O’Neil Wins Eighth Match Play Event
Ron O’Neil Jr. won for the eighth time this year in the Ohio Valley Match Play weekly event with a 258-204 victory over John Leek. The win was worth $50, compliments of this week’s sponsor C.J. LaRoche Tree Services.
It was O’Neil’s 32nd match play victory of his career, tying him with Dave Johnson for the second most wins, both behind Doug Tuskey’s 38.
O’Neil eliminated Bill Pritsch 234-226 in one semifinal, while Leek eliminated Jim Longwell 226-198 in the other semifinal. O’Neil was also the two-game high qualifier with scores of 246 and 225 for a total of 471.
O’Neil continues to stretch his lead on the Point List with 942.5 points, while Johnson sits in second with 667.5 points. Brandon Longwell is currently third with 645 points, while Bill Pritsch rounds out the top four with 510 points.
The top 24 bowlers on the Point List qualify for the 36th annual Ohio Valley Match Play Finale, where the champion will earn $1,000 top prize based on entries.
For further match play information, check out www.brucelanes.com or call the bowling alley at 304-455-1551. Miller Lite, Capital Beverage, and Buddy Light Accounting are once again the event’s major sponsors.
Results
3/3 Bowlerettes: Tammy Mercer, 201, 563; and Francey Goddard, 203, 544. 3/4 Tuesday Men: Bill Meredith, 213; Ray Longwell, 216; Ken Isner, 214, 217, 605; Arnold Isner, 232, 618; Jim Longwell, 224, 604; Bull Marling, 257, 621; Dave Farley, 200; Rich Erlewine, 201; Ron O’Neil Jr. 267, 300, 223, 790; Barry Light, 221, 255, 647; Steve Nixon, Sr. 200, 221, 214, 635; Mike Arrick, 221; Dave Hull, 221; Perry Weekley, 233, 202; and Sean Sawyers, 211.
3/6 Industrial: Randy Ward, 236, 622; Jim Longwell, 244, 245, 236, 725; Bob Gatian, 203; Brandon Longwell, 216, 200, 606; Sean Sawyers, 210; Bill Pritsch, 247, 232, 266, 745; John Miller, 210; Arnold Isner, 204; Rusty Wetzel, 200, 214, 604; Don Larsen, 229; Nathan Anderson, 209; Tom Hull, 230; Steve Nixon Sr., 204; Al Spencer, 223; Terry Craig, 212; Joe Goddard, 212; John Leek, 220, 606; Dave Farley, 213, 211; Dud Snider, 224, 226, 646; Mike Craycraft, 227, 226, 646; Jeff Hohn, 213, 231, 641; Greg Richmond, 213; Ron O’Neil Jr. 268, 231, 226, 725; Doug Bohrer, 238, 616; Rick Truex, 205; Bull Marling, 246; and Mike Durant, 215, 201, 608.
Seniors
High Game : Lil Miller, 157; and Charlie McIntire, 207; No Tap: Lil Miller, 182; and Mike Hall Sr. 223; 3-6-9 Game: Carol Smith, 204; and Charlie McIntire, 223; High Series: Lil Miller, 501; and Mike Hall Sr. 617.
Yuengling Lager Bowlers of the Week
Men: Ron O’Neil Jr. 300, 790, 725; Bill Pritsch, 745; and Jim Longwell, 725.
Women: Francey Goddard, 203; and Tammy Mercer, 563.