Milwaukie Bowl, located in Milwaukie, Oregon, is a beloved community hub with a rich history dating back to its establishment in 1957. Owned and operated by the Husted family, it has become a local favorite for both casual and competitive bowlers. The center prides itself on excellent customer service, well-maintained lanes, and a welcoming atmosphere for all ages. Milwaukie Bowl offers a range of activities including open bowling, leagues, and special events, making it a perfect destination for family fun and social gatherings.
Jake Klemsen emerged as the champion of the 2025 Ed Bliquez Mini Masters at Milwaukie Bowl, a tournament honoring the late Ed Bliquez. A total of 89 bowlers participated in this annual event, which featured five games of qualifying followed by a bracket-style final for the top 16 competitors.
Keith Stoner led the qualifying round with a total score of 1133, followed by Payden Stumpf (1093) and USBC Youth bowler Dohoon Kwon (1090). The remaining top 16 qualifiers included Rob Edwards, Tyler Cruz, Jake Klemsen, 2024 USBC Open Championship Singles Champion Jason Hollinsworth, Tyler Coates, Ian Willard, Jed Docker, Ryan Nikolas, Andrew Guba II, Corey Hall, Tim Myers, AJ Schock, and Rob Gardner.
The finals took place on Sunday and used a two-game, single-elimination format. Upsets were the story of the day, as 14th-seed Tim Myers defeated 3rd-seed Dohoon Kwon, and 13th-seed Corey Hall overcame 4th-seed Rob Edwards in the first round. Fifth-seed Tyler Cruz was also eliminated by Andrew Guba II.
In the second round, top-seed Keith Stoner defeated Tyler Coates, while Corey Hall advanced past Andrew Guba II, setting up a semifinal matchup between Stoner and Hall. On the other side of the bracket, Jake Klemsen defeated Tim Myers, and Jason Hollinsworth eliminated Payden Stumpf, creating a semifinal match between Klemsen and Hollinsworth.
Corey Hall continued his strong performance, defeating top-seed Keith Stoner to reach the finals. He faced Jake Klemsen, who advanced by beating Jason Hollinsworth in their semifinal matchup.
In the finals, Klemsen dominated the two-game series. He took a commanding 50-pin lead in the first game with a 209 to Hall’s 159. Hall managed a 185 in the second game, but Klemsen's consistent scoring, including a 221 in the second game, secured his victory with a total score of 430 to Hall’s 344.
The Ed Bliquez Mini Masters serves as both a competition and a fundraiser in memory of Ed Bliquez, who passed away in 2021. Born in Gladstone, Oregon, in 1960, Bliquez was a prominent figure in the Pacific Northwest bowling community, known for his competitive achievements and dedication to mentoring others. His career highlights include over 100 sanctioned perfect games, a 1996 Portland Masters title, and induction into both the Portland Bowling Hall of Fame and the Oregon State Bowling Hall of Fame.
In addition to honoring Bliquez’s legacy, the tournament awards annual scholarships to youth bowlers who demonstrate leadership and dedication. This year, scholarships were awarded to five youth bowlers: Tamia Yeager, Vance Youngren, Tristan Bierman, Wyatt Connolly, and Rebecca Culp. Eligible applicants include high school seniors and college students with a bowling background, who must submit a 500-word essay. Scholarship recipients are announced and recognized during the tournament each year.
Milwaukie, Ore. -- Mike Humphreys and Jason Hollingsworth were honored in a special ceremony at Milwaukie Bowl on Sunday for their achievements at the 2024 USBC Open Championships in Las Vegas. USBC Hall of Famer and Milwaukie Bowl owner David Husted presented the prestigious USBC Eagles to both bowlers in recognition of their outstanding performances. Husted became choked up with he told they family, friends, and local bowling community members who gathered to celebrate the achievements, how proud he was to "one, have these gentlemen represent us and two, win the whole damn thing in their divisions."
The 2024 USBC Open Championships, the tournament’s 120th edition, drew more than 55,000 bowlers across three divisions—Regular, Standard, and Classified—at the South Point Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. This year’s tournament ran from February through July, with an impressive field of 11,005 teams.
Mike Humphreys competed on May 28th, scoring a series of 745 with games of 244, 250, and 246, securing first place in his division out of 20,038 participants. Humphreys then waited two months, until the tournament’s end in late July, to confirm his victory. Jason Hollingsworth competed on July 28th, the tournament’s final day, delivering an 825 series with games of 289, 257, and 279. His score outperformed 20,807 competitors.
In their remarks, Humphreys and Hollingsworth thanked their families and the Husted family for their support and for organizing the celebration. Humphreys acknowledged his father, Tom, a Hall of Fame bowler, for inspiring his love for the sport. Hollingsworth expressed gratitude to his mother and family for their ongoing support.
The ceremony concluded with refreshments and congratulations from the community, marking a proud moment for Milwaukie Bowl, the Greater Portland, and Oregon Bowling Community.
Congratulations to Dave Beehler for his 279-249-278=805 Series on September 13th, during the Friday Senior League at Milwaukie Bowl.
It was nearly a wire to wire win for Eryk Jensen at the 2024 PBA NW Dave Husted Open at Milwaukie Bowl.
The annual tournament held August 17th and 18th featured 57 of the best bowlers in the Pacific Northwest.
After 8 games of qualifying, Jensen posted a 1799 (224.88 avg), leading Nick Borgaro of Coeur d Alene, Idaho by 32 pins.
The top 12 bowlers moved on to Match Play action on Sunday.
After 19 games of Match Play, Cameron Weier of Seattle, was the leader, Jensen was in 2nd followed by Tyler Coates, Christopher Tuholski, and Nick Borgaro.
In the final position round match, Jenson's defeated Weier 245-181 to win.
The final standings are available at HERE courtesy of the PBA.
You can also watch the position round match on the PBA NW Region Facebook Page HERE
Congratulations to Greg Bingham for his real nice 300 game during the Milwaukie Bowl Summer Super Bowl League!
This is Greg's 3rd sanctioned 300. He says he was using a GB5, or a Greg Bingham 5 as he calls it!
Video courtesy Milwaukie Bowl
Exclusive video interviews with Mike Humphrys and Jason Hollingsworth.
The 2024 USBC Open Championships Standards and Regular Singles Champions.
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