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Ladies Invitational Bowling Tournament held in Kaliburg
Empress Nicolette finishes tournament Second Over all
Kaliburg, Grand Duchy of Ananto
July 7, 5459


Her Imperial Majesty bowls a strike at the Kaliburg Ladies Invitational

The Kaliburg Ladies Invitational Bowling Tournament was held this year in the Capital, and for the first time in its storied history, featured royalty. The Ladies Invitational is a bowling invitational tournament held once every four years, and is staggered with the Men's Invitational held at the same intervals. This year's single elimination tournament featured 32 of the best female bowlers who competed over four days in both doubles and singles play. The first three rounds, from 32 to 16, then 16 to 8 and then 8 to 4 are doubles matches, where Ladies are paired up based on their league standings. They keep the same teams until 4 bowlers are left, and then the team plays two sets as single, the first set dropping the lowest two scores, and the championship match featuring the two best bowlers in the Nation.

Her IMperial Majesty, the Empress Nicolette I was invited to the tournament due to her outstanding ranking in the Eveari Singles Thursday Night League, and was paired with Donita Forrester from Vrassa City. The Pair went three-and-0 in the all three matches in the first round, easily advancing, then 2-1 in the second round and then 3-0 in the third round. In the singles' sets, Donita Forrester was knocked out, finishing 3rd, while the Empress found herself in the finals against Sulari Bowler and Duchy Legend Hillary Jones. During this set, the Empress bowled a perfect 300 game, but Jones tied the set up 272-265 and in the third match, defeated the Empress 285-260. Jones was crowned winner for the night, and the Empress congratulated her on her excellent competition.

Empress Nicolette is the first member of the Ananto House to ever compete in a national bowling tournament. Asked at the end of the tournament how she felt coming in second, Her Imperial Majesty responded, "Well, I am honored to be among such excellent bowlers. Each one of these Ladies played their hearts out, and it is very encouraging for me, as such an outspoken fan of this sport to see such enthusiasm and skill on display. I, of course admire Hillary: She did some amazing things out there on the lanes, and her technique is very impressive to me. She kind of proves to me what my friends always told me when I was just starting: The straight ball will only take you so far. Hillary had a great hook, put it into the pocket every time, and picked up difficult spares, and even though I bowled better than I have ever bowled in my life, she really deserved her win. I'm happy to have gotten to compete."

The tournament completed, the competitors stuck around after for the Celebration Party, featuring live music and dancing from Kaliburg's own King Pins, who featured covers of popular rock songs, and bowling related humor. The Empress stayed for the celebration and took many photos with fellow competitors, well wishers, spectators and fans. "I am glad I get nights like this where I don't have to be the Empress, and just be my regular self," said Her Imperial Majesty.