Fight Back Extend Lead as Warriors Suffer Spare Change Shutout
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The Mixed Majors Bowling League delivered a night of high-stakes drama and significant movement in the standings as the league leaders consolidated their position at the summit while mid-table clashes produced a stunning shutout.
Top-of-the-table Fight Back showed exactly why they are the team to beat this season, producing a commanding performance against seventh-place Activators. The league leaders were in relentless form, securing a comprehensive 16–4 victory to maintain their cushion at the top and leave the Activators searching for answers.
The most clinical display of the evening, however, came from second-place Spare Change. In a ruthless encounter against the fifth-place Warriors, Spare Change yielded nothing, completing a rare and devastating 20–0 shutout. The result not only cements their status as the primary challengers to the leaders but also deals a significant blow to the Warriors' hopes of climbing the top five.
Elsewhere, the battle for the podium intensified as third-place Thunderbolts overcame a spirited challenge from Mix Ups. Despite some resistance from the sixth-place side, the Thunderbolts proved too consistent, eventually pulling away to claim a 14.5–5.5 win and keep the pressure on the teams above them.
The night concluded with a major shock as eighth-place Movers "N" Shakers pulled off a classic underdog story. Facing fourth-place Unpredictable, the league's basement side lived up to their opponents' name, battling through every frame to secure a gritty 11–9 upset. The narrow victory provides a massive psychological boost for the Movers "N" Shakers as they look to climb off the bottom of the table.
Eldon Landy 629, Carl Reid 601, Willoughby Harvey 595, Billy Glasford 593
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Strike Force Untouchable in Commercial League
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Strike Force have tightened their grip on the Commercial Bowling League summit, delivering a clinical shutout performance at Warwick Lanes to maintain their dominant run.
The league leaders were in imperious form against ninth-placed Butt & Vallis, leaving no room for error in a comprehensive 4–0 victory. The result ensures Strike Force stay well clear of the chasing pack as the season moves into a pivotal stretch.
With second-placed Who Gives A Split sitting out the round on a scheduled bye, the door was left open for the mid-table teams to make their move. Sweet Life seized the opportunity, producing a steady display to overcome fifth-placed Spare Parts 3–1, while fourth-placed Too Legit To Split mirrored that scoreline with a 3–1 win over the Horseshoe Bay Rollers.
The evening also saw a significant shift in the lower half of the standings. In a battle between the seventh and eighth seeds, the Pin Heads emerged triumphant with a dominant 4–0 shutout over the Secret Weapons, a result that sees the two sides swap positions as the fight for mid-table respectability intensifies.
1 Who Gives A Split 810 2 Too Legit To Split 805 3 Strike Force 788
Team High Handicap Series
1 Who Gives A Split 2340 2 Too Legit To Split 2318 3 Strike Force 2304
Monday, February 23, 2026
Cubs Ignite Title Race with Shock Upset at Warwick Lanes
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The Continental Bowling League 2025/26 season was thrown into a spin in Week 23 as a major upset at the top of the standings reshaped the final run-in. With league leaders Nifty Rollers watching from the sidelines on their scheduled bye week, the chasing pack faced a night of high-stakes competition where every pin proved vital.
The headline result came from the Cubs, who delivered the performance of the season to stun second-placed Under Dawgs. Despite the gulf in league position, the fifth-placed Cubs found their rhythm early at Warwick Lanes, securing a comprehensive 18–9 victory. The defeat is a massive blow for the Under Dawgs, who missed a golden opportunity to close the gap on the dormant leaders and now find themselves looking nervously over their shoulders at the chasing pack.
Taking full advantage of the movement at the top, the third-placed Astronauts strengthened their own podium credentials. In a clinical display of consistency, they dismantled fourth-placed Odd Balls with an 18–9 win, creating much-needed daylight between themselves and the mid-table scramble.
Further down the standings, Spicenix made a significant move toward the top five with a dominant showing against New Hope. The sixth-placed side was in relentless form, securing a lopsided 23–4 victory over their eighth-placed opponents. Meanwhile, The Invaders maintained their seventh-place standing with a professional 22–5 rout of the ninth-placed Sunset, leaving the latter still searching for answers at the foot of the table.
As the season enters its final weeks, the Nifty Rollers remain the team to beat, but the Cubs' giant-killing performance has sent a clear message that the race for the championship is far from over.
The Second Spring Senior Bowling League standings were thrown into chaos at Warwick Lanes as a night of dramatic upsets saw two of the top three teams suffer significant setbacks. While the league leaders maintained their composure, the chasing pack found the going much tougher against lower-ranked opposition.
The Blue Angels solidified their position at the summit with a professional display against Star Lited. The league leaders proved too strong for their fifth-place opponents, securing a 3–1 victory to keep their title charge firmly on track. However, the real drama was unfolding elsewhere on the lanes as the mid-table teams began to find their rhythm.
The most stunning result of the evening came from the Drifters, who produced a masterclass to shut out the third-placed Islanders. Currently sitting in sixth place, the Drifters defied the form book to claim a comprehensive 4–0 win, leaving the title-chasing Islanders reeling. It was a night to forget for the higher-ranked sides, as the second-placed Pinsplitters also tasted defeat. They went down 3–1 to the New Comers, who occupied seventh place before the start of the round.
With the fourth-place Last Pin sitting out the session on a bye, the evening's results have significantly tightened the gap in the upper echelons of the league table. The New Comers and Drifters have proven that ranking means little in the Second Spring Senior League, setting up a fascinating run-in as the season reaches its climax.
Men
Scratch Game
224 Michael Vassell 179 Llewellyn Jones 178 Willoughby Tucker
Scratch Series
638 Michael Vassell 492 Willoughby Tucker 445 Llewellyn Jones
Handicap Game
251 Michael Vassell 244 Llewellyn Jones 233 Willoughby Tucker
Handicap Series
719 Michael Vassell 657 Willoughby Tucker 640 Llewellyn Jones
Women
Scratch Game
228 Bobbie Jones 189 Jolene Bean 181 Susie Bradshaw
Scratch Series
536 Bobbie Jones 511 Susie Bradshaw 464 Mary Gaye Dean 464 Jolene Bean
Handicap Game
265 Bobbie Jones 246 Jolene Bean 239 Mary Gaye Dean
Handicap Series
674 Mary Gaye Dean 652 Susie Bradshaw 650 June Bean
The 44th Bermuda Rendezvous Tournament has come to a close at Warwick Lanes, with the island's elite bowlers delivering a masterclass in precision and poise across four competitive divisions. In a field that saw massive participation, David Maycock emerged as the standout performer of the week, securing a rare double triumph to cement his status at the top of the sport.
Maycock first showcased his clinical accuracy in the Singles Handicap event, navigating a crowded field of 139 entries to claim the title with a total score of 804 pins. His momentum carried over into the high-stakes Men's Scratch Roll Off, where he outlasted a staggering 172 competitors to be crowned the men's champion. On the women's side, Shereika Darrell proved equally formidable, rising above a competitive pool of 104 entries to claim the Women's Scratch Roll Off championship.
The team events were equally hard-fought, with the Doubles Handicap title going to the duo of Ellsworth Bean Jr. and Quincy Bean. The pair demonstrated exceptional chemistry and consistency to post a combined total of 1493 pins, ultimately finishing at the top of an 89-team leaderboard. The tournament’s 44th edition once again highlighted the enduring popularity of the sport in Bermuda, with the massive turnout at Warwick Lanes reflecting a vibrant and highly competitive bowling community.
