The Swedish Bowling League is known as one of the most competitive leagues in the world. The league is composed of multiple divisions with many teams from different cities who travel around the country to compete against each other in pursuit of the prestigious championship each year.
Written by Barbara Lunsford – For Nate Purches, bowling has become his lifestyle. Purches recently found success at the PBA Tour Trials, which took place in several Chicagoland centers from August 19-23. After 48 games, he was one of the 12 men left standing..
It’s through the dedication of the people who transcend the sport of bowling to new heights and levels every single day. And through their commitment, determination and love for the game they continue to raise the bar and challenge us all to be the best version of ourselves.
It’s not too often that bowlers just roll out of bed one day and suddenly just become good or great bowlers. It takes discipline, dedication and incredible perseverance as this game can and will knock you around and upside down more often than you would like.
You will not find a person in the sport of bowling with more passion and dedication for the game than Brent Boho. His character and pure love for the sport is undeniable. He has developed his own unique style, which is still similar to the style he first started bowling with as a young boy.
In early November of 2023, I pulled up BowlTV and streamed the stepladder finals of the 2023 PWBA Northern Colorado Regional at Highland Park Lanes in Greeley, Colorado. The contenders included high-level bowlers in Senior Team USA member Sharon Powers, Junior Team USA’s Avery Domaguin and PWBA member Giselle Poss.
When it comes to setting new standards for greatness in the sport of bowling and in life, you need to look no further than Jordan Richard. She joined the PWBA in 2018 and is now a five-time PWBA champion and eight-time Gold Medalist, and only getting better.
The sport of bowling is as strong as it has ever been and is thriving across the nation and world. People of all ages and levels are embracing the sport and challenging themselves to be the best they can be. The bowling community worldwide is like a huge family always pulling for each other and sharing the knowledge.
Like a fine wine, Tom Adcock keeps getting better with age. His passion for bowling started early as he first came face to face with a set of pins at age 2. From there his love and passion for the game only grew. After decades of learning and fine tuning his craft..
Written by Barbara Lunsford – From collegiate success to her 2023 induction into the USBC Hall of Fame, Diandra Asbaty has propelled the future of bowling. On top of her impressive career in the sport, she continuously advocates for youth athletes with her Elite Youth Tour and mentoring.
As a three-time member of Team USA where she won a doubles gold medal, a team gold medal, and a trios bronze medal at the 2021 PANAM Elite Championship, Lauren Russo is completely dedicated to her craft as a professional bowler and as a coach.
Competition within professional bowling across the nation and world is as strong today as it’s ever been. The PBA Central region is no different as the talent level that competes in this region can be extraordinary at any given event.
Just over a week ago on Sunday, January 21st, in Myrtle Beach, S.C., after securing the #3 seed in the stepladder finals, she navigated her way through the finals and in dramatic fashion and came away victorious winning the PWBA 2024 Myrtle Beach Regional Title.
It requires training, skills and ability, let alone love, passion and dedication to be a champion. It takes even more to share the knowledge and to teach others how to reach their highest potential. Fresh off winning the PWBA Regional Showdown in Orlando, FL. late in 2023, Kerry Smith is at the top of her game.
As a poised and stoic bowler on the lanes, when he walks back from delivering the ball, whether a good shot or bad, you might mistake him for a professor walking in between lab sessions. He has that calmness and confidence about him even in the heat of competitive battle.
No one has more determination, dedication and love for the game of bowling than Matt Ogle. He is one of the top bowlers on the PBA Tour today. There was a point when Matt wasn’t sure if he was ever going to bowl again and had to adjust his style completely..
There are stories and then there are cinderella stories. When you go through life without a thought of competing professionally until nearly 50 years old, then make the commitment and have the kind of success competing at the highest level that Troy Lint has, it is truly inspiring.
53 years young, Tom Hess is enjoying his most successful run in his twenty year career as a professional bowler. He has won five titles in the last three years since joining the PBA50 Tour. Hess joined Dave Soutar and Walter Ray Williams Jr. as the only players in history..
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Bowling has been a part of my life since I was just three years old. Writing has been a second love I have had since first grade. I experienced collegiate bowling at Saint Xavier University, while also writing for The Xavierite. From Chicago, I aim to spread my joy for bowling and capture the passion others have for the sport. Let’s always move onward and never forget to reach for the sky.
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