Runk repeats, Malloy wins at strike zone

85 bowlers partied on New Year’s Eve at Strike Zone Alleys. Brandon Runk set Strike Zone Alleys on fire last year.  His scores weren’t as high this year, but he led most of the way to repeat as champion.  Runk’s only loss in match play was a 299-289 thriller to Tyler Dautrich.  In the final, Runk defeated Michael Bortz, 228-189.  Runk earned the $200 top scholarship prize. Kaylee Malloy won her first singles title and second overall in handicap.  She defeated Kaeli McMasters, 251-198, in the final.  She averaged 197 for 9 games, and won the $200 top scholarship prize. Walter Tomlin earned his entry to 2014 Junior Gold in Buffalo.