PBA Jr. Regional Qualifier - South West

What: PBA Jr. Regional Qualifier – U15 Boys Division
When: Saturday–Sunday, April 11–12, 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: Bowl America Southwest, Midlothian, VA

Quick Stats

Category                              Result
Division Result 🥇 1st Place – U15 Boys Champion
Qualifying Position 1st (Lead)
Qualifying Total +22 (15 games)
End of Day 1 Position 72 pins behind the leader
Round 3 Performance +112 (Tackett 44-ft pattern)
High Games (Round 3) 279, 276

Total Pins 3826

Total Games 19

Overall Average 198 (With Bonus Pins 201.4)
Match Play Record 2–2
Winning Margin 16 pins
Prize SMART Scholarship

Tournament Overview

Arryn entered Day 2 of the PBA Jr. Regional Qualifier trailing the leader by 72 pins — a significant deficit with only one qualifying block and Match Play remaining. Rather than playing it safe, Arryn rose to the challenge on the demanding Tackett 44-foot pattern, posting a stunning +112 round that included back-to-back 270 games. That run vaulted him from off the pace to the top of the leaderboard at +22 through 15 qualifying games. In Match Play, contested on the McEwan 41-foot pattern, Arryn went 2–2 and held on to clinch the title by 16 pins, earning the U15 Boys championship and a spot in the PBA Jr. National Championship Finals in early 2027.

Per-Game Breakdown

Block 1 – PBA Jr. O'Neill (36-ft) | Saturday AM 172, 156, 232, 200, 169 (929)

Block 2 – PBA Jr. McEwan (41-ft) | Saturday PM 234, 177, 220, 174, 176 (961)

Block 3 – PBA Jr. Tackett (44-ft) | Sunday AM 224, 279, 276, 198, 135 (1112)

Match Play – PBA Jr. McEwan (41-ft) | Sunday PM 211 vs 162, 170 vs 200, 210 vs 195, 153 vs 184

• Record: 2 wins – 2 losses

• Final Margin: Won by 16 pins

Key Performance Highlights

• Overcame a 72-pin deficit entering the final day of qualifying

• Fired +112 in Round 3 on the longest and most demanding pattern (Tackett 44-ft)

• Back-to-back 270 games to seize the qualifying lead

• Closed qualifying in 1st place at +22 across 15 games

• Went 2–2 in Match Play to hold on for the title

• Won the U15 Boys division by 16 pins

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

Why This Result Matters

This championship is one of Arryn's most significant competitive achievements to date. Competing on three different PBA Jr. sport patterns over two days demands elite shot-making, rapid lane adjustment, and mental resilience — and Arryn demonstrated all three. The comeback from 72 pins down is particularly telling: rather than pressing, he trusted his game and let his ball-striking do the talking on the toughest pattern of the weekend. A PBA Jr. Regional title at 14 years old, against a quality field, is a milestone that speaks for itself.

Acknowledgments

We are incredibly proud of Arryn for the maturity and mental toughness he displayed this weekend. A huge thank you to the PBA and Bowl America Southwest for hosting a well-organized and competitive event. Special thanks to everyone who supported and cheered Arryn on — it means everything.

Outstanding performance, Arryn — keep rolling strong! 🎳