Warwick junior Justin Hammerstone kept his focus under pressure last Saturday.

By doing so, he captured the first-ever District Three bowling championship at Hiester Lanes in Reading.

Hammerstone was sixth in qualifying, with a six-game pin total of 1,232.

He then beat Schuylkill Valley's Cory Ulrich 181-162 in the quarterfinals and Donegal's Garrett Johnson 218-210 in the semifinals.

He capped off his title run by defeating Garden Spot's Matt Detrick 202-178 in the finals.

Here's more about Justin Hammerstone:

Leagues (averages): Saturday mornings at 222 Dutch Lanes in Ephrata (204), PJBT tournaments all around eastern Pennsylvania (213.19).

High scores: Single, 299; series, sanctioned 787; nonsanctioned 802.

Type of bowling ball used: Virtual Gravity.

The key to winning the district title: You just have to stay calm and not over-think any shot. Make your spares and believe in every shot you throw.

My secret to success: Stay focused and give it your all on every ball you throw down the lane. Also, don't worry about anyone's game but your own.

Other top achievements, honors or special awards: Won the BEST tournament in New Jersey for $1,000 in scholarship money. Won PJBT's eight- game marathon at Bowl-O-Rama in Reading twice — once in handicap and once in scratch. Won a PJBT at Leisure Lanes in Lancaster.

One of my all-time favorite wins was winning the first Lisa Bowman tournament at 222 Dutch Lanes with my father, Thomas Hammerstone. I have also won $1,000 in scholarship money in the PJBT tournaments, and I have been bowling them for only two years.

Favorite bowling center: Bowl-O-Rama in Reading.

The people who taught me the most: My father and my high school bowling coaches: Mike Clouser, Andy Pannebecker and Neal Stemplinger.

Bowling has helped me: Gain scholarship money toward a college education.

My interest in the sport began: When my father took me to his bowling leagues on the weekdays, and ever since I loved the sport and I would always want to bowl.

Favorite pro bowler: Norm Duke.

Favorite class in school: Architectural structures.

My plans for the future: Going to Penn State Berks, bowling for the college team and getting a good education. That is by far the most important to me.

Alley notes: Perfect games were rolled by Kerry Smith, Willie Sipes and Glen Killian at Blue Ball and Jon Rogers at Dutch.

Almost-perfect games were rolled by Tom Hammerstone (299) and Steve Martin (299) at Dutch.

High series (800, men; 700, women) were rolled by Amy Livingston (723) and Lisa Farwell (715) at Clearview; John Kirkner (800) at Blue Ball; and Jon Rogers (813) at Dutch.

Note: If you have a suggestion for the column or a recommendation for a featured bowler, e-mail Sports Editor Jim Hersh at jhersh@lnpnews.com.


High scores

Clearview

Men: Jon Voutsas 748, Doug Hosking 722, Henry Blough 697, Henry Gepfer 683, Noah Dissinger 675, Duane Bender 670, Bob Elzer 665, Steve Wagner 664, Tom Block 662, Dennis Brown 660, Nick McCaulley 660, Win Randler 651 (Tuesday Businessmen); Rory Shiffler 744, Mike Johnson 730, Chris Johnson 725, Dave Zimmerman 688 (Wednesday Sportsmen); Shane Deardorff 660, Mike Kaylor 640 (Donegal HDCP); Dale Hilsher 671, Gary Smith 642 (Mens Church); Dave Kready 751, Chris Stum 698, Tony Becker 691, Mike Sheeler 689, Joe Weber 683, Jeff Becker 661 (Monday HDCP).

Women: Amy Livingston 723, Lisa Farwell 715 (Ladies Classic); Darlene Anderson 586, Teresa Keller 509 (Pinbelles); Ethel Lueders 466, Karen Wolgemuth 448 (Kennels).

Mixed: Henry Blough 734, Steve Decker 705, Doug Hosking 702, Chris Stum 686, E J Farwell 683, Herb Blaylock 680, Lisa Farwell 666, Chet Eckman 651, Amy Livingston 595, Pat Weber 595 (Friday Mixed); Robert Gladney 574, Darrin Mowrer 562, Brenda Mowrer 510, Carol Eddins 437 (Friday United Church); Aaron Updegraff 689, Steve Decker 607, Louise Dipple 578, Donna Decker 513 (Sunday Crackers); Carl Meachum 586, Carlton Cummings 561, Melinda Alleman 406, Tricia Frank 377 (Sunday Conoy Church); Duane Bender 548, Rodger Clinger 529, Laura Bleacher 528, Tina Clinger 444 (Sunday NASCAR); Brendan Ford 609, Lance O'Donnell 560, Karen Grose 441, Patsy Reed 438 (Monday Mixed); Herb Blaylock 723, Josh Becker 694, Steve Decker 694, Bob Miller, Jr 676, Josh Binkley 661, Gene Sholly 654, Lisa Farwell 614, Sherry Margucci 580 (Monday Majors); Jeff Millard 717, Larry Koppenhaver 670, Rhonda Miller 503, Ann Kelly 449 (Clearview Leisure); Dave Shelly 612, Eric Embly 582, Becky Witmer 491, Kim Eppley 468 (Thursday NASCAR); Shawn Nichols 669, Jim Gruber 603, Tracy Schaeffer 521, Rose Stasko 443 (Thursday Industrial); Brian Watts 606, Andrew Shirk 597, Pat Weber 592, Shirl Scott 571 (Mixed Outlaws).

Seniors: Milt Heilman 619, Gary Smith 599, John Stum 571, Warren Schaeffer 541, Mim Lancaster 502, Pat Wood 494 (Tuesday Seniors); Arlene Mummert 548, Milt Heilman 545, Jan Olnick 536, Ann Epler 532, John Lee 464 (Early Birds).

Juniors: Danny Secord 649, Derek Miller 603, Steven Ritzman 601, Adam Fink 596, Tyler Mena 587, Beth Garman 567, Beth Moyer 562, Katie Boozer 528 (American); Maklya Yoder 404, Mitchell Hoffmaster 393, Lori Flowers 387, Quentin Houseal 387 (Prep).


Garden Spot

Men: Barry Yunkin 673, Rich Ferrier 668 (Family Twosome); Brent Grumling 670, Tom Shaw 667 (Sun. Night Mxd.); Kevin Riley 652 (Trio); Jonathan Heisse 697, Jack Wilson 675, Dennis Hagel 667, Tim Lichty 657 (GS Men); Dave Dissinger 661 (Wildcat); Scott Ruoss 685, Dan Brobst 663 (RPM); Jose Medina Jr. 668, Ron Sheetz 659 (Central); Chris Lowe 658 (Noisemakers); Ralph Walton 687 (NFL); Don Vanderslice 669 (Strasburg Community); Bob Heiney Jr. 696 (Thunder); Kevin Riley 670, Lawrence Yunkin 668, Bill Jackson 665, Jamie Blain 659 (Levi's Classic).

Women: Jenn Hornak 596 (Sun. Night Mxd.); Terry Johnstone 598 (Mechanic Grove); Rhonda Mertz 596 (Thunder); Patty Bowman 582 (NFL).

Seniors: Bev Wimer 531, Betty Nissley 479, Walter Pickel 440 (Swingin' Seniors); Dave Simmons 659, Charlie Briggs 613, Dot McVey 566, Bud Hart 558, Ken Corey 541, Lois Miller 533, Hank Plosken 529, Lester Welk 495, Barb Kerchner 493, Joy Corey 463 (Thursday Seniors).

Juniors: Coty Johnson 680, BJ Yunkin 545, Kody Ford 468 (Family Twosome); Josh Hart 691, Josh Wakefield 643, Ashley Caldwell 612, Ali Crist 552, Andy Heft 551, Brandon Dooley 527, Ross McCauley 518, Andrew Humble 508, Jason Snyder 503, Cheryl Binkenstein 470, Colin Goans 345, Alex Stoeffler 336, Andie Gribble 279, Tana McFeat 272, Brandon Crist 191, Elizabeth DeJesus 152 (Saturday Juniors).


Leisure

Men: Wil Kellenberger 758 (McCombs Supply); Scott Kennedy 716, Jeff Waller 701, Mike Dooley 696, Chuck Saylor 692, Glenn Huber 692, Mark Andrews 685, Dave Kennedy 682 (AMF Ind); David Schlotter 664 (Klines RV); Erik Meikrantz 748, Terry Murray Sr. 694, Barry Gochnauer 694 (Tues Mens Hdcp); Steve Levering 721, JD Kellenberger 691 (City County Ind); Terry Swisher 627 (Millersville Men); Rick Graham 756, Doug Schwenk 693, Mark Matroni 690, Rick Dougherty 679, Russ Alleman 675, George Tomlinson 664, Jeff Wintersteen 653 (Myers Auto Body Challenge); Denny Rittenhouse Jr. 758, Rick Butt 724, Bill Honer 699, Eric Keller 687 (Lanc Ind); Bob Miller 656 (Indoor World); John Marino 718, Dave Soto 695, Bill Seybert 688, Brian Smith 685 (Conestoga Ind); Don Copeland III 675 (Midway Hotel Men).

Women: Lucinda Shade 519 (Hopefuls); Crystal Martin 619 (Precious Gems); Mary Ellen Newcomer 503 (Sparklers); Dennett Anderson 576 (Sparemakers); Adele Ruszak 506 (Jewels); Wendi Simet 658, Anne Marie McConnell 656, Chelsea Weik 655, Jody Fetterhoff 655 (Myers Auto Body Ladies).

Mixed: Jeff Bouder 690, Kristina Miller 542 (Funtime); Chris Porcher 652, Beth Graham 660 (Zodiac); Mark Smoker 639, Karen Wright 673 (Turtle); Fred Armstrong 610, Sheri Weaver 623 (Ball and Chain); Eric England 661, Sandy Howard 555 (AM Ind); Jeremy Gerz 639, Ann Rummel 689 (Mixed Nuts); Rick Hean 655, Terri Eves 501 (Leisure Times); Mike Bonham 653, Shirley Redcay 593 (Southern End); Paul Smeltzer 616, Bonnie Nolt 421 (Late Mixed Nuts); Rick Benedick 702, Judy Bleacher 486 (BCA); Steve Salamh 653, Kim Salamh 540 (Armstrong Eng); Kevin Rosado 641, Deb Kling 506 (Garys Pro Shop); Bill Hatfield 726, Ashley Rinehart 605 (Wed Mix); Ron Lehman 659, Lisa Day 607 (Roses and Thorns); Pete Petrosky 621, Dottie Moser 521 (Knights of Columbus); Ron Blechinger 663, Amber Heil 598 (Pa Pride Insulation); Kevin Kurtz 692, Donna Kurtz 604 (Thus Mix); marty Zimmerman 750, Chet Eckman 738, Duane Thomas 718, Karen Laube Clark 574 (Derrs Auto Transport); Adam Cless 681, Dawn Cooper 572 (Mixers); Earl Neidig Jr. 604, Kay Sensenich 484 (Mountville Mix); Merle Farmer 596, Hannah Herr 483, Pearl Johnson 483 (Mix and Match).

Seniors: Richard Kuehne 573, Dick Schell 550, Fran Meyer 463 (manor North); Bruce Greiner 546, Dorris Smith 510 (AARP); Carl Melin 550, Helen Brown 383 (Woodcrest); Don Cunningham 745, Richard Goss 734, Russell Gantz 640, Charlie Albin 564, Don Yost 560, Ken Welk 560, Jean Lapham 576 (Tender Tears); Stu Wesburt 570, Lou Palmieri 568, Betty Palmieri 471 (Lakes Campus); Ron Bearley 652, Doris Kendall 489 (Millersville Srs); Don Cunningham 707, Russell Gantz 641, Charlie Hienaman 636, Bob Buzzendore 629, Glen Lutz 590, Al Johnson 584, Charlie Albin 583, Harry Stigelman 582, Richard Kleckner 577, Earl Frey 574, Ron Hart 573, John Coldren 569, Don Kaylor 568, Norm Tomlinson 565, Jack Goss 564, Bud Yeager 564, Dick Goss 561, Bob Kloepfer 555, Dick Hollen 551, Barry Hemperly 551, Rose Kauffman 547 (Thurs Srs).

Juniors: Ryan Graham 408, Jordan Balmer 471 (Bantam Prep Div); John Mertz 577, Samantha Kramer 535 (Jr Div); Andrew Pete 645, Chelsea Weik 544 (Major Div).


Blue Ball

Curt Nolt 757, Kerry Smith 704, 300 (Blue Ball Garden); John Kirkner 800 (Honey Brook); Lee Henry Jr. 794, Willie Sipes 300, Kerry Smith 739 (New Holland Boro); Jake Green 716 (Twin Valley); Charlie Powell 761, Melissa Haag 657 (Monday Mixers); Dennis Rehrer 737, Terri Kretlow 500 (New Holland Church); Bob Hant 635, Karen Harbaugh 576 (Tues. Mix); Glen Killian 739, 300 (Tues. Bowl 4 $); Mike Fink 666, Wynetta Martin 690 (Wed Mixed); Joel Hamilton 670, Kelly Hamilton 519 (Thurs Mix ); Ed Daily 728, Esther Stauffer 566 (Starlighters); Terri Martin 760, Wynetta Martin 596 (Sunday Mixed); Marlene 496 (Tues Ladies); Jerry Clark 7710, Shirley Boughter 494 (Thur Seniors); Casey Fazio 701, Sara White 572 (Sat Jr. Lg.).


Rocky Springs

ABC: Bob Huyard 591 (Holtwood 10 Pin); Ken Herr 712 (What Not); Peter Westervelt 677 (Nut).

WIBC: Linda Goodling 704 (Retail Ladies); Grace Hawthorne 436 (Friendship).

Mixed: Andy Thomas 675, Peg Ammon 524 (Rocky Early Birds); Bob McVey Jr. 642, Sheree Shoemaker 546 (Monday Night Travelers); Patrick Brandt Sr. 661, Linda Hoover 529 (General Contractors); Curvin High 756, Penny Mellinger 520 (Winter Flower); Greg Wiedman 565, Liz Knerr 487 (Media Heights); Eric England 595, Karen Miller 634, (New Beginnings); Doug Rehm 749, Tom Scheuerman 746, Mike Torres 701, Linda Goodling 721, Darlene Miner 673, Jody Fetterhoffer 635, Gail Fetterhoffer 616 (Semi-Classic); Sue Eichelberger 577 (Mixed Rainbow); Dick Jumbelick 539, Dee Stoltzfus 418 (Friday Nighters); Mike Chant 513, Linda Fisher 426 (Ticket Master).

Seniors: Glenn Lutz 584, Ken Yoder 523, Jere Ostermayer 520, Joe Sabatine 519, Robert Freiler 519, Joe Costello 517, Paul Weeber 504, Chat Apacible 462 (Bob Rudisill Srs); Robert Freiler 535, Beryl Coccio 399 (Club 55); Barb Rutter 460 (Duffy's Ladies); Richard Urban 516, George Engle 512, Anne Fullam 513 (Rocky Springs Srs).

Juniors: Andrew Hershey 558, Sean Obetz 552, Rob Scarpone 506, Becky Rudy 552, Lizzie Burkholder 504 (Rocky Springs Juniors); Chuck Fournier 362, Jana Schultz 199 (Homeschool League).


Cain's

Men: Bob Hoffer 552 (Sun. Mixers); Corey Kaylor 684 (Church); Randy Wilbert 675 (Merchants); Corey Kaylor 707 (Lancaster City/County Travel); Randy Shue 602 (Lititz); Dale Kurtz 547 (Thurs. Winter).

Women: Rose Tshudy 513 (Sun. Mixers); Rose Tshudy 545 (Church); Linda Roberts 511 (Thurs. Winter).

Youth, Boys: Tanner Michael 321, Garrett Clardy 263, Brendan Arndt 262, Richard Deck 239, Carl Carpenter 235.

Youth, Girls: Emily Erickson 281, Amy Carpenter 231, Catey Sides 230, Carly Clardy 222, Lauren Michael 190.

Junior, Boys: Garrett Martin 480, Cody Sweitzer 448,Austin Barilar 379, Logan Root 349, Chad Zunich 320.

Junior, Girls: Brittany Lantz 273, Vickie Vazquez 238.


Dutch

Men: Ken Olson 688, Jerry Nessinger 634, Mike Fetter 626 (Sunday Night Mix); Eric Current 594 (Junior Adult); Ric Bromirski 717, Buddy Dimeler 702, Darryl Dull 665 (Brownstown Mix); Jon Rogers 813, 300, Tom Hammerstone 783, 299, John Kochel III 696 (Industrial Service); Bruce Snader 727, Sherwood Miller 647,Todd Diehl 639 (Tri-Town Church); Kyle Bender 630, Joey Brown Jr. 629, Dan Markle 610 (Lucky Nuts); Jason Rieker 703, Ron Maurer 666, Joe Current 653 (Hi-Fliers); Dave Farmer 706, Joseph Bilger 670, Jeff Weik 669 (Ephrata Mix); Gene Sholly 722, Greg Budouec 695, Andy Boehler 660 (Woodstream); Bryan Kauffman 718, Karl Wentzel Jr. 673, Chris Martin 672 (Lincoln Forest); Dean Shupp 725, Steve Martin 721, 299, Trevor Habecker 700 (Lancaster North End); Matt Stover 692, Paul Hassler 685, Dan Markle 661 (Simply Everything); Dale Pannebecker 687, Bob Witwer 668, Merle Musser 663 (New Holland Men); Marc Johns 786, Jason Weaver 761, Jeremy Smith 761, Charlie Horst 756, Scott Canfield 753, John Dimeler 751, Dean Shupp 738, Glenn Ruhl 717, Shawn Whitmyer 708, Todd Montgomery 706 (Commercial); Leroy Claar 598 (Ephrata Church); Andy Gockley 726, Shawn Harnish 652, Mike Reichwein 637 (T.G.I.F); Jee Leid Sr. 733, Rick Miller 701, Dustin Wise 642 (North End Mix); Walt Bowman 583 (Friday Night Mix).

Women: Nancy Hafer 613 (Sunday Night Mix); Georgann Tarnall 657, Lorraine Deibler 653, Joanne Bromirski 647, Ellen Merklinger 609, Christy Ayres 608, Sue Getz 607 (Brownstown Mix); Bert Myers 660 (New Holland Ladies); Becky Nickles 574 (Tri-Town Church); Shauna Mattson 479 (Lucky Nuts); Elysia Current 697, Pat Schappell 639 (Hi-Fliers); Cindy Farmer 648, Janice Meckley 627 (Ephrata Mix); Jessie Pierce 546 (Woodstream); Cara Miller 674, Denise Woodworth 664, Janice Meckley 664, Cindy Farmer 640, Kelly Bell 603 (Ephrata Ladies); Terri Andrew 582 (Lincoln Forest); Terri Andrew 533 (Simply Everything); Kelly Claar 598 (Ephrata Church); Amy Reichwein 502 (TGIF); Amy Kohler 568 (North End Mix); Sandy Myers 466 (Friday Night Mix).

Seniors: Jim Shober 580, Joe Pirrello 543, Al Johnson 536, Dottie Johnson 500, Ruth Eddy 459, Frieda Kastings 419 (Young At Heart); Frank Shafer 698, Al Nihoff 670, Galen Eberly 669, Carl Partridge 634, Wilson Strausser 597, Tom Sullivan 570, Shirley Royer 500 (Monday Srs); Frank Shafer 688, Tom Sullivan 665, Dan Bartucci 657, Al Nihoff 601 (Thursday Srs); Jean Eckman 513 (Dutch Maids).

Juniors: Ronnie Kingboro 560, Logan Maurer 559, Jordan Goebel 523, Brittany Kauffman 243 (Junior Adult); Tyler Walton 329, Ricky Bromirski 329, Tristan Current 309, Jamie Chon 199, Kaleigh Kramer 185, KC Miller 158 (Bantum); Nick Armstrong 358, Tyler Good Sweigart 348, Nic Skornoski 335, Cristin Chon 325, Elizabeth Mace 315, Milana Switzer 210 (Zoo); Rodany Rippy 489, Zach Adams 483, Matt Cover 482, Brandi Whitmyer 501, Katie Redcay 443, Grace Chon 423 (Co-Ed); Ben Bieganski 640, Alex Blanck 633, Justin Hammerstone 629, Brad Redcay 629, Kevin Beers 621, Crystal Connelly 659, Briana Ord 575, Becky Gerhart 556 (Seniors).