Bermuda Bowlers Make Gains in CAC Championships Doubles
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The Central American and Caribbean Bowling Confederation Championships continued in the Dominican Republic, with the Bermuda squad making positive strides in the doubles competitions on Day Two.
Bermuda saw strong performances across their pairings, with the team of David Maycock and Damien Matthews leading the charge. They finished in a respectable 21st place overall, combining for an impressive total of 2539 pins.
The pairing of Blake Raynor and Jamel Bean also put in a solid effort, finishing 28th with a combined total of 2289 pins. Not far behind them, Michael Honore and Dayvon Tucker secured 31st place with a score of 2091 pins.
These results represent a strong collective effort from the Bermudian bowlers in the doubles segment of the championships, demonstrating their ability to compete at this regional level. They will be looking to carry this momentum into the remaining events of the tournament.
Monday, June 02, 2025
Bermuda Bowlers in Begin Competing at CAC Championships
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The prestigious Central American and Caribbean Bowling Confederation Championships have commenced in the Dominican Republic, with all six members of the Bermuda squad participating in the individual competitions on Day One.
Damien Matthews led the way for the Bermudian contingent, finishing in a respectable 26th place overall after knocking down a total of 1293 pins. Matthews started strongly, recording his best game in the first round with an impressive score of 269. He also registered scores of 247 and 210 during his series.
David Maycock finished further down the rankings in 48th place with a total of 1197 pins. Maycock also started well, achieving his best game of 233 in the opening round. He followed this up with two games of 204 and one of 201.
Dayvon Tucker ended the day in 56th position with a total pinfall of 1130. His best game came in the third round, where he bowled a score of 220. Michael Honore finished just behind Tucker in 58th place with 1051 pins, his highest score of the day being a 212 in the third game.
Jamel Bean finished in 60th place with a total of 1010 pins. His standout game was a 232, which he bowled in the fourth round. Blake Raynor rounded out the Bermuda team's performance in the individual competition, finishing in 62nd place with 974 pins. His best game of the day was his second, where he knocked down 179 pins.
While the individual competitions have now concluded, the Bermuda bowlers will undoubtedly be looking to learn from their experiences on Day One as they prepare for the team events in the Central American and Caribbean Bowling Confederation Championships.
Monday, May 26, 2025
Bermuda Bowlers Aim for CAC Games Qualification
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Bermuda’s National Men’s Bowling Team departs the island this week, setting their sights on the Dominican Republic where they will compete in the prestigious Central American and Caribbean Bowling Confederation Championships. The tournament, running from June 1st to June 8th, 2025, serves as the crucial qualification event for the next CAC Games.
The experienced six-man team, comprising David Maycock, Damien Matthews, Dayvon Tucker, Michael Honore, Jamel Bean, and Blake Raynor, will be vying for qualification across a range of disciplines. They will compete in the men’s singles, doubles, trios, and the highly regarded team events. Each event will feature six qualifying games to determine the gold, silver, and bronze medallists.
The stakes are high for the team, as the combined total all-events scores of the top five bowlers from each participating country will determine which nine nations join the automatically qualified host country at the next CAC Games.
Bermuda’s squad boasts a wealth of experience on the international bowling scene. Both David Maycock and Dayvon Tucker were part of the Bermuda team that reached the round of 16 at the Bowling World Cup held in Hong Kong, China, earlier this year in January. Furthermore, the pairing of Damien Matthews and David Maycock have tasted success at the CAC Games before, winning a silver medal in the men’s trios event at the 2018 edition of the Games.
With their blend of youth and experience, the Bermuda National Men’s Bowling Team will be aiming to draw upon their past successes and strong performances to secure a coveted spot for the island at the next CAC Games in the Dominican Republic.
Tuesday, May 06, 2025
Nifty Rollers Strike Gold to Clinch Bowling League Title
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The Continental Bowling League 2024/25 season reached a dramatic conclusion at Warwick Lanes, with the Nifty Rollers emerging as the champions on the final day of league play.
The Nifty Rollers sealed their title in emphatic fashion, rolling over the Under Dawgs, who finished as runners-up, with a decisive 24-3 victory. Their consistent performance throughout the season culminated in this dominant display when it mattered most.
Elsewhere on the final day, third-placed Cubs secured a comfortable 22-5 win against the fourth-placed Astronauts, while the Odd Balls, finishing fifth overall, also enjoyed a dominant 24-3 victory over Spicenix, who ended the season in sixth position.
In other matches, seventh-placed New Hope edged out eighth-placed Sunset with a 16.5-10.5 scoreline. The Invaders, who finished ninth in the league standings, had a bye on the final day of competition.
The final day's results confirmed the Nifty Rollers as the deserved champions of the Continental Bowling League 2024/25, marking the end of an exciting and competitive season at Warwick Lanes.
LeVinc Samuels 269, Dennis Joell 235, William Weldon 233
High Scratch Series
Women
Patrice Tucker 526, Jennifer Stovell 500, Ashley Botelho 491
Men
LeVinc Samuels 737, Dennis Joell 688, Michael Honore 643
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Top Teams Trade Blows in Commercial Bowling League
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Week 28 of the Commercial Bowling League at Warwick Lanes saw the top contenders continue their battle for supremacy, with both the league leaders and the chasing pack securing victories.
League leaders Who Gives A Split faced a tough test against third-placed Pin Heads but ultimately emerged with a 3-1 victory, maintaining their position at the summit. Meanwhile, second-placed Secret Weapons also secured a 3-1 win, overcoming fourth-placed Too Legit To Split, ensuring the pressure remains on the league leaders.
Elsewhere in the league, ninth-placed Sweet Life enjoyed a bye week, while seventh-placed Butt & Vallis recorded a 3-1 victory over eighth-placed Spare Parts. The mid-table clash between fifth-placed Bailey’s Bay Strikers and sixth-placed Strike Force also resulted in a 3-1 win for Bailey’s Bay Strikers.
The latest results in the Commercial Bowling League indicate a tight battle at both ends of the table, with the top teams continuing to trade blows and those in the middle and lower sections fighting for crucial points as the season progresses.
