Austin Dowell of Terre Haute South defeated South Vermillion’s Scott Johansen 234-226 to win the high-scoring championship match of the Indiana High School Bowling boys individual sectional tournament at Vigo Bowl on Friday.
In the girls individual sectional tournament, Kristen Zellars topped Amanda Perry 182-171 in their championship match. Zellars and Perry attend Terre Haute North.
The top six boys and top two girls qualified for the IHSB individual regional at Laurel Lanes in Washington at 2 p.m. on Feb. 7.
The top six boys advancing to the regional were Johansen (744), Dowell (707), Dustin Morris (694, TH North), Cameron Bolinger (687, TH South), Doug McDowell (681, South Vermillion) and Jacob Wright (667, TH South).
Bolinger rolled a 300 games in the qualifying round.
Two boys alternates were Adam Smith (664) and Trevor Monroney (662), both of South Vermillion.
In the stepladder finals to determine the sectional champion, Bolinger edged Morris 223-211. In the semifinal match, Dowell and Bolinger tied at 246-246, but Dowell won the 9th-10th frame roll-off 50-48. Dowell had a spare in the 9th frame, then three consecutive strikes in the 10th to move on to the title match.
For the girls, Zellars (683) and Perry (503) qualified for the regional. Alternates were Sara Shepherd (474, TH North) and Mikala Katzmarek (470, South Vermillion).
The individual sectional was originally scheduled for Wednesday, but was postponed two days due to the heavy snowfall in the Wabash Valley.
Meanwhile, in the IHSB team sectional tournament, South Vermillion slipped past Terre Haute South 416-413 in a two-game Baker-scored championship match at the Terre Haute Bowling Center on Monday.
In the qualifying round, South earned the top seed with a score of 3,142, followed by South Vermillion (3,024), Terre Haute North (3,010), North Central (2,814) and West Vigo (2,696).
In the girls team sectional, Terre Haute North claimed the championship, easily outpointing South Vermillion 2,162-1,538.
South Vermillion (boys), Terre Haute South (boys) and Terre Haute North (girls) teams advanced to the regional at 9 a.m., also on Feb. 7, also at Laurel Lanes
in Washington.
• • •
In the area Blue Chip Conference, Terre Haute North’s boys and girls teams claimed conference titles this season.
The North girls were undefeated at 10-0. High point winner for the girls was Zellars (North) with 17 points, while also achieving high average at 177.
The North boys were 8 1/2-1 1/2 in winning their division. High point winner was a tie between Timmy Wright (North) and Doug McDowell (South Vermillion) at 12 points. North’s J.D. Pizzola had the high average at 215.
• • •
Speaking of South Vermillion, the SVHS travel league team of Dillon Furry, Adam Smith, Trevor Monroney, Tyler Haase and Scott Johansen recently received two national awards from the United States Bowling Congress for the 2007-2008 season.
This quintet achieved first place for a five-player, 15-18 year old team scratch game with a team score of 1,256. Individual scores were Furry (252), Smith (234), Monroney (268), Haase (265) and Johansen (237).
Their second award was third place for a five-player, 15-18 year old team scratch three-game series of 3,345. SV’s individual series making up that total were Furry (646), Smith (654), Monroney (716), Haase (660) and Johansen (663).
Vigo County Bowling Leagues
Vigo Bowl
Affordable Awards — High games: Diana Heubel and Brenda Richie 213, Nana’s Girls 914. High series: Christina Smith 585, Casey Coffee Shop 2,610.
Thursday Senior Mixed — High games: Everett Goowin 220, Pat Stewart 207, The Bush 764. High series: Herb Gosnell 621, Stewart 552, Cobras 2,038.
Vigo Bowl Seniors — High games: Dylan Wilson 269, Amanda Perry 221, Team 5 956. High series: Wilson 677, Perry 561, Team 5 2,684.
Vigo Bowl Juniors — High games: C.J. Brooks 188, Madison Peabody 146, Team 3 643. High series: Brooks 508, Peabody 387, Team 3 1,884.
Vigo Bowl Preps — High games: David McCollum 141, Katie Shryock 136, Silver Dragons 555. High series: McCollum 400, Shryock 374, Silver Dragons 1,594.
Vigo Bowl Bantams — High games: Dayton Perry 91, Morgan Boehler 99, Hot Shots 286. High series: Perry 173, Boehler 159, Hot Shots 511.
Bell Welding — High games: Brian Clouse 277, Jannie Sebring 194, Mulligan’s 1,022. High series: Clouse 741, Diana Heubel 504, Tea, 6 2,788.
Eagles Mixed — High games: Lenny Selvia Jr. 279, Crystal Sullivan 269, My Dixie Wrecked 823. High series: Selvia Jr. 770, Sullivan 719, My Dixie Wrecked 2,428.
Terre Haute Bowling Center
Affordable Awards Mixed — High games: Mike Zebrowski 275, Mandy Wilkins 255, Unknown Bowlers 874. High series: Matt Wilkins 683, Mandy Wilkins 663, Lang’s Body Shop 2,372.
Wabash Valley Christian — High games: Kyle Fenton 234, Candy Rooksberry 175, Central Christian 662. High series: Tony Morris 588, Janet Swalls 442, Central Christian 1,837.
Thursday Youth — High games: Wade Sons 208, Maria Walton 92. High series: Sons 588, Walton 261.
THBC Seniors — High games: Justin Moreland 277, Mack Pepper 195. High series: Moreland 698, Pepper 532.
THBC Juniors — High games: Travis Pugh 216, Jasmine Rader 133. High series: Tyler Tuberosa 548, Rader 356.
THBC Preps — High games: Dylan Davis 183, Katie Goekler 159. High series: Davis 453, Olivia Gennaro 408.
THBC Bantams — High games: Robby Goekler 112, Rachael Goekler 92. High series: Ro.Goekler 300, Ra.Goekler 248.
Russ Fisher Truck Parts — High games: Sean Pepper 278, Team 10 1,061. High series: Austin Marsh 720, Team 3 3,018.
Premier Homes Mixed — High games: Brian Taylor 246, Vicki Rich 254, Stuckey’s 888. High series: Richard Rich 626, Vicki Rich 652, Stuckey’s 2,535.
THBC Monday Prime Timers — High games: Doc Stehens 279, Jeanne Bolling 206. High series: Stephens 675, Pat Kays 540.
Terre Haute Restaurant — High games: Shane Reed and Cody Fuller 226, Crystal Lawson 191, THBC Snack Bar 741. High series: Fuller 631, Heather VanArsdale 516, THBC Snack Bar 2,189.
ANG Mixed — High games: Shane Mullenix 237, Jodi Moan 217, Big Dogs 768. High series: George Meiners 637, Moan 553, Big Dogs 2,200.
Chandler Contruction — High games: Ian Huffington 225, Letty Chandler 215, Lucky Strikes 729. High series: B.L. Chandler 607, L.Chandler 586, Lucky Strikes 2,084.
Imperial Lanes
Sunday Night Mixed — High games: Al Farmer 258, Mysti Fisher 246, The Survivors 788. High series: Farmer 728, Fisher 686.
Wims Monday Night Mixed — High games: Adam Hauser 279, Lanie Sullivan 220, Barnes Construction 706. High series: Mike Holmes 706, Anne Barnes 550.
Archie’s Tuesday Men — High games: Wayne Loudermilk and Scott Hill 279, Joseph Realtors 1,225. High series: Pat Bemis 752.
Tuesday Morning Ladies — High games: Pauline Weddle 184, Odd Balls 324. High series: Phyllis Grover 519.
Austin’s Thursday Mixed — High games: Rob Laney 277, Jeanna Montgomery 254, Austin’s 1,100. High series: Danny Travelstead 775, Montgomery 616.
Joe and Gore Thursday Men — High games: Bill Alumbaugh III 239, Joe Third 968. High series: Alumbaugh 669.
Kegler's Korner
February 1, 2009
Kegler's Korner: South’s Dowell rolls 234 to defeat South Vermillion’s Johansen for sectional crown
- Kegler's Korner
-
-
KEGLER’S KORNER: New members of GTHBA Hall of Fame
The “winter” bowling season has come to a close, and with that realization, it’s time to find out who are the newest inductees to the Greater Terre Haute Bowling Association Hall of Fame.
-
KEGLER'S KORNER: GTHMBA takes interesting new approach to men’s city tourney
When I served on the Greater Terre Haute Men’s Bowling Association Board many, many moons ago, much discussion was devoted to increasing participation in the annual Men’s City Tournament.
-
KEGLER'S KORNER: Valley bowlers in Women’s State Championship
No members of the Greater Terre Haute Women’s Bowling Association are atop any of the leaderboards, but several teams and individuals are listed in the top five of the ongoing 84th Indiana Women’s State Bowling Championship.
-
KEGLER'S KORNER: Indiana Women’s State tourney continues today at Vigo Bowl
The 84th Indiana Women’s State Tournament will complete its third weekend of bowling competition at Vigo Bowl (team) and Terre Haute Bowling Center (doubles/singles) today.
-
KEGLER'S KORNER: City has history as state tourney host
The 84th Indiana State Women’s Championship Tournament began its lengthy run in Terre Haute on Saturday and will run each weekend — except Easter weekend — until May 8.
-
KEGLER’S KORNER: Spare nothing trying to get those extra pins
Throwing strikes are sexy and glamorous, but converting spares (ho-hum) is still the difference between winning and losing — at all levels of bowling.
-
KEGLER’S KORNER: South team fourth at state finals
Terre Haute South’s boys team capped off a standout season with a fourth-place finish at the Indiana High School Bowling team state finals at Cooper’s Sport Bowl in Anderson last weekend.
-
KEGLER’S KORNER: Bowlers still rolling on ice
While many sporting events around the Wabash Valley fell victim to the recent snow and ice storm, not so for bowlers. But we’re not surprised. Bowlers are a hardy breed.
-
Kegler's Korner: South Vermillion boys secure sectional title
South Vermillion extended its recent success in the Indiana High School Bowling Sectional competition, both individually and collectively, last week.
-
KRGLER'S KORNER: Tournament action abounds over Turkey Day holiday week
The days leading up to and including the Thanksgiving holiday found Vigo Bowl busy with tournament action.
-
Kegler's Korner: Team Drake wins THBC Shootout
Nine teams competed in the 20th Terre Haute Bowling Center Shootout last weekend (Oct. 30-31) with Team Drake emerging as the champion by a slim nine-pin margin.
Team members Chris Drake, Rick Fugate, Sean Pepper and Trevor Monroney had a score of 8,663. Second place went to Team Nichols (Ryan Nichols, David Paulin, David Monroney, Mike Gambill) at 8,554. -
Kegler's Korner: Team Drake takes THBC Shootout
Nine teams competed in the 20th Terre Haute Bowling Center Shootout last weekend (Oct. 30-31) with Team Drake emerging as the champion by a slim nine-pin margin.
-
KEGLER’S KORNER: Team Shootout at THBC coming this weekend
Hard to believe, but the Terre Haute Bowling Center is ready to run its 20th — count ’em — 20th Team Shootout next Saturday and Sunday (Oct. 30-31).
-
Kegler's Korner: Leturgez, Russell and Bolinger members of TH Bowlers Hall 41st class
A trio of local bowlers were inducted to the Terre Haute Bowlers Hall of Fame in their 41st recognition dinner at the Excalibur in West Terre Haute on May 10. Brandy Leturgez was the lone men’s inductee (bowling achievement). Jeri Russell (achievement) and Lynn Bolinger (meritorious service) were the women’s inductees.
- Kegler's Korner: U.S. Open returns to Hoosier state The U.S. Open returned to the Hoosier state this week at Woodland Bowl in Indianapolis, with the nationally-televised finals (ESPN) scheduled for 12:30 p.m. today.
- Kegler's Korner: A little snow can’t stop bowlers from getting in their rounds While a little snow has slowed down the process of playing boys and girls high school basketball games around the Wabash Valley recently, the white stuff rarely keeps bowlers from their appointed rounds.
- Kegler's Korner: Kulick becomes first woman to win PBA event If you missed it, female professional bowler Kelly Kulick defeated Chris Barnes 265-195 in the championship game of the Professional Bowlers Association Tournament of Champions. The victory marked the first female to win a PBA national tour event in, well, ever.
- KEGLER'S KORNER: PBA TH Open set to roll June 10-12
- KEGLER'S KORNER: Crystal Sullivan shoots 299 on tough Greencastle lanes Crystal Sullivan has been a dominate force among women bowlers in Terre Haute through the years. In fact, just as good, if not better at times, than the male bowlers she regularly bowls alongside.
- Kegler's Korner: Scamihorn still a force around lanes Jay Scamihorn has been a frequent high scorer in senior — that’s older folks! — leagues in recent years, frequently recognized for high game or high series (usually both).
- Kegler's Korner: TH Open Pro-Am set for June 12 The Greater Terre Haute Open Pro-Am will be at 7 p.m. on June 12 at the Terre Haute Bowling Center. This is being run in conjunction with that weekend’s (June 13-14) Professional Bowling Association Midwest/Central Regional Tournament.
- Kegler's Korner: TH bowlers hold their own with best in Indiana at Women’s State
- Kegler's Korner: Professional bowling returning to Wabash Valley this summer Professional bowling returns to the Wabash Valley in the form of the PBA Central/Midwest Region Terre Haute Open at the Terre Haute Bowling Center on June 12-14.
- Kegler's Korner: Vincennes University defends championship It must be spring. Vincennes University wins the National Junior College Athletic Association men’s bowling championship and their coach, Gary Sparks, is named NJCAA Coach of the Year.
- Kegler's Korner: TH native Marc Pruett takes on some of PBA’s finest While perusing daily standings from this week’s Professional Bowlers Association Etonic Marathon Open at Woodland Bowl in Indianapolis this week, I happened upon the name of Terre Haute bowler Marc Pruett.
- Kegler's Korner: Valley high school bowlers rolling along in state tournament Wabash Valley high school bowlers excelled at the Indiana High School Bowling Association regional at Laurel Lanes in Washington on Feb. 7.
- Kegler's Korner: South’s Dowell rolls 234 to defeat South Vermillion’s Johansen for sectional crown Austin Dowell of Terre Haute South defeated South Vermillion’s Scott Johansen 234-226 to win the high-scoring championship match of the Indiana High School Bowling boys individual sectional tournament at Vigo Bowl on Friday.
- Kegler's Korner: Wabash Valley High School Travel League holds singles tournament As mentioned in last week’s column, a monthly Wabash Valley High School Travel League singles tournament was hosted by Terre Haute Bowling Center last Saturday.
- Kegler's Korner: Unlike NFL, no ties on lanes Take note Philadelphia Eagles quarterback — there ARE ties in regular season National Football League games, but there are NO ties in bowling. Ryan Nichols emerged victorious and claimed the $500 first prize in the 3rd New Year’s Day Sweeper at the Terre Haute Bowling Center. But not after settling a championship match deadlock against long-time bowler Dave Paulin.
- Kegler's Korner: The Landing now offers latest in boutique bowling The Landing at Fort Harrison mini-resort opened to the public last week and its eight-lane bowling facility is nestled right in the midst of this ambitious business undertaking.
- More Kegler's Korner Headlines
-
KEGLER’S KORNER: New members of GTHBA Hall of Fame
Raw Video: Washington State Bridge Collapse
Sheriff: No Sign Killing of 2 Kids Was Planned
Raw: Utah Teen Arrested in Death of His Brothers
Raw: Jurors Deadlock on Jodi Arias Penalty
Boy Scouts Decision "First Step" Say Activists
Closer Look at Okla. School Where Children Died
Boy Scouts Mom Supports Gay Inclusiveness
Raw: Heckler Interrupts Obama on Guantanamo
Boy Scouts Approve Plan to Accept Gay Boys
Obama Defends Drone Strikes, With Limits
Obama Offers Drone Strike Defense
Two Suspects in Murder Known to London Police
Raw: Scuffles in London After Hacking Death
Obama Renews Call to Close Gitmo
Chain-Reaction School Bus Crash Injures About 50
Britain Attack Believed Linked to Radical Islam
Johnson: Don't Blame Islam or UK Policy
Raw: 80-Year-Old Climbs Mount Everest
First Person: Mom Discusses Famous Tornado Photo
A Slice of Apple History Up for Grabs
AK-47-wielding thug may be the most bumbling crook ever
Oklahoma Survivors, Heroes Survey Damage
Trout's cycle a boost for Angels
Raw: New Video of Deadly Oklahoma Tornado
Kim Kardashian Flaunts Pregnant Bikini Body in Greece
NBA star pledges $1M to help tornado recovery
Shakira's Shocking Talent
Morgan Freeman falls asleep on air
GRAPHIC: Blood-Soaked Machete Killer Caught on Tape
Elin Nordegren Furious With Lindsey Vonn For Parading Kids in Public
Camera Captures Climber As He Loses Grip And Falls
Helen Mirren Meets with Dying Boy in Queen Elizabeth's Place
Crowd Chants '¡Si, Se Puede!' After Passage of Immigration Bill
DWTS Crowns a Winner
Police Ram House to End Hostage Standoff
Demi Moore a Rocks Bikini at Harry Morton's Family House
Anthony Weiner: I'm running for New York City mayor
Kate Middleton's Dress Flies Up
VIRAL: Baby makes epic soccer goal
The Hangover Baby All Grown Up
