine Weninger shot a 299 to take the lead, with Halvarson, West, McKenzie, and Springfels rounding out the top five. Weninger’s momentum continued in game four with a 266, keeping him in first, while McKenzie, Halvarson, West, and Erik Hohlbein trailed. Weninger maintained his lead in game five, bowling a 259. Hohlbein moved into second with a strong 279 game, while McKenzie, Halvarson, and West followed.
After qualifying, the top 20 bowlers advanced to match play. Weninger defeated Ted Loftman 268-190 to maintain his lead. Second-seeded Hohlbein struggled, losing 204-225 to Mark Blair but stayed in second overall. McKenzie won his match against Mike Polinsky 216-205, while Cale Brown, seeded seventh, defeated Ed Dolfay 258-206, jumping to third.
The second round saw Hohlbein beat Weninger 243-236, but Weninger’s pin count kept him in first. Despite the victory, Hohlbein dropped to third place. Brown’s 269-227 win over McKenzie propelled him to second, setting up a critical match against Weninger.
Brown narrowly beat Weninger 259-256 and clinched the tournament title with a final 258-193 victory.
Tournament Manager Sami Morris acknowledged Brown’s first NWST title and expressed appreciation to sponsors Brands of Brunswick and Lovely Tire and Wheel. The tour’s next event will be at Tigard Bowl.
October 22, 2024
West Wins In Astoria
Astoria, OR – The Northwest Senior Tour (NWST) held a successful event at Lower Columbia Bowl in Astoria, with 59 bowlers filling the lanes.
After a competitive day, John West claimed the victory.
The event was supported by sponsors John Huggett with Lovley Tire and Wheel, Brian Garland with Brands of Brunswick, and Budweiser.
September 15, 2024
Nathan Gubele and Daryle Huff Win NWST at Walnut City Lanes
McMinnville, OR – Nathan Gubele and Daryle Huff emerged victorious at this weekend's Northwest Senior Tour 90+ Doubles event hosted at Walnut City Lanes. The event saw competitive play, including a standout performance by Lanny Thomason, who bowled a perfect 300 in Game 12.
The event was sponsored by John Huggett of Lovley Tire and Wheel, Larry Schwab of Larry's Pro Shop, Benny Salinas of Benny's Diesel Repair, and Brian Garland with Brands of Brunswick. Special thanks were given to Jerry Retkee and his staff at Walnut City Lanes for hosting the tournament.
The Northwest Senior Tour opened its 2024-25 at KingPins Portland on Sunday. There were close matches and different leaders throughout the day, but when it mattered the most, Michael Kennedy came away with a win.
Tournament Director Sami Morris would like to thank the KingPins Staff, Larry Schwab, John Hugget with Lovley Tire and Wheel, and Brian Garland with Brands of Brunswick for sponsoring the event.
Michael Kennedy Wins NWST Portland Open
August 18, 2024
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