Tim
Woloszyn, after losing to his 10-year-old daughter Crystal by four pins,
sought revenge on the IAA's top bowlers from the 2002-2003 season, and without much
resistance, easily found it. Woloszyn's first IAA title was highlighted by a dramatic 299
game in qualifying, and a difficult but very satisfying 214 - 205 championship match
victory over his more heralded brother Rick. Woloszyn averaged 225 over eight games in his
championship run. For Rick Wolozyn, this marks the second consecutive year he has finished
second in this talented field competing on difficult sport conditions. Rick, the #2 seed,
advanced to the championship match by defeating third seeded Scott Hansen 192-180. Hansen,
who after an uncharacteristic 142 found himself in 18th place after one game, rebounded
with games of 181, 253, and 191 to secure the eighth and final match-play position, three
pins better than Denny Starzak. Hansen then went 2-0-1 in match play with games of 225,
215, and 232 to climb into the third and final championship round position where he faced
Woloszyn.
Other match play finalists included Bill Pitchford, Evon Fortenberry, Bob Kammer Jr,
Kevin Mikalouski, and Tom Brankin. Brankin's consistency during match-play enabled him to
garner the fourth position holding off a charging Kammer Jr. Kammer Jr's final game of 225
allowed him to surpass both Fortenberry and Pitchford for the fifth and final cashing
position.
Tim Woloszyn collected $175 for the championship and another $125 in brackets and
sidepots. The event was held October 26, 2003 at Plaza Lanes.
