Ft. Shafter "Best 3 out of 4" . . . 

After a month layoff our 9 Tap tournament returned to action at Ft. Shafter Lanes for the tour favorite format “Best 3 out of 4” and again provided our members with excitement and close scoring.   The time off did not make a difference as Ft. Shafter produced 84 entries; paid out $5,755.00; 17 cashers; spreading the wealth among our members with a -1 to 56 handicap; and crowning Terrence Fukuda with his second title, earning $1,439.00 and a Red Tour Shirt. 

It started early with Rocky Otsuka, posting a very nice score of 782 and the first squad lead.  Close by was Tonja Jenkins (748) and Matthew Rhoads (746) and ChampionJames Saballa Sr. (745).  There were still a lot of members in the mix with the second and third squads yet to bowl.  The lead changed hands as Champion Jody Loo shot the first of 3 800 series, firing a nice 811.  Rocky held on to second place but not for long as the third squad was to produce some great scoring.   

The third squad put on quite a show as Paul Braga, Kekai Seabury and William Reyes Jr. got into the mix and set the stage for Terrence Fukuda.  Back in April of 2018, Terrence threw the front 9 "Natural Strikes", however, it's the fourth game; 9 natural strikes; the final frame and needing one more strike or no tap; Terrence wins the Ft. Shafter tournament.  Terrence goes high on the head pin and "Craig Bolling became the Ft. Shafter Champion"!  Does history repeat itself?  A "Big Time Yes"!  

Paul Braga starts off really slow but then finishes really strong and posts a very nice 809 missing 2nd place by 2 pins.  William Reyes Jr. was well on his way to his second title only to be subdued by a couple of splits in the fourth and final game turning in a final score of 784 and fifth place.  Kekai Seabury provided the excitement of the tournament as he threw 11 Natural Strikes going for the second  Natural 300 game in Hawaii Region's history.   "Kekai is up on the approach, concentrating, fine stroke, delivers his ball . . . AUWE! too high, leaves the 6 - 10 and finishes with a SUPA 298 scratch game". 

Terrence Fukuda needs a huge finish, he finishes the front 11 strikes but he comes up short of the head pin leaves a 7 count for a 297 no tap game and his second title. Congratulations!!  Terrence Fukuda! 

Embroidery Gift Shop and Waipahu Lawn and Equipment 

GREAT NEWS!!!  The Embroidery Gift Shop will soon start to do "Sublimation" type shirts.  They moved to another location, a larger store to give them room for the equipment needed to make the shirts.  The 9 Tap Staff is currently working with the Verna Rapez of EGS and Terrence Fernandez of WLE on the 9 Tap Tour rules, design and cost. 

Progressive/9Tap Jackpot 

Our pots have increased and will make the  Ft. Shafter tournament more "Enticing".  The 9 Tap Jackpot has increased to $5,784.00 and the Progressive Pot to $1,244.00.  So, come out and join us at Ft. Shafter Lanes for our next tournament on April 13th.  Tonja Jenkins had the front 4 No Tap to win theConsolation Bonus of $125.  

Tournament of Champions (TOC)

The 9 Tap Tour Tournament of Champions (TOC) Event is a "Pre-Paid Handicapped Event" and is quickly approaching.   All members competing in the TOC Event "Must Wear their Championship 9 Tap Tour Shirt.  If your apparel is not acceptable, you will not be able bowl; no headwear and earphones; no cut-offs or jeans with holes or sweat pants; Advertising (other than Tour Sponsors) on clothing are not allowed.    Hope to See You at Ft. Shafter for our Tournament of Champions (TOC) Event.