Rachelle Davis did what no other female JBT bowler has been able to accomplish- getting past Courtney Dutton 191-187 to capture the JBT Girls' All-Conference Invitational, hosted by Las Vegas' Texas Station.

26 of the best female bowlers in the Southwest began the event, and were whittled down to the top 12, including all-conference female point leaders Kaitlin Mayall and Rebeca Reguero, who joined top scorers of the day Brittany Page (averaging over 230) and Amanda Falk with one-round byes.

In round one of the finals, Davis got past Alicia Sullivan 424-344, Allie Ijams beat Christina Fraijo 433-363, Alyssa Madrid got by April Urban 449-339, and Courtney Dutton eliminated Jessica Hetkowski 431-375 in two-game, total pinfall action.

In the second round, Davis ousted top seed Mayall 476-425, Falk exploded for a 503-4445 win over Ijams, Madrid upset Page 402-394, and Dutton eliminated Reguero 394-384. Rebeca's loss wrapped up the girls all-conference Bowler of the Year award for Mayall, capping off an amazing battle between these two extremely talented ladies all season long.

In one game semifinal matches, Rachelle beat Amanda in a high scoring battle 257-239, while a much lower-scoring affair saw Dutton beat Madrid 182-170 to set up our finale.

It was deja vu all over again, as Dutton and Davis sparred last season for the Girls Invite title. Moreover, it was Dutton who won our open-field all-girls event this season, so nobody had figured out how to beat her so far. In the end, then, it was Courtney who unfortunately beat herself, uncharacteristically missing three single-pin spares in the title match to allow Davis to only need to mark for the win. Rachelle got the spare, the title, and a huge $800 payday, thanks to some terrific sponsorship for this event from Ebonite, Impact Bowling, and many others.

It is sometimes tough for top female bowlers to shine in bowling, and we are proud to have this chance to showcase our very talented girls. Congratulations to all who qualified, and thanks to all those who participated. If you were eligible and didn;'t, we hope to see you at the next one, you missed a truly special event!

GIRLS INVITATIONAL- Final Results and Optional Scholarship Winners

1. Rachelle Davis, Tucson AZ, $800

2. Courtney Dutton, Chandler AZ, $500

3. Amanda Falk, Tucson AZ, $250

4. Alyssa Madrid, Las Vegas NV, $250

5. Kaitlin Mayall, Chula Vista CA, $160

6. Rebeca Reguero, Phoenix AZ, $150

7. Brittany Page, Los Angeles CA, $255

8. Allie Ijams, Flagstaff AZ, $225

9. April Urban, Henderson NV, $135

10. Christina Fraijo, Covina CA, $105

11. Jessica Hetkowski, Las Vegas NV, $75

12. Alicia Sullivan, Kingman AZ, $75

13. Kalyn Washburn, Tucson AZ

14. Tabetha Reynolds, Lancaster CA

15. Gabriella Mayfield, Lake Isabella CA, $30

16. Lana Lycan, Santee CA, $10

17. Caycee Landers, Mission Hills CA

18. Martika Cabezas, Thousand Palms CA

19. Alesha Pannier, Lake Havasu City AZ

20. Tiffany King, Surprise AZ

21. Jackie Southam, Las Vegas NV

22. Melissa Huether, Las Vegas NV

23. Darcie Staggs, Bullhead City AZ

24. Kristen Lee, Tucson AZ

25. Aubrey Calabrese, Las Vegas NV

26. Bethany Baker, Tempe AZ

Ebonite Ball Winner: Alyssa Madrid

TOTAL AWARDED THIS EVENT: $3,020

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