By Susan Jenior

Staff Writer

As the bowling season is well underway, Striking a Balance this week features the top scores of bowlers for the past several weeks at Spins Bowl and Kent Lanes, both in Kent.

The leagues include adults, juniors, special needs and a high school league prior to the start of the OHSAA bowling season.

Watch for additional highlights and features on outstanding efforts as the season continues.

PORTAGE COUNTY HONORS

Portage County USBC proudly announced the 2026 Portage County Bowling Hall of Fame inductees for the Class of 2026. Inductees include:

FOR BOWLING SERVICE—Gary Helsel, Carl (Rick) Ewell.

FOR BOWLING ACHIEVEMENT—Eric Hughey, Chris Osborne, Jim Dukes, Bill Bruce.

The Inductee Dinner and Ceremony is set of Oct. 17 at 1 p.m. at the Kent Elks Club.

Tickets are $25 each and may be purchased at Sky Lanes, Kent Lanes or Spins Bowl of Kent.

Tickets may also be purchased from any Hall of Fame Committee/Portage County Board Member—Shawna Potteier, Jessica French, Amanda Kiss, Audrey Brodzinski, Keith Lang, Jimmy Champ, Ched Reber, Dexter Worthy, Al Petrosino.

PORTAGE COUNTY BOWLING SCOREBOARD

Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026

SPINS BOWL, KENT

ELKS AND FRIENDS: MEN High Series—Shaun Bennett 702, Corey Daniels 664, Nate Morrow 661, Ron Elwood 647, Dave Mellinger 630, John Brown 621, John Underwood 620, Brandon Giunto 616, Sully Shaheed 615, Jack Oberlin 610, John Bennett 601. WOMEN High Series—Karla Kommel 595, Emma Day 476, Erin Mellinger 473, Ann Trocchio 354, Molly Blair 348. MEN High Game—Patrick Stachowiak 266, Chris Myers 265, Jeff Konkle 258, Jeff Largent 258, Wade Morrow 251, David Nelson 247, Mike Verona 246, Justin Best 233, Eugene Yeary 233, Gavin Warren 232, Dave Henson 227, Kevin Kommel 226, Matt Perison 225, Jason Baril 222. WOMEN High Game— Laura Elwood 202, Rosey Blair 188, Char Boykin 180, Zeb Moorman 146, Jordan Manser 132.

FRIDAY CASINO: MEN High Game-Series Scott Brandner 300-792, Hank Adams 300, Chris Hoskin 810; WOMEN High Game-Series—Alicia Lindon 245-645, Tanya Hunter 260-741.

DALE HAHN CUSTOM CRAFTS: MEN High Series—Alex Ridings 747, Jon Endres 632, Dave Senerhia 614, Fred Endres 608; WOMEN High Series—Laura Elwood 519, Maranda Ailes 479; MEN High Game—Robert Wilson 279, Dale Hahn 268, Matt VanSickle 243, Dave Arlequeeuw 237, Will Bender 219; WOMEN High Game—Chris Stuttler 192, Nancy Zolgus 192, Brenda Wilson 150. :

HAPPY HOUR DOUBLES: MENS High Game-Series—Eddie Hanna 255-669, Craig Gilli 244-622, Jason Norris 234-649. WOMEN High Game-Series—Carie Hanna 201-550, Julie Garhardt 199-530, Tara Ferguson 184-513.

GARDEN SPOT: MEN High Series—Bradley Woodrum 780, Mark Ruediger 751, Ryan Ambler 727, Paul Schultz 708, Anthony Edwards 690, Jeff Bardoun 648, Jim Pischera 641, Ryan Livergood 640, Scott Besaw 634, Mike Smith 624, Jacob Renkel 619; WOMEN High Series— Kristen Moore 738, Erin Jackson 687, Jessica French 544; MEN HIGH GAME—Matt Willis 290, Dave Reynolds 268, Lloyd Ables 268, Shawn Bolyard 267, Brody Justice 259, Robby Roberts 253, Zac Renkel 246, Sean Short 246; WOMEN High Game—Ashley Kuhns 277, Teri Plaso 253, Jennifer Pope 203, Ellen Cook 169.

PERFECT FIT TRIO: MEN Scratch Series—Bradley Stevens 965, Shawn Bolyard 949, John Kertis 933, Mike Mitov 923, Shaun Bennett 921, Maximus Madden 897, Chuck Coburn 896, Mike Pope 892, Corey Schurko 876, Steve Swiger 829, Colton Riddle 811, Matt Bright 765; WOMEN High Series—Kirsten Moore 954, Bony Bender 757; MEN High Game—Jim Dukes 287, Chris Walla 279, Connor Stevens 269, Josh Flachbart 266, Troy Workman 259, Jeremy Knight 253, Jeff Bardoun 248; WOMEN High Game—Zoe Bevilacqua 244, Jen Pope 202.

KSU FACULTY-STAFF: MEN High Series—Jerry Davis 514, Mike Stadulis 511, Doug Hohlbaugh; WOMEN High Series—Betsy Mako 482, Chris Hill 482, Cynthia Jones 400; MEN High Game—Jimmy Clint 211, Chris Miller 190, Michael Meluch 185; WOMEN High Game—Cheryl Smith 182, Darlene Kolar 153, Penelope Sutliff 143.

ROOFING GUY: MEN High Series—Barry Sano 723, Brian Glass 720, Mike Cottrell 647, John McCarthy 642; WOMEN High Series—Ashley Kuhns 681, Courtney Martin 582, Yvonne Rafferty 494; MEN High Game—Marty Collyer 278, Dan Roberts 258, David Rodgers 248, Rod Schaaf 241, Cory Rafferty 236; WOMEN High Game—Ashlee Cottrell 220, Ellen Cook 190, CC Porter 171.

BILL WHITE’S SENIOR TRIO: MEN High Series—Troy Allison 677, Jim Prasek 648, Tom Walker 577; WOMEN High Series—Liz Hickman 501, Sherri Tillis 497, Pam Perry 471; MEN High Game—Ched Reber 232, Doug Contofalsky 223, Kevin Basom 213; WOMEN High Game—Corky Farquhar 212, Robin Wise, C.J. Pennock 181.

TOM’S SHARPENING: High Series—Kelly Stebner 704, Sherry Tauscher 553, Cheryl Golubski 506. High Game—Melissa Deakins 222, KateLynn Smith 205, Lynnette Szabat 183.

YOUTH LEAGUES

Bumpers: High Game-Series—Ace Kuhns 73-140, Logan Griffen 54-103.

Juniors: BOYS High Series—Jackson Adolph 576, Ayden Macharoni 447, Tristin Allocco 346, Gage Cline 312, Logan Aken 269; GIRLS High Series—Isabella Ellis 418, Grace McCausland 309; BOYS High Game—Dominic Madden 198, Bo Tasker 146, Cohen Hammer 125, Jonah Lenington 117; GIRLS High Game—Lilly Baclawski 160, Hailey Aken 96.

SPECIAL NEEDS: High Series—Kieran Rosander 329, Michael McFarland 314, Brandon Boyett 302, Logan Cox 298, Ashley Wilson 284, Meredith Rang 265, Maranda Ailes 265, Jarrod Gauntner 261, Ashley Valerius 235, Hannah Huber 235; High Game—Maranda Ailes 167, Logan Cox 166, Kieran Rosander 165, Michael McFarland 164, Ashley Wilson 160, Brandon Boyett 154, Meredith Rang 149, Jarrod Gauntner 146, Carly Domres 141.

KENT LANES, KENT

BOWLERS SANCTUARY TRIO: MEN High Series—Scott Hensley 834, Josh Wilson 766, Evan Dalziel 751; WOMEN High Series—Jenna Stretch 707, Angela Hughey 703, Kim Mann 659; MEN High Game—Logan Palmer 300, Scott Hensley 299, Trevor Stretch 279, Evan Dalziel 279; WOMEN High Game—Shelly Kelly 257, Jenna Stretch 254, Kathy Kundla 248.

BULLDOG NATIONAL: MEN High Game-Series—Sean Dockery 278-762, Jim Hunt 278-738, Kyle Markie 713, Dave Miholer 289, Josh Wilson 278, Dan Ashburn 278; WOMEN High Game-Series—Angela Hughey 253-721, Taylor Cressman 245-567, Jeanie Dockery 202, Vicki Cressman 546.

CHARLIE EGLI MEMORIAL LEAGUE: MEN High Game-Series—T.J. Kost 279-719, Fred Franks 278-682, Pat Bridge 266, Mike White 680; WOMEN High Game-Series—Stacey Albrecht 192, Kathy Wolfe 188, Gerry Griffin 154, Deidra Binegar 499, Debbie Wilson 495, Dawn Yost 487.

PALMER’S PALS: High Game-Series—Betsy Mako 190-513, Cathy Lisic 510, Jo Ann Pinter 207-483, Julie Molitoris 192.

LA MEXICANA CANTINA & GRILL: MEN High Game-Series—Zach Sokira 280-768, Dan Schueller 696, Pat Adolph 695, Ri Blevins 269, Dan Schueller 265; WOMEN High Game-Series—Erin Jackson 237-617, Lisa Voss 582, Teresa Steinlechner 568, Leigh Verh 234, Patty Lydic 225.

ROOTSTOWN MIXED LEAGUE: MEN High Game-Series—David Hoover 218-606, Jim May 202-538, Kevin Barbee 206, Alex Barbee 202-524; WOMEN High Game-Series—Drena Held 179-461, Emily Bush 188, Lori Fleshman 44, Seanna Biglin 172-446.

YOUTH LEAGUES

HIGH SCHOOL FALL LEAGUE: BOYS High Game-Series—Dom Rich 233-622, Chase Jonke 588, Henry Swartzendruber 585, Zack Watkins 231, Michael Wolberton 221.

JUNIORS: BOYS High Game-Series—Nathan Roosa 243-654, Jake Bullard 199-548, Emerson Cinderich 168-415; GIRLS High Game-Series—Lexie Harvey 156-438, Sawyer Harvey 97-276, Jade Cinderich 87-212.