06/19/2026
Bowlin’ at the Riv
By Dennis J. Breunig
It’s been another beautiful week in the neighborhood with moderate temperatures, some much needed rain and the seemingly omnipresent zephyrs (sometimes ramped up to gale force winds) that have caused a lot of branches, twigs and leaves being separated from trees.
Some of our junior bowlers have recently garnered accolades for their achievements. Oliver Harms was named Bowler of the Year in the Wisconsin JBST (Junior Bowler Scholarship Tour) while Paityn Hauge took first place in the scratch division of the WYBT (Wisconsin Youth Bowler Tour) during last weekend’s competition. A huge factor in their successes has been the coaching of Jake Harrison, Brendan Holl and Dylan Werner who have contributed many hours of their knowledge to our young bowlers. The Junior Gold competition is about 4 weeks away in Minneapolis and our bowlers will be quite ready.
In somewhat subdued scoring conditions, Curtis Paul led all bowlers with a 652 series after a 238 start. Butch Layton was close behind at 647 with a 223 finale while Mike Wernsing was at 619 with a 265 final game. Jake Harrison was at 606 with a 222 final game while Bob Rapp was a pin back at 605 with a 207 middle game. Curtis Paul currently holds the high average at 224 after 5 weeks of competition in the 2026 Riviera Bowl Summer League. Mike Wernsing is 1 pin back with a 223 average.
Andrea Murray led the ladies with a 554 series that included a 219 second game while Paityn Hauge was at 535 and Kim Paul was at 527 after a 207 middle game.
Until next time, keep striking