Local high school bowling teams were back on the lanes Tuesday, January 13, with Urbana, Benjamin Logan, and West Liberty-Salem all competing in varsity action across several matchups.
VARSITY BOYS — Benjamin Logan 2441, North Union 2208
Benjamin Logan earned a road win over North Union behind strong games from the top half of the lineup.
Conner Chambers paced the Raiders with a 198–237 series for 435, while Jace Lyons rolled a 403. Dylan Stewart added 395, and the Raiders stayed consistent through the Baker games to seal the victory.
Benjamin Logan Scores:
Conner Chambers: 198–237 (435)
Jace Lyons: 225–178 (403)
Dylan Stewart: 197–198 (395)
Wyatt LeVan: 146–176 (322)
Colton Klopfenstein: 143–142 (285)
Baker Games: 128–130–194–149 (601)
VARSITY GIRLS — Benjamin Logan 2276, North Union 1520
The Benjamin Logan girls rolled past North Union with a balanced team effort and steady Baker performance.
Rylee Davis led the Raiders with a 348 series, followed closely by Maddy Hamm’s 343. Aubrey Zedlitz, Kaelyn Corwin, and Kaydon Wilber all contributed consistent scores as Benjamin Logan pulled away.
Benjamin Logan Scores:
Rylee Davis: 181–167 (348)
Maddy Hamm: 159–184 (343)
Aubrey Zedlitz: 164–160 (324)
Kaelyn Corwin: 147–170 (317)
Kaydon Wilber: 156–135 (291)
Baker Games: 149–166–178–160 (653)
VARSITY BOYS — West Liberty-Salem 2363, Calvary Christian 1956
West Liberty-Salem turned in a strong overall showing, led by Devon Jones and a big third Baker game.
Jones rolled games of 199 and 209 for a 408 series. Ashton Brannon followed with 370, while Jerome Cordrey added 317. The Tigers’ Baker set included a 219 in game three to boost the final total.
West Liberty-Salem Scores:
Devon Jones: 199–209 (408)
Ashton Brannon: 207–163 (370)
Jerome Cordrey: 167–150 (317)
Logan Zanfirov: 184 (184)
Bryant Eaton: 151 (151)
Zander Gluckle: 151 (151)
Landon Zanfirov: 122 (122)
Baker Games: 142–148–219–151 (660)
VARSITY BOYS — Kenton Ridge 3185, Urbana 2280
Kenton Ridge pulled away from Urbana with a strong overall team performance, using big regular games and steady Baker play to secure the win.
Urbana was led by Michael “Mike” Benefiel, who rolled games of 194 and 200 for a 394 series. Levi Daniels followed with a solid 224 game in his 378 series, while Tristan Lawson added 314.
Urbana Scores:
Michael “Mike” Benefiel: 194–200 (394)
Levi Daniels: 154–224 (378)
Tristan Lawson: 154–160 (314)
Bently Story: 124–168 (292)
William Walters: 132–150 (282)
Baker Games: 221–149–107–143 (620)
VARSITY GIRLS — Urbana 2592, Kenton Ridge 2515
The Urbana girls edged Kenton Ridge in a tightly contested match, powered by two big series at the top of the lineup.
Mallory Stokes led all bowlers with an impressive 238–236 series for 474. Audrie Williams added a 426 series, and Emily Fisher chipped in 375 as Urbana built just enough separation to hold on for the win.
Urbana Scores:
Mallory Stokes: 238–236 (474)
Audrie Williams: 223–203 (426)
Emily Fisher: 193–182 (375)
Brianna Campbell: 170–158 (328)
Hannah Jacobs: 161–158 (319)
Baker Games: 159–158–180–173 (670)
JUNIOR VARSITY GIRLS — Bellefontaine 2072, West Liberty-Salem 1770
The Bellefontaine JV girls closed out the night with a strong win over West Liberty-Salem, led by a big series from Amillia Grumbling.
Grumbling topped all scorers with games of 188 and 183 for a 371 series. Isabelle Gunnett followed with a 148–172 series for 320, while Riley Niswonger contributed a solid 160 game. Esther Stanich added a 144, and Nevaeh Boyer chipped in a 143 as the Lady Chiefs pulled away for the victory.
