Past Results
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Galaxy Lanes – Mar 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.
Bonanza Lanes – Feb 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.
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Thunderbowl Lanes – Jan 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.
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Astro Lanes Grand Final – Dec 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.
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5 Star Lanes – Nov 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.
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Plaza Lanes Hall of Fame Tournament – Oct 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…
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Westland Bowl Over/Under Doubles – Oct 5, 2024
Congratulations to Mike Calvin and Brandon Leavitt for winning the SSO Over/Under doubles tournament at Westland Bowl in Westland. Calvin and Leavitt defeated Troy Stus and Ed Burbo 448-380. In the championship match, it was Leavitt who started with a spare and then proceeded to throw the next six strikes to put their team in lead which they would never relinquish. Calvin, winning his 6th SSO Title, and Leavitt received $5000 for their first-place finish while Stus and Burbo collected $2500 for second.
Town & Country – Sep 21, 2024
Congratulations to Jerry Sikora for winning his 3rd SSO title at Town & Country Lanes in Westland. Sikora defeated Dale Hofmeister 269-247. In the championship match, Sikora started off with a spare and then proceeded to throw the next eight strikes to put the game out of reach. Sikora received $1,000 for his first-place finish while Hofmeister, looking for back-to-back titles - winning his 3rd SSO tournament last month at 300 Bowl, collected $500 for second. We had 70 bowlers
looking for a title at Town & Country.
looking for a title at Town & Country.
300 Bowl – Aug 24, 2024
Congratulations to Dale Hofmeister for winning his 3rd SSO title at 300 Bowl in Waterford. Hofmeister defeated Troy Stus 233-224 in a close final match. Hofmeister received $1,000 for his first place finish while Stus, looking for his 5th SSO title, collected $500 for second. We had a great turnout of 100 bowlers for this event!
Century Bowl – Aug 3, 2024
Congratulations to Randy Warnken for breaking through in his first ever SSO tournament to win the title at Century Bowl in Waterford. Randy defeated Dennis Hansen 244-228 in a tight final match. Warnken received $1,000 for his first place finish while Hansen collected $500 for second. We had 74 bowlers attempting to win their first title, which is a pretty good turnout considering the SSO now has 86 bowlers with at least one title!
