Congratulations to Danial Carlson on winning his first MAST title! Carlson defeated Carter Theis with an impressive 296 to 245 in the title match. This was the only honor score bowled during the tournament. Carlson received $453 for the win and Theis, $249 for second place (3rd-4th $164, 5th-8th $124, 9th-16th $99).
The tournament was contested on the USBC Singles/Doubles Open Shot. Fifty-two bowlers competed who will all receive 25 bonus points for the challenge pattern. Sixteen bowlers qualified to match play finals which required a score of 849 or better. Jeff Prein and Ken Duffield tied for 16th place with Duffield edging out Prein in a 9th and 10th frame roll off to move on to match play. Prein received ½ the prize fund of 16th place. Greg Thomas was lead qualifier bowling games of 256, 223, 239, and 268 for a 986. He will receive 25 extra points for the accomplishment
Bowl-A-Vard and Phoenix Pro Shop sponsored the tournament. Bowl-A-Vard gave a break on lineage and donated three $10 gift cards to the drawing. Phoenix Pro Shop gave a Brunswick Aura at a reduced cost to the drawing, which was won by Tony Spigarella. Tim Janz, Kenny Chavez, and Kevin Punzel each won a gift card.