The second week of the Elgin Cross-Town Classic was like watching a tennis match as the lead kept going back and forth between Elgin and Bowlway. Elgin Lanes was looking claim its first title. Leading 5-2 in points after week one, Elgin needed to win two games to shutout Bowlway.
In front of a large crowd, both teams started the first game strong with multiple players throwing a series of strikes, but a series of splits late in the game helped by Bowlway edge out Elgin by 4 pins. John Golden led Bowlway with 235 and Sean Hargadon added 221. Drew Perly shot 253 for Elgin and Dan Svehla added 225.
Bowlway kept applying pressure by stringing strikes during the second game. Elgin was the victim of some bad pin carry, specifically Dan Svehla who threw his second pocket 7-10 split – he had one during the first game. Elgin’s poor pin carry gave Bowlway all the room it needed to seal a victory by 87 pins – the largest win of any game in the series. Dan Martin led Bowlway with 258 and Hargadon added 223. Drew Perly shot 245 for Elgin.
The pace picked up in the in the final match. Elgin not only needed to beat Bowlway, but needed to win by 90 pins to break the tie-breaker in total series. Elgin opened the game with a flurry of strikes and posted its best team game all day. Bowlway kept the game close with a strong performance in the later frames by Wayne Curley 242 and Dan Martin 223. Elgin won by 38 pins, backed by Daryl Rucki’s 246.
After all the matches for the two weeks of bowling, both teams were tied 7-7 in points. This meant total pins would decide the winner. After tallying all the pins knocked down by the two teams, Bowlway came away with the victory by a mere 51 pins.
Elgin Mayor Dave Kaptain presented the Mayor’s Cup to Bowlway and praised how the event continues to grow each year. “I’ve enjoyed watching the community support this event each year,” he said. “It’s good to see all the collaboration that goes into making this a success. It’s good for the bowlers, the owners, and the community.”
Team Bowlway was led by Dan Martin with a 674 series, Wayne Curley 663, Sean Hargadon 632, John Golden 598, and Mark Toppel 515. The team finished with 3,082 total pins for a team for a 205.4 average. Total pins for the two weeks: 6,006.
Team Elgin was led by Drew Perly with a 712 series, Dan Svehla 616, Steve Mundt 621, Daryl Rucki Jr. 556, and John Mundt 524. The team finished with 3,029 total pins for a team average of 201.9. Total pins for two weeks 5,955.
BOX SCORE – Week 2
Bowlway 1032 1029 1021 = 3,082 (Week 1: 2,924. Total pins: 6,006)
Elgin 1028 942 1059 = 3,029 (Week 2: 2,926. Total pins: 5,955)
Bowlway: Dan Martin (Elgin) 674, Wayne Curley (Elgin) 663, Sean Hargadon (Elgin) 632, John Golden (Elgin) 598, and Mark Toppel (Elgin) 515.
Elgin: Drew Perly (Elgin) 712, Dan Svehla (Schaumburg) 616, Steve Mundt (Elgin) 621, Daryl Rucki Jr. (Elgin) 556, and John Mundt (Elgin) 524.
RECAP
Team Elgin led 5-2 points after the first week of competition.
Game one: Team Elgin leads Bowlway 5-4 in points.
Game two: Team Bowlway leads Team Elgin 6-5.
Game three: Team Elgin leads Team Bowlway 7-6.
Series totals: Team Bowlway ties Team Elgin 7-7.
Team Bowlway lead in total pins by 51 pins – Wins Elgin Cross-Town Classic III.
In front of a large crowd, both teams started the first game strong with multiple players throwing a series of strikes, but a series of splits late in the game helped by Bowlway edge out Elgin by 4 pins. John Golden led Bowlway with 235 and Sean Hargadon added 221. Drew Perly shot 253 for Elgin and Dan Svehla added 225.
Bowlway kept applying pressure by stringing strikes during the second game. Elgin was the victim of some bad pin carry, specifically Dan Svehla who threw his second pocket 7-10 split – he had one during the first game. Elgin’s poor pin carry gave Bowlway all the room it needed to seal a victory by 87 pins – the largest win of any game in the series. Dan Martin led Bowlway with 258 and Hargadon added 223. Drew Perly shot 245 for Elgin.
The pace picked up in the in the final match. Elgin not only needed to beat Bowlway, but needed to win by 90 pins to break the tie-breaker in total series. Elgin opened the game with a flurry of strikes and posted its best team game all day. Bowlway kept the game close with a strong performance in the later frames by Wayne Curley 242 and Dan Martin 223. Elgin won by 38 pins, backed by Daryl Rucki’s 246.
After all the matches for the two weeks of bowling, both teams were tied 7-7 in points. This meant total pins would decide the winner. After tallying all the pins knocked down by the two teams, Bowlway came away with the victory by a mere 51 pins.
Elgin Mayor Dave Kaptain presented the Mayor’s Cup to Bowlway and praised how the event continues to grow each year. “I’ve enjoyed watching the community support this event each year,” he said. “It’s good to see all the collaboration that goes into making this a success. It’s good for the bowlers, the owners, and the community.”
Team Bowlway was led by Dan Martin with a 674 series, Wayne Curley 663, Sean Hargadon 632, John Golden 598, and Mark Toppel 515. The team finished with 3,082 total pins for a team for a 205.4 average. Total pins for the two weeks: 6,006.
Team Elgin was led by Drew Perly with a 712 series, Dan Svehla 616, Steve Mundt 621, Daryl Rucki Jr. 556, and John Mundt 524. The team finished with 3,029 total pins for a team average of 201.9. Total pins for two weeks 5,955.
BOX SCORE – Week 2
Bowlway 1032 1029 1021 = 3,082 (Week 1: 2,924. Total pins: 6,006)
Elgin 1028 942 1059 = 3,029 (Week 2: 2,926. Total pins: 5,955)
Bowlway: Dan Martin (Elgin) 674, Wayne Curley (Elgin) 663, Sean Hargadon (Elgin) 632, John Golden (Elgin) 598, and Mark Toppel (Elgin) 515.
Elgin: Drew Perly (Elgin) 712, Dan Svehla (Schaumburg) 616, Steve Mundt (Elgin) 621, Daryl Rucki Jr. (Elgin) 556, and John Mundt (Elgin) 524.
RECAP
Team Elgin led 5-2 points after the first week of competition.
Game one: Team Elgin leads Bowlway 5-4 in points.
Game two: Team Bowlway leads Team Elgin 6-5.
Game three: Team Elgin leads Team Bowlway 7-6.
Series totals: Team Bowlway ties Team Elgin 7-7.
Team Bowlway lead in total pins by 51 pins – Wins Elgin Cross-Town Classic III.
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