JUNE 2013 -
11
California Bowler Takes
Singles Lead at WC
By
RENO, Nev. -
Jeanette Adams of Rancho Cor-
dova, Calif., experienced a variety of emotions
and even got a little teary-eyed after finding out
she took the lead in Scratch Singles at the United
States Bowling Congress Women's Champion-
ships on Sunday.
The 37-year-old left-hander has turned much of
her attention in recent years from the lanes to her
family, but with the support of her husband, Todd,
and two-year-old son, Tyler, she continues to find
success on the tournament lanes.
Adams added her name to the record books at
the USBC Women's Championships with a 299
game during the 2009 event, but she's now look-
ing forward to the possibility of solidifying her
place in tournament history as a champion in
2013. She fired games of 268, 202 and 278 at the
Reno-Sparks Convention Center for a 748
scratch series, surpassing the 731 posted by
Danielle Schilling of Ventura, Calif., earlier in the
day.
Because Adams entered this year's tournament
with an average above 220, she did not receive
any handicap. However, her scratch effort was
good enough to move her into a tie for sixth place
in Diamond Singles. Christine Gill of Lakewood,
Colo., leads with 816.
With her husband and son there for support and
advice, Adams confidently made a ball change
early in doubles that proved to be the difference
Sunday.
"The ball I started with didn't quite read the lanes
the way I wanted it to, so I asked my husband if I
should make a change, and he said to try it," said
Adams, who made her fifth Women's Champion-
ships appearance. "I fought through the first game
of doubles and continued with that ball the rest of
the way with a few minor adjustments here and
there. I just got in the zone."
Adams took some time away from the sport after
the birth of her son, but she has been working
hard to get her game back into full swing
"I put bowling on hiatus for a while," said Adams,
who bowls regularly at AMF Mardi Gras Lanes in
Sacramento, Calif. "I've been working really hard.
My focus now is to just keep bowling and enjoying
my wonderful son and husband."
With her singles set in the books, and her heart
soaring after her performance on the lanes, Ad-
ams doesn't recall having any doubts, distractions
or obstacles keeping her from the top spot in the
standings.
"I had no clue," Adams said. "I just kind of got in
that zone and found that mark. I came in and did
what I came here to do, and that was to hopefully
take home a championship. Go big or go home."
Adams added 692 in team and 650 in singles for
a 2,090 scratch all-events total, which is second
in Scratch All-Events and just outside of the top
10 in Diamond All-Events. Elysia Current of Eph-
rata, Pa., leads Scratch All-Events with 2,104,
and Gill also tops the Diamond standings with
2,324.
The Diamond Division is made up of bowlers with
averages of 180 and above, with handicap being
100 percent of 220.
Presenting sponsors for the 2013 USBC
Women's Championships include Circus Circus
Reno, Eldorado Hotel Casino Reno and Silver
Legacy Resort Casino Reno.
June 9th @ Danville Bowl
Del Chinn $1500
Jessie Hinahon $2450
June 2nd @ Diablo Valley Lanes
Lisa Reyes $1,600 & Rico Mucio $250
May 27th @ AMF Pinole Lanes
JoJo Ortiz $5,000
Ron Acosta $1,300 & Roland Gabun $550
