BZ MESA

champs Harley Sweigart & CJ Todeschi; Hunter Mayes, Cesar Padilla, Jason Gootzeit

        Harley Sweigart and CJ Todeschi racked up JBT titles in exciting JBT action at BZ Mesa.

        After five qualifying games, bowlers competed in head to head matchplay.  Down to four scratch semifinalists, Lucas Rabb stopped Josh Mabry, while Harley Sweigart halted Ryan Perry, setting up a battle between the reigning Arizona Conference Bowler of the Year and the reigning All-Conference Bowler of the Year.  In this clash of the titans, Harley came out on top, winning the match for the 38th title of his exceptional JBT career.

        Jason Gootzeit made the finals the day before, and the little guy roared to the top seed this time, earning a bye and then beating Kendal Bollea before falling to Todeschi in the semifinals.  On teh other side of the matchplay bracket, Cesar Padilla beat Alex Thompson to set up the final match.  In the finale, Todeschi, who has been so close to winning recently, was able to beat Padilla, who also has been close to JBT victory but is still looking for that first title, good for the second title of his JBT career.

        Madison Holman won her first Priority Scratch Girls event with a win over Elizabeth Romero, while Hunter Mayes earned his first U17 win of the season by beating Gootziet.

        Thanks to the team at Mesa for their usual great hosting job.  Want in on the fun?  Just check out our schedule and come on down!