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Thursday, March 12, 2026
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League Leaders Stunned as Bowling Heavyweights Topple
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The Second Spring Senior bowling league was turned on its head this week as a series of stunning upsets at Warwick Lanes saw the table-toppers crash to a heavy defeat.
In a night defined by clinical precision from the league’s underdogs, the form book was unceremoniously thrown out the window. The most shocking result of the evening came as the fourth-place New Comers produced a masterclass in lane management to completely dismantle the league-leading Blue Angels.
The leaders had no answer to the New Comers' relentless accuracy, suffering a rare and humbling 4–0 shutout that has sent shockwaves through the upper echelons of the standings.
It was a difficult night across the board for the title contenders. Second-place Pinsplitters also found themselves on the wrong end of an inspired performance from lower-ranked opposition. The sixth-place Star Lites showcased their giant-killing credentials with a decisive 3–1 victory, further tightening the race at the summit.
Meanwhile, the third-place Islanders missed a golden opportunity to close the gap on the top two. In a tightly contested battle of nerves against fifth-place Last Pin, the match eventually ended in a 2–2 draw, with neither side able to find the final strike to secure all points.
The drama wasn't confined to the top half of the table. In a crucial bottom-of-the-standings clash, eighth-place Extras found their rhythm early to overcome seventh-place Drifters.
The Extras’ 3–1 win provides them with a vital boost in confidence and points as they look to climb away from the foot of the league. With the elite teams faltering and the chasing pack closing in, the Second Spring Senior league enters its next phase with everything still to play for.
Men
Scratch Game
174 Alpheus Santucci
164 Michael Vassell
164 Harry Bean
Scratch Series
476 Harry Bean
469 Michael Vassell
464 Alpheus Santucci
Handicap Game
217 Willoughby Tucker
215 Teddy Swainson
214 Alpheus Santucci
Handicap Series
602 Teddy Swainson
602 Harry Bean
584 Alpheus Santucci
Women
Scratch Game
182 Charlene Charves
165 C. Lynne Cann
162 Joan Clarke
Scratch Series
466 Charlene Charves
453 C. Lynne Cann
441 Joan Clarke
441 Malikah Symonds
Handicap Game
238 C. Lynne Cann
232 Charlene Charves
232 Linda Simons
Handicap Series
672 C. Lynne Cann
662 Corrine Durrant
645 Joan Clarke
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Wednesday, March 11, 2026
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Spare Change Extend Lead at the Warwick Lanes
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The Mixed Majors Bowling League season took another dramatic turn at the Warwick Lanes as the league's frontrunners asserted their dominance in a week defined by high-stakes positional battles. League leaders Spare Change continued their relentless march toward the title by overcoming a spirited challenge from fourth-placed Thunderbolts. In a contest that remained tight until the final frames, the leaders ultimately showcased their superior depth to secure a 12-8 victory, further insulating their cushion at the summit of the standings.
While the leaders thrived, the race for the runner-up spot was thrown into chaos. Second-placed Fight Back suffered a significant setback at the hands of Unpredictable, who occupied third place heading into the night. In a performance that lived up to their name, Unpredictable dismantled their higher-ranked opponents with a clinical 16-4 victory. The result not only allows Unpredictable to leapfrog their rivals in the table but also sends a clear message to the rest of the league regarding their championship credentials as the season reaches its business end.
In the middle of the pack, the Warriors consolidated their fifth-place standing with a hard-fought win over Movers "N" Shakers. Currently sitting in eighth, the Movers were unable to find the consistency required to topple the Warriors, who eventually pulled away to claim a 13-7 win. The victory ensures the Warriors remain within touching distance of the top four, while the Movers "N" Shakers find themselves under increasing pressure from the chasing group below.
The most one-sided encounter of the evening took place between sixth and seventh, as the Mix Ups delivered a ruthless masterclass against the Activators. Displaying near-flawless execution across all lanes, the Mix Ups secured a comprehensive 18-2 victory. The result leaves the Activators searching for answers after a difficult outing, while the Mix Ups move forward with significant momentum, tightening their grip on a respectable mid-table position.
Women Scratch Game
Kenneisha Simmons 224; Patrice Tucker 201; Sharon Ball 200; Makonnah Harvey 198
Men Scratch Game
Carl Reid 238; Anthony Zuill 237; Kevin Swan 221; Miles Smith 215
Women Scratch Series
Kenneisha Simmons 636; Patrice Tucker 550; Christal Hanna 548; Debbie Ball 481
Men Scratch Series
Carl Reid 626; Anthony Smith 612; Kevin Swan 605; Glenn Tuzo 596
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Tuesday, March 10, 2026
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Secret Weapons Deliver Stunning Shutout
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The Commercial Bowling League season was turned on its head at the Warwick Lanes as sixth-placed Secret Weapons produced the shock of the week by securing a comprehensive 4-0 shutout victory over league leaders Strike Force. It was a clinical performance from the mid-table side, who displayed remarkable consistency across all four points to leave the frontrunners reeling. The result significantly tightens the race at the summit, as Strike Force failed to register a single point in a uncharacteristically disjointed display.
The leaders' misfortune proved to be a golden opportunity for the chasing pack, with third-placed Too Legit To Split making up ground following a resolute 3-1 victory over second-placed Who Gives A Split. In a high-stakes encounter between two of the division's heavyweights, Too Legit To Split found their rhythm early to claim three vital points, a result that moves them within touching distance of the second spot and applies further pressure on the stumbling leaders.
Elsewhere in the standings, the Horshoe Bay Rollers consolidated their fourth-place position with a hard-fought 3-1 win over fifth-placed Sweet Life. The Rollers demonstrated their superior depth in the closing frames to pull away from their mid-table rivals. Meanwhile, in the battle toward the bottom of the table, eighth-placed Pin Heads secured a much-needed 3-1 victory over seventh-placed Spare Parts, providing them with a vital cushion in the lower half of the standings. Butt & Vallis, currently in ninth, watched the weekend’s drama unfold from the sidelines as they occupied the bye slot for this round of fixtures.
Men’s High Scratch Game
1 Tariq Hewey 208
2 Quinton Perinchief 201
3 Quinaceo Hunt 209
Women’s High Scratch Game
1 McKenzie Taggett 190
2 Malikah Symonds 169
3 Devina Burgess 157
Men’s High Handicap Game
1 Brendon Fleming 252
2 Quinaceo Hunt 245
3 Aaeon Holdipp 236
Women’s High Handicap Game
1 McKenzie Taggett 227
2 Malikah Symonds 210
3 Stephanie Ventura 209
Men’s High Scratch Series
1 Farijah Harvey 538
2 Tariq Hewey 522
3 Quinaceo Hunt 509
Women’s High Scratch Series
1 Malikah Symonds 480
2 Ashley Belgrave 429
3 Nikia Trott 421
Men’s High Handicap Series
1 Brendon Fleming 655
2 Quinaceo Hunt 617
3 Kionne Minors 608
Women’s High Handicap Series
1 Malikah Symonds 603
2 Nikia Trott 601
3 Ashley Belgrave 573
Team High Handicap Game
1 Spare Parts 820
2 Seacret Weapons 815
3 Pin Heads 792
Team High Handicap Series
1 Seacret Weapons 2289
2Horseshoe Bay Rollers 2234
3 Pin Heads 2215
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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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