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Monday, March 09, 2026
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Nifty Rollers Tighten Grip on Summit as Odd Balls Surge
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The Continental Bowling League 2025/26 season reached a pivotal juncture in Week 26, with the division’s heavyweights delivering a series of clinical performances to consolidate their positions at the top of the standings. League leaders Nifty Rollers showed no signs of slowing down, producing a dominant display to dismantle fourth-placed Astronauts with a convincing 24 to 3 victory. The result serves as a significant statement of intent as the campaign enters its final stages, leaving the chasing pack with little room for error.
Not to be outdone, the second-placed Under Dawgs maintained the pressure on the leaders with an equally impressive showing. They made light work of Spicenix, who currently sit in sixth, securing a comprehensive 24.5 to 2.5 win. The victory ensures the gap at the very top remains narrow, setting the stage for a thrilling conclusion to the title race. Meanwhile, the Odd Balls solidified their hold on third place by overwhelming ninth-placed Sunset. Their 23 to 4 triumph keeps them firmly in the hunt for silverware and provides a comfortable cushion over the mid-table contenders.
Further down the lanes, the Cubs climbed the standings following a resolute performance against The Invaders. In a battle between fifth and seventh, the Cubs emerged as clear victors with a 25 to 2 scoreline, further distancing themselves from the lower half of the table. In the week's other notable movement, New Hope occupied the bye slot, watching on as the league's top sides asserted their dominance. With only a handful of fixtures remaining, the focus now turns to whether any of the challengers can find the consistency required to topple the Nifty Rollers from their perch.
High Scratch Games
Women
Raquel Gonzalez 216, Patrice Tucker 204, Ashley Botelho 203
Men
Lamar Richardson 247, LeVinc Samuels 235, Ellsworth Bean 224
High Scratch Series
Women
Patrice Tucker 581, Ashley Botelho 564, Charletta Samuels 550
Men
Lamar Richardson 656, LeVinc Samuels 640, Mark Gibbons 607
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Thursday, March 05, 2026
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Title Race Ignites as Pinsplitters Close Gap at Warwick Lanes
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The battle for supremacy in the Second Spring Senior Bowling league reached a boiling point during the latest round of action at Warwick Lanes as the chasing pack made significant gains on the long term leaders. In the standout fixture of the week, the second placed Pinsplitters delivered a statement performance by defeating the league leading Blue Angels with a decisive three one victory. This crucial result has dramatically shifted the momentum at the summit of the table, effectively slashing the Blue Angels' advantage to just four points as the season approaches its business end.
Further down the standings, New Comers solidified their credentials with a dominant display against Drifters. Currently sitting in fifth place, New Comers showed no mercy to their seventh placed opponents, securing a comprehensive four zero shutout that keeps them firmly in the mix for a higher finish.
In a tightly contested mid table clash, Star Lites found themselves on the wrong end of a three one scoreline against Last Pin. The victory for fourth placed Last Pin allowed them to pull further away from the sixth placed Star Lites, who struggled to find their rhythm in the face of clinical finishing. Meanwhile, third placed Islanders were forced to watch from the sidelines this week as they took their scheduled bye, leaving them with work to do to regain ground on the top two.
Men
Scratch Game
224 Michael Vassell
176 Llewellyn Jones
161 Teddy Swainson
Scratch Series
593 Michael Vassell
435 Llewellyn Jones
435 Teddy Swainson
Handicap Game
242 Michael Vassell
240 Llewellyn Jones
223 Eugene Smith
Handicap Series
647 Michael Vassell
627 Llewellyn Jones
620 Eugene Smith
Women
Scratch Game
197 Charlene Charves
177 Bobbie Jones
177 Dolores Simmons
Scratch Series
518 Charlene Charves
478 Bobbie Jones
476 Jolene Bean
Handicap Game
265 Dolores Simmons
249 Charlene Charves
232 C. Lynne Cann
Handicap Series
674 Charlene Charves
673 Dolores Simmons
650 C. Lynne Cann
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Wednesday, March 04, 2026
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Fight Back Tighten Grip on Mixed Majors Title
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The race for the Mixed Majors Bowling League title saw a significant shift at Warwick Lanes this week as league leaders Fight Back delivered a statement performance against their nearest rivals.
In the headline fixture of the round, the table-toppers faced off against third-place Thunderbolts. Any hopes of a competitive upset were quickly extinguished as Fight Back produced a clinical display, dismantling the challengers with a commanding 16.5–3.5 victory. The result sees the leaders extend their cushion at the summit as the 2026 campaign enters its business end.
Second-place Spare Change did their best to keep pace, recording a convincing 16–4 win over Unpredictable. The loss is a blow for the fourth-place side, who now face a widening gap between themselves and the top three.
Further down the standings, the battle for mid-table supremacy intensified. Seventh-place Activators secured a vital 12–8 win over Movers "N" Shakers, a result that leaves the eighth-place side anchored in the bottom half of the table. Meanwhile, Mix Ups leapfrogged their opponents into sixth position following a hard-fought 11–9 victory over the Warriors.
The high-scoring night at Warwick Lanes continues a season defined by heavy hitting, with the league's top performers consistently finding the pocket. With only a handful of rounds remaining, all eyes will be on whether anyone can halt the momentum of the imperious Fight Back squad.
Women Scratch Game
Kenneisha Simmons 244; Christal Hanna 201; Makonnah Harvey 198; Shantaye Wolffe 197
Men Scratch Game
Kevin Swan 276; Anthony Smith 259; Anthony Zuill 256; Anthony Hayward 255
Women Scratch Series
Kenneisha Simmons 609; Christal Hanna 577; Patrice Tucker 543; Makonnah Harvey 522
Men Scratch Series
Anthony Zuill 744; Anthony Hayward 697; Justin Paynter 639; Dayvon Tucker 630
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Tuesday, March 03, 2026
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Strike Force Dominant as Who Gives A Split Keep Pace
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Strike Force have consolidated their position at the summit of the Commercial Bowling League with a clinical performance at the Warwick Lanes. In a week defined by consistent scoring and tactical precision, the league leaders dismantled seventh-placed Spare Parts in a 4–0 shutout, leaving no room for error as they move into the business end of the season.
The pressure remains high at the top of the table, as second-placed Who Gives A Split mirrored the clinical nature of the leaders. Facing fourth-placed Sweet Life, the runners-up secured a vital 3–1 victory to stay within touching distance of the trophy. The result created further daylight between the top two and the chasing pack, though Sweet Life remain in the hunt for a podium finish despite the setback.
Third-placed Too Legit To Split also maintained their momentum with a professional display against ninth-placed Butt & Vallis. The 3–1 win keeps the pressure on the leading pair and ensures that the race for a top-three finish remains a three-horse race heading into the final rounds. Elsewhere, the Horseshoe Bay Rollers moved up the standings after overcoming eighth-placed Pin Heads with a steady 3–1 result.
With sixth-placed Secret Weapons sitting out the week on a scheduled bye, the movement in the mid-table has intensified the battle for respectability. As the 2025/26 campaign enters its critical stretch, every pinfall at the Warwick Lanes is proving decisive in the most closely contested title race in recent years.
Men’s High Scratch Game
1 Shaquille Pitcher 278
2 Farijah Harvey 234
3 Tariq Hewey 215
Women’s High Scratch Game
1 McKenzie Taggett 163
2 Angela Edwards 154
3 Malikah Symonds 150
Men’s High Handicap Game
1 Shaquille Pitcher 287
2 Farijah Harvey 236
3 Donavan Robinson 234
Women’s High Handicap Game
1 Angela Edwards 214
2 Shianne Johansen 207
3 Rochelle Goodchild 201
Men’s High Scratch Series
1 Shaquille Pitcher 724
2 Farijah Harvey 590
3 Tariq Hewey 569
Women’s High Scratch Series
1 McKenzie Taggett 456
2 Makonnah Harvey 430
3 Malikah Symonds 426
Men’s High Handicap Series
1 Shaquille Pitcher 751
2 Bruce DeGrilla 622
3 Tariq Hewey 617
Women’s High Handicap Series
1 Angela Edwards 595
2 Stephanie Ventura 578
3 McKenzie Taggett 567
Team High Handicap Game
1 Strike Force 886
2 Horseshoe Bay Rollers 781
3 Pin Heads 759
Team High Handicap Series
1 Strike Force 2495
2 Horseshoe Bay Rollers 2236
3 Too Legit To Split 2216
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Tuesday, March 03, 2026
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Maycock Tests himself against professional field in Florida
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Bowler David Maycock has concluded a challenging double-header in Port Saint Lucie, Florida, as he continues his pursuit of success on the Professional Bowlers Association circuit.
The experienced international first took to the lanes for the PBA Sweeper Tournament, a high-intensity format that demands immediate precision. Over the course of five games, Maycock accumulated a total pinfall of 1,020. His performance was enough to secure a 17th-place finish in a competitive field, providing a solid foundation for his stay in the Sunshine State.
Following his opening outing, Maycock turned his attention to the 2026 PBA Saint Lucie Lanes Non-Champions Open. Competing at the Saint Lucie Lanes, the Bermudian faced a grueling seven-game qualifying set designed to test both technical skill and endurance on professional oil patterns.
Maycock battled through the session to finish in 34th position, ending the tournament with a total of 1,428 pins. While the result saw him miss out on the later matchplay rounds, the tournament offered further vital experience against some of the most consistent performers on the regional tour.
The Florida swing comes during a busy period for Maycock, who has recently been a dominant force in domestic competition. Having recently led the national team selection trials in Bermuda, these appearances in the United States remain a key part of his preparations for upcoming international assignments with the national squad.
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