Bowling knocks down obstacles for season

Jaiden Herald | Co-Editor-in-Chief

The SHS girls bowling team has entered the season strong with 12-4 record and a current standing of first in conference.

“The team has done really well. We are bowling pretty consistent and seeing improvements across the board. We are looking forward to a competitive season,” girls coach David Hosea said.

Senior and girls captain, Kristin Hosea, ranked number one in conference in individuals with the highest average scoring. Grace Cannon (12) placed second.

“Ever since I started high school, it has been a goal of mine to be one of the top bowlers in our conference. Now that I’m a senior, it’s rewarding to finish my high school career on top,” Kristin Hosea said.

According to Coach David Hosea the team is working on picking up its spares and preparing for sectional.

“Our team goal is for everyone to get better and improve. We would also like to see the team win conference and qualify as a team for regionals,” Coach David Hosea said.

The boys bowling team began its season under the guidance of a new head coach, Bobby Richie Jr.

“I think our new coach is very knowledgeable about bowling and has really helped all of us improve on all of our skills,” Jeffrey Drury (11) said.

According to Richie, he is excited to begin his coaching career with the team.

“We had to get used to the new coach, but I think that it has worked out very well and the team chemistry is up,” Cole Atha (11) said.

In addition, for the first five matches of the season the team was bowling down one man.

“Bowling with four people was pretty difficult, but we did still beat some teams that had a full team and that was a big boost. From now on, we should have a full team, and that will make it easier to compete,” Atha said. As of Dec. 9 the boys team is currently 3-3 in the season. “Right now we are just trying to take each match into perspective. We want all of the bowlers to have fun and improve. We are working hard to establish the boys team back as well,” Richie said.

According to Richie, he expects the team to be competitive moving forward in the season with a full roster.

“Even down a man we were not losing by a lot. These boys have a lot of potential,” he said.

The team will begin competing in baker games on Dec. 7.