XX Doubles! 05/17
A New GVFT Champion!
In a Cinderella-esque upset, Tycol Peekel has upset Danbury in the finals to become the NEEEW Youth champion! He not only won the Youth event but also bowled a personal high score and drew the winning Doubles team from the bag of player tokens!
Picking the teams!
Each team was drawn by a Kroger youth competitor, and one of the Teams was Darryl Weathers paired with Pillsbury Tollhouse to form Team Dillsbury!
A classic pairing!
Big Ern and TWS, two of Kroger's most seasoned competitors were picked to form the second team of the first ever Kroger Doubles tournament!
A Doctor and a Gentleman?
In a shocking turn of events, the teams of RenFart and Dillsbury faced off for a shot at the finals. In a seemingly blatant attempt at sabotage, Pillsbury took aim at Sir Seymour Renfield's baby maker and delivered a devastating backhand blow! Dazed and hobbled, the team continued on only to fall to Team Dillsbury thus being eliminated!
Doubles Glory!
It was the team of "Captain" Mick Chicken and Geoffrey Scroggins, pulled by the new Youth Champion Tycol Peekel who survived the double elimination tournament to ascend to glory! The first ever Kroger Doubles Champions!
XX Success!
The first ever Kroger Team Tournament was a smashing success! Given the reception of this event, we will have another team event in 6 months' time, November 2025! We will also look at different scoring methods and game types! Stay tuned!
Civil War! 04/25
A New GVFT Champion!
Popeye Ramstharder has upset Danbury in the finals to become a 2-time youth champion!
A TWS surprise?!
Troutworm Schmigalow eliminated the returning Darryl Weathers after a much needed 2-month hiatus to make it into the semifinals!
A close examination!
Dr. Farthammer had his Kroger aspirations halted by a 1 pin loss to Geoffrey Scroggins in the Semifinals! Such a close game!
Ernie's revenge?
It came down to a rematch we've seen a lot over the decades, "Big Ern" and Geoffrey Scroggins! A ridiculously close match, it was "Big Erns" match to lose and lose it he did- 124-126! Not an outcome he wanted on his birthday weekend, but we know Ern, and he'll bounce right back with little lady Lemonade!
A true Civil War!
Civil War certainly lived up to its name, with all competitions being great as usual! With so many close calls, we can't wait to see how next month's first ever doubles event plays out! Also, don't forget Geoffrey will be defending the solo title in June for a possible 4 in a row! Stay tuned to see the unbelievable feats of excellence that are the Kroger Cup!
KrogerMania! 03/25
A New GVFT Champion!
Danbury Scroggins has upset the rest of the GVF competitors in a triple threat final to become the 3rd winner of the new prestigious event!
Dual Kroger!?
The numbers were such that the Kroger Youth were able to compete in both the GVFT and Kroger Classics tournament simultaneously! Danbury gave Ern a run for his money, but Ern ultimately showed his veteran poise and took out the cocky youth competitor!
A Kroger First!
For the first time in recorded Kroger History, we had ourselves a tie! The options were to have a roll off, or all 3 would bowl the next game for a winner and the choice was the latter. Geoffrey ended up taking down Big Ern and TWS to move on to the Finals against the Captain!
Mick Chickens revenge?
It came down to a rematch we've seen a few times as of late... "Captain" Mick Chicken and Geoffrey Scroggins! A close match, Geoffrey was able to smell the blood in the water and get the win against the Captain, 161-121!
Punxsutawney Fill! 02/25
A New GVFT Champion!
The Sultan has upset the rest of the GVF competitors in a triple threat final to become the second ever winner of the new prestigious event!
Medical Malpractice!?
In a shocking turn of events, the defending champion Dr. Leonard Farthammer was eliminated in the first round by TWS- leaving the trophy up for grabs!
Too close to call!
In true Kroger form, all of the matches were just too close to call! From Seymour v Ern to Mick v Geoffrey! Even the triple threat youth finals were very competitive! Hats off to all the competitors for improving their games and bringing the Heat!
A Founders Finals!
It came down to a rematch we saw many times in the old days of Kroger- Big Ern and Geoffrey Scroggins! A close match, Geoffrey was able to eke out a win against the fellow co-founder 161-135!
New Years Revolutions! 01/25
Youth Gold!
We have the first ever winner of the Kroger Youth tournament, "Popeye" Ramstharder!
Vacated!?
In a shocking turn of events, The Captain had to forfeit his defense of the Cup this month, and the bowler to emerge victorious was Dr. Leonard Farthammer! Being the gentleman sailor that he is, Mick still came by to hand off the trophy in a peaceful transition of power.
Tri-Wizard action!
In true Kroger form, it's only fitting that the first event of the new season was none other than the action-packed Tri Wizard tournament! The Finals saw Geoffrey, Big Ern, and Dr. Farthammer battle it out in a down to the wire, one throw nail biter! The good Dr. sneaks out another win!
High Scores!
Several Bowlers put up some healthy numbers this event, including Seymour, Geoffrey and the Dr. himself! All time high games and season high games will be tracked in each bowler's profile from now on... no fibbing!
Seasons Beatings! 12/24
Seasons Beatings! 12/14/24
Ladies and Gentlemen...Another Kroger Cup in the books, aaaaaand a NEEEEEW Kroger Cup Champion... Captain MIIIICK CHIIIIICKENNNNN!
Rough Tides!
Darryl and Mick faced off in the Semi-Finals, where The Captain took down Darryl and opened the door for a different competitor to face him in the finals this time!... Alas, who could it be?
The Genesis of New Kroger!
This past event saw the birth of the new Kroger Cup youth league, the Great Value Futures Tournament!
Get ready all of you competitors under 17, for now you have your own championship for which to strive!
Close looks!
The Finale saw "Big Ern" Ernie McCrackin returning to the championships rounds, to square off with Captain Mick Chicken in another quintessential Kroger finish for the ages! You couldn't pay the lanes to give you strikes this day, and both men had many throws that should have been!
Man overboard!
In the end, The Captain stayed true to course and plundered himself another taste of glory by upsetting Kroger Legend, Ernie McCrackin by 6 pins...! This win brings the Captain one step closer to Legend status himself! Ahoy!
Fire it up! 11/24
Fire It Up! 11/16/24
Darryl Weathers (Champion) defeated Captain Mick Chicken by 4 pins to retain his title! The captain had an incredible tournament, and Kroger Season high game! but in the end, Darryl slinks away with another narrow victory!
Newcomers Galore!
There were 3 more competitors added to the Kroger Roster this past event! The bowler known only as "Milk Dud", Latoya and Walmart Bag!
The Commissioner showed up!
In a stunning turn of events, the commissioner of The Kroger Cup Championship tournaments was in the house! Phil Riddle hopped on his private jet and made a special trip out to certify this tournament! It was great to see the Commissioner at a Kroger Event!
Mick Chicken!
"Captain" Mick Chicken had one HELL of a showing, scoring 171 in his third game and obliterating all who were placed before him... until the final match where he fell to Darryl Weathers in a hard fought back and forth brawl!
Kroger Excellence!
Everyone gave their all yet again and it was quintessential Kroger! Seasons Beatings should be a great event as usual... you never know what will happen! See you there!
Jeepers Sleepers! 10/24
Jeepers Sleepers! 10/26/24
In a nail biter action packed final, Darryl Weathers (Champion) defeated Legend Geoffrey Scroggins by 3 pins to reclaim his title! It was Geoffrey's to lose and lose it he did!
It was quintessential Kroger!...
The whole event was action packed, and every contest was a close one!
New faces!
The Kroger Roster saw 4 additions to the lineup this event! Pubert Pickle, Beatrix Cheeseworth, Pillsbury Tollhouse and Sedgewick "Cartwright" Scroggins!
Returning icons!
Two, count em, TWO competitors from before the great pause made their return! The Handicapped Prime minister, who made Darryl Weathers sweat and Mr. Wade Waldorf, who took out Danbury Scroggins! Great to see them back!
Intense Finale!
The Finals saw a Legend to the Kroger Universe, Geoffrey Scroggins and "newcomer" Darryl Weathers. It was an incredible event, filled with action, suspense and thermal paper... but in the end it was Darryl Weathers who squeaked out another win!
Stormy Weather(s) 09/24
Stormy Weather(s)! 09/28/24
In a shocking turn of events, Darryl Weathers (Champion) was eliminated in the first round of tournament play! The Diaper Dandy from Morrocco rolled a Gentlemens 58 in his seating round, which paired him up against Darryl!
It was a nail biter!...
Having rolled a 107 in the seating round, Darryl was approaching his battle with confidence and not expecting "The Sultan" to perform! in a 124-125 down to the wire action packed battle, Darryl was eliminated from his title defense at the hands of Ligma Bowlze! What a Kroger debut for the young grifter, who immediately dropped back down into the 50s the very next game!
All around excellence!
The entire Kroger Roster stepped up, and every match was one for the ages! From the newcomers Rusty Berger, and "Mystery T" to seasoned vets like Seymour and The Captain! It was an action-packed LIVE Kroger event!
Mysterious action!
One of the newest competitors to the roster, Mystery T, had to bowl left-handed and was able to take out Geoffrey Scroggins! Scroggins had a bye round after seating 1st, and that break, along with the mysterious RNG of Mystery T really jacked with his head! Way to go Mystery T!
Rookie Finale!
The Finals saw 2 rookies to the Kroger Universe, "Mystery T" and Dr. Leonard Farthammer! It was an incredible event, filled with action, suspense and farmers... but in the end it was the Doctor of Bowling Ball-ogy ™ who overcame the onslaught and emerged victorious!