Jillian Martin becomes youngest to win PWBA event as she continues rise as bowling’s next star
Jillian Martin has long been on a trajectory to become bowling’s next star, and this summer the 17-year-old further proved her talent when she became the youngest to ever win a PWBA event at the BowlTV Classic in Texas.
COVID nurse is thrilled to be back on pro bowling circuit
NEW YORK (AP) — Nursing and professional bowling aren’t usually found on the same resume. In fact, Erin McCarthy is just one of a few to claim that territory. The 31-year-old McCarthy has weathered the pandemic as a critical care nurse in Omaha, and she did it during the darkest days of the coronavirus crisis […]
Michigan’s Mr. Bowling wins back-to-back state championships
Following in the family footsteps, Izaac Goergen continues to add to his impressive bowling resume. Last season, the Midland grad became the first bowler in MHSAA Division I history to win back-to-back state titles.
Grass Lake boys bowling team repeats as state champions
For the second consecutive year, the Grass Lake boys bowling team has won a state championship with a dominant performance.
Rockledge HS girls bowling has record-setting finish at FHSAA state tournament
ROCKLEDGE, Fla. — The bowler prepares and is analyzing the pins at the end of the wooden path. As the ball is released down the wooden path towards the pins that are standing at attention, the crowd is quiet. They are anticipating the ball knocking over pins and staying out of the gutter. As the […]
Warren Woods Tower’s Tafanelli wins state title, hopes for opportunity to repeat
After a defeat in the opening round of the 2019 MHSAA Regionals, Warren Woods Tower bowler Noah Tafanelli regrouped and went on a stellar run in the 2020 tournament. His win in Division 2 singles delivered the school its first state title in boys bowling.
Bowling is right up his alley
Jerod Ogden, 36, is one of Canada’s top 10 Special Olympics bowlers. When he’s not knocking down pins, he’s spreading the word about brain injuries with his mom, Selina, after a 1988 multi-vehicle pileup nearly proved fatal for them both.
St. Charles East graduate caps prep bowling career perfectly
Tyler Johnson, 17, bowled a perfect game just days after coming down with the flu to help guide St. Charles East to their first-ever state championship.
Pekin athlete following in his father’s footsteps on the bowling lanes
Kohlton Calvin just finished up his senior year at Pekin High School. He has played multiple sports during his prep career, but his main sport is bowling. He was brought into the game by his father, Marty, who is a bowling hall of famer. Now, Kohlton is looking to leave his own legacy on the lanes.
Being a Special Olympics volunteer coach is a lifestyle for this Pennsylvania veterinarian
With no experience as an athlete or in organized sports, this 64-year-old Pennsylvania veterinarian has built a 33-year lifestyle around his role as a coach and unified partner athlete with the Special Olympics.