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Front Row L to R: Luke Shellhaas, Brandon Bradley, Quayd Pearson, Brody
Hyre, Back Row
L to R: Jacob Wenig, Michael Hemmelgarn, Alex Groff,
Kyle Cotner, Aydan Moran
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Versailles Bowling Sectionals
Boys, Lady
Bowlers advance to Districts
Varsity Boys Bowling
Advances to Districts
The Varsity Bowling team traveled to Huber Heights on February 10th to
bowl at the Sectional Tournament. The format of play included 3 regular
games and 6 baker games allowing the top 10 teams to advance to the
District Tournament. The Tigers finished 8th overall out of 25 teams.
“We started off slow but we were able to settle down and make the right
adjustments to advance our seed as the day went on. I told them
to remain focused because in these situations there is a long day of
bowling and the leader board isn’t determined until the end,” said
Coach Phlipot. After the first regular game with a score of 760 the
Tigers were sitting at 19th overall. They increased their seed to 14th
after the second game with a score of 879. Scoring 921 in the 3rd
regular game the Tigers sat in 12th place heading into the Baker
games. They were only 30 pins behind the cut. The Tigers’ baker
scores: 189, 170, 245, 172, 202, and 173. The boys jived well
during Baker games. They bowled the 4th highest baker set overall with
an 1151 making for a total overall score of 3711. “Watching a
team come together under pressure is an enjoyable experience. The
boys should be proud of their focus and determination,” said Coach
Phlipot.
The boys also provided impressive individual scores. Kyle Cotner
finished 13th overall: 216, 187, 205= 608. Luke Shellhaas: 132, 202,
177= 511. Alex Groff: 156, 158, 184= 498. Jacob Wenig : 143, 178, 168=
489. Brody Hyre: 154, 187.
The top 4 teams at the District Tournament on February 18th will
advance to State. The Tigers will need to head into the day
strong and continue to work well as a team. It will be a tough
day but with confidence and determination it is possible they will head
to Columbus.
Top 10 Advancing Scores: Urbana 4124, Springfield Shawnee 3893,
Northwestern 3869, Emmanuel Christian 3838, Ft. Loramie 3819, Kenton
Ridge 3789, Benjamin Logan 3766, Versailles 3711, Mechanicsburg 3705,
Northeastern 3653.
Lady Bowlers Advance
to Districts
The Lady Tigers traveled to Huber Heights on February 11th where they
bowled in the Sectional tournament. Tournament format allowed the top
10 teams to advance to the District Tournament and Versailles finished
4th overall starting off the road to achieve their post season goals.
The team bowled 3 regular games and 6 baker games for the day. After
the first game the Tigers were in 3rd place with a score of
839. Game 2 proved to be a challenge and the Tigers dropped
to 8th overall. To round out the regular games the Tigers scored 887 to
equal a total 2516 and placing them back in 4th overall. “Heading into
the Baker games we agreed to have a goal to finish the day in 3rd
place,” said Coach Phlipot. Baker scores were: 183, 175, 152, 155, 221
and 116 for a total combined score 3562 and a 4th place finish overall.
“It was a close race for the 2nd thru 5th positions. Overall we bowled
very well as a team and had a great time,” said Coach Phlipot.
Individual scores were also impressive for the day. Olivia Bruening had
a 10th place finish overall as an individual bowler with scores: 203,
158, 203= 564. Hannah Niekamp finished 15th overall: 155, 181, 214=
550. Maggie Hedrick had high games: 170, 167. Makenzie Berning had a
high game: 175. Morgan Heitkamp had a high game: 164.
“We have high confidence going to Beavercreek to bowl District
tournament on February 18th. Advancement to the State tournament will
likely be limited to the top 3 teams so it will be imperative that the
girls continue to come together as a team and stay focused.
Top 10 Advancing Scores: Mechanicsburg 3923, Northwestern 3637, Graham
3582, Versailles 3562, Kenton Ridge 3524, Carol 3494, Russia 3356,
Benjamin Logan 3221, Urbana 3206, Clinton Massie 2969.
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