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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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Monday, February 02, 2026
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Nifty Rollers Tighten Grip After Warwick Lanes Showdown
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 Lamar Richardson IslandStats.com
In what was billed as the match of the season so far, the Nifty Rollers proved why they are the team to beat, dismantling the second-placed Under Dawgs with a comprehensive 19 - 8 victory. The result sees the leaders extend their cushion at the summit, leaving the chasing pack with a mountain to climb as the 2025/26 campaign enters its final stretch.
The atmosphere at Warwick Lanes was electric as the top two sides faced off. While the Under Dawgs showed flashes of the brilliance that has kept them in title contention all season, they struggled to find an answer for the Nifty Rollers' relentless consistency.
With the Sunset (9th) sitting out this week on a Bye, the focus remained firmly on the battle for the podium spots.
Taking full advantage of the Under Dawgs' stumble, the third-placed Odd Balls kept their own silverware ambitions alive. They mirrored the scoreline of the mid-table battle, dispatching Spicenix (7th) with an authoritative 18 - 9 win. The victory keeps the Odd Balls within striking distance of the second spot.
High Scratch Games
Women
Ashley Botelho 244, Charletta Samuels 213, Patrice Tucker 197
Men
Jermaine DeSilva 278, Dennis Joell 265, Dwayne Trott 245
High Scratch Series
Women
Ashley Botello 592, Patrice Tucker 574, Charletta Samuels 512
Men
Lamar Richardson 662, Michael Honore 652, Jermaine DeSila 643
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Sunday, February 01, 2026
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Maycock Maintains lead as Bowling Trials enter Final Straight
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David Maycock continues to set the pace in the race for a place in Team Bermuda, maintaining his lead after four grueling rounds of the 2026 National Championship and Selection Trials. In a high-stakes marathon of technical skill and endurance, Maycock has emerged as the man to beat, sitting at the summit of the seventeen-man field with a total of 4,783 pins.
The stakes could not be higher for the island’s elite bowlers, with qualification for the CAC Games in Santo Domingo and the IBF World Cup in Munich on the line. Maycock’s consistency has been the hallmark of his campaign so far. Despite navigating challenging professional oil patterns, he has showcased remarkable composure, headlined by a high game of 245. Even a low game of 144 was not enough to knock the leader off his stride as he looks to cement his national team status.
However, the chasing pack remains within striking distance. LeVinc Samuels sits in second place with a total pinfall of 4,693, keeping the pressure firmly on the leader. Samuels produced the highlight of the trials so far, firing a blistering 266—the highest single game recorded by the entire field. Like many in the field, he has had to weather the punishing lane conditions, which saw him record a low of 141 earlier in the week.
Veteran national squad member Lamar Richardson occupies the final podium spot with 4,646 pins. Richardson has relied on his vast experience to stay in the hunt, matching Maycock's high game of 245 while successfully navigating a low of 146.
The marathon competition is set to reach its climax on February 8th, when the final national champion will be crowned. Beyond the medals, the top finishers will form the backbone of the Bermuda squad for an intensive international summer campaign.
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