TENPINS & MORE at Rio Rancho

champs & finalists

            Jaxon Witt and Layne Warner picked up JBT titles in exciting Mountain Conference action at Rio Rancho's venerable Tenpins & More, but that was only part of the story in an historic day.

            In a battle of first-time scratch finalists, Camden Coleman defeated Payton DeMerritt 247-206 to begin that stepladder.  Witt then blasted 267 to defeat Coleman's 194 and advance to the final.  Witt absolutely loves this center, with a win here in September at the Youth New Mexico Open, and a third place finish in yesterday's doubles.  It was more of the same in the final, as top seed Rowdy Twarogowski had bowled great all day but did not have the answer for the JAxon steamroller, as he strung strikes again for a 245-185 win and his second career JBT title.

            Brantley Forgue was stringing strikes in the handicap division as well, beginning the stepladder finals with a 245-191 victory over Jonas Romero.  The next match came down to the last shot, with Warner escaping by a single pin 213-212, moving up the ladder to the final.  Top seed Justin Wolf had been brilliant all day, including the only front-nine of the day en route to easily grabbing the number one spot.  But like his previous title match in Bernalillo, he was unable to find the same look in the decider, and Layne took full advantage of his second chance, winning 256-153 for the first title of his JBT career. 

        Nicco Bacoccini earlier beat DeMerritt for the day's U17 title, while Kendall Bollea stopped Madison Lee for the Girls Scratch subdivision win, while Rebecca Wilson won the ball of her choice from JBT title sponsor Brands of Brunswick.

        As great as all that is, the historic moment came at 'halftime', where Braden Wearly and Kaden Fleming, who both struggled mightily on the lanes to last place finishes (sorry), both successfully predicted strikes and 7-counts to get to the jackpot PowerBowl shot.  Wearly, up first, nailed the predicted 5-count, earning the $1,000 jackpot prize and thrilling the crowd.  But then... moments later, Kaden stepped up and did the same thing, ALSO earning the $1,000 windfall, becoming the first two to ever win PowerBowl on the same day! 

                  Big thanks as always to Steve and the Tenpins team for their great hosting job, as well as a generous contribution to the prize fund, enabling over $9,000 to be awarded to all ages and skill levels on the weekend.  Magic can happen any time at JBT- want to be a part of it?  Just check out our schedule and come on down!

Date: Sunday February 23, 2025  (This is ONE tournament that is one day long, open to anyone age 21 & under as of 8/1/24). 

Start Time: Bowling begins at 9 AM.

Re-entries?:  There's only one qualifying squad, so there are no re-entries this event..

Reservations:  Please email director@bowljbt.com to reserve a spot.  You can prepay (not required) at the 'Prepaying' section of this website.  Reservations (paid or unpaid) must check in no later than 15 minutes before start time.  At that time, all bowlers will be taken on a first come, first serve basis until the field is full.

Format: Qualifying round is 5 games.  Semifinal format TBA.  Semifinal formats are different each event to keep it fresh and exciting.

Divisions/ Averages:  Scratch or handicap.  It is the bowlers' choice of division.  Also, everyone age 16 or under as of 8/1/24 is automatically entered in the U-17 side event.   Also, every female is automatically entered in the Girls Scratch side event.   If this is your first JBT event this season, we will be asking for average info.  In most cases, your highest average from any current form of organized competition of at least 15 games is what we need.  If you bowl in multiple leagues / clubs, bring everything and we'll sort it out for you.  If you don't have 15+ games in any organized competition this season, we need your finishing 23-24 average, and any 2024 summer averages.  After your first JBT event, your average is re-rated before every JBT event according to JBT rules.  Please see JBT Rule 13 for complete details.

Points:  This event counts for Mountain and All-Conference points.  Points qualify you for the big money season-ending Invitationals and Touring Players Championship, so get all you can.  Visit the 'statistics' section of the website to check on your points.  At the end of the season, the top 40 in Mountain points, plus anyone who had TWO top-5 finishes in Mountain events this season, advance to their respective Invitationals.

Entry fee: $60.  Scholarship brackets are available for $2 each.  Raffle tickets for bowling balls from the brands of Brunswick, and our PowerBowl and '29' jackpots, are available on-site. 

Sponsor Incentive bonuses:  1) IAM Bowling: Bowlers making the final match of an event (scratch or handicap) wearing an IAM patch (good), any IAM shirt (better), or an IAM JBT shirt (best) earn point bonuses towards a $5,000 IAM incentive jackpot.  (The IAM patch is requested to be worn by all bowlers).   2) Virtue Bowling: Bowlers making the final match of an event (scratch or handicap, win or lose), using a Virtue Bowling shirt or patch, and a Virtue drilled ball, earn a $25 Virtue gift card.  

Scholarships: 1:6 in each division earn scholarships, scratch and handicap.  Minimum prizes are $300, $150, $100, $60.  Bowlers must finish in the top 5 twice this season in that conference to qualify for that conference's Invitational, which features $1,000 for first place.  Bowlers who finish in the top 20 in a conference's points race, or the top 120 in all-conference points, qualify for the Touring Players Championship, featuring $2,900 for first.

Lane conditions: conditions vary from event to event, and are not posted prior to the event (unless otherwise announced).  Some events do not post the pattern until after qualifying, or even at all.  Be ready for anything- it makes you a better bowler!  Check out previous patterns and corresponding cut scores at the 'lane conditions' section of this website to get a good idea of what you might expect.

Dress code:  Anything goes EXCEPT tank tops, gym shorts, clothing promoting alcohol, drugs, or firearms, or excessively ripped or short clothing, subject solely to the director's discretion.  However, bowlers wearing slacks or dress shorts/skirts, and a 'name shirt' or PBA-style 'dye-sub' shirt, or college or high school team shirt, earn an extra 10 points on their season-long points total.  If you're not sure about dress code, check with us.  If you're new to us, the vast majority of the bowlers do dress in the 'bonus' dress code, and those points become very important, so plan accordingly.

RESERVED BOWLERS:

This reservation is an expectation that you will be bowling.  PLEASE do not forget to contact us if you need to cancel or adjust your reservation.  Repeated 'no-shows' may result in you not being able to reserve a spot.  This list may not be updated after the Friday of the event as we travel, etc.  However, walk-ins / late entries are still gladly accepted as space permits.  We'll  post here clearly if an event is nearing sellout or sold out.