Open title hinges on Helmick bid at New Mexico Open
Rio Rancho bowler Matt Helmick seeks the New Mexico Open crown at Tenpins & More, aiming to match 2005 winner John Young with an eighth annual event that awards 8500 dollars and a next year Open entry. Helmick, a Wichita State student athlete with a strong junior and high school record, has competed since age eight and emphasizes spare making and mental focus.
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Land of Enchantment
Rio
Rio Rancho High School
Helmick
Rams
Cleveland High
Matt
CHS
Jim Tillery
Matty
Cleveland
Rio Rancho
Tillery
Eldorado
Ryan Scheer
Josh
Dennis
WSU
Wichita
U.S
Tenpins & More
Steve Mackie
Las Vegas
Nev
Versus
New Mexico Open Bowls Through Sunday at Tenpins & More
The eighth annual New Mexico Open runs through Sunday at Tenpins & More in Rio Rancho with prize money over 45 645 paid to 72nd place. Admission is free. The schedule lists noon to 5 pm pro-am and sweeper events, practice sessions, lane-oiling, and qualifying rounds, leading to stepladder finals and a 5 30 pm prize presentation in the sports bar.
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Tenpins & More
Deborah Road
Rio Rancho
Storm
New Mexico Open Winners and Final Scores 2004-2011
The record lists New Mexico Open champions by year from 2004 to 2011 with final game scores. Notable winners include John Young twice (Edgewood) in 2004 and 2005, David Haynes (Las Vegas) in 2006, Shawn Lee (Centennial) in 2007, Mark French (Ventura) in 2008, Andrew Cain (Scottsdale) in 2010, and Devin Bidwell (Simi Valley) in 2011. The 2009 entry lists Chris Klerk from Chandler, Arizona as participant.
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John Young
Edgewood
David Haynes
Las Vegas
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Wichita State
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Matt Helmick
New Mexico
Chris Klerk
Chandler
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Shawn Lee
Centennial
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Mark French
Ventura, Calif
Devin Bidwell
Simi Valley
Calif
Andrew Cain
Scottsdale, Ariz