The JTBA Isaly’s Open saw two new JTBA champions at historic Riviera Lanes in Fairlawn Ohio. Alyshia John, longtime JTBA member from Wadsworth, OH, and Milford, MI’s Jonathan Schiller claimed their first titles. Thanks again to the Isaly’s for their continued support of the JTBA scholarship fund. We were able to award in excess of $2,000 in prizes at this event. Spread the word as it pays to play in the JTBA. Thanks also to Randy Hart for setting up the lanes with a higher scoring pattern for this months event. Also our thanks go to Dave and his staff at Riviera for all their hospitality and working with us to coexist with the other tournament being held their. Thanks also to the second chance players for their understanding of the lane situation towards the end of that event.

The scoring was brisk as it took +48 to advance to match play on the guy’s side. Leading qualifier was Jon Leonard of Medina, OH averaging 241.5. Jon will win a $25 dollar scholarship from JTBA for his efforts in qualifying. Isaly’s champion Jon Schiller had high game with a 288. Schiller defeated Mentor, OH’s Bobby Bures in the championship match 229-214. Schiller reached the finals after defeating Lima OH’s David Miller in the semi-finals 2-1. Bures reached Schiller by getting by JTBA Rookie T.J. Mitchell of Waterford, PA 2-0. Mitchell, by virtue of qualifying garnered a third place finish.

On the girls side New Kensington PA’s Bethan McGeary was the top qualifier and only girl to break par, at +28. When the event ended it was 2nd seed Alyshia John coming away with her first JTBA title by defeating McGeary in our championships match. John also had high game on the ladies side at 244. Third place went to Brandy Hensley of Harborcreek, PA and 4th was newcomer Megan Seavey appearing in her first JTBA event.

Response was very positive to the JTBA shirts that were distributed at this event. For those of you who ordered shirts they will be available at the remainder of this year’s events. If you would like to have your shirt mailed to you please send $5.00 to the JTBA office and we would be happy to send it to you. Also, if you didn’t order a shirt and you would like one, we can still order, however, you will be responsible for the cost of the Isaly’s logo ($6.25) and your name on the back. ($10.00) This offer is available to members only!

Next month we will be traveling to Sandusky OH to Cedar Lanes, JTBA and PBA lane man Randy Hart will be our host. This will be a two day event with 8 games of qualifying on Saturday afternoon, starting after the PBA Central Regions Credit Max Auto Group Open, and a short break for Randy to re-condition the lanes, and concluding with match play on Sunday morning. This event will be conducted using the same lane pattern as the regional that weekend, and it is available on the PBA’s website (www.pba.com). Hotel reservations can be made at the Quality Inn at the Cedar Lanes complex by calling 419-626-9077 and be sure to mention you’re with the JTBA. Rooms are $65.00. Hope to see everyone at the 1st Annual JTBA PBA Experience Sport Challenge Tournament!