Greater Schuylkill USBC

Announcing: 20th Annual GSUSBC Open Championship

2025 Strike Zone Alleys House Championship Recap

Stepladder Finals

Handicap Division
Steve Kramer def Riley Moran 272-256 (233-191)
Steve Kramer def Benjamin Martin 263-248 (224-127)
Brady Himmelreich def Steve Kramer 268-195 (182-156)
Brady Himmelreich def Alexandra Iommi 244-203 (158-170)

Senior Division
Joe Lagana def Eddy Bickowski 257-136
Joe Lagana def Ray Beltz 238-222
Joe Lagana def Wes Houghton 234-167
Rob Jennings def Joe Lagana 252-170

Women’s Division
Rebecca Gilbert def Gina Frederick 196-188
Rebecca Gilbert def Brianne Galante 218-199
Rebecca Gilbert def Samantha Lehman 200-173
Rebecca Gilbert def Brittany Updike 278-224

Men’s Division
Martinho Galante def Paul Iommi 267-192
Travis Daley def Martinho Galante 224-221
Travis Daley def Josh Samuelson 237-211
Brian Buehl def Travis Daley 233-180

Announcing: 2025 GSUSBC Strike Zone Alleys House Championship

1st Annual Baker + Scotch No-Tap Doubles Recap

Thank you to all 88 bowlers who made today’s tournament a success. Thank you to TJ Trout from Keglers Pro Shop for providing the ball for the ball raffle, and to Strike Zone Alleys for hosting this tournament.

Congratulations to our winners:

Scratch Division: Carl Smoyer & Jason Weaver

Handicap Division: Kyle Schroding Sr. and Kyle Schroding Jr.

Scratch

1st: Carl Smoyer & Jason Weaver – 2085 ($500)

2nd: Josh Samuelson & Brent Frisch – 2004 ($300)

3rd: Samantha Lehman & Joe Yodis – 1981 ($200)

4th: Mike Genovese & Daniel Penetar – 1976 ($180)

5th: Ted Balliet & Sam Wieand – 1966 ($160)

6th: Shawn Blankenhorn & Brian Buehl -1913 ($120)

Handicap

1st: Kyle Schroding Sr & Kyle Schroding Jr – 2210 ($500)

2nd: Joseph Eckstein & Tony Harris – 2185 ($300)

3rd: Miguel Nieves & Amber Simmons – 2175 ($200)

4th: Jeff Snyder & Joel Williard – 2168 ($180)

5th: Samantha Bowman & Keegan Hoffecker -2157 ($160)

6th: Tyler Herbinko & Justin Minor – 2154 ($120)

Ball Raffle Winner

Crystal Grate

50/50 Winner

Wendy Cunningham

4th Annual GSUSBC Adult-Youth Doubles Tournament Recap

4th Annul Adult-Youth Doubles Champions: Brody Kline + TJ Trout

The Stepladder Finals of the 4th Annual GSUSBC Adult-Youth Doubles Tournament showcased thrilling matchups, remarkable performances, and clutch bowling as teams vied for the championship title. Bowlers competed via baker format, with the adult bowlers throwing frames 1-3-5-7-9 and the youth bowlers throwing frames 2-4-6-8-10.

The action began with Jacob Wilmot and Matt Hill defeating Riley Moran and Keith Strouse in a close opening match, 229-210.

Riding the momentum, Wilmot and Hill faced off against Gunner and Devin Selinko in the second game, claiming another victory with a 210-193 score.

In the third round, Wilmot and Hill delivered their most dominant performance, defeating Jen Reitnour and Richard Grate by a convincing 249-208 margin to advance to the final.

However, in the championship match, the incredible run of Jacob Wilmot and Matt Hill came to an end as Brody Kline and TJ Trout rose to the occasion. Kline and Trout delivered an outstanding performance, sealing the title with a decisive 240-198 victory.

Congratulations to all the participants for a fantastic tournament, and a special shoutout to Brody Kline and TJ Trout, the 4th Annual GSUSBC Adult-Youth Doubles Tournament champions!

1st: Brody Kline + TJ Trout $300**

2nd: Jacob Wilmot + Matt Hill $200**

3rd: Jen Reinour + Richard Grate $150**

4th: Gunner Selinko + Devin Selinko $125**

5th: Riley Moran + Keith Strouse $75**

** Amounts reflect amount added to respective youth scholarship accounts. Adult bowlers did not receive prize.

Strike Zone Alley’s 4th Annual Thanksgiving Eve Tournament Recap

2024 Thanksgiving Eve Tournament Champion Alex Whitney

The 2024 Thanksgiving Eve Tournament concluded with a thrilling Eliminator Finals, featuring intense competition across three rounds.

Round 1:
In the first round, held on Lanes 13-14, four bowlers competed for the top two spots to advance. Alex Whitney led the pack with an impressive 228, followed by Tyler Herbinko, who bowled a 192 but used his 40-pin handicap to secure a total of 232. Whitney and Herbinko’s stellar finish meant Samuelson and Frisch were eliminated.

Round 2:
In the second round on Lanes 15-16, Alex Whitney and Tyler Herbinko went head-to-head. Whitney dominated the match, delivering an exceptional 254 and advancing to the championship round, while Herbinko’s 177 and 40-pin handicap brought him to 207, falling short of Whitney’s score.

Championship Match:
The final showdown on Lanes 17-18 featured Alex Whitney and top seed Travis Daley. Whitney continued his hot streak, rolling a phenomenal 258 to Daley’s 171 (184 with a 13-pin handicap). Whitney’s performance sealed his victory as the Eliminator Finals Champion.

Final Results:

Alex Whitney
Travis Daley
Tyler Herbinko
Josh Samuelson
Brent Frisch

Congratulations to Alex Whitney on his dominating performance to claim the championship and to all the bowlers for their excellent efforts throughout the tournament!