Medford's Lava Lanes set to host event, Feb. 25-27
By Cliff Pfenning, oregonsports.com
Teams from across the state will be aiming to dethrone Roseburg and Hidden Valley at the 2011 Oregon State USBC Feb. 25-27 in Medford.
Roseburg won the boys title, while Hidden Valley won the girls title earlier this year at Valley Lanes in Beaverton. The Indians overcame an MVP performance from Matt McGill of Grants Pass, while the Mustangs featured MVP Stephanie Carter.
The first of the seven district tournaments is set for Jan. 29 in Bend. Sixteen teams will qualify for the state tournament. Last year, the tournament awarded more than $11,000 in scholarships.
An All-Star Tournament is set for March 12-13 in Prineville.
QUALIFYING TOURNAMENTS
District 1: Feb. 5, 6 at Tillamook Lanes
District 2: Jan. 30 at AMF Albany Lanes
District 3: Feb. 13 at AMF 20th Century Lanes, Portland
District 4: Jan. 30, Firs Bowl, Eugene
District 5: Feb. 6, Lava Lanes, Medford
District 6: Jan. 29, Lava Lanes, Bend
District 7: Feb. 13, Rodeo Lanes, Pendleton
STATE TOURNAMENT
Feb. 25, 26, 27 at Lava Lanes, Medford
ALL-STAR TOURNAMENT
March 12, 13 at Rimrock Lanes, Prineville