Texas Station - North Las Vegas, NV
November 27th-29th, 2015
Total Paid Out: $6,698.00
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 The 9-Tap Tour has completed its Thanksgiving weekend satellite tour stop at Texas Station. Three days of great bowling yielded a lot of high scores, creating a 980 score to be low to make the Finals on Sunday! With SIX BYEs, 18 bowlers shot one game where the low EIGHT were dropped to bring us to the final field of 16 bowlers for head-to-head competition. Many matches came down to the final frames as the competition was fierce. The 9-Tap Jackpot was not seriously challenged all weekend, but David Bass did mange to earn an extra $75.00 for his front 4-Taps.
When all of the dust settled, Richard Thompson from Federal Way, WA came out on top by defeating Steve Ryan by firing one of the biggest Finals games
 (291), collecting a hefty $2501.00 for his efforts. This is Rick's first 9-Tap Tour title, having been a member since April 2014, his previous best finish being 3rd place in August 2014. With 28 years of bowling experience, Rick was both nervous and excited throughout the match play but seemed to relax in the final game throwing his favorite bowling ball, the Storm 'Sync', drilled by Robert Kelly from Secoma Lanes. Rick said that he was a bit dehydrated as he was asking friends for throat lozenges for his dry throat (or to numb it). When asked of his plans for the money, Rick added that he wanted to buy a great birthday present for his partner, Shane and perhaps do a little gambling before heading home to Washington.Congratulations to Steve Ryan, vying for his first Tour title as well, for his 2nd place finish. Steve recently returned to the Tour in August 2015. He was an original member from back in 2002 with an old Puget Sound membership number 72. His decision to make the trip to Las Vegas came at the last minute and it was a GREAT decision. In qualifying, Steve shattered his previous high series, his best since returning to the Tour. He then shot three huge games to make the final match against Rick.
A special congratulations to Las Vegas resident, Roger "Skip" Samad who bowled a USBC sanctioned perfect 300 game in the first Sweeper and ultimately finished 3rdT in the Tournament having done his local fans proud. Known to many as "Skip", he served as a Marine for 12 years and now works for the VA in public affairs.
James Strand, also finished tied for 3rd place earning $303.00 for his effort. James was the only final four competitor who had previously won a Tour title. Along with his three previous titles, this finish pushes his career earnings to $18,626.00 in just four years.
Thanks to Texas Station manager, Jerry Francomano and his staff for the warm welcome. Jerry was instrumental in arranging Brunswick's donation of EIGHT bowling balls which were awarded as prizes for each Squad & Sweeper Top Score. The Ball winners were: Michelle Scheitzach, Louis Catiller, Stacy Galicia, Skip Samad, Willie Manning Jr, Greg Mamac, James Strand & Theresa Bird.
Note from new Las Vegas Director David Page:
"I would like to thank the 30 plus Puget Sound and Hawaii bowlers who took the time to travel on a holiday weekend to help launch the 9-Tap Tour Las Vegas. Additionally, special thanks to all the Las Vegas residents and those who traveled by car from neighboring states, to become the first official members of the 9-Tap Tour Las Vegas club. I am looking forward to developing the Tour in Las Vegas in 2016! Thanks again for everybody's kind words of support!"
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| Finish | Winners |
Handicap | Total Score | Prize Money |
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1st |
Rick Thompson | 27 |
1026 |
$1,001 |
1st Place $2,501.00 |
$20 Winner's Pot |
$1,500 |
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2nd |
Steve Ryan | 42 |
1050 |
$500 |
2nd Place $977.00 |
$20 Winner's Pot |
$477 |
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| 3rd-4th | Roger "Skip" Samad | 1 |
1018 |
$222 |
3rd Place $302.00 |
$20 Winner's Pot |
$80 |
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| 3rd-4th | James Strand | 27 |
1125 |
$222 |
3rd Place $302.00 |
$20 Winner's Pot |
$80 |
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| 5th-8th | Todd Ottenschot | 4 |
980 |
150 |
| 5th-8th | Willie Manning Jr. | 11 |
1112 |
150 |
| 5th-8th | Rob White | 12 |
1096 |
150 |
| 5th-8th | Stacy Galicia | 25 |
1052 |
150 |
| 9th-16th | Gregory Mamac | 31 |
1140 |
110 |
| 9th-16th | Jeff Armour | 26 |
1021 |
110 |
| 9th-16th | Teresa Bird | 9 |
1136 |
110 |
| 9th-16th | Ganny Angeles | 36 |
1018 |
110 |
| 9th-16th | Corben Etteldorf | 0 |
999 |
110 |
| 9th-16th | Bill Jones | 31 |
1110 |
110 |
| 9th-16th | Dorien Antonio-Martos | 0 |
1047 |
110 |
| 9th-16th | Michelle Scheitzach | 27 |
1014 |
110 |
| 17th-24th | Dave Cruz | 9 |
987 |
75 |
| 17th-24th | Ronald Reid | 16 |
1004 |
75 |
| 17th-24th | Chloe Pojas | 30 |
1039 |
75 |
| 17th-24th | Louis Catiller | 0 |
1078 |
75 |
| 17th-24th | Guy Hirsimaki | 9 |
1002 |
75 |
| 17th-24th | Gregory Hector | 41 |
1053 |
75 |
| 17th-24th | Jaysion Anderson | 0 |
1001 |
75 |
| 17th-24th | Norris Montague | 18 |
1021 |
75 |
| Award | Score | Recipient | Prize |
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Scratch High Series |
$ |
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2nd |
$ |
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Scratch High Game |
$ |
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2nd |
$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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Entries @ $35 |
$ |
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Added by 9-Tap Tour |
$
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Subtotal Prize Fund |
$ |
Champions Shirt |
$ |
Side Pots |
$ |
High Scratch Game/Series Pot |
$ |
9-Tap Jackpot |
$ |
Winner's Pot |
$ |
Total Paid Out This Tournament |
$ |
| Time | Payout | 1st Game | 2nd Game | 3rd Game | 4th Game |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat. | |||||
12:00 |
$ |
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total |
$ |
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2:00 |
$ |
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2nd |
$ |
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total |
$ |
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4:30 |
$ |
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total |
$ |
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6:30 |
$ |
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total |
$ |