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May 29—Brian Gray doesn't accept the familiar saying that you can't teach an old dog new tricks — or, in this case, an older bowler.
"Sure you can," he said. "I'm always asking questions, trying to improve my game. You can always learn something."
Gray's love of learning has brought him success on the lanes as he recently earned the Greater Dayton USBC Senior Open all-events scratch title in the A Division for bowlers 60 and older. The 66-year-old Dayton bowler posted a 726 series in doubles, a 724 in the team competition and 651 in singles at Bowl 10 Fairborn, finishing with 2,101.
"Not bad for an old dude," Gray said with a smile. "I'm blessed that I still have my ball speed, having that I can dictate my shots."
Gray also feels fortunate to have surrounded himself with so many talented bowlers.
"I bowl with people who know the game really well and it pays off," he said. "Bowlers like Bob Kelly have helped me so much over the years."
Gray is always appreciative when he gets advice from his fellow bowlers and is happy to do the same if someone needs his help.
"I think when you help others, it helps the game," he said.
The Greater Dayton USBC hall of famer shows no signs of slowing down as he competed in three leagues last season, carrying a 223 average. The all-events win — as well as placing second in the handicap division — added to an already solid season in which he also finished 5th in the seniors doubles tournament with Bill Peters.
"It feels good," he said. "It shows people I'm not a pushover at 66."
Bowling royalty: Trisha Reid (Central Ohio USBC) took the tiara at the Ohio State Women's Queen's Tournament at Sequoia Pro Bowl in Columbus Sunday, May 24. The annual USBC Ohio State event brings together the best women's bowlers in the state to vie for the crown and state bragging rights. Jennifer Higgins (Central Ohio USBC) and Malika Ashe (Greater Cincinnati USBC) rounded out the Top 3. Audra Fields was the top local placer, finishing in sixth place.
Division A (60+) Scratch: Brian Gray 2,101 Handicap: Andre Hutson 2,114 Division B (50-59) Scratch: Jerry Hicks Jr. 2,036 Handicap: Noah Crim 2,068
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"Sure you can," he said. "I'm always asking questions, trying to improve my game. You can always learn something."
Gray's love of learning has brought him success on the lanes as he recently earned the Greater Dayton USBC Senior Open all-events scratch title in the A Division for bowlers 60 and older. The 66-year-old Dayton bowler posted a 726 series in doubles, a 724 in the team competition and 651 in singles at Bowl 10 Fairborn, finishing with 2,101.
"Not bad for an old dude," Gray said with a smile. "I'm blessed that I still have my ball speed, having that I can dictate my shots."
Gray also feels fortunate to have surrounded himself with so many talented bowlers.
"I bowl with people who know the game really well and it pays off," he said. "Bowlers like Bob Kelly have helped me so much over the years."
Gray is always appreciative when he gets advice from his fellow bowlers and is happy to do the same if someone needs his help.
"I think when you help others, it helps the game," he said.
The Greater Dayton USBC hall of famer shows no signs of slowing down as he competed in three leagues last season, carrying a 223 average. The all-events win — as well as placing second in the handicap division — added to an already solid season in which he also finished 5th in the seniors doubles tournament with Bill Peters.
"It feels good," he said. "It shows people I'm not a pushover at 66."
Bowling royalty: Trisha Reid (Central Ohio USBC) took the tiara at the Ohio State Women's Queen's Tournament at Sequoia Pro Bowl in Columbus Sunday, May 24. The annual USBC Ohio State event brings together the best women's bowlers in the state to vie for the crown and state bragging rights. Jennifer Higgins (Central Ohio USBC) and Malika Ashe (Greater Cincinnati USBC) rounded out the Top 3. Audra Fields was the top local placer, finishing in sixth place.
Division A (60+) Scratch: Brian Gray 2,101 Handicap: Andre Hutson 2,114 Division B (50-59) Scratch: Jerry Hicks Jr. 2,036 Handicap: Noah Crim 2,068
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