CSULB Challenge Results For May

LAKEWOOD, Calif. — Tres Catalasan is the first three-time winner of the California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) Challenge as he defeated two-time winner Jerome Jordan, climbing the ladder, and winning by a score of 210-160 to win May’s edition of the tournament.

Catalasan was given the choice of a free entry to an American Bowlers Tournament Association (ABTA) competition, a Family and Friends no-tap tournament, a Junior Amateur Tour (JAT) event, or a $25 gift certificate to any Professional Approach pro shop. He chose a free entry to ABTA.

The shot patterns were a mystery this month, which reflects the challenge the bowlers of CSULB face month-in and month-out as they compete in tournaments around the Western region of the United States.

Two shots played short, while two played long, with bowlers feeling that a 46-foot, United States Open shot pattern was placed on lanes 55 and 56.

When all was said and done, Jerome Jordan and James Osborne stood tall atop the rest, tying with a score of -37, shooting 763, a 190.75 average, forcing a one-ball roll off. On lane 58 Osborne got an eight-count, while Jordan left a 6-7-10 split, giving Osborne his choice of lane.

Catalasan provided entertainment en route to his semifinal win, coming in extremely light with his fill shot, but picking up eight pins, after needing just seven to win by one. 

A wait of five minutes for a ball return interrupted the other semifinal match up, but Jordan was unfazed, taking it handily.

In the final, Catalasan showed that the momentum clearly favored him, shaking off an open in the fifth frame to smash a turkey, followed by two spares and a strike for 210. Meanwhile for Jordan, a strong effort was marred by three consecutive splits.

These are the scores for the month:

1. James Osborne* – 763 (-37)
2. Jerome Jordan – 763 (-37) 3. Danny Equilos, Sr. – 732 (-68)
4. Tres Catalasan – 729 (-71)
Cut Score: -71
5. Chris Equilos – 726 (-74)
6. Sarah Schneider – 724 (-76)
7. Freddie Catalasan – 719 (-81)
8. Glenn Colmeno – 718 (-82)
9. Adrian Cunanan – 696 (-104)
10. Royce Angeles – 691 (-109)
11. Charles Viala – 671 (-129)
12. Justin Garza – 659 (-141)
13. Marife Catalasan – 654 (-146)
14. Danny Equilos, Jr. – 640 (-160)
15. Jonathan Garza – 624 (-176)
16. Faye Josafat – 573 (-227)
17. Lorenzo Viala – 550 (-250)

Semifinal results:

No. 4 Tres Catalasan def. No. 1 James Osborne (on lanes 57 and 58): 194-193
No. 2 Jerome Jordan def. No. 3 Danny Equilos, Sr. (on lanes 55 and 56): 181-164

Final results:

No. 4 Tres Catalasan def. No. 2 Jerome Jordan (on lanes 55 and 56): 210-160

November CSULB Challenge Shot Patterns Announced

The shot patterns for Thursday’s November edition of the CSULB Challenge have been decided upon.

First up is the 2008 USBC Junior Gold Championship pattern:

Second shot is the 2009 ITC Sectionals pattern:

Third is the PBA Wolf pattern:

Lastly, you will face off with the PBA Shark pattern:

Check-in will be at 6:30 p.m. from Cal Bowl. Practice will begin promptly at 7 p.m.

Four games will be bowled, with one game being played on each of these shots.

Tournament entry is $15. The winner will get the option of a free entry to a future ABTA or JAT tournament.

Proceeds will benefit the CSULB Bowling club and team.

California State University, Long Beach’s 2013-14 Bowling Schedule

2013-2014 Season

Oct. 19 1st Annual Long Beach Open Lakewood, CA

Oct. 20 The 49er Classic Lakewood, CA

Nov. 9-10 41st Annual West Coast Collegiate Team Championships Fresno, CA

Nov. 16-17 Montclair Open Montclair, CA

Dec 18-19 Glenn Carlson Las Vegas Invitational Las Vegas, NV

Tier 1

Dec 20-21 Collegiate Shoot-Out Las Vegas, NV

Tier 1

Jan 17-19 ASU Phoenix, AZ

Jan 24 Sin City Open Las Vegas, NV

Jan 25-26 Rebel Classic Las Vegas, NV

Tier 1

Feb 2-3 Grand Canyon University, AZ

Feb 9-10 Silicon Valley Classic San Jose, CA

2013-2014 Post Season

Mar 14 USBC Intercollegiate Singles Qualifying Arlington, TX

Mar 15-16 USBC Sectional Qualifiers Arlington, TX

(Tier 1) Double the points

September’s CSULB Challenge patterns

Tonight’s CSULB Challenge will take place at Cal Bowl at 7 p.m, and will feature four different shots.

As always, the entry fee is $15, with first prize being a free entry to a ABTA/JAT competition of your choice.

Check in begins at 6:30 p.m., with practice starting at 7 p.m.

Let’s have a look at what the tournament will present for the bowlers.

2006 AMZ Division Finals Short:

Short Pattern Training:

2012 ETBF European Men’s Championship:

WTBA Paris:

RSVP for the event at the CSULB Challenge event page, the team’s Facebook page, or by showing up tonight at 7 p.m. from Cal Bowl in Lakewood, Calif.

For more details, email Justin Garza.

Cal Bowl is located at:

2500 E. Carson St. Lakewood, Calif. 90712
(562)421-8448
x/st. Paramount Blvd.

Jerome Jordan becomes first CSULB Challenge repeat winner

Long Beach, Calif —  It was a great finish as Jerome Jordan won the third CSULB Challenge, defeating Jordan Eres 180-179 to pick up his second title, two months after winning the first tournament.

Eres held a 23-pin leading headed into the 10th frame after converting the 2-6 spare, needing just nine pins to close out before leaving the 1-2-10 split, giving Jordan a chance to strike out for a one-pin victory.

Jordan converted on the first shot, hitting the pins flush down the middle. He then struck on shot number two, setting him up to strike for the win, or get nine to tie.

On the final ball, Jordan took his time, breathed in heavily, set up and threw the ball, nailing all the pins to capture the title.

With the victory Jordan took home a free JAT entry.

The August tournament returned to its normal time of 7 p.m. from Cal Bowl and saw 17 bowlers turn out to test their might against the Beaten Path, 2003 WTBA World Championship, 2012 ABF Asian Championship and 2012 Asian Youth Championship patterns.

The scores were much lower than anticipated, with much credit going to the 2012 ABF Asian Championship pattern that played more like a PBA Badger pattern, making life difficult on the bowlers who struggled to get any hook at all.

“There was oil all the way until the pins,” team captain, Justin Garza said about the pattern prior to bowling the event.

Boy, he wasn’t kidding.

But the prize of the tournament was the opportunity for bowlers to attempt the Beaten Path pattern, which will be laid out for the upcoming Cal Bowl Open Saturday from Keystone Lanes at 10 a.m.

The semifinals saw a bit of a score difference, but prepared those watching for a great final between Eres and Jordan.

Here is a look at the roll-off results:

Beaten Path pattern

Semifinals

No. 4 Jordan Eres def. No. 2 Evan Blevins: 191-155
No. 1 Jerome Jordan def. No. 3 Chase Jamar: 204-162

Finals

No. 1 Jerome Jordan def. No. 4 Jordan Eres: 180-179

Here are the results from August’s tournament, which saw a cut of -72.

Standings:
1. Jerome Jordan: -20
2. Evan Blevins: -28
3. Chase Jamar: -59
4. Jordan Eres: -72
Cut
5. Daniel Martinez: -84 (-12)
6. Shawn Harper: -94 (-22)
7. Jonathan Garza: -96 (-24)
8. Justin Garza: -107 (-35)
9. Spencer Van Rjisbergen: -108 (-36)
10. Kelly Wynn: -112 (-40)
11. BJ Harlan: -136 (-64)
12. Randy Blevins: -153 (-81)
13. Kylie Shishima: -155 (-83)
14. Robert Tim: -173 (-101)
15. Sophorn Tim: -257 (-185)
16. Clifford Billington: -305 (-233)
17. Salmedi Thiem: -340 (-268)

August CSULB Challenge patterns released

The shot patterns for Thursday’s CSULB Challenge have been announced for the tournament from Cal Bowl that will take place at 7 p.m.

As always, the entry fee is $15, with first prize being a free entry to a ABTA/JAT competition of your choice.

Check in begins at 6 p.m., with practice starting at 7 p.m.

Let’s have a look at what the tournament will present for the bowlers.

Beaten Path:

2003 WTBA World Championships

2012 ABF Asian Championships

2012 Asian Youth Championships

This month will be a treat for those looking to bowl the Cal Open at Keystone Lanes Saturday, August 3 as the Beaten Path shot will be one of the four patterns laid out.

RSVP for the event at the CSULB Challenge event page, the team’s Facebook page, or by showing up Thursday, August 1 at 7 p.m. from Cal Bowl in Lakewood, Calif.

For more details, email Justin Garza.

Cal Bowl is located at:

2500 E. Carson St. Lakewood, Calif. 90712
(562)421-8448
x/st. Paramount Blvd.