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Patrick Eckstein of New Ulm competed last week in the National Senior Games held in Des Moines Iowa. Eckstein (84) qualified in both Bowling and Pickleball but only competed in bowling. He finished 11th in singles (of 16) and had 5th place finishes in a couple of team bowling events. He finished the games with a second-place finish in the mixed doubles event with a high score of 198.

Pictured from left to right is Eckstein’s bowling partner Maureen Meek (91) of Tennessee and Patrick Eckstein.