The 2009 USBC Youth Open Championships will take place in Indianapolis from July 16-25. Once again bowlers from across the country will be able to compete for scholarships and national titles against other youth bowlers in a non-qualifying setting.

Entries for the 2009 event will open January 12, though entry forms will be available on bowl.com starting sometime in December.

The USBC Youth Open Championships offers something for everyone, including singles, doubles, four-person teams and all-events formats.

But before we move on to this year's championships, let's once again recognize and learn a little bit more about some of our 2008 champions.

Jesse Jay Lopez
Division 4, Team Event
Age: 12
Started bowling . At the age of seven
His favorite bowler is . Chris Barnes
His favorite food ... Rice with chicken
His favorite song ... Thriller by Michael Jackson
His favorite TV show is .iCarly on Nickelodeon.
His favorite movie is . Scorpion King
His favorite bowling ball is . Columbia Rival
Friends would describe Jesse as . Energetic, friendly, jokester and all-around great friend.