The high school bowling season is underway and there are several local teams that should be in the hunt for league and sectional championships during the 2012-13 season.
Both the Bloomfield boys and Honeoye girls bowling teams are coming off Finger Lakes West and Section 5 championships last season.
The Bombers went 84-0 during the season and didn’t graduate any of their top bowlers, so they are eyeing a repeat.
The Bulldogs went 81-3 and claimed their fourth-straight sectional title. Honeoye graduated three of its top bowlers in Brittany Spencer, Courtney Malloy and Sarah O’Leary, but returns a pair of league all-stars.
The Canandaigua girls and Victor boys are coming off Monroe County league title. The Braves didn’t graduate any of their starters and the Blue Devils return three of their top bowlers.
Newark’s boys are coming off a Class C championship and the Penn Yan boys are coming off a Finger Lakes East title and second-place finish at sectionals.
Here is a look at some of the top area bowlers:
Bloomfield Bombers
COACH Pat Conklin
LEAGUE/CLASS Finger Lakes West/D
2011-12 GIRLS 73-11/second in sectionals
TOP GIRLS BOWLERS Rayissa Amon, so.; Courtney Hurlburt, jr.; Jenny Nunez, sr.; Jenny Bober, sr.; Sara Fessner, 8th; Skyler Hottois, sr.; Grace Bartel, 8th; Kady Pierce, 7th
ACCOMPLISHMENTS Amon rolled the high series in Class D last year (5,007).
2011-12 BOYS 84-0/won sectionals
TOP BOYS BOWLERS Tommy Rowlinson, jr.; Zack Smith, sr.; Jared Coryea, sr.; Cody Boadway, sr.; Josh Gosper, jr.; Ryan Fisher, sr.; Dylan Mott, 7th; Christopher Wollschleger, 7th.
COACH’S COMMENT “We had no graduating bowlers and they all returned this year. Tommy shot his first 300 in practice and it could happen in league bowling. After going 84-0 last year we expect the same.”
Canandaigua Braves
COACH Mike Rause
LEAGUE/CLASS Monroe County Div. 3/B
2011-12 GIRLS Won league title, finished fifth in sectionals
TOP GIRLS BOWLERS Elisa Sloth, so.; Amy Smith, so.; Lizzy Natoli, jr.; Jessica Bordwell, sr.
COACH’S COMMENT “All five starters are returning and we have a great supporting cast to back them up. All have the experience and the desire to make it further in sectionals this year.”
2011-12 BOYS Finished second in league and third in sectionals
TOP BOYS BOWLERS Tristen Briggs, 8th; Brian Bray, jr., Jadon Bordwell, so.
COACH’S COMMENT “The boys team lost all five starters from last year. This will be a rebuilding year. The boys are young, talented and will be competitive. I am looking forward to some of the athletes getting in more matches and getting their feet wet in competition. It should be a good experience for everyone.”
The high school bowling season is underway and there are several local teams that should be in the hunt for league and sectional championships during the 2012-13 season.
Both the Bloomfield boys and Honeoye girls bowling teams are coming off Finger Lakes West and Section 5 championships last season.
The Bombers went 84-0 during the season and didn’t graduate any of their top bowlers, so they are eyeing a repeat.
The Bulldogs went 81-3 and claimed their fourth-straight sectional title. Honeoye graduated three of its top bowlers in Brittany Spencer, Courtney Malloy and Sarah O’Leary, but returns a pair of league all-stars.
The Canandaigua girls and Victor boys are coming off Monroe County league title. The Braves didn’t graduate any of their starters and the Blue Devils return three of their top bowlers.
Newark’s boys are coming off a Class C championship and the Penn Yan boys are coming off a Finger Lakes East title and second-place finish at sectionals.
Here is a look at some of the top area bowlers:
Bloomfield Bombers
COACH Pat Conklin
LEAGUE/CLASS Finger Lakes West/D
2011-12 GIRLS 73-11/second in sectionals
TOP GIRLS BOWLERS Rayissa Amon, so.; Courtney Hurlburt, jr.; Jenny Nunez, sr.; Jenny Bober, sr.; Sara Fessner, 8th; Skyler Hottois, sr.; Grace Bartel, 8th; Kady Pierce, 7th
ACCOMPLISHMENTS Amon rolled the high series in Class D last year (5,007).
2011-12 BOYS 84-0/won sectionals
TOP BOYS BOWLERS Tommy Rowlinson, jr.; Zack Smith, sr.; Jared Coryea, sr.; Cody Boadway, sr.; Josh Gosper, jr.; Ryan Fisher, sr.; Dylan Mott, 7th; Christopher Wollschleger, 7th.
COACH’S COMMENT “We had no graduating bowlers and they all returned this year. Tommy shot his first 300 in practice and it could happen in league bowling. After going 84-0 last year we expect the same.”
Canandaigua Braves
COACH Mike Rause
LEAGUE/CLASS Monroe County Div. 3/B
2011-12 GIRLS Won league title, finished fifth in sectionals
TOP GIRLS BOWLERS Elisa Sloth, so.; Amy Smith, so.; Lizzy Natoli, jr.; Jessica Bordwell, sr.
COACH’S COMMENT “All five starters are returning and we have a great supporting cast to back them up. All have the experience and the desire to make it further in sectionals this year.”
2011-12 BOYS Finished second in league and third in sectionals
TOP BOYS BOWLERS Tristen Briggs, 8th; Brian Bray, jr., Jadon Bordwell, so.
COACH’S COMMENT “The boys team lost all five starters from last year. This will be a rebuilding year. The boys are young, talented and will be competitive. I am looking forward to some of the athletes getting in more matches and getting their feet wet in competition. It should be a good experience for everyone.”
Dundee Scots
COACH Courtney Eddinger (girls) and Michael Strait (boys)
LEAGUE/CLASS Finger Lakes West/D
2011-12 GIRLS Finished fourth in league and fifth at sectionals
TOP GIRLS BOWLERS Laura Miller, fr.; Ariana Ford sr.; Melvina Rhode, jr.; Caitlin Schenck, jr.
COACH’S COMMENT “We are a young team this year. We have a lot to look forward to and many new members on the team. We would like to improve our overall record from last year.”
2011-12 BOYS Finished seventh at sectionals
TOP BOYS BOWLERS Brett Bogart, Jason Easling, Dustin Anderson, Mackenzie Stone, Dakota Delamater, Ryan Goodman, Andrew Davis, Aron Crans, Dustin Haight, Dustin Kirk
COACH’S COMMENT “Very positive group with growing confidence and good experience. You should watch out for this team this year because our scores are improving every week and our averages are very competitive.”
Harley-Allendale Columbia
COACH Brian Michalski
LEAGUE/CLASS Finger Lakes West/D
TOP GIRLS BOWLERS Amanda Hall, sr.; Anna Barbano, sr.; Devon Cunnigham, sr.; Ashley Sankowski, jr.; Heather Barber, so.; Mallory Mintz, jr.
COACH’S COMMENT “This is an experienced group of girls with most being either a returning senior or junior. Given that level of experience, we’re hoping for a successful season.”
2011-12 boys 5-7/finished fifth in league
TOP BOYS BOWLERS Derek Kronenberger, jr.; Josh Shechter, sr.; Walker Zupan, sr.; Andrew Regelski, sr.; Zach Palumbo, sr.; TJ Ellinger, jr.
COACH’S COMMENT “Last year saw the team earn its most victories in school history. We have a strong group of kids who should perform quite well. We’re looking forward to, and hoping for, a successful season.”
Honeoye Bulldogs
COACH Dawn Spencer
LEAGUE/CLASS Finger Lakes West/D
2011-12 GIRLS RECORD 81-3/won league and sectionals
TOP GIRLS BOWLERS Tiffany Vanderbroek, Sam Marshall, Katlyn Bennett, Jessica Miles, Hailey Guffey, Julia Barnard, Sam Betts
ACCOMPLISHMENTS Vanderbroek is a sixth-year bowler and made first team all-league last year. Marshall is a fourth-year bowler, made first team all-league and rolled the high game at sectionals last year (214).
2011-12 BOYS RECORD 45-39/finished second in league
TOP BOYS BOWLERS Nate Brewer, Scott Westcott, Josh Weed
ACCOMPLISHMENTS Westcott, a fourth-year bowler, made second team all-league last year.
Marcus Whitman Wildcats
COACH John Mirras
LEAGUE/CLASS Finger Lakes East/C
2011-12 GIRLS 35-49/finished fourth at sectionals
TOP GIRLS BOWLERS Regina Burnett, sr.; Hannah Bowman, sr.
COACH’S COMMENT “They are very dedicated to the sport and looking to end their high school careers with a winning season.”
2011-12 BOYS 16-68
TOP BOYS BOWLERS Tyler Cummings, fr.; Shane Carroll, sr.
COACH’S COMMENT “Tyler has been a varsity bowler since seventh grade and gets better every year. He’s ready to lead the team as a freshman. Shane showed great promise last season, is looking to improve this year and finish his senior year on a winning note.”
Mynderse Indians
COACH Britteny McIntyre
LEAGUE/CLASS Finger Lakes East/Class C
TOP GIRLS BOWLERS Gabby Marriott, sr.
COACH’S COMMENT “She is dedicated to the team and works hard in practice. She listens to the advice of the coaches and takes that into consideration when she goes up for her next shots. She isn’t afraid to ask for help and she is a pleasure to work with.”
TOP BOYS BOWLERS Austin Kelley, jr.; Chris Plate, so. Kyle Comstock, fr.
COACH’S COMMENT “All of these boys are very dedicated to the team and work hard at each practice. They hold averages that are about 185 or better in the school league and around that same score in their Saturday morning leagues. I feel that throughout the season these boys will make improvements and could easily hold 200 averages.”
North Rose-Wolcott Cougars
COACH Cathy LaValley
LEAGUE/CLASS Wayne County/C
2011-12 GIRLS Finished second in league and fifth at sectionals
TOP GIRLS BOWLERS Brittany Andrews, Taylor Anthony, Hannah Davis, Tracy Duncan, Kristin Gambino, Dakota Poole, Brigette Smith, Chantell VanHorn
COACH’S COMMENT “This team is half returning players and half new. I think they will do well because they always strive to do their best and they are willing to ask for help and give advice to the newbies. The team wants to win leagues and they would like to place In the top five at sectionals.”
2011-12 BOYS Finished third in league and fifth at sectionals
TOP BOYS BOWLERS Josh Andrus, Jordan Curtis, AJ Hull, Zach Lester, Avery Mitchell, Bailey Poole, Ben Porter, Brendan Wright
COACH’S COMMENT “They are a very determined team and they are always trying to improve. Their goal is to win leagues and place in the top three at sectionals.”
Penn Yan Mustangs
COACH Mindy Johnson
LEAGUE/CLASS Finger Lakes East/C
2011-12 GIRLS Finished second in league and sixth at sectionals
TOP GIRLS BOWLERS Brooke Parsons, jr.; Courtney Ottaviano, so.; Kelsey Sage, jr.
COACH’S COMMENT “With Geneva losing many starters and our team only losing one to graduation, we should contend for the title this year.”
2011-12 BOYS Won league title and finished second at sectionals
TOP BOYS BOWLERS Pete Fox, jr.; Anthony Ottaviano, sr.
COACH’S COMMENT “Pete is a very capable and committed bowler. Anthony is a strong team leader and capable of a 700 this year.”
Sodus Spartans
COACH Bob Burlee (girls) and Rob Cornwell (boys)
LEAGUE/CLASS Wayne County C
2011-12 GIRLS 26-10/won league title and finished fourth at sectionals
TOP GIRLS BOWLERS Destiny LeRoy, sr.; Kristen Brenessell, 8th.; Brooke Fillmore, 7th.; Raylyn Schommer, 8th.; DAnne Rodriguez, 8th
COACH’S COMMENT “We’re a rebuilding team that starts three eighth graders and a seventh grader.”
2011-12 BOYS 22-14/won league title and finished sixth at sectionals
TOP BOYS BOWLERS Kyle Wren, sr.; Mark Beach, sr.; Nate Tuper, sr.; Christian Metcalfe, sr.; Matt Johnson, sr.; Ed Gomez, fr.
COACH’S COMMENT “We’re a veteran team that looks to win the county for second year in a row.”
Victor Blue Devils
COACH Mark Foeder
LEAGUE/CLASS Monroe County Div. I/B
2011-12 GIRLS 44-52/placed fourth in the league
TOP GIRLS BOWLERS Brianna Newton, sr.; Dominique Newton, so.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS Brianna made first team all-league, averaged 198 last year, made the sectional composite all-star team and was named the Daily Messenger’s Girls Bowler of the Year for the 2011-12 season. Dominique made first team all-league and averaged 188.
COACH’S COMMENT “Brianna and Dominique are continually improving their game. They are both fierce competitors and push themselves to be better.”
2011-12 BOYS 78-18/won league title and finished fourth at sectionals
TOP BOYS BOWLERS Dylan LaBrake, sr.; Corey Christensen, sr.; Josh Means
ACCOMPLISHMENTS LaBrake made first team all-league and averaged 202 last season. Means made first team all-league and averaged 198. Christensen made second team all-league and averaged 197. The Blue Devils beat Canandaigua head-to-head to win the league title.
COACH’S COMMENT “Those three have been bowling together since youth bowling. They have grown up with each other. They are support and motivation for each other. Averaging 200 or better will put you in the upper levels of our league.”
