Hillsboro, Ore. -- November’s BBI Tournament featured 84 bowlers at Park Lanes in Hillsboro. The excitement began in game one when Dustian Canary set the pace, rolling an impressive 272 to take the early lead. But as the competition intensified, game two saw a new frontrunner emerge: Mike Stefanchin. His consistent performance propelled him to the top of the standings, with Canary trailing behind, and Jim Ferretti making a significant move into contention with a 289 game.

By game three, Stefanchin remained firmly in the lead, however, Canary struggled to keep up, recording back-to-back games in the 180s, which dropped him to fifth place. Seizing the opportunity, Sean McKinley surged into second place, Sandy Abel climbed to third, and Wes Farron delivered a clutch 247 in his third game to secure the fourth spot.

Game four was a turning point as Stefanchin hit a roadblock, scoring a 177, but he managed to cling to his narrow lead. Thomas Ketchum capitalized on Stefanchin’s struggles, throwing a strong 243 to close the gap to just three pins. Meanwhile, Stacy Gomen’s 257 propelled her into a tie for fifth, setting up a tightly packed field, with 20 bowlers within 40 pins of the crucial cut line.

The drama heightened in game five as Dustian Canary roared back with a 226, reclaiming the top qualifier spot and earning a $50 bonus from Lovely Tire and Wheel. Mark Smudde came in hot with a 256 to finish second in qualifying, just three pins shy of Canary. The rest of the top sixteen qualifiers included standout performances from Sandy Able, Mike Stefanchin, Thomas Ketchum, Wes Farron, Stacy Gomen, Sean McKinley, and more, with the cut score landing at 1122.

The match play rounds kept the intensity alive, and when the dust settled, it was Stacy Gomen who emerged victorious. 

FInal Standings 
1 Stacey Gomen 1093 4-0-0
2 Lonnie Wills 1057 4-0-0
3 Thomas Ketchum 1027 3-1-0
4 Todd Hinchliffe 1015 2-2-0
5 Lynn Spellman 1015 2-1-1
6 Chuck Bush 968 2-2-0
7 Kristi Thompson 958 2-2-0
8 Wes Farron 965 1-3-0
9 Rick Kennedy 929 2-1-0
10 Sandy Abel 925 2-1-0
11 Mark Smudde 924 2-2-0
12 Mike Stefanchin 890 1-0-0
13 Josh Lott 863 1-2-1
14 Dustian Canary 845 1-0-0
15 Quenton Knight 831 1-0-0
16 Sean McKinley 798 1-0-0

Dustian Canary Top Qualifier Sponsored by Lovely Tire & Wheel

James Donaldson High Super SR - Out of cash Sponsored by Lovely Tire & Wheel

Sue Herring High Woman - Out of cash Sponsored by Lovely Tire & Wheel