Martell, Wolgemuth open season 16 with wins at Dutch
The PJBT’s 16th season started with a bang, as 127 bowlers traveled to 222 Dutch Lanes. This season started just like last season in scratch. Â Michael Martell of New York City had one of three 300’s in qualifying, and kept striking to win his 5th career title. Â After only being plus 13 after three, his second three games were 277, 259, and 300. Â His 724 and three wins in match play propelled him to top seed for the finals. Â After a 268-181 win over #4 Conrad Chapple, Martell defeated #2 Isaac Kim, 225-166. Â Martell earned the $300 top scholarship prize. Brett Wolgemuth of Columbia, PA won his first title in handicap. Â He defeated Isaac Erickson, 214-137, in the final. Â Wolgemuth averaged 174 for 11 games in winning the $300 top scholarship prize. New to this season are bonus scholarships for the top two girls in scratch, sponsored by Shot Makers Pro Shop and Lane Tamers Pro Shop. Â Kelsey Hammons earned a $50 scholarship, and Sarah Kirch earned a $30 scholarship. Austin Chubb and Conrad Chapple also shot 300 in qualifying. Â