What: Denard Bankston Memorial
Where: Bowl America Woodbridge
When: August 17th, 2025
Category Result
Competition Level Regional Open Event (Adult + Youth Field)
Field Size 47
Qualifying Finish 🥇 1st Place
Final Finish 🥈 2nd Place
Qualifying Games 5
Game Scores 178 / 223 / 204 / 210 / 212
Total Pins 1,027
Qualifying Average 205.4
Lane Pattern Red Square Pattern
Arryn Odujebe competed in the Denard Bankston Memorial, an open regional tournament featuring a field of experienced adult bowlers alongside youth competitors on the Red Square Pattern
Competing against a strong lineup, Arryn delivered an outstanding qualifying performance, leading the field after five games and advancing into match play. Events like this require bowlers to adapt quickly and perform under pressure against seasoned competition.
Arryn posted a 1,027 five-game series (205.4 average) to finish 1st in qualifying, leading the entire field heading into match play.
After an opening game of 178, he built momentum with four consecutive 200+ games, demonstrating strong shot-making and consistency throughout the block.
Advancing as the top seed, Arryn continued competing through the match play rounds and ultimately finished 2nd overall in the tournament.
🥇 1st Place in Qualifying (47 bowlers)
🥈 2nd Place Overall after Match Play
🎳 Four consecutive 200+ games
💪 Competed successfully in an open-format event against adult bowlers
This event was an important step in Arryn’s development, highlighting his ability to lead a competitive field, maintain high scoring pace, and perform under pressure against experienced competitors.