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Monday, February 09, 2026
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Nifty Rollers Lead Continental Bowling League
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Week 22 of the Continental Bowling League delivered plenty of strikes and spills at the Warwick Lanes, as the title race heated up and teams battled for vital points.
League leaders Nifty Rollers continued their impressive season, extending their advantage at the summit with a commanding 17.5 - 9.5 victory over seventh-placed Spicenix. The win underscores the Rollers' consistent form as they look to close out the 2025/26 campaign.
The biggest winners of the night were second-placed Under Dawgs, who unleashed a devastating performance against ninth-placed Sunset. The Under Dawgs ran riot, securing an emphatic 25.5 - 1.5 victory to consolidate their position and keep the pressure on the leaders.
Meanwhile, Fourth-placed Astronauts delivered a strong showing, defeating sixth-placed The Invaders 22 - 5. This crucial win helps the Astronauts maintain their push for a top-three finish, with Third-placed Odd Balls having a bye week.
In other action, Fifth-placed Cubs enjoyed a dominant outing, securing a comprehensive 23 - 4 victory over eighth-placed New Hope. The result provides a significant boost for the Cubs as they aim to climb higher in the fiercely contested middle of the table.
With only a few weeks remaining in the regular season, every pin will count as teams jostle for playoff positions in the Continental Bowling League.
High Scratch Games
Women
Debbie Ball 244, Patrice Tucker 235, Edna Mae Tuzo 222
Men
LeVinc Samuels 235, Michael Honore 234, Harold Minors 219
High Scratch Series
Women
Edna Mae Tuzo 597, Patrice Tucker 590, Debbie Ball 514
Men
LeVinc Samuels 660, Michael Honore 637, Dwayne Trott 590
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Sunday, February 08, 2026
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LeVinc Samuels Crowned National Bowling Champion
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The high-stakes pursuit of a place on Team Bermuda has officially reached its climax following the conclusion of the 2026 National Championship and Selection Trials. The island’s elite bowlers endured a grueling test of skill and nerve, with the final day of competition delivering a dramatic shift at the top of the leaderboard.
LeVinc Samuels, who entered the final session trailing in second place, produced a clinical performance when it mattered most to leapfrog his rivals and claim the title of 2026 National Champion. Over the course of 30 demanding games, Samuels amassed a total of 6,059 pins to secure the Gold Medal. David Maycock, who had led the field into the final day, was unable to stave off the charge and finished in the Silver Medal position with 5,953 pins. The podium was completed by Lamar Richardson, who claimed Bronze with a total of 5,893 pins.
The competition for the remaining spots in the top tier was equally fierce. Damien Mathews secured fourth place with 5,645 pins, while Carl Reid finished fifth with a total of 5,476 pins. Michael Honore rounded out the top six performers, ending the trials with a score of 5,363 pins.
While domestic silverware and monetary awards were on the line, the true magnitude of this year's trials lay in the international opportunities awaiting the top performers. These trials serve as the primary gateway for representing Bermuda at the Central American and Caribbean Games in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, which are set to take place between July 24th and August 8th, with the top six finishers earning a spot.
Furthermore, the results carry significant weight for the upcoming autumn international circuit. The top four finishers have secured their invitations to the prestigious IBF World Cup in Munich, Germany, this October. Meanwhile, the top two bowlers from the trials earned the right to compete at the Pan American Champion of Champions in Costa Rica, scheduled for October 25th through 29th.
For Samuels and his teammates, the focus now shifts from domestic rivalry to international preparation as they look to carry this momentum onto the world stage in the coming months.
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Thursday, February 05, 2026
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Blue Angels Fly High in Senior Bowling Title Race
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The race for the Second Spring Senior Bowling League title intensified at Warwick Lanes this week, as the top two sides delivered clinical performances to pull away from the chasing pack. In a night defined by clean sweeps and mid-table maneuvering, the gap between the contenders and the pretenders began to widen on the hardwood.
League leaders Blue Angels continued their imperious form, reinforcing their position at the summit with a comprehensive 4–0 victory over Drifters. The leaders showed no signs of complacency, navigating the lanes with a precision that left the Drifters searching for answers and rooted further down the standings.
Matching that intensity were the second-placed Pinsplitters, who kept the pressure on the leaders with a dominant 4–0 shutout of Last Pin. The result ensures that the battle for the championship remains a two-horse race for now, as both sides refused to blink under the lights.
In a crucial clash for the final podium spot, third-placed Islanders made a significant statement by dismantling fourth-placed Star Lites 4–0. The victory provides the Islanders with much-needed breathing room in the standings, while the Star Lites will be left to rue a missed opportunity to close the gap on the top three.
The most competitive encounter of the evening took place at the lower end of the table, where eighth-placed Extras pulled off a gritty 3–1 victory over the sixth-placed New Comers. While both sides have struggled for consistency this season, the Extras' ability to grind out three vital points could prove pivotal as they look to climb out of the league's basement.
Men
Scratch Game
215 Michael Vassell
184 Elvin Thomas
166 Llewellyn Jones
Scratch Series
574 Michael Vassell
481 Elvin Thomas
451 Llewellyn Jones
Handicap Game
241 Michael Vassell
232 Llewellyn Jones
222 Elvin Thomas
Handicap Series
652 Michael Vassell
649 Llewellyn Jones
595 Eugene Smith
595 Elvin Thomas
Women
Scratch Game
206 Susie Bradshaw
190 Bobbie Jones
169 Charlene Charves
Scratch Series
562 Susie Bradshaw
543 Bobbie Jones
453 Jolene Bean
Handicap Game
255 Susie Bradshaw
233 C. Lynne Cann
230 Beatrice Smith
Handicap Series
709 Susie Bradshaw
654 Bobbie Jones
646 Beatrice Smith
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Wednesday, February 04, 2026
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Spare Change Strike Gold to Pull Clear in Title Race
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The title race in the Mixed Majors Bowling League took a dramatic turn at Warwick Lanes this week, as the league’s top two heavyweights collided in a decisive encounter that saw the leaderboard significantly reshaped.
In a clinical display of precision and composure, league leaders Spare Change delivered a statement performance, crushing second-place Fight Back 16.5–3.5. The result sees the leaders extend their cushion at the summit, leaving the chasing pack with a mountain to climb as the season reaches its business end.
The drama wasn't confined to the top of the table. Unpredictable, who started the night in third, suffered a setback in their pursuit of the leaders. They fell 13–7 to a revitalized Thunderbolts side.
The victory for fourth-place Thunderbolts closes the gap on the top three and keeps their slim championship hopes alive, while Unpredictable will be left to rue missed opportunities in the final frames.
Further down the lanes, the battle for mid-table supremacy remained fierce:
Fifth place Warriors maintained their steady form with a dominant 15–5 victory over seventh-place Activators. Mix Ups, who are currently in sixth place produced one of the most one-sided scores of the evening, dismantling eighth-place Movers "N" Shakers 17–3.
Women Scratch Game
Sharon Ball 223, Patrice Tucker/Kenneisha Simmons 220, Christal Hanna 214
Women Scratch Series
Kenneisha Simmons 626, Patrice Tucker 593, Christal Hanna 585, Sharon Ball 577
Men Scratch Game
Carl Reid 246, Billy Glasford 226, Lericio Somner 211, Justin Paynter 203
Men Scratch Series
Carl Reid 686, Billy Glasford 647, Willoughby Harvey 566, Kevin Swan 558
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Tuesday, February 03, 2026
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Strike Force Dominant as Title Race Takes New Twist
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The Commercial Bowling League landscape shifted dramatically this week as league leaders Strike Force tightened their grip on the summit with a clinical shutout, while the chasing pack was left reeling by a series of high-stakes upsets at Warwick Lanes.
With third-place Sweet Life sitting out the week on a scheduled Bye, the spotlight fell firmly on the title frontrunners. Strike Force wasted no time in asserting their dominance, dismantling the sixth-placed Horseshoe Bay Rollers with a comprehensive 4-0 victory. The result sends a clear message to the rest of the division as the league enters its business end.
The evening's most shocking result came in the silver-medal position, where second-placed Who Gives A Split suffered a major setback. In a gritty performance that defied league standings, the seventh-placed Secret Weapons produced a relentless surge to secure a 3-1 upset over the title hopefuls.
The victory marks a significant turning point for the Weapons as they look to climb into the top half of the table, while "Split" will rue a missed opportunity to keep pace with the rampant leaders.
Men’s High Scratch Game
1 Shaquille Pitcher 246
2 Tariq Hewey 224
3 Farijah Harvey 203
Women’s High Scratch Game
1 Malikah Symonds 201
2 Veney Sims 182
3 Makonnah Harvey 178
Men’s High Handicap Game
1 Shaquille Pitcher 257
2 Tariq Hewey 244
3 Aaron Holdipp 240
Women’s High Handicap Game
1 Malikah Symonds 244
2 Veney Sims 236
3 Ashley Belgrave 221
Man’s High Scratch Series
1 Shaquille Pitcher 610
2 Tariq Hewey 538
3 Arrington Smith 522
Woman’s High Scratch Series
1 Malikah Symonds 521
2 Makonah Harvey 514
3 Ashley Belgrave 443
Man’s High Handicap Series
1 Shaquille Pitcher 643
2 Arrngton Smith 603
3 Tariq Hewey 598
Woman’s High Handicap Series
1 Malikah Symonds 650
2 Rochelle Goodchild 604
3 Makonnah Harvey 598
Team High Handicap Game
1 Pin Heads 838
2 Secret Weapons 817
3 Strike Force 800
Team High Handicap Series
1 Secret Weapons 2309
2 Pin Heads 2291
3 Sweet Life 2280
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