Past Results & Champions

Below you will find a list of all our Past Champions from previous tournaments. Tournament positions will be the basis for the point system for Bowler Of The Year. Please note that there were no tournaments held in some months of 2011. Back links are provided to the tournament results by simply clicking on the Bowler's name.

January 4 Larry Walker Thunderbowl Lanes
February 22 Trent Marner Bonanza Lanes
March 15 Mike Calvin Galaxy Lanes
April 5 Jeff Austreng/Charles Easton Jax60
April 19 Randy Warnken Summit Entertainment Center
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July 19    
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September 20    
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October 18    
November 15    
December 6    

Past Results

norm smith sso

Woodland Lanes – June 28, 2025 - July 24, 2025

Congratulations to Norm Smith on his 2nd SSO Title as he defeated Dan Gennety 242-222 at Woodland Lanes in Livonia. In the championship match, Gennety was able to pull out to an early lead with a triple in frames 2-4, but a big split in the 5th frame (3-4-6-7-10) turned out to be his undoing. That open frame opened the door for Smith who promptly threw a 5 bagger in frames 6-10 to close out the match. Smith received $1,000 for his first-place finish while Gennety, looking for his first title, collected $500 for second. We had another great turnout of 84 bowlers at Woodland Lanes.
20250628_Woodland_Qualifying_Results.pdf

Oak Lanes - May 17, 2025

Congratulations to Brad Gray for winning his 3rd SSO title at Oak Lanes in Westland. Gray defeated Pete Kaczmarczyk 213-192 in the title match. In the championship match, carry issues plagued both bowlers – Gray left five 7-pins, while Kaczmarczyk left five 10-pins. Unfortunately for Kaczmarczyk, a missed 10-pin in the 7th frame proved to be costly, Gray was able to catch a 3-bagger and stay clean the rest of the way to capture the title. Gray received $1,000 for his first-place finish while Kaczmarczyk, looking for his fourth title, collected $500 for second. We had another great turnout of 88 bowlers at Oak Lanes.
20250517_Oak_Qualifying.pdf

Summit Match Game Championship - April 19, 2025

Congratulations to Randy Warnken for winning his 2nd SSO title at Summit Entertainment Center in Washington. Warnken defeated Kerry Kreft 237- 218 in the title match. In the championship match, this looked like it was going to be a blowout, with Warnken starting the match with a 5-bagger, while Kreft had carry issues on the right lane. Kreft finished strong, however, Warnken built up a lead he would never relinquish. Warnken received $1,000 for his first-place finish while Kreft, looking for his first title, collected $500 for second. We had another great turnout of 99 bowlers at Galaxy Lanes.

20250419_Summit_Qualifying.pdf

JAX 60 Over/Under Doubles - April 5, 2025

Congratulations to Jeff Austreng and Charles Easton for winning the SSO Over/Under doubles tournament at JAX 60 in Jackson. Austreng and Easton defeated Gary Duarard and Justin O’Hara 440-368. In the title match, it was Easton who figured out the tricky championship pair shooting a 247, while partner Jeff Austreng grinded out a 193. Duarard and O’Hara couldn’t get anything going, carding a 180 & 188 respectively. Austreng, winning his 4th SSO title, and Easton received $5000 for their first-place finish while Duarard and O’Hara collected $2500 for second. For Easton, this was his 3rd SSO doubles title, winning twice with Steve Jakubowski in 2017 & 2019.
20250405_JAX60_Qual.pdf

Galaxy Lanes - March 15, 2025

Congratulations to Mike Calvin for winning his 7th SSO title at Galaxy Lanes in Grand Blanc. Calvin defeated Gary Duarard 228- 192 in the title match. In the championship match, this looked like it was going to be a blowout, with Calvin starting the match missing a 10 pin, while Duarard opened with a triple. However, Duarard had an open of his own as he struggled later in the match on the left lane. Calvin strung together strikes in the middle of the game to take the lead and never looked back. Calvin received $1,000 for his first-place finish while Duarard, looking for his second title, collected $500 for second. We had another great turnout of 95 bowlers at Galaxy Lanes.

20250315_Galaxy_Qualifying.pdf

Bonanza Lanes - February 22, 2025

Congratulations to Trent Marner for winning his 2nd SSO title at Bonanza Lanes in Warren. Marner defeated Jamie Adams 237- 196 in the title match. In the championship match, both bowlers got out of the gates slow, each having carry issues. However, Marner managed to string together a 7-bagger to end the game and come out victorious. Marner received $1,000 for his first-place finish while Adams, looking for his first title, collected $500 for second. We had another great turnout of 126 bowlers at Bonanza Lanes, our most popular stop for the SSO.
20250222_Bonanza_Qualifying_Results.pdf

Thunderbowl Lanes - January 4, 2025

Congratulations to Hall of Famer Larry Walker for winning his 13th SSO title at Thunderbowl Lanes in Allen Park. Walker defeated Travis Franz 215-189 in the title match. In the championship match, both bowlers got out of the gates slow, in fact, through 6 frames both bowlers only managed one strike with one open. The turning point was a ball change by Walker in the 7th frame. Larry threw a 4-bagger to put the game out of reach. Walker received $1,000 for his first-place finish while Franz, bowling in only his second SSO tournament, collected $500 for second. We had another great turnout of 112 bowlers at Thunderbowl Lanes.
20250104_TBowl_Qualifying.pdf

Astro Lanes Grand Final - December 7, 2024

Congratulations to Troy Stus on his 5th SSO title held at Astro Lanes in Madison Heights. This was our SSO Grand Final which drew 115 bowlers looking to bring home the winner’s share of $2,000! Stus defeated Bob DeCheney Jr. 247-241 in the championship match to bring home the title. Ironically Troy’s last win was right here at Astro Lanes, also in the Grand Finals. The 5-man stepladder featured top seed Stus, 2nd seed DeCheney, 3rd seed Jeff Austreng, 4th seed Eddie Mintz and 5th seed, last year’s Grand Finals winner Jerry Sikora.
20241207_Astro_Grand_Finals.pdf

5 Star Lanes - November 16, 2024

Welcome to the winner's circle Larry Salvati! Larry won his first SSO title at 5 Star Lanes in Sterling Heights by defeating Todd Pawlak (also looking for his first title) 249-237. The championship match was neck and neck the whole way. Pawlak missed a 10 pin late, while Salvati struck out from the 9th frame on to finish with 249. Pawlak still had a chance to win getting up in the 10th, however, a pesky 7 pin stood on his first shot allowing Salvati to earn the victory. Salvati received $1,100 for his win, while Pawlak settled for $600 with his 2nd place finish. 
SSO_20241116_5_Star_results_pdf.pdf

Plaza Lanes Hall of Fame Tournament - October 19, 2024

Congratulations to Larry Walker for winning his 12th  SSO title at Plaza Lanes in Plymouth. Walker defeated Steve Boos 269-225 in the title match. In the championship match, Boos, looking for his first SSO title, got out of the gates a little slow throwing a strike and three spares, which was well behind the pace…
SSO_20241019_Plaza_results_web.pdf