- From a young age, Okemos resident Justin Knowles always wanted to become a professional bowler.
- Now more than a decade into his pro career, he’ll showcase his skills on the national stage at the PBA Tournament in Portland, Maine this weekend.
- Video shows Knowles preparing for the tournament, as well as his story getting to this point.
(The following is a transcription of the full broadcast story)
I’m your Okemos Neighborhood Reporter Colin Jankowski. Every athlete dreams of one day making it to the pros. The NFL, the NBA, or the PBA. One man here in our neighborhoods has made it to the Professional Bowlers Association, and is competing on the national stage this weekend.
Inside of Royal Scot Gold and Bowl in Lansing, Justin Knowles can be found perfecting his craft.
“I always wanted to be a professional bowler,” Knowles said. “I grew up around bowling. My parents, grandparents, they used to bowl as many days as I can remember. My earliest memories are all in the bowling center.”