Greater Schuylkill USBC

Galante Duo Clinches Victory at the 2022 GSUSBC Youth-Adult Doubles Tournament

The 2023 GSUSBC Youth-Adult Doubles Tournament showcased exceptional talent, determination, and thrilling competition, culminating in a well-deserved victory for the team of Simon Galante and his father Martinho Galante.

Match-by-Match Recap:

Match 1: The opening match saw Mattrazzo & Keith Strouse take on Eric Buchinski & John Hudock. Matrazzo – Strouse dominated with a scratch score of 222 and a handicap of 43, combining for a total of 265. Eric & John, despite their best efforts, scored 156 scratch and 29 handicap, totaling 185.

• Winner: Mattrazzo /Strouse

Match 2: Mason Mattrazzo & Keith Strouse advanced to face Carter Strouse & Jackie May in a closely contested match. Carter Strouse & Jackie May delivered a strong performance, scoring 170 scratch with a 29 handicap for a total of 199. Mason & Keith fell short with a scratch score of 120 and a 43 handicap, totaling 163.

• Winner: Carter Strouse & Jackie May

Match 3: Strouse C / May J then faced Galante S / Galante M in the semi-final. Galante S / Galante M demonstrated their prowess with an impressive scratch score of 246 and a 41 handicap, finishing at 287. Strouse C / May J put up a commendable fight, scoring 210 scratch and a 29 handicap for a total of 239.

• Winner: Simon & Martinho Galante

Final Match: In the championship match, Galante S / Galante M went head-to-head with the top-seeded team of Elijah Killian & Terry Rissinger. Simon & Martinho maintained their winning momentum, achieving a scratch score of 198 and a 41 handicap for a total of 239. Elijah & Terry, despite a valiant effort, scored 159 scratch and 49 handicap for a total of 208.

• Winner: Simon & Martinho Galante

Champions Crowned:

Simon & Martinho’s consistent performances and teamwork earned them the championship title. Their ability to deliver under pressure was evident throughout the Stepladder Finals, cementing their status as the 2023 GSUSBC Youth-Adult Doubles Tournament champions.

Congratulations to all participants for their incredible efforts and to Simon and Martinho for their outstanding achievement!

Congratulations to TJ Trout – winner of the 2nd Annual Thanksgiving Eve Tournament. The tournament was sponsored by Deeb’s Tattoos & Piercing.
70 bowlers competed in this tournament, with five advancing to the eliminator finals (TJ Trout, Daniel Fitzgerald, David Mcddemus, Chad Smaltz and Ethan Karageanes). |
TJ Trout led qualifying and automatically advances to the final match. In the quarterfinals Daniel Fitzgerald and Ethan Karageanes advanced to face off against each other in the semi-finals. Ethan defeated Daniel 186-172 to move on to the finals against TJ Trout. TJ Trout rolled a near perfect 278, defeated Ethan 278-236. Complete results can be accessed below:

Congratulations to the winners of the GSUSBC 5th Annual No Tap Doubles tournament. Joey Royer & Cheri Knarr won the scratch division and Nancy Blackwell & Tony Burns won the handicap division.

Congratulations to our singles division winners Cheri Knarr (Scratch) and Martinho Galante (Handicap)

A big thank you to Carrie Cresswell from Corporate Images & Team Sports for sponsoring today’s tournament.

Congratulations to Ambrose Shirk, winner of the fourth Strike Zone Alleys Summer Tournament Series. Thank you to all 47 bowlers who competed on the PBA 33′ Cheetah oil pattern, as well as our sponsor Keystone IT Connect.

Check out video footage of the tournament here:

Complete Results:

Congratulations to Jason Stetina, winner of the third tournament of the Strike Zone Summer Tournament Series. Thank you to all 33 bowlers that competed as well as our sponsor Keystone IT Connect.

Congratulations to Matt Coupe, winner of the first event of the Strike Zone Alleys Tournament Series. The event was bowled on the challenging PBA Earl Anthony oil pattern. Thank you to all 44 bowlers that competed, and to our sponsor Keystone IT Connect.