Women’s bowling remains undefeated
0The UPIKE women’s bowling team finished in first place out of 24 varsity teams in the Orange and Black Classic in Dayton, Ohio, this past weekend. The women were competing to defend their first place title from last year.
Saturday, Oct. 18, the Bears bowled six games, with a total pin fall of 5,824. In the varsity division, senior Brianna Larson bowled a score of 1,231, with a high score of 240, averaging 205. Larson came in fifth overall individually, which was good enough to make the all-tournament team. In the junior varsity division, junior Fallon Tallman and Lauren Eggleton made all-tournament team as well. Tallman rolled a score of 1,013 for five games, and Eggleton with a score of 995 for five games.
On Sunday, the women bowled 16 qualifying baker games. After the games, the women led the tournament. The top eight teams moved on to the next round. The winner was decided through step-ladder match play, best three out of five. The Bears were matched up against Campbellsville in the first match, winning 3-1. Next, the Bears took on Notre Dame College, taking the match to five games. The women came out of top, however, winning 3-2, with high scores of 226, 259, and 222. In the championship match, the Bears bowled against Bowling Green. The women took home the title, winning 3-1 against the Falcons.
On the men’s side, out of 25 teams, the Bears finished sixth overall. Jeff Blind, senior, and Lucas Hohnstein, junior, both averaged a score of 198. Freshmen Matt Clearly and Matt Diamond and junior Anthony Scerati averaged a score of 175.
“Our team is improving each and every tournament. We are still such a young team and we will only get better from here on out. As long as we keep working hard in practice, we can accomplish anything we set our mind to,” John Bartosiewicz, senior, said.
This is the fourth bowling tournament this season for the men. This is the third tournament for the women, and they continue their undefeated record. Both teams will compete in Atlanta, Ga., Nov. 2-3.