Tough Scoring 

So many members had a chance to win this weekends’ title, a few members attempting to earn their second title.  Vergilio Repollo posted a nice score of 963 to take the lead and never in his “Wildest Dreams” felt it would hold up the rest of day.  In the second squad, there were a number of members that had a chance to overtake Vergilio but all of them had trouble starting or finishing.  Dennis Matthews and Daniel Toyooka-Lim started out great but both faltered in game 4.  Daniel put himself in a great position for the second time at Schofield, losing to Robert Dougherty and now Vergilio.  “Daniel, your time is coming soon, no give up yet”.  A spare or strike could have made a major impact but “no cigars”. Sidney Remigio (2 hdcp + 3 bonus) had a chance for his second title but couldn’t get started shooting 185 & 232 but then got a little hot in games 3 and 4 with games of 253 and 255, only to finish 18 pins short.  Brandon Benicta also had a chance to pick up his second title but fell short in his game 2 and needed back to back big games to beat Vergilio.  Chadd Kiyotsuka had a chance at winning his first title but needed a 200+ game to beat Vergilio, he finished with a 179 game.  Congratulations Vergilio Repollo! 

Onward to Ft. Shafter 

The venue has been switched from Hickam Bowling Center to Ft. Shafter for this weekend’s 9 Tap Tournament.  Format at Ft. Shafter Lanes is the member’s favorite, “the Best 3 out of 4”.  Be there for the excitement and big payoff. 

New Member Hazel Saiki and Champion Vergilio Repollo were the only members hitting the 9 Tap Jackpot for 4 no taps in a row and split $150 cash.  That takes the 9 Tap Jackpot to $7,420.00 and a “winners share of $5,936.00”.  Our Progre$$ive Pot is at $1,520.00 and another good share of $$dollars$$ for the next Champion.  Bob Kailewa won $150 hitting the 9 Tap Jackpot the previous tournament held at Pali Lanes.

 A little “Tidbit”, Check out the video on the 9 Tap Tour website and Puget Sound Region, you will find our one and only “Pearl Sedeno” rolling 7 No Taps in the middle and winning $1,000.00.  “Wheee Ha!  Pearly.  I saw the video, congratulations!

Receiving their Championship shirts were Lauralyn Samson, Ft. Shafter 09-22-12 and Don Furuya Schofield 09-08-12. Congratulations to both of you!