A busy Monday on the lanes featured several key conference and nonconference bowling matchups across Champaign County, with teams from Urbana, Mechanicsburg, and Graham turning in strong performances. Multiple athletes delivered standout series as early-season momentum continued to build.
VARSITY BOYS — Jonathan Alder 2523, Urbana 2099
Urbana fell to a strong Jonathan Alder squad, despite solid performances from Tristan Lawson and Michael Benefiel. The Hillclimbers struggled to keep pace in the second regular game but found some rhythm late in the Baker set.
Urbana Scores:
- Tristan Lawson: 162–222 (384)
- Michael “Mike” Benefiel: 194–151 (345)
- Louie Astacoon: 134–130 (264)
- Damien Mattox: 167–93 (260)
- Camdyn Johnston: 129 (129)
- Bently Story: 114 (114)
Baker Games: 158–139–149–157 (603)
VARSITY GIRLS — Urbana 1989, Jonathan Alder 1889
Urbana’s girls earned a strong win over Jonathan Alder, powered by consistent scoring across the lineup and a big Baker finish. Brianna Campbell and Mallory Stokes led the way with steady two-game series totals.
Urbana Scores:
- Brianna Campbell: 160–176 (336)
- Mallory Stokes: 155–156 (311)
- Audrie Williams: 147–128 (275)
- Hannah Jacobs: 108–98 (206)
- Hannah Saylor: 140 (140)
- Abby Schaffer: 105 (105)
Baker Games: 142–172–157–145 (616)
VARSITY BOYS — Mechanicsburg 2667, Northeastern 1563
Mechanicsburg dominated Northeastern with a massive 2,667-pin performance, highlighted by outstanding series from Jeffrey Bryant and Matthew Dean. The Indians were sharp from start to finish, producing one of their best totals of the season.
Mechanicsburg Scores:
- Jeffrey Bryant: 205–248 (453)
- Matthew Dean: 199–232 (431)
- Jonathan Wittman: 194–182 (376)
- Ethan Schaffner: 191–175 (366)
- Tristen Mason: 179 (179)
Baker Games: 149–141–248–192 (730)
VARSITY GIRLS — Mechanicsburg 2549, Northeastern 1431
Mechanicsburg rolled to a decisive victory behind an incredible team effort and four bowlers above 300 series. Ashton Waller’s 434 series and Mckenzi Picklesimer’s 376 helped lead the Indians to a dominant win.
Mechanicsburg Scores:
- Ashton Waller: 210–224 (434)
- Mckenzi Picklesimer: 181–195 (376)
- Briana Popovich: 139–208 (347)
- Kenzie Chester: 199–145 (344)
- Haley Alty: 161–156 (317)
Baker Games: 142–224–190–175 (731)
VARSITY BOYS — Graham 2609, Indian Lake 2290
Graham took control of the boys’ matchup, rolling a 2,609 total to top Indian Lake’s 2,290. Graham’s individual stats were not provided, but a strong Baker set helped seal the win. Indian Lake posted solid mid-lineup scores and a powerful Baker finish of its own.
Indian Lake
- Cody Jacobs: 205–151 (356)
- Collin Seymour: 150–203 (353)
- Gabe Stidam: 143–189 (332)
- Jeremiah Galbraith: 133–121 (254)
- Orion Reames: 157 (157)
- Brody Black: 111 (111)
Baker Games: 172–154–212–189 (727)
Graham
- Logan Pitsinger: 212–199 (411)
- Bearik Korte: 170–213 (383)
- Andrew Clark: 208–149 (357)
- Johnathan Henry: 198–147 (345)
- Jack Wilcoxon: 192 (192)
Baker Games: 174–190–165–226 (755)
VARSITY GIRLS — Indian Lake 2309, Graham 2251
Indian Lake claimed the girls’ matchup with a 2,309 team total, powered by consistent scoring throughout the lineup. Graham stayed close all evening behind big series from Kelsey and Addy Heaston but ultimately came up just short.
Indian Lake
- Addison Castle: 202–156 (358)
- Kyleigh Castle: 197–158 (355)
- Chassy Dolan: 171–163 (334)
- Kacie Craft: 152–172 (324)
- Rena Knox: 142–170 (312)
Baker Games: 158–152–169–147 (626)
Graham
- Kelsey Weinert: 174–191 (365)
- Addalynn “Addy” Heaston: 159–156 (315)
- Lylee Nokes: 152–151 (303)
- Ellissa “Ellie” Heaston: 142–147 (289)
- Jayna Weinert: 148 (148)
- Mariah Holton: 120 (120)
Baker Games: 199–193–166–153 (711)
