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I THURSDAY, MARCH 15, 2007 I PULSE-JOURNAL WEST CHESTER
Maciulewicz one of 29 picked for national bowling event West Chester Twp. resident one of 29 seniors picked for High School Championships. By Steven Matthews Staff Writer Jacob Maciulewicz is ready for the big stage. The West Chester Twp. resident and Moeller High senior bowler has b~n selected to participate in the inaugural Denny's All-American High School Championships March 24-25 in Grand Rapids, Mich. "I'm really excited," Maciulewicz said. "It's a great opportunity to represent my high .school, my bowling team, Cincinnati and Southwest Ohio in general, especially on a national stage like this." Maciulewicz was among 29 senior student-athletes from around the country chosen by
Denny's, the Professional Bowl- ' ers Association and the United States Bowling Congress. Jacob The final Maciulewicz selections were announced in late February, and were based on bowling accomplishments, academics and other criteria. "' knew I was a decent bowler, but I didn't think they'd choose me out of all the bowlers in Ohio," Maciulewicz said. "I was surprised at first, but afterwards I'm more determined to succeed with this opportunity." Maciulewicz, a team captain for the Crusaders, averaged a 208 this past season while helping the team advance to the regional tournament. He has been practicing at Northwest Lanes and Crossgate Lanes.
Maciulewicz will be competing for $10,000 in scholarships on a PBA oil pattern, and more than 2,000 fans are expected to be in attendance. The Denny's PBA World Championship is being held in conjunction with the High School Championships. "I've been practicing the conditions I should be facing," Maciulewicz said. "I've learned a lot, so I think I've got a pretty decent shot at finishing well." Maciulewicz, who carries a 3.72 grade point average, plans to bowl for Ohio State's club team next season and major in political science. The male and female high school champion will then team will Kelly Kulick and Tony Reyes for a one-game doubles match. The high school finals will be broadcast on ESPN April22. Contact this reporter at (513) 755¡5113 or smatthews@coxohio.com. 1 I
LING ALL-STARS SELECTED BY ENQUIRER REPORTER TOM GROESCHEN BASED ON RECOMMENDATIONS FROM AREA COACHES
BOYS' BOWLER OF THE YEAR Evan Kling, La Salle The senior won the state singles title with a 737 series. He averaged 203 per game this season.
BOYS' COACH OF THE YEAR Harold Peetz, HamiHon His team finished seventh at the state tournament after a strong regular-season record of 15-2.
BOYS' FIRST TEAM · Craig Sherrill, Elder The junior led the area in average at 220 and was GCL South bowler of the ye~r. He bowled a 757 series in the sectional. He bowled a '300 game against La Salle in December.
Rick Lane, Anderson The junior averaged 214 for the season and had a 671 series in districts. He was FAVC Buckeye bowler of the year:
Nick Brunson, St. Xavier The senior averaged 212 for the season, bowled 660 in the districts and finished 24th at the state tournament.
Bill Lipps, Oak Hills The junior was GMC bowler of the year. He averaged 210 for the season and scored 625 in the district tournament.
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HONORABLE MENTION Amelia - Chris Pfaffroth, Joshua Kellennan; Hamilton -Jimmy Ryan, Matt Stewart; Mason - Mark Allan; Noith College Hill - Kyle Black; Moeller- Jake Maciulewicz; La Salle- Kyle Scott, Mark Dickhaus; Northwest- Travis Greeley; Wyoming- Cory Kuhnell.
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BOYS
School
1. Hamilton................... 2. Fairfield........................ 3. Elder..............................
4. La Salle..........................
Points 46 44 42 33 30 23 12
5. Oak Hills......................... 6. Amelia........................... 7. Harrison ......................... 111. Mason ............. 11 111. Lakota West................ 11 10. Madeira ....................... 5 01!1eo;receiving>Utes:NO!tllwest6; Ande!SOfl4; St Xa~er 1.
GIRlS
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Points
!.Fairfield...... 2. Oak Hills...
47 44 42 4. Wilmington... 34 5. McAuley.... 27 6. Mercy........ 24 7. Winton Woods..... 18 8. Princeton ... 12 T9. Glen Este 9 T9. Roger Bacon .. 9 Ot!1eo; receiving >Utes: Mason 5; Hamilton!.
3. Seton.................
lndMduols BOYS
SherriU, Elder 229; Volrath, Elder 219; Scott, La Salle 218; Madulewicz, Moeller 218; • Pfaffrath, Amelia 213; Foster, Fairfield 212; Martin, Masoo 21!; Seybets, Elder 210; Ryan, HamlltM 209; Brunson, St. Xavier 209.
GIRlS
Hale, Wilmington 194; W01111\S, McAuley 192; Newman, Seton 186; Stolle!, Oak Hills 185; Barton, Wlflton WOOds 184; Welch, Seton !SO: