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Wednesday, March 25, 2026
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Spare Change Extend Lead as Top Four Tighten Grip
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League leaders Spare Change delivered a statement of intent at Warwick Lanes, producing a clinical 17-3 demolition of Mix Ups to consolidate their position at the summit of the Mixed Majors bowling standings.
In a week where the league’s elite showed little mercy, the pace-setters were in imperious form. The victory over sixth-placed Mix Ups ensures Spare Change maintain their cushion at the top, but the chasing pack remains hot on their heels following a series of dominant displays across the lanes.
Second-place Fight Back kept the pressure firmly applied with a mirror-image result, dismantling eighth-placed Movers "N" Shakers 17-3. The result reinforces the growing gap between the title contenders and the bottom half of the table, as Fight Back continues to match the leaders for consistency and scoring power.
The most one-sided encounter of the evening took place on the adjacent lanes, where third-place Unpredictable lived up to their name by ruthlessly dispatching seventh-place Activators. An 18-2 victory for the high-fliers keeps them firmly in the hunt for a top-two finish, leaving the Activators searching for answers after a testing night.
The only contest to break the trend of blowouts was the fourth-versus-fifth battle between Thunderbolts and Warriors. In a gritty, tactical encounter, fourth-place Thunderbolts edged a 12-8 victory to leapfrog further ahead of their rivals. While the Warriors showed resilience to stay within touching distance, the win allows Thunderbolts to maintain their hold on the final podium-chasing spot as the season enters its business end.
Women Scratch Game
Christal Hanna 223; Patrice Tucker 210; Tyrika Caisey 198; Shantaye Wolffe 180
Men Scratch Game
Rickai Binns 290; Billy Glasford 242; Anthony Hayward 224; Farijah Harvey 222
Women Scratch Series
Patrice Tucker 568; Christal Hanna 567; Tyrika Caisey 520 Makonnah Harvey 487
Men Scratch Series
Rickai Binns 695; Billy Glasford 667; Anthony Hayward 645; Eldon Landy 581
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Tuesday, March 24, 2026
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Strike Force and Too Legit to Split Locked in Stalemate
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The Commercial Bowling League title race remains on a knife-edge after league leaders Strike Force and second-placed Too Legit To Split played out a gritty 2-2 draw at Warwick Lanes.
In a week defined by tactical battles and clinical shutouts, the top two sides could not be separated in their high-stakes encounter. The stalemate ensures Strike Force maintain their slender advantage at the summit of the standings, though the door remains open for the chasing pack following a night where several mid-table teams made significant moves.
Third-place Sweet Life were the biggest beneficiaries of the deadlock at the top. They delivered a ruthless performance to secure a 4-0 shutout against Butt & Vallis, a result that further solidifies their championship credentials and applies immense pressure to the top two. Not to be outdone, fifth-place Secret Weapons mirrored that dominance, recording a comprehensive 4-0 victory over eighth-placed Spare Parts to keep their own hopes of a top-four finish alive.
Elsewhere, Who Gives A Split consolidated their fourth-place position with a disciplined 3-1 win over the sixth-place Horseshoe Bay Rollers. The result allows them to bridge the gap toward the podium spots, while the Rollers find themselves slipping toward the mid-table pack.
The seventh-place Pin Heads enjoyed a scheduled bye week, watching on as the league’s elite jostled for position. With only a handful of rounds remaining in the 2025/26 campaign, the consistency shown by the leaders suggests the title will be decided by the narrowest of margins in the coming weeks.
Men’s High Scratch Game
1 Farijah Harvey 252
2 Bruce DeGrilla 217
3 Denzel Davis 194
Women’s High Scratch Game 1 Makonnah Harvey 208 2 McKenzie Taggrtt 170 3 Nicole Pearman 162 Men’s High Handicap Game
1 Farijah Harvey 2522 Bruce DeGrilla 237 3 Quincy Bean 222 Women’s High Handicap Game
1 Makonnah Harvey 2362 Johnie Mae Wilkinson 221 3 Nicole Pearman 216 Men’s High Scratch Series
1 Marcus Johnson 5532 Bruce DeGrilla 551 3 Farijah Harvey 545 Women’s High Scratch Series
1 Makonnah Harvey 5382 McKenzie Taggett 465 3 Malikah Symonds 447 Man’s High Handicap Series
1 Marcus Johnson 6162 Bruce DeGrilla 611 3 Denzel Davis 610 Women’s High Handicap Series
1 Makonnah Harvey 6222 Johnie Mae Wilkinson 606 3 Nicole Pearman 586 Team High Handicap Game
1 Too Legit To Split 8552 Pin Heads 810 3 Sweet Life 795 Team High Handicap Serie
1 Sweet Life 23292 Pin Heads 2316 3 Too Legit To Split 2306
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Monday, March 23, 2026
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Nifty Rollers Maintain Lead as Under Dawgs Close the Gap
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The Continental Bowling League title race has taken a tactical turn following Week 27, with league leaders Nifty Rollers seeing their high-stakes clash against third-place Odd Balls postponed.
The delay at the top of the table provided a golden opportunity for the chasing pack to apply pressure. The second-place Under Dawgs made no mistake in capitalising, delivering a ruthless performance to dismantle seventh-place The Invaders 23-4. The dominant victory sees the Under Dawgs significantly reduce the deficit at the summit, keeping the heat on the Nifty Rollers as the season moves into its final stages.
Further down the standings, the battle for mid-table supremacy intensified. Eighth-place New Hope secured a vital 17-10 victory over ninth-place Sunset, providing much-needed breathing room in the lower half of the table. Meanwhile, the fifth-place Astronauts mirrored that scoreline with a 17-10 win of their own against sixth-place Spicenix, a result that strengthens their grip on a top-five position.
The fourth-place Cubs enjoyed a scheduled bye week, watching on as their rivals jostled for position in an increasingly tight league ladder. With the postponed fixture between the top and third-placed sides still looms large, the upcoming weeks are set to define the championship destiny for the league’s elite.
High Scratch Games
Women
Charletta Samuels 179
Kathie Richardson 172
Carol Edness 164
Men
Mark Gibbons 233
Justin Simmons 225
Dennis Joell 224
High Scratch Series
Women
Charletta Samuels 471
Carol Edness 466
Kathie Richardson 452
Men
Mark Gibbons 666
Justin Simmons 634
Dennis Joell 601
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Sunday, March 22, 2026
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Maycock Narrowly Misses Cut in California Thriller
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David Maycock has fallen just short of the elimination rounds at the Beast’s Eliminator Bowling Tournament following a high-scoring opening session in California.
Competing in a field defined by its relentless scoring pace and narrow margins for error, Maycock produced a solid series across his opening three games. The Bermudian international posted a combined score of 630, maintaining a competitive average as he navigated the challenging oil patterns of the West Coast lanes.
However, in a testament to the elite level of the competition, even a 210-game average was not quite enough to secure a place in the next stage of the bracket. Maycock ultimately missed the cut by an agonising 29 pins, as the qualifying line moved just out of reach during the final frames of the session.
Despite the early exit, the performance marks another active week for Maycock on the professional circuit as he continues to test himself against top-tier opposition in the United States. He will now look to refine his late-game execution ahead of his next appearance on the tour.
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Thursday, March 19, 2026
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Pinsplitters Topple Leaders to Claim Summit in Second Spring
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The landscape of the Second Spring Senior Bowling League has been completely transformed following a dramatic night of action at the Warwick Lanes that saw the league leaders dethroned.
The headline performance of the evening belonged to the Pinsplitters, who produced a clinical display to seize control of the championship race. Facing off against the second-placed Blue Angels, the Pinsplitters showed no mercy in a dominant 4–0 whitewash. The victory was twofold for the new pacesetters, as they not only secured maximum points but also leapfrogged the previous leaders to claim the top spot in the standings.
The battle for the podium spots was equally intense, with the New Comers making a significant statement of intent. In a high-stakes encounter against the fourth-placed Islanders, the New Comers demonstrated superior composure in the closing frames to secure a 3–1 victory. This crucial result sees them solidify their hold on third place, effectively distancing themselves from the chasing pack while keeping the top two within their sights.
Further down the table, the Star Lites managed to narrow the gap on the top five with a resilient showing against Last Pin. Despite sitting in sixth place entering the round, the Star Lites found their rhythm early to record a 3–1 win over their fifth-placed opponents. It was a frustrating night for Last Pin, who struggled to find the consistency needed to halt the Star Lites' momentum.
The evening concluded with a basement battle that saw the Extras secure a much-needed boost at the expense of the Drifters. In a contest defined by gritty determinations, the eighth-placed Extras managed to outmaneuver the seventh-placed Drifters to walk away with a 3–1 triumph. While both sides remain at the foot of the table, the result provides the Extras with a vital platform to build upon as the second half of the season approaches.
Men
Scratch Game
216 Michael Vassell
181 Harry Bean
176 Elvin Thomas
Scratch Series
559 Michael Vassell
480 Elvin Thomas
471 Teddy Swainson
Handicap Game
235 Michael Vassell
230 Llewellyn Jones
223 Harry Bean
Handicap Series
660 Llewellyn Jones
636 Teddy Swainson
617 Willoughby Tucker
Women
Scratch Game
198 Charlene Charves
177 Joan Clarke
176 Susie Bradshaw
Scratch Series
514 Charlene Charves
490 Susie Bradshaw
476 Malikah Symonds
Handicap Game
248 Charlene Charves
244 Joan Clarke
231 Linda Simons
Handicap Series
667 C. Lynne Cann
664 Charlene Charves
659 Joan Clarke
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