May 9, 2021 9:01 am
PARMA HEIGHTS, Ohio - When Stephanie Zavala of Downey, California, decided to become a member of the Professional Women’s Bowling Association, she listed winning the PWBA Rookie of the Year award as her top goal.
It didn’t take long for Zavala to become a front-runner for the award in the 2021 season after capturing her first career PWBA Tour title Saturday at the PWBA Greater Cleveland Open.
Zavala defeated Bryanna Coté of Tucson, Arizona, in the championship match at Yorktown Lanes, 247-216, to claim the title in just her third tournament as a tour member.
The victory, broadcast live on BowlTV.com, earned Zavala the $10,000 top prize.
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Lincoln – Former Husker Erin McCarthy finished fourth at the Twin Cities Open in Eagan, MN on Sunday.
McCarthy led the field at the Twin Cities Open after the first three rounds of qualifying, having posted averages of 227.50, 233.42 and 225.67. Following the fourth qualifying round, she averaged 219.71 to be seeded third in the stepladder finals. In the first matchup of the finals, McCarthy fell 226-245 to fourth seeded Kelly Kulick. McCarthy was a part of Nebraska’s 2009 championship team.
Three other Huskers finished in the top 20 this weekend with Liz Kuhlkin leading in 15th with an average of 211.06, followed by Gazmine Mason in 18th (209.89) and Julia Bond in 20th (207.00). Valerie Bercier bowled a 206.28 to earn a 22nd place finish as Diandra (Hyman) Asbaty came in 24th (205.00). Rounding out the former Huskers were Lindsay (Baker) Boomershine tied for 27th (202.83) and current Huskers Assistant Coach
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