Trenton Holz Claims 2026 Wisconsin State USBC Masters Title at Dale’s Weston Lanes

The 2026 Wisconsin State USBC Masters Championship concluded on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at Dale’s Weston Lanes, featuring a demanding lane condition that tested shot-making, accuracy, and patience throughout the day.

Following six games of qualifying, the top 32 bowlers advanced to match play, with the cut landing at 1100 (-100). With scoring kept in check by the challenging pattern, the standings remained tight from top to bottom, and only a handful of pins separated multiple bowlers near the cut line.

Champion Spotlight: Trenton Holz

Trenton Holz entered match play as the No. 13 seed, qualifying with a total of 1189. Once the bracket began, Holz found the look he needed and steadily worked his way through match play against a competitive field.

In the championship match, Holz faced Chad Maas and delivered his strongest performance of the day. Bowling with confidence and control, Holz captured the title with a 450–397 victory, earning the 2026 Wisconsin State USBC Masters Championship.

Tournament Highlights

• The demanding lane condition kept scoring in check and placed a premium on execution and spare shooting.
• With the cut at 1100, the margin between advancing and going home was slim, adding pressure throughout qualifying.
• Holz’s run from the middle of the qualifying standings highlighted the importance of making the right adjustments at the right time once match play began.

Full Results Available

Complete qualifying standings, along with access to the match play bracket, are available on the Wisconsin State USBC website.

Congratulations to Trenton Holz on a well-earned title, and thank you to Dale’s Weston Lanes for hosting a challenging and memorable championship. The Wisconsin State USBC also thanks all competitors for their participation in the 2026 Masters.