2026 OHSAA State Bowling Tournament — Girls Division I
@ HP Lanes
The best of Ohio girls high school bowling converged for the OHSAA Division I State Tournament on Saturday, March 7. Local standout Gracie Hood rolled a sensational series to capture the individual state title, leading a strong showing from the Bellefontaine Lady Chieftains.
Bellefontaine’s squad opened with a powerful qualifying round, finishing second overall and making the semifinals in bracket play for the second time in school history. The team’s depth and consistency were on full display, from high individual games to tough Baker performances against other top programs.
In addition to Hood’s championship performance, several teammates delivered solid efforts in the individual standings, showcasing the depth of bowling talent at Bellefontaine and setting the stage for a memorable day of competition.
With high scores, clutch strikes, and fierce competition from across Ohio, the Division I state tournament offered plenty of excitement and memorable moments.
Bellefontaine Lady Chieftains — 2nd Place in Qualifying
Team Games: 905–896–855 (2656)
Baker Games: 199–170–201–182–202 (954)
Total Pinfall: 3610
Individual Finishers
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1st — Gracie Hood (12): 208–248–223 = 679 (State Individual Champion)
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17th — Chloe Heminger (12): 212–185–171 = 568
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T‑43rd — Addison Prosser (10): 170–163–178 = 511
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66th — Rylee Anderson (10): 168–145–150 = 463
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75th — Kodi Palmer (9): 147–155–133 = 435
Bracket Play Results
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Defeated No. 7 Hilliard Bradley, 3–2 (191–213–152–125 (38)–160 to 136–170–191–125 (40)–158)
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Lost to No. 6 Gahanna Lincoln, 3–1 (172–176–146–166 to 145–164–179–151)
Bellefontaine’s appearance at the state tournament featured both individual brilliance and team grit, capped by Hood’s crowning achievement as the Division I individual state champion — a remarkable finish for the senior and a standout moment for the Lady Chieftains this season.