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Bob Hanson's bowling resume has been incomplete up to this point, but if you saw it, YOU'D never know that. Earning every other local and state championship title imaginable, the Masters Title had been and elusive one for him, yet it continued to be the one he wanted most. His patience paid off this weekend at Pacific Lanes as he emerged the champion of the South Sound USBC Masters Tournament.

This year's tournament was "gonna be a long one" as the format change beckoned many a bowler to Pacific Lanes. In the past, the tournament ran two weekends, using the first as the qualifying round with the second consisting of the match play and stepladder finals rounds.

Pacing in anticipation throughout all three matches of the stepladder finals was top-seeded Bob Hanson. With his Hammer Black Widow in hand, he knew in practice that he had a great look on the championship pair. He just couldn't wait to get out there and roll his way to his first Masters Championship. Marks, who'd been outstanding up to this point, struggled through the first frames of the match, while Hanson delivered powerful shots to the pocket time and again. The difference paid off for Hanson in a huge way as he earned the 220-178 victory.

Alongside Hanson as he accepted his well-earned championship paycheck and his berth to the 2007 USBC Masters Tournament was his youngest of five sons, Daniel, who was possibly more excited for the win than his hero of a father. Also in attendance was Hanson's wife, Carrie and his mom and dad, Ivy and Robert Hanson, Sr.

No one knows better than Hanson's parents how very long he has waited for this moment. From his early attempts in the 80's, Bob and his parents fought many a pin battle, only to watch others claim the coveted Masters title. So this is special for not only Bob, but his parents as well. To see a son's dream become reality must bring great pride to their always loving hearts.

Congratulations, Bob, on your outstanding achievement. In the words of so many in our bowling community... you've "FINALLY" done it!

For making the summer a terrific one with your great bowling and terrific smiles! Bowl great this fall, and we'll SEE YOU NEXT SUMMER!

to TEAM REMAX ~ Winners of the 2006 Storm Mixed Team Challenge at Pacific Lanes on March 12th. The team, consisting of Bill Goodenough, Paul Goodenough, Barb Burrell and Paul Burrell, could not miss all day long! Way to go, Team!!!

to Wilson High School's Girls Varsity Bowling Team for conquering over all at the 2006 Washington State High School Girl's Bowling Tournament at Leilani Lanes in Seattle February 3rd and 4th. The team took first place after four regular team bowling games and fourteen baker format games on Friday, and kept their lead throughout Saturday's baker matches to win by 87 pins. Last year's champions, Kennewick High School, took second.

to Wilson High School's Boys Bowling Club for taking first in the High School Travel League which finished up on February 3rd at Narrows Plaza Bowl. Their outstanding performance during league play has earned them a berth at the 2006 Washington State High School Championships being held on February 18-19 at Bowlero Lanes in Lakewood.

to Ryan Hanson for rolling a terrific 299 game during the first day of the Leilani Youth Swiss in Seattle on January 14th, 2006. Ryan stoned a 9-pin on his 12th ball to capture his second-highest sanctioned game to date. Ryan previously shot 300 during league on October 15th, 2005 at Tower Lanes. Nice roll, Ryan!

to Kevin Ball for his beautiful 289 game on Sunday of the same tournament. Kevin rolled 10 perfect strikes before getting stopped on the 11th shot. Kevin picked up the spare to complete his second-highest score to date, as he rolled a perfect game in November of last year.

The Leilani Youth Swiss was obviously no match for our area bowlers talent and ability... way to go guys!!!

to Paul Ledbetter for rolling a fantastic 300 game at Tower Lanes on December 17th. Every shot he rolled on lanes 9 and 10 was in the pocket, and Paul was rewarded for his efforts in grand fashion. WAY TO GO, PAUL!

to Hanson Brothers Pro Shop for winning the five-man team event in the South Sound USBC Open City Tournament on December 11th. Bob Hanson, along with Travis Greswell, Chad McKee, Matt Pettinger and Mike Zimmerman shot an outstanding 3576 handicap series (3304 scratch!) to clinch the top spot, though other teams were not far behind them. Tournament results can be found at southsoundusbc.com

What are you doing? Why aren't you on the lanes? Having a hard time with your game? Can't make those spares like you used to? Can't carry the 10 pin?

Get on in to Hanson Brothers Pro Shop for a tune-up on your bowling game. Sign up for a lesson online or call us at (253) 564-8853. You'll see your game propel and your fun return in no time!