Congratulations to Mike Hoffman for surviving 4 final rounds and winning his 15th MAST title. Hoffman defeated Herb Kimpel in the final round, 224 to 196, to earn $469. He also bet on himself to win, which earned him another $85. Kimpel earned $257 for second place.
Fifty-three bowlers competed on the USBC Blue condition. Jacob Thomas was high qualifier over four games bowling an impressive 1014. To make it to Survivor finals, the top 16 bowlers needed a score of 843 or better. This was the second of three survivor tournaments this season. Rather than being paired up directly against another bowler, following each match, the top half of the field advanced until the final two competed for the title. Everyone who bowled the challenge condition will receive 25 bonus points and Thomas will receive another 25 for leading qualifying.
The tournament was sponsored by Leisure Lanes and Badger Pro Shop. Leisure lanes added $86 to the prize fund from reduced lineage and three $10 gift cards to the drawing. Badger Pro Shop donated a Storm Marvel S to the drawing under cost. A big thanks also goes out to Dan Goepfert for bringing in 10 house bowlers for the tournament. The ball was won by Joey Kick and the gift cards by Robert Murray, Todd Kjell, and Dan Carlson.