OHSAA Girls Division II Sectional Bowling Tournament
HP Lanes — February 13, 2026
Top 12 teams advance to the District Tournament
The Mechanicsburg girls bowling team turned in a dominant performance Friday at the OHSAA Girls Division II Central Sectional Bowling Tournament at HP Lanes, cruising to a first-place finish and earning a district berth.
Mechanicsburg finished 329 pins clear of second place, backed by strong team games, consistent baker sets, and multiple standout individual series.
No. 1 Mechanicsburg Indians — District Qualifier
The Indians built their lead early and never looked back, posting steady scores across all three team games before closing out the title with solid baker play.
Team Games: 767–789–786 (2342)
Baker Games: 145–141–171–157–149–144 (907)
Total: 3249
Mechanicsburg Scores:
- Ashton Waller — 183–172–190 (545)
- Mckenzi Picklesimer — 134–187–187 (508)
- Briana Popovich — 170–134–145 (449)
- Kenzie Chester — 154–150–140 (444)
- Haley Alty — 126–146 (272)
With the sectional championship secured, Mechanicsburg now advances to the Division II District Tournament riding strong momentum.
OHSAA Boys Division II Sectional Bowling Tournament
HP Lanes — February 14, 2026
Top 12 teams advance to the District Tournament
The Mechanicsburg boys bowling team delivered a strong showing Saturday at the OHSAA Division II Central Sectional Tournament at HP Lanes, finishing second overall and earning a trip to the district round.
The Indians finished just 90 pins behind first place, putting together steady team games and a strong baker block to comfortably secure one of the 12 advancing spots.
No. 2 Mechanicsburg Indians — District Qualifier
Team Games: 932–896–788 (2616)
Baker Games: 191–171–185–176–150–222 (1095)
Total: 3711
Mechanicsburg Scores:
- Matthew Dean — 224–206–177 (607)
- Jonnie Wittman — 150–182–210 (542)
- Max Popovich — 177–206–131 (514)
- Jeffrey Bryant — 204
- Tristen Mason — 177
With the runner-up finish, Mechanicsburg advances to the Division II District Tournament and will look to build on its sectional momentum.
