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October 2021

  • PLUHOWSKY WINS 2021 PWBA TOUR CHAMPIONSHIPFOR SECOND MAJOR TITLE

    October 31, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECONTACT: Aaron SmithPWBA Communications817-385-8388aaron.smith@bowl.comOn the Web: PWBA.com RENO, Nev. – Shannon Pluhowsky of Dayton, Ohio, captured her second major title, and first since 2006, in a dominating performance Sunday at the 2021 Professional Women’s Bowling Association Tour Championship. The 39-year-old left-hander defeated Bryanna Coté of Tucson, Arizona, 244-178 to claim the final major… Continue reading

  • COTÉ EARNS TOP SEED FOR STEPLADDER AT 2021 PWBA TOUR CHAMPIONSHIP

    MATCH-PLAY RESULTS RENO, Nev. – Bryanna Coté of Tucson, Arizona, averaged more than 243 for her final eight games of match play Saturday at the 2021 Professional Women’s Bowling Association Tour Championship to earn the top seed for Sunday’s stepladder finals. The live CBS Sports Network broadcast will begin at 5 p.m. Eastern, with Coté looking to secure… Continue reading

  • ZAVJALOVA TOPS STANDINGS AT 2021 PWBA TOUR CHAMPIONSHIP

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECONTACT: Aaron SmithPWBA Communications817-385-8388aaron.smith@bowl.comOn the Web: PWBA.com RENO, Nev. – Latvia’s Diana Zavjalova may have walked into the National Bowling Stadium on Friday with limited information on the 40-foot lane condition being used at the Professional Women’s Bowling Association Tour Championship, but she left the venue with nearly a 100-pin lead at the third and final… Continue reading

  • BOND CAPTURES THIRD TITLE OF 2021 INDRAMATIC FINISH AT PWBA PEPSI CLASSIC

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECONTACT: Aaron SmithPWBA Communications817-385-8388aaron.smith@bowl.comOn the Web: PWBA.com RENO, Nev. – Julia Bond of Aurora, Illinois, concluded the championship match at the Professional Women’s Bowling Association Pepsi Classic with six consecutive strikes to win her third career title in an intense finish Thursday at the National Bowling Stadium. The 25-year-old right-hander was trailing throughout the match against… Continue reading

  • USBC BOARD APPROVES RESOLUTIONS TO MAINTAIN PRE-PANDEMIC DELEGATE COUNTS FOR ANNUAL MEETINGS

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECONTACT: Aaron SmithUSBC Communications817-385-8388aaron.smith@bowl.comOn the Web: BOWL.com ARLINGTON, Texas – The United States Bowling Congress Board of Directors approved two resolutions that allow delegate representation for annual association meetings to be based on membership from the 2018-2019 season. The first resolution for the 2022 USBC Annual Meeting maintains historical representation across the country by using… Continue reading

  • ZAVALA WINS THIRD TITLE OF 2021 SEASON AT PWBA RENO CLASSIC

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECONTACT: Aaron SmithPWBA Communications817-385-8388aaron.smith@bowl.comOn the Web: PWBA.com RENO, Nev. – Stephanie Zavala of Downey, California, won her third title of the 2021 Professional Women’s Bowling Association Tour season Tuesday at the PWBA Reno Classic. The front-runner for PWBA Rookie of the Year defeated Bryanna Coté of Tucson, Arizona, for the title at the National Bowling Stadium,… Continue reading

  • U.S. OPEN HEADED TO INDIANAPOLIS IN 2022, USBC MASTERS RETURNS TO LAS VEGAS

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECONTACT: Matt CannizzaroIBC Communications352-262-1372matt.cannizzaro@bowl.comOn the Web: BOWL.com ARLINGTON, Texas – The United States Bowling Congress and the Bowling Proprietors’ Association of America have selected Woodland Bowl in Indianapolis as the host center for the 2022 U.S. Open and Gold Coast Hotel & Casino as the location for the USBC Masters. The U.S. Open is scheduled… Continue reading

  • ZAVALA LEADS AFTER FIRST DAY OF 2021 PWBA RENO CLASSIC

    October 25, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECONTACT: Aaron SmithPWBA Communications817-385-8388aaron.smith@bowl.comOn the Web: PWBA.com RENO, Nev. – Stephanie Zavala of Downey, California, is another step closer to securing the Professional Women’s Bowling Association Rookie of the Year award for the 2021 season after a strong opening day at the PWBA Reno Classic. The 25-year-old right-hander paced qualifying Monday at the… Continue reading

  • USBC, KEGEL EXTEND LANE MAINTENANCE PARTNERSHIP

    October 25, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECONTACT: Aaron SmithUSBC Communications817-385-8388aaron.smith@bowl.comOn the Web: BOWL.com ARLINGTON, Texas – Kegel and the United States Bowling Congress extended their partnership agreement to have Kegel as the official lane maintenance provider for USBC Championship Tournaments and a USBC Gold Product Partner. Since 2006, Kegel has provided lane maintenance equipment and supplies, along with… Continue reading

  • KOVALOVA LEADS PLAYER-OF-THE-YEAR RACEHEADING INTO PWBA FALL CLASSIC SERIES

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECONTACT: Aaron SmithPWBA Communications817-385-8388aaron.smith@bowl.comOn the Web: PWBA.com RENO, Nev. – The stage is set for an incredible conclusion to the 2021 Professional Women’s Bowling Association Tour season, with three titles, a major championship and postseason honors being determined during the next week at the PWBA Fall Classic Series. The Fall Classic Series, which will feature the… Continue reading

About Me

Brian grew up in New York before moving to Phoenix, AZ in 1991. He has been involved in writing for his own bowling publication called “Striking Spotlight.” He has been published in the Desert Bowler Newspaper, Windy City News Newspaper and the Bowlers Journal. Hirsch is a Youth Director in the Kenosha USBC and a former Director for the Metro Phoenix USBC. As a Level 1 and RVP USBC coach, he can be found coaching his wife Amber and their son Masen each Saturday morning. Hirsch currently has (6) 300’s and (4) 800’s and is a member of the International Gay Bowling Organization where he is a five-time IGBO Champion and a six-time Arizona State Grand Canyon State Games Medalist. The Hirsch’s moved to Wisconsin to be closer to family and assist the Freedom Farm for Vets. Hirsch’s home bowling center is Sheridan Lanes, located in Kenosha, WI.

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