Our second Sunday event of the year did not disappoint as we paid out a RECORD for First & Second & Third Place.  As predicted, with the Progressive Pot at a record level, setting a new record was well within reach, so with the Top 3 finishers all fully in the Pot, the records fell.  78 entries created a 'Cash List' of 16 Members, with an AWESOME Total Paid Out of $5,463.00, thanks to a large final squad with a hefty 35 entries.  Going into the 2nd Quarter Championship next weekend, the 9-Tap Jackpot has again grown to a new Record, now at $2,324.00.  Ann McGee was this week's Jackpot Consolation Winner earning $100.00 for her front 4 Taps.  You don't want to miss next week's $1,000.00 ADDED Findlay VW/Miller Lite Open at Santa Fe Station.

Cielito Oreste put the first BIG number on the board with 4 strong games over 200 for a nice early series of 1011.  On a re-entry, Jimmy Suarez,visiting from Seattle's Tour, upped that mark tossing a sweet 1021, eventually good enough for 4th place.  Our 3rd place finisher was the very 'Hot' Jimmy Bell Jr, who posted a really nice 1061 and pocketed a Las Vegas record $418.00 for his effort.  Jimmy left over $600 on the table last week by not entering the Pro Pot, but corrected that oversight this week, getting a piece of this week's Pot.  Guy Hirsimaki also put together 4 great games over 200, for a super 1066 series, nearly earning his 2nd Tour Title of the year.  A 2nd place finish and a SWEET check for another new record $817.00.  Our Champion, Brian Blackman, edged out Guy by just 6 pins with his IMPRESSIVE 1072 series.  Brian gets a new RECORD PAYOUT of $1,742.00!  Congratulations to Brian, Guy and Jimmy for your Top 3 finishes this week!  Note: As we continue to grow our Member numbers, these record payouts will become below average.

Our newest first-time Champion Brian Blackman had ordered a special embroidered shirt from Seattle, that he picked up on Saturday.  Whilelooking the shirt over, he commented to Rob that there was a lot space under his name.  Rob then chimed in that he knew exactly what should be added to the shirt... "How about adding the word CHAMPION... but you have to earn it first".  Brian liked the idea and whether a 'Premonition' or not, the shirt will be sent out to be modified on Monday morning.  So far, Brian has bowled in 10 events this year and he has cashed twice, with his best previous finish a tie for 7th place.  Every one of his entries have been one squad ONLY.  Today was going to be no different as Brian bowled at 1pm and was headed home, when his brother suggested he should re-enter and try again.  Turns out it was a brilliant suggestion.  Brian has been bowling for 50 years and he used his Storm 'Reign', drilled up by Craig Pagers out of Colorado.  Cheered on by his brother and commenting he found the "ZONE" in his second set, Brian was very excited and plans to celebrate his championship with his brother.  He also thanked the 9-Tap Tour staff for the great job they do.  Thanks Brian we aim to please.  Congratulations on your first Tour Title!  P.S. - Brian's brother plans to join the Tour next week.