Dave Williamson, Cheektowga, Tammy Schmidt, Williamsville, and Keith Lindamer, Snyder, took titles in the Greater Buffalo USBC Association's 2009 Kick-Off Tournament, held Thursday at Voelker's Lanes in Buffalo.

Williamson defeated 2008-'09 Co-Bowler of the Year Chuck Jagodzinski, Lancaster, in the final match of the Men's Scratch division, 277-171 to take the title.

Schmidt captured the Women's Scratch division title with a 230-215 win over Cheektowaga's Janette Piescznski, while Lindamer defeated Martin Surdam, Machias, 274-230 in the Handicap division final.

The GBUSBC Kick-off was an invitaion-only event, and all bowlers rolled a two-game qualifier followed by single game elimination matches. Amherst's Cody Westfield rolled the event's only honor score, rolling 300 in the qualifying round.

Greater Buffalo USBC Association Kick-Off Tournament
Voelker's Lanes, Buffalo, NY
August 20, 2009

Men's Scratch

Final Standings
1. Dave Williamson, Cheektowaga
2. Chuck Jagodzinski, Lancaster
T3. Cody Westfield, Amherst
Kurt Williamson, Lancaster

Top Qualifiers
1. Chuck Jagodzinski, 501
2. Kurt Williamson, 494
3. Dave Williamson, 486
4. Cody Westfield, 485

Women's Scratch

Final Standings
1. Tammy Schmidt, Williamsville
2. Janette Piesczynski, Cheektowaga
T3. Julie Selk, Lancaster
Sue Jeziorski, Tonawanda

Top Qualifiers
1. Jacqueline Willy, 492
2. Sue Jeziorski, 450
3. Tammy Schmidt, 421
4. Julie Selk, 420

Handicap

Final Standings
1. Keith Lindamer, Snyder
2. Martin Surdam, Machias

Top Qualifiers
1. Martin Surdam, 492
2. Russ Priola, Sr., 477