Pins fly during a 9-pin bowling league game at the Cibolo Bowling Center, 601 N. Main St. Nine-pin play has been popular for generations and still draws crowds in Central and South Texas.

The 42-year-old southpaw defeated Mike Spangler, a three-time Match Play champ, 255-238 to collect the $1,000 first prize and trophy. Entering the final match, Breen trailed Spangler by 27 pins.