Nick Heilman strikes on final ball to win 61st annual Chippewa Valley Match Games

Nick Heilman struck on his final ball to edge defending champion Brady Stearns 193-192 in the title match to win the 61st annual Chippewa Valley Match Games over the weekend at Wagner’s Lanes in Eau Claire. Heilman earned $1,500 and Stearns $800 in the CVMG, which drew 122 entries, up slightly from 119 last year, but down slightly from 125 in 2017 and a record 134 in 2016. Heilman later posted this on Facebook: “Excited to have won the 2019 Chippewa Valley Match Games! I've wanted ...