RENO, Nev. - It may be possible that the only thing at the National Bowling Stadium this week louder than one of Spencer Robarge's outfits is his strike ball, and both are making plenty of noise during the 2021
United States Bowling Congress Masters, where the 18-year-old phenom is among the 16 undefeated players in match play.
The
Junior Team USA member from Springfield, Missouri, finished 16th among more than 200 competitors to qualify for the event's 64-player double-elimination match-play bracket. He won two matches Friday to remain unbeaten and in contention for the coveted title and $30,000 top prize.
Robarge dispensed of fellow amateur Barry Slater of Locust, North Carolina (603-486), and Venezuela's Ildemaro Ruiz (669-499), and he now will face Canadian world champion Mitch Hupé, when competition resumes Saturday at noon Eastern.