For the competitors, the PBA Jr. National Championship is about winning and losing, as it should be. For me, it’s a glimpse of the future of the sport — or what logically could be the future. Based on sheer numbers, it’s harder for standout boys to differentiate themselves the way a Jillian Martin can on the girls side. The fact that females develop earlier than males also means you see younger girls excelling at higher levels than younger boys — like Martin has since...