Madras, OR – The Northwest Women’s Bowling Tour (NWWBT) launched its inaugural event on Sunday, September 15, 2024, at Madras Bowl in Madras, Oregon. 

The tournament featured 16 participants who competed in a six-game qualifying round, followed by four games of match play, culminating in a top-three step ladder finals.

Makayla Jensen led the qualifying round with a total score of 1377, followed by Chelsea Sporkia (1313), Brittany Nicole Bland (1250), and Jill Creamer (1248). Joy Parker finished fifth with a score of 1232, earning the last cash prize. Creamer also posted the high game of the day with a 256.

In the match play round, Brittany Bland’s strong performance secured her the top seed for the finals, with Jensen as the second seed and Creamer in third. Creamer’s 269 and 228 games in the final two match play rounds earned her a spot in the step ladder finals.

In the first step ladder match, Jensen defeated Creamer, finishing with a total score of 204 to Creamer’s 203, advancing to the title match.

The title match was a rematch between Jensen and Bland, with Jensen overcoming the 20-pin difference to win with a final score of 246 to Bland’s 187, making Makayla Jensen the first-ever NWWBT champion.

The next NWWBT event will take place at Woodburn Lanes on October 19, 2024.

After her win, Makayla posted the following to Facebook:

Today I was able to win the first ever Northwest Women’s Bowling Tour event at Madras Bowl! Huge shout out to Sean Daniels for giving us ladies something to bowl regularly! I’m very thankful for your efforts. Already can’t wait for next month at Woodburn! 💖
Thank you so much for all of the love and support! This is a special win for me. Feels like an awesome start to a new season of bowling. 
Today I started the first few games with my Hammer Effect, switched to my Track Theorem in the middle, and went back to my old faithful to finish the tournament.  
As always, thanks to Bowlifi for making sure I am always looking stylish on the lanes! 
Couldn’t have the success I’ve had recently without the support of Milwaukie Bowl and Larry's Pro Shop behind me every step of the way. ❤️
Thank you so much to my in laws for keeping the boys while Eryk and I bowl in different cities across the state, yet again! Love you guys! 
Quick shoutout to my Hubby and his partner Tim Meyers for taking 2nd this weekend in the NWST 90+ doubles! 
Excited I got to steal my mom away for the day and have some much needed one on one time. 🥰
Thankful for this life I live. 🖤
#TeamBowlifi #NothingHitsLikeAHammer #TrackBowling #BrandsofBrunswick #TeamJensen