Prince Albert's Open Ladies team is headed to Nationals in Edmonton, with Coach Dallas Vandale (far left). (Submitted/ Christa Mulhall)

By Nigel Maxwell

Bowling

Prince Albert bowlers punch tickets for nationals

Apr 3, 2023 | 2:00 PM

The Canadian Five Pin Bowlers Association Open Nationals will be held next month and a number of players from Prince Albert have earned their right to compete.

The qualifying event, the Great Western Open Provincials, was held this past weekend in Saskatoon. Gold medals were required to advance.

Prince Albert’s ladies’ team, which consists of Dawn Mardell, Shaunna Litwin, Carol Paetsch, Cora-Lee White-Furi, Pauline Lorenz, and Shawna Boyer-Kirkham won gold. Over 12 games, the team’s total score was 12,679, which represented 62 pts.

Finishing second was Saskatoon with 60 pts., followed by Team South.

On the men’s side, Prince Albert finished third, while in the mixed division, Prince Albert’s team came second.

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The men’s team from left to right: Brian Earl, Coach Wade Fiddler, Zach Nilson, Michael Pelechaty, Lonny Akers, Justin Vansil, Len Anseth. (Submitted/ Christa Mulhall)

Also headed to Nationals is Brian Earl, who finished first in the Men’s single event. Earl’s average over 10 games was 265.80. His seventh game was his best, scoring a 373.

Prince Albert’s Pauline Lorenz finished fourth amongst the women.

Prince Albert’s Mixed team from left to right: Sean Dieno, coach Jack Mukli, Mike Akers, Christa Mulhall, Dannyll Challis, Meirah Bender, Danielle Collins. (Submitted/ Christa Mulhall)

Brian Earl proudly holds his plaque. (Submitted/ Christa Mulhall)

Brian Earl, Sean Dieno and Meirah Bender also all made all-star teams for the tournament (top six high averages).

The Canadian Open Championship runs from May 30 to June 3 in Edmonton.

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