Lady Chiefs bowling advances to State tourney, Hood reaches 50k pins

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Bellefontaine’s girls bowling team turned in an impressive performance at the OHSAA District Tournament, finishing second overall and earning a berth in the State Tournament. The Chieftains rose to the occasion against a strong field, combining consistent team scoring with standout individual efforts.

During the tournament, Gracie Hood reached a major milestone, surpassing 50,000 career pins in her high school bowling career.

Team Results

1st — Beavercreek — 3922
2nd — Bellefontaine — 3788
3rd — Oak Hill — 3610
4th — Northmont — 3534
5th — Miamisburg — 3511

Bellefontaine Team Scoring

Regular Games: 914–931–938 (2784)
Baker Games: 188–193–164–161–168–130 (1004)
Final Total: 3788

Bellefontaine Individual Results

  • 4th — Gracie Hood — 238–214–190 (642)

  • 6th — Addison Prosser — 192–221–207 (620)

    • First 600 series of her career

  • 26th — Chloe Heminger — 165–192–178 (535)

  • 45th — Rylee Anderson — 169–150–182 (501)

  • 61st — Kodi Palmer — 150–154–182 (487)

Gracie Hood and Addison Prosser were both named to the All-Tournament Team, recognizing their top-level individual performances and key contributions to Bellefontaine’s second-place finish.

(Left to right) Gracie Hood and Addison Prosser are named to the 2026 Southwest District All-Tournament team.

The Chieftains now advance to the State Tournament on Saturday, March 7th, at HP Lanes. Bellefontaine will spend the week preparing in practice, focusing on adjustments for the new oil pattern they will face at the state level.