Wyoming bowler ties for Ruby lead at 2024 USBC Women’s Championships
June 18, 2024
RENO, Nev. – Paula Landis of Riverton, Wyoming, made her mark Sunday at the 2024 United States Bowling Congress Women’s Championships as she tied for the lead in Ruby All-Events.
Having a strong start in team, Landis finished with a 688 series that set her up well. She continued a steady pace of 631 in doubles and finished with 584 in singles. This gave her a final total of 1,903 to tie Amanda Moore of Twin Falls, Idaho, for the lead.
The news of taking the lead always is exciting for bowlers at the USBC Women’s Championships. Bowlers are mainly out on the lanes at the National Bowling Stadium to have fun and compete, and for Landis, it was no different. She was very joyful to hear that she tied for the lead after having a striking run at the 2024 tournament.
“I am flabbergasted. I was not expecting that, and I didn’t even think I bowled that well,” Landis said. “I’m just pretty happy. Singles and doubles were OK, but doubles was better than singles. I was over average 99% of the time, so I was really happy.”
When bowling in a tournament like the Women’s Championships, Landis focuses on her game and keeps all the distractions to the side. The Wyoming bowler tends to not watch the score and just tries to bowl well. This mindset is what helped her performance throughout the weekend.
“I don’t pay attention to the scoreboard at all,” Landis said. “There’s less pressure not watching, especially when we come here to have fun.”
Wrapping up the tournament, Landis is hopeful and excited that there’s a possibility of sharing the title at the end of the 2024 event. Earning this win would mean the world to her and everyone who supported her all the way.
“It will be crazy – it might be a once in a lifetime type of thing for me,” Landis said. “I just think it would be so cool.”
Landis made her 24th appearance at the Women’s Championships this year, and it was her best overall performance. She hopes to keep doing better and better as time goes on.
“This is one of the best times I’ve had at nationals, “Landis said. “I would love to shoot a 300 here at nationals. That would be amazing.”
Overall, it has been a fulfilling experience for Landis, from bowling with her mother and scoring high at the event. The Wyoming bowler leaves with some success on the lanes and great news to share with family and friends.
“It’s been a great time, and everyone is so kind,” Landis said. “It was fun that doubles and singles walked out like team. It set a good vibe for the games!”
The Ruby Division features bowlers with entering averages of 156-175.
Visit us on Facebook at the official USBC Women’s Championships page.
Having a strong start in team, Landis finished with a 688 series that set her up well. She continued a steady pace of 631 in doubles and finished with 584 in singles. This gave her a final total of 1,903 to tie Amanda Moore of Twin Falls, Idaho, for the lead.
The news of taking the lead always is exciting for bowlers at the USBC Women’s Championships. Bowlers are mainly out on the lanes at the National Bowling Stadium to have fun and compete, and for Landis, it was no different. She was very joyful to hear that she tied for the lead after having a striking run at the 2024 tournament.
“I am flabbergasted. I was not expecting that, and I didn’t even think I bowled that well,” Landis said. “I’m just pretty happy. Singles and doubles were OK, but doubles was better than singles. I was over average 99% of the time, so I was really happy.”
When bowling in a tournament like the Women’s Championships, Landis focuses on her game and keeps all the distractions to the side. The Wyoming bowler tends to not watch the score and just tries to bowl well. This mindset is what helped her performance throughout the weekend.
“I don’t pay attention to the scoreboard at all,” Landis said. “There’s less pressure not watching, especially when we come here to have fun.”
Wrapping up the tournament, Landis is hopeful and excited that there’s a possibility of sharing the title at the end of the 2024 event. Earning this win would mean the world to her and everyone who supported her all the way.
“It will be crazy – it might be a once in a lifetime type of thing for me,” Landis said. “I just think it would be so cool.”
Landis made her 24th appearance at the Women’s Championships this year, and it was her best overall performance. She hopes to keep doing better and better as time goes on.
“This is one of the best times I’ve had at nationals, “Landis said. “I would love to shoot a 300 here at nationals. That would be amazing.”
Overall, it has been a fulfilling experience for Landis, from bowling with her mother and scoring high at the event. The Wyoming bowler leaves with some success on the lanes and great news to share with family and friends.
“It’s been a great time, and everyone is so kind,” Landis said. “It was fun that doubles and singles walked out like team. It set a good vibe for the games!”
The Ruby Division features bowlers with entering averages of 156-175.
Visit us on Facebook at the official USBC Women’s Championships page.