Local high school bowlers prepare for states
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – This weekend, local high school bowlers have a shot a state title.
High school bowlers from around the Twin Tiers will compete for a NYSPHSAA championship, this weekend. On the boys side, Corning and Waverly will head to AMF Strike N Spare Lanes in Syracuse in hopes of winning a state team title. The STAC Champion Hawks will look to win their first state crown ever, following dominant showing in Division 1 qualifiers. In Division 2, the Wolverines will also battle for their first state title, following an 86-point win over runners-up Owego, 2 weeks ago.
Aside from the team competition; Elmira, Candor, and other regional teams will send individual standouts to Syracuse. One year after their boys team won a state team title, Elmira’s championship hopes rest on the shoulders of 3 solo bowlers. Logan Card will represent the Express and Section IV, to try for an individual crown, one year removed from bowling for Edison. On the girls side, the Express qualifiers are Abbi Hink and Madison Smith. Aside from the Elmira, Candor’s Kaitlyn Floyd will also represent Section IV, while vying for a state crown.
The NYSPHSAA Bowling Championships will take place this weekend, at AMF Strike N Spare Lanes in Syracuse. The Division 2 team competition will open the weekend, on Friday at 11:30 a.m. Individual championships kick-off, Saturday morning at 8 a.m. The Division 1 finals close out the weekend, with opening ceremonies beginning at 8:30 a.m. A full weekend schedule can be found at this link.
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