19th River Valley Challenge Saturday

Forty-eight bowlers will compete in the 19th River Valley Challenge, an eight-game scratch tournament Saturday at Town and Country Bowling Lanes in Aberdeen.

Chuck Tompkins of Columbus, Ohio is the back-to-back champion. He will be trying to become the first four-time champion of the tournament.

This is year's purse is $2,700. 

The tournament begins at noon. Doors open at 10 a.m. Admission is free.

Brian Aldridge of Town and Country Bowling Lanes was my guest on SportsTalk this morning.

Here is a link to the podcast.

Brian Aldridge and Jeff Wallace talk bowling on SportsTalk

Brian Aldridge from Town and Country Bowling Lanes and Ripley bowling coach Jeff Wallace were my guests on SportsTalk this morning.

The 18th River Valley Challenge tournament takes Saturday at Town and Country Bowling Lanes.

Forty-eight bowlers including defending champion Chuck Tompkins are scheduled to compete in the scratch tournament.

Each bowler will roll eight games over all 16 lanes. 

Doors open at 10 a.m. The tournament begins at noon. Admission is free.

Here is a link to the podcast.