KINGPINS

champs Ryan Nikolas & Isaac Mailkoff with Reagan Lorey, Girls winner AJ Schock, and Jonathan Lorey; U17 winner Ashton Yamasaki

        Ryan Nikolas and Isaac Mailkoff captured JBT titles in exciting Pacific Northwest Conference action at Kingpins in Portland.

      Nikolas stayed on his season-long roll in the scratch division by beating Tyler Bow in one semifinal 221-184, while Jacob Mullen beat Aidghan Ziegler 249-208 in the other semi to set up the title match.  Ryan didn't give Jacob a chance in the finale, rolling to a 253-193 win, his third straight to open up the new season, and the 18th overall of his JBT career.

      Last month's runner-up Jonathan Lorey reached another title match with a 266-168 win over Tyler DeLorm 266-168.  In the other half of the matchplay bracket, Isaac Mailkoff earned a one pin win over Sara Harris 217-216 to advance to the title game.  Lorey's loss last month was a heartbreaker, and this one was also a close call that didn't go in his favor.  Mailkoff won the final 205-199 for teh second title of his JBT career.

     13 year-old Ashton Yamasaki claimed the day's U17 subdivision with a 167-149 win over Hunter Bower, while AJ Schock returned to JBT action with a 189-171 win over Reagan Lorey for the Priority Girls Scratch subdivision title, necklace, and $50 bonus.

        Thanks as always to the great team at the beautiful Kingpins for another great job hosting our Tour.  Want in on all the fun for all ages and averages?  Just check out our schedule and come on down!