If you were told a bowler had just rolled a magnificent 300 game and fantastic 794 three-game series, whose name would pop into your mind?

Doug Fennell? Jake Buenaventura? Lynn Bond?

Well, you would be wrong.

The bowler was young superstar David O/Dwyer, Jr. who accomplished his outstanding achievement in the Rising Stars Bowling League on October 16.

For David, it was 300 number 4 and the 794 was his highest series to date. He started with an impressive 270, followed with a decent 224, and finished with his perfecto.

Congratulations David, well done.

The Rising Stars

Let/s do some catching up.

The youth are bowling fantastically.

For example, Chris Green had a four-bagger and a 215 game, Sean Vasquez tossed a turkey in a 198 game and 507 series and Ciellmae Canlas also blasted a turkey plus 149 and 154 games.

Jacob Borges stroked a sterling 153 series. Czyra Canlas was awesome rolling a 154 series as was Jante Garner with an outstanding 203 set. Dylan Damschroder rolled an exciting 326 series.

And how about Jeremy Buenaventura and Jamal Hargrove? Jeremy pounded out a terrific 177/479 and Jamal a super 154/447 set.

Breanna Skrudland shot a delightful 139/373, Shawn Hogan a mighty 129/352, and Michelle Brassard a dazzling 114/327. Serving as anchorman carrying the honors list to the snack bar was Julian Scopatz after hitting a powerful 171/400 series.

Classic Commercial League

We were going to report on the past two weeks but cannot. Last week/s four 700 series and several other noteworthy achievements take precedent. Like Danny Schanick hitting a tremendous 249/693, Paul Garcia shooting a huge 267/685, and George Hall firing a sensational 278/652.

Then there was Jules Hain stroking an awesome 202/603, Art Davis blasting a 223/598, and Vince Jefferson rolling a sizzling 211/588. Lastly Joey Panel unleashing a terrific 194/568.

Now for the humungous shooters7 Bill Henry led the way with his absolutely awesome 267/723. Jeremy Jenkins who rolled a marvelous 248/719 followed him. Then came Andy Winston III with his first seven of the season, a dazzling 244/712. The last seven was hit by super stroke Doug Fennell, a dandy 276/710.

Grey Panthers League

The old timers continued their assault on the pins and showed that age is no factor when one is knocking down pins with friends. Joe Bousquet led the way with a 215/611. Dan Turocy and Paul Ortiz fired twin 590 sets while Bud Morehouse stroked another terrific set, this time a 203/586.

Bud Covington hit a solid 227/560, Lynn Bond struggled (even the great ones have off sessions) to a 198/556 while George Hall smashed a strong 190/552. Roy Taatjes shot a decent 191/542, Joe Vasques was all smiles with his 184/527, and Jim Walker powered a decent 204/524.

Octogenarian Harold Couch once again dazzled the audience with his 180/494. Bob Stokes was on fire hitting a sizzling 182/493, and Boomer Braithwaite scattered a 181/485 all over the pin decks. Frank Silva toppled a fine 208/473 and Bobby Arnold smiled with pride as she carried the honors list to the snack bar showing her 168/452 series.

Kings & Queens League

New King Jim Schneider pranced around the concourse accepting praise for his awesome 199/544 series and elevation to the throne. Queen Belinda Thomas donned her robe with humility after stroking a 205/576 set. Gene Rondash almost earned his second King/s title hitting a 187/541 series while Ngaire Kemp was first princess to Belinda with her respectable 183/476 set.

Brodie All Star Classic League

The X-men/s lead is down to four points with two weeks remaining in the first quarter. Ouch, life on the top is rough.

Doug Fennell beat Ken Greene Senior 258 to 246 to capture high series for the week 921 to 906. Bob Stokes continued his outstanding scoring, this time a delightful 256/902. Good to see him smiling and out of the rut all great bowlers experience from time-to-time.

Last week was sensational with one-half of the league hitting better than 800. Jim Brodie and Tom Reigle launched tremendous 887 series. Jake Buenaventura stroked a delectable 255/878 and Dan Panel made his presence known with a splendid 248/874. Great shooting Dan!

Monster George Matzie and Dapper Larry Craig were sizzling with George falling to the dapper one 244/858 to 234/859.

Fun Bunch League

Jake Buenaventura led a bevy of super strokers with a terrific 275/706 set last week. Lord, he/s had more sevens in the past month than most bowlers have in a career. Don/t stop Jake!

He was followed (last week) by Ken Bailey (238/676), Joe Bousquet (247/627), and Chino Vasquez (234/626). Jim Jenkins hit his high series of the season (and of the past year or so) a smashing 216/606. Great shooting Jim!

Dan Panel unleashed a thundering 216/604 and Victor Lizama fell just short of joining Dan in the 600 club (254/590). Raul Roman hit a dandy 217/585, Judy Jenkins and Seth Walters tossed 579 sets, and three pins back was Lerma Buenaventura with her 206/576.

Belinda Thomas added a couple of pins to her 180 average after shooting a delightful 195/563 while Ron Morrison stroked a marvelous 231/545. Lastly, the Lady, Doris Fredieu, used all her skill and cunning to anchor the honors list with a wonderful 181/511 series.

Next week: Hits & Mrs., Elks Mixed, and Tournaments

Karl Corser can be reached at 733-1171 or corserkc@aol.com

october 26, 2005