89th New York State Women's Championships
2026 Women’s Championship Winners Announced
The 2026 Women’s Championship has concluded, and we are pleased to recognize the outstanding performances of this year’s competitors and champions. Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make this year’s tournament a success.
Prize checks have been mailed to team captains. Bowlers receiving winnings of $600 or more must complete a W-9 form for a 1099 to be issued at year-end. Eligible bowlers will receive a letter with additional instructions, and a W-9 form is also available on this page. Checks will be sent once the completed form has been returned.
Team Champions
The following teams earned championship honors in their respective divisions:
Division 1 (760 & Over): Roc Your Event, Niagara Falls USBC — 2,666
Division 2 (600–759): Islanders #1, Long Island USBC — 2,388
Division 3 (599 & Under): Empire State Painting, Central NY USBC — 2,421
Doubles Champions
The doubles competition featured strong performances across all divisions, with the following pairs earning top honors:
Division 1 (380 & Over): Jennifer Close & Liz Kuhlkin, Central NY USBC — 1,456
Division 2 (300–379): Michelle & Natasha Evan, Corning USBC — 1,305
Division 3 (299 & Under): Laurie Absher & Julia Coughlin, Earlville USBC — 1,579
Singles Champions
These individuals delivered exceptional performances to capture their singles division titles:
Division 1 (190 & Over): Angela Glaser, Greater Buffalo USBC — 721
Division 2 (150–189): Bridget Cooley, Lake Ontario USBC — 684
Division 3 (149 & Under): Sue Lucio, Central NY USBC — 694
All-Events Champions
The all-events competition recognized bowlers who demonstrated consistency and excellence throughout the tournament:
Division 1 (190 & Over): Jennifer Close, Central NY USBC — 2,117
Division 2 (150–189): Kimberly Moyer, Finger Lakes NY USBC — 1,926
Division 3 (149 & Under): Amanda Folwell, Rochester NY USBC — 2,033
Congratulations to all our 2026 champions and participants. We appreciate the support of our local associations, volunteers, and members, and we look forward to welcoming everyone to Rochester next year.
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