Texas bowler takes Emerald lead at 2024 USBC Women’s Championships
May 17, 2024
RENO, Nev. – The excitement continued Wednesday at the 2024 United States Bowling Congress Women’s Championships as a new leader emerged in Emerald Singles at the National Bowling Stadium.
Wanda Swindle of Shelbyville, Texas, was on fire during her singles set. After games of 192 and 235, she kept the momentum going with five strikes to start Game 3 which helped her move swiftly toward taking the lead.
She finished the game with 222 to finish with a solid 649 series. Lynne Sweeney of Cheyenne, Wyoming, previously held the lead with 630 in Emerald Singles at the 2024 USBC Women’s Championships.
The Texas bowler was extremely excited to hear the news that her performance pushed her to take the lead. Moving to the top of the leaderboard wasn’t on her mind; instead, she was just trying to do her best and bowl well.
When she was asked how she was feeling, Swindle said, “I am excited and a little nervous. This was the best I have done in a long time. I need to get out here, get out of my slump and do well!
“I usually don’t pay attention to the board. I just get up and bowl that way, so I don’t get nervous. It helps me focus 100%. I just need to pay attention to how I bowl.”
Taking the lead is a surprise for some bowlers, and for Swindle, it was a stellar accomplishment. By not looking at the leaderboard in the beginning, it added more of a shock for her.
“Of course not, I was like wow,” Swindle said. “I can’t wait to go back home and tell them what I did.”
Making her 13th appearance at the Women’s Championships, this year marked the best she’s ever done at the tournament.
Swindle is very adamant on doing well when she bowls, and when asked about her goals, she said, “I really want to get a perfect game, but the closest I have gotten is 267.”
Having this whole experience at the Women’s Championships in Reno was special for Swindle. It’s an area where she enjoys traveling to and has a good time while bowling.
“I always have enjoyed Reno – I actually like it more than Vegas,” Swindle said. “When I go back to Reno, I’m like, ‘Yes, I’m home!’”
Swindle finished the tournament with sets of 521 in doubles and 481 in team for an all-events total of 1,651 to take over 11th place in Emerald All-Events. Genevieve Randal of Klamath Falls, Oregon, leads Emerald All-Events with 1,769.
The Emerald Division includes bowlers with entering averages of 136-155.
Visit us on Facebook at the official USBC Women’s Championships page.
Wanda Swindle of Shelbyville, Texas, was on fire during her singles set. After games of 192 and 235, she kept the momentum going with five strikes to start Game 3 which helped her move swiftly toward taking the lead.
She finished the game with 222 to finish with a solid 649 series. Lynne Sweeney of Cheyenne, Wyoming, previously held the lead with 630 in Emerald Singles at the 2024 USBC Women’s Championships.
The Texas bowler was extremely excited to hear the news that her performance pushed her to take the lead. Moving to the top of the leaderboard wasn’t on her mind; instead, she was just trying to do her best and bowl well.
When she was asked how she was feeling, Swindle said, “I am excited and a little nervous. This was the best I have done in a long time. I need to get out here, get out of my slump and do well!
“I usually don’t pay attention to the board. I just get up and bowl that way, so I don’t get nervous. It helps me focus 100%. I just need to pay attention to how I bowl.”
Taking the lead is a surprise for some bowlers, and for Swindle, it was a stellar accomplishment. By not looking at the leaderboard in the beginning, it added more of a shock for her.
“Of course not, I was like wow,” Swindle said. “I can’t wait to go back home and tell them what I did.”
Making her 13th appearance at the Women’s Championships, this year marked the best she’s ever done at the tournament.
Swindle is very adamant on doing well when she bowls, and when asked about her goals, she said, “I really want to get a perfect game, but the closest I have gotten is 267.”
Having this whole experience at the Women’s Championships in Reno was special for Swindle. It’s an area where she enjoys traveling to and has a good time while bowling.
“I always have enjoyed Reno – I actually like it more than Vegas,” Swindle said. “When I go back to Reno, I’m like, ‘Yes, I’m home!’”
Swindle finished the tournament with sets of 521 in doubles and 481 in team for an all-events total of 1,651 to take over 11th place in Emerald All-Events. Genevieve Randal of Klamath Falls, Oregon, leads Emerald All-Events with 1,769.
The Emerald Division includes bowlers with entering averages of 136-155.
Visit us on Facebook at the official USBC Women’s Championships page.