Friday night brought a full slate of high school bowling action across the area, featuring dramatic finishes, big individual series, and key conference matchups. Bellefontaine came away with a sweep of Jonathan Alder, Indian Lake survived a nail-biting three-pin showdown with North Union, Benjamin Logan and Bethel split their dual, and Graham powered past Shawnee in both varsity matches. Here’s a complete recap from around the lanes.
VARSITY BOYS — Bellefontaine 2622, Jonathan Alder 2560
Bellefontaine edged Jonathan Alder in a tight CBC matchup Friday night, pulling out a 2622–2560 victory behind strong regular games and steady Baker performances.
Paul “Van” Lafollette led the Chiefs with a 203–256 series for 459. David Allen followed with a 234–201 series totaling 435, while Alex Williams added 396. Alex Moon chipped in 374, and Corbin Stachler contributed 153.
Bellefontaine stayed consistent in the Baker games to secure the win.
Bellefontaine Scores:
Paul “Van” Lafollette: 203–256 (459)
David Allen: 234–201 (435)
Alex Williams: 214–182 (396)
Alex Moon: 187–187 (374)
Corbin Stachler: 153 (153)
Baker Games: 154–183–135–206 (678)
VARSITY GIRLS — Bellefontaine 2615, Jonathan Alder 1748
The Bellefontaine girls rolled to a convincing victory over Jonathan Alder on Friday, building a big advantage in the regular games before closing out the match in Baker play.
Chloe Heminger led the Chiefs with an impressive 245–224 series for 469. Gracie Hood followed closely with a 247–202 series totaling 449. Addison Prosser added 347, while Rylee Anderson and Kodi Palmer finished with 328 and 309, respectively.
Bellefontaine remained in control during the Baker games to seal the win.
Bellefontaine Scores:
Chloe Heminger: 245–224 (469)
Gracie Hood: 247–202 (449)
Addison Prosser: 170–177 (347)
Rylee Anderson: 171–157 (328)
Kodi Palmer: 168–141 (309)
Baker Games: 157–185–192–179 (713)
VARSITY BOYS — Benjamin Logan 2574, Bethel 2297
Benjamin Logan posted a strong team effort Friday night to defeat Bethel 2574–2297.
Colton Klopfenstein paced the Raiders with a 226–203 series for 429. Conner Chambers followed with 395, while Jace Lyons added 378. Wyatt LeVan finished with 354, and Colt Brugler chipped in 314.
The Raiders stayed solid in the Baker games to secure the win.
Benjamin Logan Scores:
Colton Klopfenstein: 226–203 (429)
Conner Chambers: 202–193 (395)
Jace Lyons: 167–211 (378)
Wyatt LeVan: 161–193 (354)
Colt Brugler: 172–142 (314)
Baker Games: 181–167–203–153 (704)
VARSITY GIRLS — Bethel 1941, Benjamin Logan 1923
Bethel edged Benjamin Logan in a close girls matchup Friday night, slipping past the Raiders 1941–1923.
Bethel built a narrow advantage in the regular games and held on through the Baker format to secure the win.
VARSITY BOYS — Indian Lake 2350, North Union 2347
Indian Lake survived a thriller Friday night, edging North Union by just three pins, 2350–2347.
Jeremiah Galbraith led the Lakers with a strong 220–221 series for 441. Kaleb Galbraith added 366, while Gabe Stidam rolled 333. Orion Reames chipped in 289, and Cody Jacobs added 236.
Indian Lake held on during the Baker games to escape with the narrow victory.
Indian Lake Scores:
Jeremiah Galbraith: 220–221 (441)
Kaleb Galbraith: 192–174 (366)
Gabe Stidam: 172–161 (333)
Orion Reames: 136–153 (289)
Cody Jacobs: 111–125 (236)
Baker Games: 208–154–140–183 (685)
VARSITY GIRLS — Indian Lake 1916, North Union 1484
The Indian Lake girls earned a solid win Friday night, defeating North Union 1916–1484.
Kyleigh Castle led the Lakers with a 148–205 series for 353. Kacie Craft added 271, while Addison Castle finished with 262. Chassy Dolan rolled 240, and Savannah Lamb added 228.
Indian Lake closed out the match in Baker play.
Indian Lake Scores:
Kyleigh Castle: 148–205 (353)
Kacie Craft: 156–115 (271)
Addison Castle: 116–146 (262)
Chassy Dolan: 107–133 (240)
Savannah Lamb: 110–118 (228)
Baker Games: 161–103–160–138 (562)
VARSITY BOYS — Graham 2934, Shawnee 2700
Graham turned in a dominant performance Friday night, rolling past Shawnee 2934–2700.
Andrew Clark led all bowlers with a huge 253–278 series for 531. Kole Bishop followed with 447, Logan Pitsinger added 438, and Caleb Vulgamore rolled 384. Johnathan Henry chipped in 361.
The Falcons stayed strong in the Baker games to finish off the win.
Graham Scores:
Andrew Clark: 253–278 (531)
Kole Bishop: 223–224 (447)
Logan Pitsinger: 245–193 (438)
Caleb Vulgamore: 183–201 (384)
Johnathan Henry: 177–184 (361)
Baker Games: 198–183–194–198 (773)
VARSITY GIRLS — Graham 2629, Shawnee 2068
The Graham girls capped off a sweep over Shawnee with a 2629–2068 victory.
Addalynn “Addy” Heaston led the Falcons with a 211–213 series for 424. Kelsey Weinert followed with 421, while Lylee Nokes added 399. Mariah Holton rolled 303, and Jayna Weinert added 175.
Graham finished strong in the Baker games to secure the win.
Graham Scores:
Addalynn “Addy” Heaston: 211–213 (424)
Kelsey Weinert: 233–188 (421)
Lylee Nokes: 188–211 (399)
Mariah Holton: 158–145 (303)
Jayna Weinert: 175 (175)
Ellissa “Ellie” Heaston: 127 (127)
Baker Games: 211–246–155–168 (780)
