Area high school bowling action took place Thursday night, with Urbana, West Liberty-Salem, and Graham all seeing varsity competition across the lanes in boys and girls matchups highlighted by big individual series and strong Baker performances.
VARSITY BOYS — Urbana 2206, Tecumseh 1528
The Urbana boys bowling team earned a solid victory over Tecumseh on Thursday, building a comfortable advantage during the regular games and maintaining it through Baker play for a 2206–1528 win.
Louie Astacoon led Urbana with a 144–225 series for 369. Tristan Lawson followed with 359 (207–152), while William Walters rolled 277. Bently Story added 263, Devin Schaffer contributed a single-game 190, and Michael “Mike” Benefiel finished with 147.
Urbana totaled 1605 pins in the regular games and added 601 pins in Baker play to secure the win.
Urbana Scores:
Louie Astacoon: 144–225 (369)
Tristan Lawson: 207–152 (359)
William Walters: 141–136 (277)
Bently Story: 166–97 (263)
Devin Schaffer: 190 (190)
Michael “Mike” Benefiel: 147 (147)
Baker Games: 132–166–183–120 (601)
VARSITY GIRLS — Tecumseh 2559, Urbana 2366
The Urbana girls bowling team fell to Tecumseh despite strong individual efforts, dropping a 2559–2366 decision on Thursday.
Emily Fisher paced Urbana with an impressive 224–196 series for 420. Mallory Stokes followed with 334 (177–157), while Audrie Williams rolled 330. Brianna Campbell added 326, and Hannah Saylor finished with 290.
Urbana totaled 1700 pins in the regular games and added 666 pins in Baker play.
Urbana Scores:
Emily Fisher: 224–196 (420)
Mallory Stokes: 177–157 (334)
Audrie Williams: 174–156 (330)
Brianna Campbell: 170–156 (326)
Hannah Saylor: 152–138 (290)
Baker Games: 147–200–182–137 (666)
VARSITY BOYS — West Liberty-Salem 2673, Southeastern 2484
West Liberty-Salem turned in a strong all-around performance to defeat Southeastern 2673–2484 in boys bowling action.
Tucker Searles led the Tigers with a big 202–238 series for 440. Jerome Cordrey followed with 409 (194–215), while Devon Jones rolled 404. Bryant Eaton added 388, and Zander Gluckle contributed 366.
West Liberty-Salem posted 2007 pins in the regular games and added 666 pins in Baker play to pull away.
West Liberty-Salem Scores:
Tucker Searles: 202–238 (440)
Jerome Cordrey: 194–215 (409)
Devon Jones: 213–191 (404)
Bryant Eaton: 204–184 (388)
Zander Gluckle: 194–172 (366)
Baker Games: 147–189–170–160 (666)
VARSITY GIRLS — West Liberty-Salem 2302, Southeastern 1848
The West Liberty-Salem girls bowling team also picked up a win, topping Southeastern 2302–1848 behind consistent regular games and steady Baker scores.
Elli Ullery led the Tigers with a 169–208 series for 377. Sadie Paul followed with 338 (147–191), while Jenny Roehm added 323. Tru Maxam rolled 313, and Kathy Roehm finished with 275.
West Liberty-Salem totaled 1626 pins in the regular games and added 676 pins in Baker play.
West Liberty-Salem Scores:
Elli Ullery: 169–208 (377)
Sadie Paul: 147–191 (338)
Jenny Roehm: 152–171 (323)
Tru Maxam: 167–146 (313)
Kathy Roehm: 125–150 (275)
Baker Games: 118–200–207–151 (676)
VARSITY BOYS — Graham 2835, Jonathan Alder 2661
The Graham boys bowling team earned a hard-fought win over Jonathan Alder, finishing with a strong Baker set to claim a 2835–2661 victory.
Andrew Clark led Graham with a 237–193 series for 430. Caleb Vulgamore followed closely with 428 (213–215), while Logan Pitsinger rolled 408. Johnathan Henry added 358, Jack Wilcoxon contributed 196, and Kole Bishop finished with 170.
Graham posted 1990 pins in the regular games and exploded for 845 pins in Baker play to seal the win.
Graham Scores:
Andrew Clark: 237–193 (430)
Caleb Vulgamore: 213–215 (428)
Logan Pitsinger: 215–193 (408)
Johnathan Henry: 201–157 (358)
Jack Wilcoxon: 196 (196)
Kole Bishop: 170 (170)
Baker Games: 248–257–171–169 (845)
VARSITY GIRLS — Graham 2189, Jonathan Alder 1932
The Graham girls also came away with a win, defeating Jonathan Alder 2189–1932 on Thursday night.
Lylee Nokes led Graham with an outstanding 239–192 series for 431. Jayna Weinert added 315 (209–106), while Ellissa “Ellie” Heaston rolled 290. Mariah Holton contributed 266, Kelsey Weinert added 159, and Addalynn “Addy” Heaston finished with 125.
Graham totaled 1586 pins in the regular games and added 603 pins in Baker play.
Graham Scores:
Lylee Nokes: 239–192 (431)
Jayna Weinert: 209–106 (315)
Ellissa “Ellie” Heaston: 160–130 (290)
Mariah Holton: 138–128 (266)
Kelsey Weinert: 159 (159)
Addalynn “Addy” Heaston: 125 (125)
Baker Games: 174–122–147–160 (603)
