MJBT is an Official PBA JUNIOR AFFILIATE the 25-26 season!

For our June year end event, the MJBT traveled northwestern Minnesota to Garden Center Lanes in Alexandria, MN. We had 39 athletes (27 boys and 12 girls) to come out and compete on the 45 ft, 1.88 to 1, and 31.75mL lane pattern.

On the girls side, congratulations goes out to Claire Jacobson for going wire-to-wire by leading the entire weekend. Just a small side note on Claire’s performance this year. Claire competed in 4 total events. She lead 3 of the 4 AND won all 4. Quite an impressive season! Claire would be taking on the #3 seeded, and one of the best female athletes to compete at the MJBT, Kalli Triske, and trying to cap her MJBT career with a win. Claire took control early and her ball reaction was just too good to be beaten, as she cruised to a 222-151 victor.

On the boys side, congratulations to Michael Evenson Jr for taking home his 2nd title of the season. Michael would be taking on the top seed, Blake Hansen, who was looking to also go wire-to-wire on the weekend and claim his first title in his last MJBT. This match was a roller coaster as Michael came out of the gate quick. But a middle of the game turkey from Blake changed the momentum. Michael opened the 9th, which gave Blake an opportunity to shut his opponent out. However, Blake also opened the 9th. Michael stepped up in the 10th needing a mark and count and struck on the first shot of the 10th to claim a 203-199 victory.

Thank you to Chad Meyer, Sue Brede, Charlie Meyer, along with the entire staff at Garden Center Lanes for hosting this months event! A huge THANK YOU to all the parents and athletes for continuing to make the MJBT a premier youth scratch event in the Upper Midwest!

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Membership Renewal Reminder

USBC – Renewed annually through your local bowling league. Membership year from August 1 – July 31 of current season. Not available for purchase through MJBT

Junior Gold – Renewed annually at cost of $50, also runs August 1 – July 31. Must be paid prior to/along with the first JG event you participate in each season. Can be purchased through MJBT.

MJBT – Renewed annually at cost of $30, also runs August 1 – July 31. This goes to offset expenses to run our event, website costs, and some going back toward event prize funds.