A PAIR OF TRIOS SHARE 2026 MILLER LITE BAKERS BLAST TITLE Notable, Unique Accomplishment for each Co-Champion

The 2026 Miller Lite Baker Blast Target Score Tournament Finals concluded on Sunday with a pair of trios sharing the title. Thirty-seven teams qualified to compete in the finals of this fun, unique tournament which were held at Stardust Bowl in Addison, Illinois. While both teams were proud to share the title, each had a unique milestone to celebrate along with receiving a $2,000 check.

#1 – The Girlfriends: Fran McManus, Rexalyn Darr and Liz Cech from Lawn Bowl set a tournament record by winning the tournament with the lowest target score in event history (137).

#2 – The Topols: Ed Topol, Justin Topol and Colin Topol became the first all-family team to win the tournament. The Topol's were one of 10 teams from Stardust Bowl to compete in the finals.

The Illinois State Bowling Proprietors’ Association congratulates our 2026 Co-Champions and thanks our sponsor Miller Lite (Molson Coors), for the ongoing support of the association and its tournaments.