Monday, March 11th, 2024

Division I State Bowling

Bulldogs finish 11th in first state trip

By Gary R. Rasberry

Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry

The season ended for the Celina girls bowling team on Saturday at the Division I state tournament at HP Lanes in Columbus.

The Bulldogs, making their first state appearance as a team, were unable to finish in the top eight to qualify for the championship round. Celina bowled a 2,504 in the three regulation games, then bowled a 452 in the baker games for a score of 2,956, putting them 11th in the field.

Celina's Piper Gilliland led the team with a 529 series to finish 30th in the individual standings. Ryann Eckhardt added a 523 series for 33rd. Chloe Bruce had a 505 (47th), Chablis Krick bowled a 485 (54th) and Brynly Huber finished with a 464 (61st).

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Boardman swept the titles, winning the team championship by beating Troy in four games as Kaitlyn Greenaway earned individual medalist honors with a 653 series.

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