Rhino Page (center) of Fresno, Calif., cruised to the Masters gold medal while teammates John Janawicz (right) of Winter Haven, Fla., took silver and David O'Sullivan (left) of Orlando, Fla., claimed bronze Friday, capping off a historic week for Team USA at the Men's American Zone Championships. The United States became the first country in American Zone Championships history in its current format to sweep the six gold medals in the men's or women's division.
Team USA wins team gold medal, sweeps all-events medals By Kevin Hazaert, USBC Communications
Team USA with Rhino Page, David Haynes, David O'Sullivan, Derek Eoff, John Janawicz and Bill Hoffman continued its domination of the team event at the Men's American Zone Championships with its fifth straight team gold medal Thursday at Metro Bowl. Mexico captured the silver medal in the team event with 6,115, while Puerto Rico earned the bronze at 6,025. Additionally, Team USA swept the all-events medals, with gold going to O'Sullivan, silver to Eoff and bronze to Page.
Newcomers Janawicz, O'Sullivan and Eoff stay hot to run away with the trios gold medal By Kevin Hazaert
Not even a major lane breakdown Wednesday morning could prevent two records from falling at the hands of (l-r) Team USA's John Janawicz of Winter Haven, Fla., David O'Sullivan of Orlando, Fla., and Derek Eoff of Greenfield, Wis., in winning the trios gold medal at the 2007 Men's American Zone Championships with 3,995 over six games. Brazil finished with the silver medal at 3,736 while Mexico took the bronze with 3,728.
Team USA's Derek Eoff (right) and David O'Sullivan fired a blistering 2,644 on Tuesday to win the doubles gold medal at the 2007 Men's American Zone Championships in Guatemala. It is the highest doubles score at the event since 1989 and third highest in the event's history. Ray Vervinck and Joe Ciach, Canada, were 20 pins behind to earn the silver medal with 2,624. Bronze went to Mexicans Benjamin Corona and Alejandro Cruz with 2,486.
John Janawicz (l.) made the most of his Team USA debut Monday. The Winter Haven, Fla., resident shot 1,365 over six games (227.5 average) to win the gold medal in Singles at the 2007 Men's American Zone Championships at Metro Bowl in Guatemala City, Guatemala. Enrique Gutierrez, Mexico, who shot 956 over his last four games, earned the silver medal with 1,357. Team USA's Derek Eoff (r.) finished his six-game series with 234, 234 and 236 to take the bronze medal with 1,352.
Action at the 2007 Men's American Zone Championships is ready to start at Metro Bowl in Guatemala City, Guatemala, with participants competing in the six-game singles event Monday. The singles competition is being contested on the short oil pattern. Tournament festivities began Sunday with the official practice followed by the opening ceremonies, saluting the 18 participating countries.
Republished courtesy of Journal News (May 26, 2007)
As a member of Junior Team USA, bowler David O'Sullivan got a taste of what it's like to compete for his country in the 2004 World Youth Championships in Guam. At that event, O'Sullivan held his own by coming home with two medals and gaining some invaluable experience. Now O'Sullivan, 23, is stepping up to bowl with the big boys as a member of the prestigious Team USA.
Canada's national men's team will compete in the American Zone Men's Championships which will take place at Guatemala City, Guatemala from May 28 through June 1, 2007. Fifteen countries in the Americas are expected to take part in the competition which includes singles, doubles, trios, team event and a match play masters event. Competition will take place at Metro Bowl.
Metro Bowl in Guatemala City, Guatemala (May 27 - June 3, 2007)
The First FIQ/WTBA American Zone Men's Championship will be held at Metro Bowl in Guatemala City, Guatemala from May 27 through June 3, 2007. 15 countries will compete with maximum six players Singles, Doubles, Trios, 5-Player Team, All Events and Masters. The "Extra Ordinary Conference" will take place on May 26th at 10 am in the host hotel of the championship, Clarion Suites, and it has only one subject on the agenda.
Rhino Page (center) of Fresno, Calif., cruised to the Masters gold medal while teammates John Janawicz (right) of Winter Haven, Fla., took silver and David O'Sullivan (left) of Orlando, Fla., claimed bronze Friday, capping off a historic week for Team USA at the Men's American Zone Championships. The United States became the first country in American Zone Championships history in its current format to sweep the six gold medals in the men's or women's division.
Team USA with Rhino Page, David Haynes, David O'Sullivan, Derek Eoff, John Janawicz and Bill Hoffman continued its domination of the team event at the Men's American Zone Championships with its fifth straight team gold medal Thursday at Metro Bowl. Mexico captured the silver medal in the team event with 6,115, while Puerto Rico earned the bronze at 6,025. Additionally, Team USA swept the all-events medals, with gold going to O'Sullivan, silver to Eoff and bronze to Page. 
Not even a major lane breakdown Wednesday morning could prevent two records from falling at the hands of (l-r) Team USA's John Janawicz of Winter Haven, Fla., David O'Sullivan of Orlando, Fla., and Derek Eoff of Greenfield, Wis., in winning the trios gold medal at the 2007 Men's American Zone Championships with 3,995 over six games. Brazil finished with the silver medal at 3,736 while Mexico took the bronze with 3,728.
Team USA's Derek Eoff (right) and David O'Sullivan fired a blistering 2,644 on Tuesday to win the doubles gold medal at the 2007 Men's American Zone Championships in Guatemala. It is the highest doubles score at the event since 1989 and third highest in the event's history. Ray Vervinck and Joe Ciach, Canada, were 20 pins behind to earn the silver medal with 2,624. Bronze went to Mexicans Benjamin Corona and Alejandro Cruz with 2,486.
John Janawicz (l.) made the most of his Team USA debut Monday. The Winter Haven, Fla., resident shot 1,365 over six games (227.5 average) to win the gold medal in Singles at the 2007 Men's American Zone Championships at Metro Bowl in Guatemala City, Guatemala. Enrique Gutierrez, Mexico, who shot 956 over his last four games, earned the silver medal with 1,357. Team USA's Derek Eoff (r.) finished his six-game series with 234, 234 and 236 to take the bronze medal with 1,352. 
Action at the 2007 Men's American Zone Championships is ready to start at Metro Bowl in Guatemala City, Guatemala, with participants competing in the six-game singles event Monday. The singles competition is being contested on the short oil pattern. Tournament festivities began Sunday with the official practice followed by the opening ceremonies, saluting the 18 participating countries.
As a member of Junior Team USA, bowler David O'Sullivan got a taste of what it's like to compete for his country in the 2004 World Youth Championships in Guam. At that event, O'Sullivan held his own by coming home with two medals and gaining some invaluable experience. Now O'Sullivan, 23, is stepping up to bowl with the big boys as a member of the prestigious Team USA. 
The First FIQ/WTBA American Zone Men's Championship will be held at Metro Bowl in Guatemala City, Guatemala from May 27 through June 3, 2007. 15 countries will compete with maximum six players Singles, Doubles, Trios, 5-Player Team, All Events and Masters. The "Extra Ordinary Conference" will take place on May 26th at 10 am in the host hotel of the championship, Clarion Suites, and it has only one subject on the agenda. 
