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Thursday, January 29, 2026
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Fight Back Untouchable as Leaders Sweep aside Shakers
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Fight Back solidified their position at the summit of the Mixed Majors Bowling League with a ruthless display at Warwick Lanes, recording a comprehensive 20-0 shutout victory over eighth-placed Movers "N" Shakers. The league leaders showed no mercy against their lower-ranked opponents, maintaining a perfect scoreline to extend their advantage at the top of the standings.
The chasing pack found the going much tougher, as several top-five sides suffered significant setbacks in their pursuit of the leaders. Third-placed Unpredictable saw their podium ambitions dented after falling to a 13-7 defeat against sixth-placed Activators. The result marks a vital turnaround for the Activators, who managed to disrupt the rhythm of one of the league's most efficient scoring sides.
In another mid-table clash with major implications, fourth-placed Thunderbolts strengthened their grip on the top four by overcoming Warriors with a 14-6 win. The fifth-placed Warriors struggled to counter the high-scoring consistency of the Thunderbolts, who continue to show the form that has made them increasingly difficult to beat in the mid-winter stretch.
The evening’s action was rounded out by second-placed Spare Change, who kept the pressure on the leaders with a hard-fought 13-7 victory over Mix Ups. While the seventh-placed Mix Ups produced a gritty display, the clinical edge of Spare Change proved decisive as the defending champions looked to reclaim their spot at the peak of the table.
Women Scratch Game
Patrice Tucker 227, Sharon Gibson 202, Sharon Ball 197, Vanessa Daley 190
Women Scratch Series
Patrice Tucker 604, Sharon Ball 531, Vanessa Daley 505, Shantaye Wolffe 504
Men Scratch Game
Anthony Smith 247, Carl Reid 238, Kevin Swan 225, Miles Smith 224
Men Scratch Series
Carl Reid 635, Farijah Harvey 588, Kevin Swan 583, Billy Glasford 580
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Wednesday, January 28, 2026
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League Leaders Held as Title Race Tightens at Warwick Lanes
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The hierarchy of the Second Spring Senior Bowling League remains unchanged following a dramatic round of fixtures at Warwick Lanes, though the gap at the summit has narrowed after a gritty display from the chasing pack. League leaders Blue Angels found their momentum stalled as they were forced to share the spoils in a high-stakes encounter that highlighted the growing parity within the division.
In the afternoon's most anticipated matchup, fifth-placed Last Pin produced a resolute performance to hold the pace-setters Blue Angels to a 2-2 draw. The result provides a significant boost for Last Pin, who proved they can go toe-to-toe with the league's elite, while the Blue Angels will rue the missed opportunity to further insulate their lead at the top of the standings.
The theme of deadlock continued in the mid-table battle, where fourth-placed Islanders and sixth-placed New Comers also played out a 2-2 draw. Both sides demonstrated remarkable consistency throughout the series, but neither could find the decisive strike needed to claim all four points. The stalemate ensures that the two teams remains locked in their respective positions as the season enters its final stretch.
While others struggled to break the tie, the Pinsplitters emerged as the day's big winners. Currently sitting in third place, they delivered a clinical performance to record a 4-0 shutout victory against seventh-placed Drifters. The maximum point haul sees the Pinsplitters apply significant pressure to the teams above them, particularly with second-placed Star Lites sitting out the week on a scheduled bye. With the leaders dropping points, the race for the podium has been reinvigorated heading into next week's fixtures.
Men
Scratch Game
198 Teddy Swainson
187 Elvin Thomas
170 Alpheus Santucci
Scratch Series
510 Teddy Swainson
477 Alpheus Santucci
456 Elvin Thomas
Handicap Game
254 Teddy Swainson
224 Elvin Thomas
216 Kelvin Burt
Handicap Series
678 Teddy Swainson
595 Kelvin Burt
594 Llewellyn Jones
594 Alpheus Santucci
Women
Scratch Game
201 Susie Bradshaw
180 Bobbie Jones
173 Malikah Symonds
Scratch Series
479 Susie Bradshaw
468 Bobbie Jones
447 Jolene Bean
Handicap Game
251 Susie Bradshaw
235 Erva Hassell
234 C. Lynne Cann
Handicap Series
635 Erva Hassell
633 Valerie Pethen
629 Susie Bradshaw
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Tuesday, January 27, 2026
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Strike Force Tighten Grip on Commercial League
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The hierarchy of the Commercial Bowling League was given a significant shake-up this week at Warwick Lanes as a series of high-stakes shutouts and unexpected upsets dominated the evening’s action. While the league leaders managed to maintain their position at the summit, the race for the podium spots has intensified following a night of clinical precision from the chasing pack.
League leaders Strike Force remains the team to beat, though they were made to work for their points against a resilient Pin Heads side. Despite sitting in ninth place, the Pin Heads pushed the pace-setters throughout the match, managing to snatch a point in a contest that eventually finished three-one in favor of the leaders. The result ensures Strike Force stays clear at the top, but it served as a stark reminder of the narrow margins currently defining the division.
In the most significant upset of the round, eighth-placed Butt and Vallis produced a giant-killing performance to dismantle second-placed Who Gives A Split. In a result that few saw coming, the lower-ranked side found their rhythm early to secure a three-one victory, severely denting the title aspirations of the runners-up. The stumble by Who Gives A Split opened the door for Too Legit To Split, who made no mistake in their pursuit of the top two. Facing sixth-placed Sweet Life, the third-place side delivered a ruthless four-nil shutout to draw level with the leaders in the wins column.
The evening was rounded out by another dominant display as the Horseshoe Bay Rollers flexed their muscles against the Secret Weapons. The fifth-place Rollers showed exactly why they remain a threat to the top four, recording a clean four-nil sweep that leaves the seventh-placed Weapons searching for answers. With fourth-placed Spare Parts sitting out the week on a scheduled bye, the movement in the middle of the table has set the stage for a mouth-watering set of fixtures next week as the season enters its final stretch.
Men’s High Scratch Game
1 Shaquiie Pitcher 236
2 Farijah Harvey 229
3 Tariq Hewey 215
Women’s High Scratch Game
1 Makonnah Harvey 187
2 Danielle Cross 156
3 Jimaye Johnson / India Raynor Thompson 155
Men’s High Handicap Game
1 Shaquiie Pitcher 248
2 Arriek Douglas 239
3 Quincey Bean / Tariq Hewey 236
Women’s High Handicap Game
1 India Raynor Thompson 216
2 Makonnah Harvey 215
3 Danielle Cross 213
Men’s High Scratch Series
1 Farijah Harvey 629
2 Shaquille Pitcher 560
3 Tariq Hewey 545
Women’s High Scratch Series
1 Makonah Harvey 438
2 Jimaye Johnson 407
3 Veney Sims 401
Men’s High Handicap Series
1 Farijah Harvey 644
2 Arriek Douglas 608
3 Tariq Hewey 608
Women’s High Handicap Series
1 India Raynor Thompson 585
2 Charmaine Cann 577
3 Kyla Tear 571
Team High Handicap Game
1 Spare Parts 781
2 Strike Force 779
3 Butt & Vallis 775
Team High Handicap Series
1 Butt & Vallis 2275
2 Strike Force 2244
3 Pin Heads 2206
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Monday, January 26, 2026
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Title Race on Ice as Leaders’ Clash Postponed
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The race for the Continental Bowling League title was forced into a holding pattern this week as the highly anticipated summit clash between the Nifty Rollers and the Under Dawgs was postponed. With the first and second-placed sides unable to take to the lanes at Warwick, the chasing pack seized the opportunity to consolidate their positions in what is becoming an increasingly congested top four.
The Odd Balls were the primary beneficiaries of the leaders' absence, moving to cement their third-place standing with a clinical performance against the Astronauts. In a high-stakes battle between third and fourth, the Odd Balls proved too consistent for their rivals, securing an eighteen-nine victory. The result provides the Odd Balls with crucial breathing room as they look to pressure the top two, while the Astronauts will be left to rue a missed opportunity to climb the ladder.
Further down the standings, the fifth-placed Cubs continued their fine run of form with a dominant display against Spicenix. The Cubs showed no signs of slowing down, dismantling the seventh-placed side with a comprehensive twenty-two to five scoreline. The victory ensures the Cubs remain firmly in the hunt for a podium finish, while Spicenix remain mired in the bottom half of the table following a difficult evening on the lanes.
The most closely contested match of the week took place in the lower half of the table, where New Hope secured a vital win to boost their survival hopes. In a nail-biting encounter, eighth-placed New Hope managed to edge out The Invaders by the narrowest of margins, finishing with a fourteen-thirteen victory.
The result sees New Hope gain ground on the sixth-placed Invaders, who will be disappointed to have come away with nothing from such a tightly fought contest. With ninth-placed Sunset on a scheduled bye week, all eyes now turn to the rescheduling of the top-of-the-table fixture which could decide the ultimate destination of the league trophy.
High Scratch Games
Women
Melissa Botelho 214, Terrika Simmons 181, Jennifer Stovell 177
Men
Dennis Joell 236, Christopher Leverock 226, Anthony Smith & Kevin Swan 213
High Scratch Series
Women
Melissa Botelho 553, Jennifer Stovell 512, Susie Bradshaw 462
Men
Dennis Joell 638, Kevin Swan 599, Dwayne Trott 580
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Wednesday, January 21, 2026
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Spare Change Dominant as they sweep aside Movers 'N' Shakers
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League leaders Spare Change extended their advantage at the summit of the Mixed Majors Bowling League after a comprehensive 18-2 victory over the Movers "N" Shakers at Warwick Lanes.
The pace-setters showed no mercy against their ninth-placed opponents, delivering a clinical performance that leaves the Shakers rooted in the bottom half of the standings. The result provides Spare Change with a significant boost as they look to pull away from the chasing pack in the mid-winter stretch of the 2026 season.
The night’s scheduled heavyweight clash between second-placed Fight Back and seventh-placed Mix Ups was postponed, creating a backlog in the fixtures that could prove pivotal as the title race intensifies. The delay offers a temporary reprieve for Fight Back, but leaves them with games in hand to navigate if they are to reel in the leaders.
Elsewhere in the top five, third-placed Unpredictable capitalised on the leaders' momentum by brushing aside the Warriors with a 15-5 win. The Warriors, currently sitting in fifth, struggled to find their rhythm against an Unpredictable side that has become increasingly efficient at punishing mid-table opposition.
The most emphatic result of the evening outside the top spot came from the fourth-placed Thunderbolts, who dismantled the Activators 17.5-2.5. The Activators, hovering in sixth place, were unable to counter the high-scoring consistency of the Thunderbolts, who now strengthen their grip on a top-four position.
With the season entering a crucial phase, the focus shifts to whether the Movers "N" Shakers can find a spark to move clear of the drop zone, and how the leading sides will manage a growing list of postponed fixtures.
Women Scratch Game
Kenneisha Simmons 252; Christal Hanna 225; Tyrika Caisey 206; Debbie Ball 201
Women Scratch Series
Kenneisha Simmons 631; Tyrika Caisey 567; Josie Richardson 521; Debbie Ball 501
Men Scratch Game
Carl Reid 258, Miles Smith 233, Lericio Somner 204, Anthony Zuill 200
Men Scratch Series
Carl Reid 665; Miles Smith 594; Lericio Somner 527; Justin Paynter 521
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