The 'Lane Conditions' on the back-end, differed a little from our normal conditions, thanks to a small issue with the lane machine.  That didn't slow down our bowlers... there was no shortage of BIG games shot, but only ONE bowler put several of them together for a truly 'magic' series.  The Cash List was very diverse, as it always is, but this week a little more extreme, with handicaps ranging from -6 to +70.  The 9-Tap Jackpot, was under assault all day by many, but only Bob Rouse & Jason Hummellmanaged to string the 'Front 4' Taps ($100 each), but Jon Schneider & Jason both had games with large numbers of taps, led by Jason with 10 Taps in one game.  We also want to WELCOME the SIX New Members, and several returning Members, who came out Saturday.

Special 'Shout-Out' to Donnie & Joyce Roberts... in the 1st Squad, we were short Steve, Lynn & Margie.  Donnie really picked-up the slack for us, at the last minute, helping to get that squad off on time.  Prayers & Best Wishes to 'Pops' (Lynn's Dad) who was in the hospital, but doing better on Sunday.

Samson Ibale took advantage of the lower scores taking the early lead with the first 1000 (1006) of the day, which held up for a 3rd Place tie.  Samson overcame his -6 pins handicap with 4 strong games, adding $321.00 to his #1 All-Time Tour earnings.

Lisa Seifert has had a nice run, having won her first Tour Title in November.   2017's 'Rookie of the Year' has really improved her game, throwing 3 strong games Saturday to tie Samson's 1006 series and a nice$321.00 check.

Aaron Long was very excited to break out of his recent slump.  He had the Tour's 'Highest Cash Ratio' in 2017, but has had a dry spell the last few months.  Aaron again came close to his first Tour Title, his 2nd Place finish was the THIRD runner-up finish of his Career.  His strong 1012 series made for a healthy $900.00 payday, just in time for he and Marita's trip to Las Vegas next weekend.

A Red-Hot Jason Hummell FINALLY earned his FIRST Career Title after a heartbreaking 2nd Place last week.  Costly big splits in the 9th & 10thframes of his final game last week, derailed his best series since 2013.  Needless to say, he's been in an awesome scoring groove over the last few weeks, setting a new Career Best this week, with an Incredible 1061 series, while wearing his Dexter SST shoes.  The hefty 49 pin margin of victory, also eliminated any opportunity to be caught on a day of generally low scores.  Jason's been making the long trip from Hermiston, Oregon (32 miles south of Tri-Cities) multiple times per year since joining the Tour in 2010, both to bowl in the Tournaments and visit family.  Jason who works as a Personal Trainer, has come close to a Title several other times prior to last weeks 2nd Place, he's also had a few other 2nd & 3rd Place finishes.  Jason's travelling again, south this time, to the 3RT in Las Vegas next week, where the extra earnings should come in handy... in addition to the $2,000.00 Champions share, another $165.00 from the Scratch Pot, $100.00 from the Jackpot and $26.00 in Hdcp High Game Pots, plus Bracket money to boot... made for a very Nice Day!  He asked that we pass his thanks to his supportive Dad, Jim (9-Tap Member), Mom Lorna & Sister Krissy, and especially in line with his strong beliefs, he asked us to share his thanks to God.