WHAT. A. WEEKEND.

Two days.

Non-stop energy.

Unreal talent.

And a crowd that brought the building to life from the first ball to the final shot.

The 4th Annual Friends of Phil Youth Scholarship Tournament delivered everything we hoped for… and then some.

$13,058 IN SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS AWARDED

That's not just numbers… that's opportunity.

That's futures being built.

That's THIS community showing up in a BIG way for our youth bowlers across the Northeastern region.

From clutch shots… to breakthrough moments… to first-time milestones… this weekend had it ALL.

If you were there, you felt it.

If you weren't… this video says it all

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TOURNAMENT RECAP VIDEO BELOW

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And trust us… this is ONLY getting bigger.

WHY WAIT… MARK YOUR CALENDARS NOW:

MARCH 2027

The biggest youth tournament in our area is coming back… and you do NOT want to miss it.

Invest in their future.

Be part of something special.

Chase the moment.

#FriendsOfPhil #YouthBowling #ScholarshipStrong #InvestInTheFuture #ValleyBowlingLanes #BiggerThanBowling

HIGH SCORE SHOWCASE — PURE FIRE ON THE LANES

This weekend at the 4th Annual Friends of Phil Youth Scholarship Tournament at Valley Bowling Lanes was nothing short of electric. The pins were flying, the energy was unmatched, and these bowlers delivered BIG TIME.

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PERFECTION LEADS THE WAY

Dylan Beardsley — 300 GAME

Twelve in a row. No mistakes. Just pure greatness. The entire building locked in for a moment none of us will forget.

The Friends of Phil Committee proudly awarded Dylan an additional $250 Scholarship Bonus for this incredible achievement

And he backed it up with:
256
253

Absolutely unreal performance.

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HIGH SCORE ALERTS

Anna Pica — 279

Ian Witonsky — TWO 258 GAMES

Jayden Conto — 259

Luke MacCormack — 266

Zachary Smith — 256

Dominick Bernthon — 279

Landon Butenko — 280

Cameron Bennett — 258 & 255

Mason Koester — 268

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The talent in this field was off the charts.
The future of bowling is shining bright.

These bowlers didn’t just compete… they put on a show.

Check out complete tournament info here:
https://facebook.com/events/s/-honor-the-legacy-chase-the-sc/893874146344569/

#FriendsOfPhil #YouthBowling #300GameClub #HonorScores #FutureStars #ValleyBowlingLanes

Final Qualifying Results at today’s 4th Annual Phil Jones Youth Scholarship Tournament at Valley Bowling Lanes in Carbondale!

Check out all tournament info here
https://facebook.com/events/s/-honor-the-legacy-chase-the-sc/893874146344569/

12 & Under Matchplay Finals Complete
SMART College Scholarship Funds Awarded

A huge congratulations to all of the incredible youth bowlers who competed in our 12 & Under Division at the 4th Annual Friends of Phil Youth Scholarship Tournament!

Division Prize Breakdown:
$2,500 1st Place Award added by the Friends of Phil Scholarship Foundation
22 entries @ $30 = $660
50/50 Contribution = $89

Total Prize Fund for the 12 & Under Division: $3,249

Champion - Gregory Masters
1st Place Scholarship Award: $2,500

2nd Place - Rita Straka
$349 Scholarship Award

3rd & 4th Place - Emma Walsh & Emma Bainbridge
$200 Scholarship Award each

What an awesome showing from these young bowlers all weekend long. The future of our sport is shining bright, and we are so proud to reward their hard work with SMART college scholarship funds!

Quick tournament wrap-up Q&A with our 2026 winner Gregory Masters is posted below
Be sure to check it out

Check out all tournament info here
https://facebook.com/events/s/-honor-the-legacy-chase-the-sc/893874146344569/

13 & Over Matchplay Finals Complete
SMART College Scholarship Funds Awarded

The lanes were electric, the pressure was real, and the talent? Absolutely next level. This division brought the heat all weekend long

A massive congratulations to every single competitor in the 13 & Over Division at the 4th Annual Friends of Phil Youth Scholarship Tournament

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Division Prize Breakdown:
$4,500 – 1st Place Award added by the Friends of Phil Scholarship Foundation
44 entries @ $30 = $1,320
50/50 Contribution = $180

TOTAL PRIZE FUND: $6,000

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Champion – Liam Mulea
$4,500 Scholarship Award

2nd Place – Stacey Tuttle
$400 Scholarship Award

3rd & 4th – Brody Martin & Ian Fong
$250 Scholarship Award each

5th–8th Place – Peyton Blair, Robert Warfield, Anna Pica, Luciano Arcurie
$150 Scholarship Award each

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From clutch shots to high-pressure moments, this group showed what competitive youth bowling is all about. Focus. Grit. Heart.

The future of this sport isn’t coming… it’s already HERE

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Don’t miss it!
Our 2026 Champion Liam Mulea’s Tournament Wrap-Up Q&A is posted below
You’re going to want to hear from this champion!

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Full Tournament Info & Event Details:
https://facebook.com/events/s/-honor-the-legacy-chase-the-sc/893874146344569/

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From all of us at Valley Bowling Lanes & the Friends of Phil Committee…
THANK YOU for making this weekend unforgettable. Honor the Legacy. Chase the Scholarships. Phil Jones Memorial Youth Tournament – Enter Today

SCRATCH STEPLADDER FINALS COMPLETE
SMART College Scholarship Funds Awarded

The lights were bright, the pins were flying, and the pressure? Absolutely electric
Our 1st EVER SCRATCH Division at the 4th Annual Friends of Phil Youth Scholarship Tournament delivered a show that felt like championship Sunday from the very first ball rolled.

A HUGE congratulations to every single competitor who stepped up and battled in one of the most competitive youth fields we’ve ever seen.

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Division Prize Breakdown:
$3,000 Added by the Friends of Phil Scholarship Foundation
24 Entries @ $30 = $720
50/50 Contribution = $89

TOTAL SCRATCH DIVISION PRIZE FUND: $3,809

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CHAMPION — PEYTON SCHLEY
$3,000 Scholarship Winner
Stayed locked in, frame after frame… a true grind-it-out performance when it mattered most.

2nd Place — Braden Cassidy
$334 Scholarship

3rd Place — Ian Witonsky
$225 Scholarship

4th Place — Dylan Beardsley
$150 Scholarship

5th Place — Cameron Bennett
$100 Scholarship

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What we witnessed today wasn’t just competition… it was the future of bowling putting on a clinic.
Focus. Composure. Shot-making. Heart. Every single bowler brought it.

And Peyton? Built for the moment.

We are beyond proud of ALL of these athletes and what they represent.

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Don’t miss it!
A quick Tournament Wrap-Up Q&A with Champion Peyton Schley is posted below
You’re going to want to read this one!

Full Tournament Info & Event Details:
https://facebook.com/events/s/-honor-the-legacy-chase-the-sc/893874146344569/

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From all of us at Valley Bowling Lanes & the Friends of Phil Committee…
THANK YOU for honoring the legacy and chasing greatness this weekend.

The lanes hummed, the pins flew like startled popcorn, and we officially wrapped Squad 1 of the 3-Person Team Tournament!

• 24 teams competed today in a completely full field

Thanks to everyone who bowled today and brought the energy. The pins are already nervous about next weekend.