A strong showing across both varsity matches gave Mechanicsburg a sweep of Graham on Thursday night, as the Indians claimed victories in both the boys and girls bowling matchups.
VARSITY BOYS — Mechanicsburg 2720, Graham 2649
Mechanicsburg picked up a hard-fought win over Graham in boys bowling, finishing with a 2720–2649 victory.
The Indians built their edge during regular games, rolling a combined 1,961 pins, then held on through Baker play with 759 pins to seal the win. Jonathan Wittman led Mechanicsburg with a 422 series, highlighted by a 225 game. Matthew Dean followed closely with 413, while Ethan Schaffner added 397. Tristen Mason contributed a strong 395, and Jeffrey Bryant rounded out the scoring with 334.
Mechanicsburg Boys Scores:
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Jonathan Wittman: 225–197 (422)
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Matthew Dean: 213–200 (413)
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Ethan Schaffner: 223–174 (397)
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Tristen Mason: 170–225 (395)
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Jeffrey Bryant: 171–163 (334)
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Baker Games: 199–238–169–153 (759)
VARSITY GIRLS — Mechanicsburg 2754, Graham 2320
The Mechanicsburg girls delivered a dominant performance, rolling past Graham for a convincing 2754–2320 win.
The Indians piled up 1,921 pins in regular games and added an impressive 833 in Baker competition. Ashton Waller led all bowlers with a 440 series, including a standout 256 game. Briana Popovich followed with 404, while Mckenzi Picklesimer rolled 357. Haley Alty added 321, and Kenzie Karg made the most of her appearance with a 266 game. Kenzie Chester chipped in with 133.
Mechanicsburg Girls Scores:
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Ashton Waller: 256–184 (440)
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Briana Popovich: 232–172 (404)
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Mckenzi Picklesimer: 199–158 (357)
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Haley Alty: 169–152 (321)
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Kenzie Karg: 266 (266)
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Kenzie Chester: 133 (133)
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Baker Games: 207–267–188–171 (833)
Mechanicsburg swept the night on the lanes, showing depth and consistency in both varsity matchups. The Indians now turn their attention to postseason play, as they prepare to compete in the Division II Central Sectional Tournaments. The girls will bowl tomorrow, Friday, February 13, while the boys take to the lanes on Saturday, February 14.
