Bellefontaine’s girls bowling team turned in a statement performance on Wednesday, February 19, 2026, as the Chieftains rolled to a sectional championship and comfortably advanced in the OHSAA postseason. Behind dominant team scoring and a standout individual effort, Bellefontaine controlled the tournament from start to finish at Poelking Woodman Lanes.
OHSAA Girls Division I Southwest Sectional Bowling Tournament
Poelking Woodman Lanes — February 19, 2026
Top 10 teams advance to the District Tournament
Several area girls bowling teams competed Wednesday in the OHSAA Division I Southwest Sectional Tournament, and the Bellefontaine Chieftains left no doubt at the top of the standings.
1st — Bellefontaine Chieftains
(Finished 115 pins ahead of second place)
Bellefontaine delivered a dominant performance to claim first place overall, combining high team games with an excellent Baker series to cruise into the district round.
Team Games: 854–848–925 (2627)
Baker Games: 175–186–220–174–186–141 (1082)
Total: 3709
Bellefontaine Individual Results:
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1st — Gracie Hood: 246–256–188 (690)
Finished more than 100 pins ahead of the second-place individual bowler -
3rd — Addison Prosser: 175–171–220 (566)
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30th — Rylee Anderson: 144–158–164 (466)
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53rd — Kodi Palmer: 114–135–161 (410)
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Isabelle Gunnett — 192
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Chloe Heminger — 175
With a balanced lineup and a massive individual effort from Hood, the Chieftains proved they are a serious contender heading into district play on Thursday, February 26th.
