PBA Jr. Regional Qualifier - East

What: PBA Jr. Regional Qualifier – U15 Boys Division
When: Friday–Sunday, May 15–17, 2026
Sport Patterns: PBA Jr. O'Neill (36-ft) / PBA Jr. McEwan (41-ft) / PBA Jr. Tackett (44-ft)
Format: 15 Games Qualifying (3 Blocks of 5) + 6-Game Match Play
Location: Hall of Fame Silver Lanes, East Hartford, CT

Quick Stats

Category                              Result
Division Result 🥇 1st Place – U15 Boys Champion
Qualifying Position 1st (Wire to Wire)
Block 1 (Short – O'Neill) 1041, +41

Block 2 (Medium – McEwan) 951, -49

Block 3 (Long – Tackett) 1100, +100

Match Play (Medium) 5–1, +221 with bonus pins

Final Total +313 overall

Total Pins 4,513

Total Games 21

Bowler Average 207

Winning Margin 192 pins over 2nd place

Prize $200.00 + SMART Scholarship

Tournament Overview

Some titles are won with a late charge. This one was won from the front. Arryn took the lead in the opening block of the PBA Jr. Connecticut Regional and never relinquished it, leading wire to wire across all 21 games of qualifying and Match Play to capture his second PBA Jr. Regional Championship in the U15 Boys division. The three-day event tested the field on three distinct PBA Jr. sport patterns at the historic Hall of Fame Silver Lanes. Arryn opened with a commanding +41 block, weathered a brutal scoring environment in the second block to stay in front at -8, then asserted control on the demanding Tackett 44-foot pattern with a field-best +92 round. In Match Play he went 5–1, extending his lead to +236, and closed the event at +313 overall for a dominant wire-to-wire victory.

Per-Game Breakdown

Block 1 – PBA Jr. O'Neill (36-ft) | Friday 194, 277, 179, 226, 165 (1041) — +41

Block 2 – PBA Jr. McEwan (41-ft) | Saturday 200, 178, 225, 168, 180 (951) — Block result -8

Block 3 – PBA Jr. Tackett (44-ft) | Sunday AM 197, 219, 227, 230, 227 (1100) — +92

Match Play – PBA Jr. McEwan (41-ft) | Sunday PM 218 vs 174 (W), 205 vs 150 (W), 213 vs 255 (L), 187 vs 169 (W), 201 vs 158 (W), 247 (W)

• Record: 5 wins – 1 loss

• Final Total: +313 overall

• Winning Margin: 192 pins over 2nd place

Key Performance Highlights

• Led the tournament wire to wire, from the first block through the Position Round

• Opened with a field-best +41 in Block 1, with the second seed all the way back at -104

• Held the lead through the toughest scoring block of the weekend (Block 2)

• Posted a field-best +92 on the longest and most demanding pattern (Tackett 44-ft), including a 230 and back-to-back 227s

• Went 5–1 in Match Play, extending the lead to +236

• 207 bowler average across 21 games

• Won the U15 Boys division by 192 pins

• Qualified for the PBA Jr. National Championship Finals (early 2027)

• Second career PBA Jr. Regional Championship

Why This Result Matters

This is Arryn's second PBA Jr. Regional Championship, and it showcased a different kind of strength than his first. There is a particular pressure that comes with being the hunted, where every competitor is chasing you and one poor game can flip the entire story. Arryn never blinked. Competing on three different PBA Jr. sport patterns over three days demands elite shot-making, rapid lane adjustment, and mental resilience. Arryn demonstrated all three while carrying the lead from the opening frame to the final ball. Winning a regional title at 14 years old, against a quality field, and doing it wire to wire, is a milestone that speaks for itself.

Acknowledgments

We could not be more proud of Arryn for the maturity, focus, and mental toughness he displayed all weekend. A heartfelt thank you to Mike Sinek for his continued support and for all the work behind the scenes getting Arryn prepared. Your guidance shows up in every frame. Thank you to Mike Sledz for running an outstanding and well-organized tournament. And a special thank you to Jonathan for hosting us so graciously at the Hall of Fame Silver Lanes in Connecticut. We are grateful for the warmth and hospitality that made this weekend special. To everyone who cheered Arryn on, thank you. Your support carried him.

Two titles, and the same champion's mindset every time. Keep rolling strong, Arryn! 🎳