Graves goes for 810 in doubles at 2024 USBC Open Championships
July 20, 2024
LAS VEGAS – The members of the BowlU contingent put together another strong showing at the United States Bowling Congress Open Championships, highlighted by an 810 series by Derek Graves during a run at the lead in Regular Doubles on Thursday at the South Point Bowling Plaza.
Graves, of Spring Grove, Virginia, fired games of 263, 268 and 279 to record the ninth 800 of the 2024 event, which included strikes on his final nine deliveries in Game 3. He had started doubles with nine strikes, too, and finished the set with strikes on 30 of his 34 shots.
He paired with Adam Jozwiak of Akron, New York, to take over second place in Regular Doubles with a 1,528 total. Jozwiak had games of 269, 223 and 226 for a 718 series.
Shawn Evans and Nicholas Fisher of Palm Bay, Florida, lead Regular Doubles at the 2024 USBC Open Championships with 1,531.
The pair had the chance to take the lead heading into their final frame, with both players needing doubles. Graves connected for the first hit, but Jozwiak left the 4-7 on his first delivery. Jozwiak converted the spare and rolled a strike on his fill ball.
Graves, a 38-year-old right-hander making his 11th tournament appearance, added 704 in singles and 624 in team to finish the year with a 2,138 all-events total. He currently sits in 25th place for Regular All-Events.
Watch the video below to hear more about Graves’ background in bowling, joining the BowlU group and his experience this week at the Open Championships.
BowlU placed two additional competitors in the top 25 of Regular All-Events, and the group once again made an impact on the standings at the event.
Thomas Sorce of Blasdell, New York, had the top overall score with 2,146, and 2017 Regular All-Events champion Brad Angelo of Lockport, New York, finished with 2,143.
BowlU #1 worked its way into a tie for fifth place in Team All-Events with a 10,032 total at the Bowling Plaza. The group also is tied for 15th place in Regular Team with 3,236.
Sorce led the way for BowlU #1 and was joined by 2021 Team All-Events champions Kevin Bienko (2,030) and Andrew Herbert (1,979), along with Jacob Klein (1,978) and Timothy Gruendler (1,899).
BowlU #2 took over 13th in Team All-Events with 9,901 and moved into the top 50 in Regular Team with 3,144.
Angelo and Graves were joined by Jozwiak (2,000), Charles Jagodzinski (1,898) and Joshua Nowak (1,722).
Derek Magno, a 2019 Team All-Events champion from Cicero, New York, leads Regular All-Events at the 2024 Open Championships with a 2,255 total. Higgy’s Aquarium of Lewis Center, Ohio, holds the top spot in Team All-Events with 10,226, and Before the 1st Frame #4 of Huntersville, North Carolina, leads Regular Team with 3,373.
The 2024 Open Championships got underway Feb. 23 and will run through July 29 at the South Point Bowling Plaza. The tournament is scheduled to feature more than 11,000 teams and 55,000 bowlers making their way to compete in Las Vegas.
Visit us on Facebook at the official USBC Open Championships page.
Graves, of Spring Grove, Virginia, fired games of 263, 268 and 279 to record the ninth 800 of the 2024 event, which included strikes on his final nine deliveries in Game 3. He had started doubles with nine strikes, too, and finished the set with strikes on 30 of his 34 shots.
He paired with Adam Jozwiak of Akron, New York, to take over second place in Regular Doubles with a 1,528 total. Jozwiak had games of 269, 223 and 226 for a 718 series.
Shawn Evans and Nicholas Fisher of Palm Bay, Florida, lead Regular Doubles at the 2024 USBC Open Championships with 1,531.
The pair had the chance to take the lead heading into their final frame, with both players needing doubles. Graves connected for the first hit, but Jozwiak left the 4-7 on his first delivery. Jozwiak converted the spare and rolled a strike on his fill ball.
Graves, a 38-year-old right-hander making his 11th tournament appearance, added 704 in singles and 624 in team to finish the year with a 2,138 all-events total. He currently sits in 25th place for Regular All-Events.
Watch the video below to hear more about Graves’ background in bowling, joining the BowlU group and his experience this week at the Open Championships.
BowlU placed two additional competitors in the top 25 of Regular All-Events, and the group once again made an impact on the standings at the event.
Thomas Sorce of Blasdell, New York, had the top overall score with 2,146, and 2017 Regular All-Events champion Brad Angelo of Lockport, New York, finished with 2,143.
BowlU #1 worked its way into a tie for fifth place in Team All-Events with a 10,032 total at the Bowling Plaza. The group also is tied for 15th place in Regular Team with 3,236.
Sorce led the way for BowlU #1 and was joined by 2021 Team All-Events champions Kevin Bienko (2,030) and Andrew Herbert (1,979), along with Jacob Klein (1,978) and Timothy Gruendler (1,899).
BowlU #2 took over 13th in Team All-Events with 9,901 and moved into the top 50 in Regular Team with 3,144.
Angelo and Graves were joined by Jozwiak (2,000), Charles Jagodzinski (1,898) and Joshua Nowak (1,722).
Derek Magno, a 2019 Team All-Events champion from Cicero, New York, leads Regular All-Events at the 2024 Open Championships with a 2,255 total. Higgy’s Aquarium of Lewis Center, Ohio, holds the top spot in Team All-Events with 10,226, and Before the 1st Frame #4 of Huntersville, North Carolina, leads Regular Team with 3,373.
The 2024 Open Championships got underway Feb. 23 and will run through July 29 at the South Point Bowling Plaza. The tournament is scheduled to feature more than 11,000 teams and 55,000 bowlers making their way to compete in Las Vegas.
Visit us on Facebook at the official USBC Open Championships page.