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BK Athletes: Where are they now?
See which former Comets are making a name for themselves at the next level. BY JACKSON LAVARNWAY
Dallas Keuchel ‘06 The former Comet is now a pitcher for the Houston Astros and has become a fan favorite. He has won numerous awards including the 2015 AL Cy Young and is considered one of the top pitchers in the major leagues.
Claire Kelley ‘13 Currently playing soccer at the University of Arkansas. She has led her team in goals for the past two seasons and has developed into a very versatile player for the Razorbacks.
Donnie Walton ‘12 Currently a star baseball player preparing for his senior season at Oklahoma State, the 8th ranked team in the country. He was drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers in the MLB Draft.
Inky Ajanaku ‘12 The former BK star is now an All American volleyball player for Stanford University. She played with the U.S. National Team in 2015 and was named the Volleyball Magazine Player of the Year in 2014.
Matt Reynolds ‘09 The former Arkansas Razorback is currently in the Mets minor league system. In 2015 he was a Pacific Coast League All Star, and is expected to be called up to the Majors next season.
BK BOWLING TEAM IS A STRIKE
One of the newest sports at Bishop Kelley wants your support. BY BEN SANDS
Ian Draughon prepares to roll his ball down the lane. Ian and the bowling team practiced for their match Friday, February 5th. “I absolutely love bowling for Bishop Kelley” Draughon said. Photo by Torey Henderson.
The Bowling Club has started another season in style. With a good mix of senior leadership and new players, the club has grown and improved each year. In its third season as a school club, its members enjoy the competition and the fun. Many students that play fall sports have joined the team for fun, but also some students take the team very seriously. Maddi Duke (11) and Sarah Ervin (12) are both new to the team and hope more students try out the
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team next year. “Bowling teaches life lessons about confidence and skill. Bowling includes so much technique and physics,” Maddi Duke (11) said. Ervin has learned new techniques in bowling, and hopes to improve as the season goes on. “I am not a very skilled bowler, so I try to roll the ball in the middle of the lane,” Ervin said. The club practices on Wednesdays and competes on Fridays. They’re hoping to see more fans
Maddi Duke watches her ball roll down the lane. Duke practiced Wednesday, February 3rd at Broken Arrow Lanes. “I hope to do well in our next match” Duke said. Photo by Torey Henderson.
at their competitions as they improve. The coaches are also very supportive of their new additions to the team. “My coach boosts my confidence when I am up to bowl, which really helps me hit a lot of pins,” Duke said. One student, Ian Draughon (12), has even gathered up scholarship money by competitively bowling. Youth amateur bowlers are not allowed to win real money, so all of Draughon’s winnings are in the form of scholarships.
Ian will be bowling in college at Lindenwood University in St. Charles, MO. He received a scholarship from academic and bowling skills. “I am hoping that I will be able to do a signing of some kind at Bishop Kelley,” Draughon said. The team has played in four matches, and won three of them. The team hopes to make it all the way to Regionals. The team is trying to drum up more recognition and support. If you enjoy bowling, perhaps the Comet Bowling Club is in your future.
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