Gresham, Ore. -- Five youth bowlers earned spots in the Junior Gold Tournament next July in Green Bay during the Junior Gold Challenge Tournament held at Mt. Hood Lanes on Sunday. The event featured 26 bowlers competing across multiple divisions.

Under 12 Division
In the combined Under 12 division, Cheyannah Ortner-Palmer narrowly secured first place, finishing just two pins ahead of Logan Davis with a five-game total of 740 to 738. The top five finishers in the division were:

1. Cheyannah Ortner-Palmer - 740 (Junior Gold Advancer)
2. Logan Davis - 738
3. Coen Grupas - 703
4. Oliver Demenezes - 644
5. Allie Eubank - 543

Boys Under 15 Division

Andrew Cook and Ronan Dang earned their Junior Gold spots in the Boys Under 15 division. Cook led the pack with a five-game total of 1101, bolstered by a 279 game in the second round. Dang’s performance, highlighted by a 215 in the final game, secured second place with 1042, narrowly edging out Owen Kelly, who finished third at 1040.

The top eight bowlers in the division were:

1. Andrew Cook - 1101 (Junior Gold Advancer)
2. Ronan Dang - 1042 (Junior Gold Advancer)
3. Owen Kelly - 1040
4. Kyran Biesack - 917
5. Rasna Som - 848
6. Stetson Hewes - 693
7. Maxwell Patterson - 629
8. Szylas Totman (withdrew after two games due to injury)

Boys Under 18 Division

Four bowlers competed in the Boys Under 18 division. Matt Birkholz claimed the top spot with 1080, although he had already qualified for Junior Gold next year. Brody Ruby secured second place with a 1072, earning him advancement to Junior Gold in 2025. The results were as follows:

1. Matt Birkholz - 1080
2. Brody Ruby - 1072 (Junior Gold Advancer)
3. Jordan Zitek - 1005
4. Quentin Belville - 875

Girls Under 15 Division

In the Girls Under 15 division, Jakodi Edwards-Ford emerged victorious with a score of 679, edging out Taylor Fisher, who finished second with 665. Edwards-Ford’s 163 in the opening game made the difference and secured her advancement to Junior Gold next year.

1. Jakodi Edwards-Ford - 679 (Junior Gold Advancer)
2. Taylor Fisher - 665
3. Megan Patterson - 590

Girls Under 18 Division

The Girls Under 18 division featured six bowlers, with Michele Westmorland dominating the field. She posted the highest score of the tournament across all divisions with 1134, earning her a spot in the Junior Gold Tournament in 2025. The top six finishers were:

1. Michele Westmorland - 1134 (Junior Gold Advancer)
2. Lily Fields - 831
3. Izabella Hewes - 814
4. Sylvie Biesack - 784
5. Samantha Slater Hoadley - 696
6. Kylia Cannon - 636

The Junior Gold Challenge Tournament showcased strong performances and offered a platform for youth bowlers to gain valuable competitive experience as they prepare for the national stage.