Coach: Marty Fish, third season.
Last year: 6-13.
Returnees: Seniors — Tony Maiorano, David Zanish. Junior — Ross Vaske. Sophomore — John Kearfott.
Newcomers: Sophomore — Austin Smith. Freshmen — Jimmy Kearfott, Zach Woods.
FYI: Last year's top bowler, Martin Fish, is an assistant coach this season.
Coach's comments: "I expect my co-captains, Zanish and Maiorano, to anchor what should be an improved squad over last year. I've got a pleasant surprise with freshman Zach Woods and freshman Jimmy Kearfott."
Graham
Coach: Steve Ferst, second season.
Last year: 10-6, 10-6 CBC; 12th at sectional.
Returnees: Juniors — Austin Thornton, Richard Hawke, Skyler Gist. Sophomore — Brendon Holtvoigt.
Newcomers: Juniors — Will Meyers, Jared Ramby. Freshmen — Kreig Zink, Zachary Overholser.
FYI: Gist made the All-CBC Mad River Division first team last season. Thornton received a special mention.
Coach's comments: "We're a work in progress with a lot of our new bowlers. We've got four decent boys who got some playing time last year, and we were senior-oriented last year. They'll be OK."
Greenon
Coach: Joy Wright, first season with boys team.
Last year: 8-11, 6-10 CBC.
Returnees: Seniors — Nick McMillin, Josh Boyd. Juniors — A.J. Dressler, Jeff Godby, Daniel Mason, Collin Millar, Nathan Smith, Curtis Welch, Levi Wiskirchen, Billy Wright.
Newcomers: Senior – Sam Morrison. Sophomores — Rob Gustafson, Hunter Hisey. Freshman — Caleb Folck. FYI: Wright was the head coach of the Greenon girls last season. ... McMillin is the team captain and will compete for the highest team average with Godby and Millar, who both received All-CBC Mad River Division special mentions last season.
Coach's comments: "I'm really excited because my returning juniors and seniors have been bowling together for at least three years. They all seem to be friends and are getting along great. They're trying new things. They seem excited about the season, and my new bowlers are very enthusiastic."
Greeneview
Coach: Tom Burr, sixth season.
Last year: 3-15, 2-8 OHC.
Returnees: Senior –Travis Bradford. Junior – Tyler Frazier.
Newcomers: Senior — Lewis Sandoval. Juniors — Joel Jordan, Jared Grim. Sophomores — Brad Huffman, Zach Alexander. Freshmen — Levi Lohmann, Dean McMillion, Zach Lewis.
Coach's comments: "The returning bowlers should represent the team well. There are some promising players that are new to the team this year."
Kenton Ridge
Coach: Flip Lucas, fifth season.
Last year: 16-2, 14-2 overall; fourth at sectional; state champion for second straight season.
Returnees: Seniors — Meric Curlis, Caleb Beers. Junior — Mitch Boisel. Sophomore — Kyle Beers.
Newcomers: Senior — Justin Preston. Junior — Jared Armentrout. Sophomore — Noah Icenhour. Freshman —Michael McKee.
FYI: Boisel and Curlis made the All-CBC Kenton Trail Division first team.
Coach's comments: "I'm proud of what I've seen out of the boys so far."
Mechanicsburg
Coach: Troy Boggs, fourth season.
Last year: 18-0, 12-0 OHC; second at sectional; fourth place at state.
Returnees: Seniors — Matthew Bebout, Michael Pelfrey. Juniors — Dalton Boggs, Kyle Mayberry. Sophomore — Corey Hosier.
Newcomers: None.
FYI: Mayberry was the top individual finisher at the sectional tournament at Victory Lanes last season. ... Hosier made the All-Ohio second team with his 10th-place finish at the state meet, and Mayberry, who finished 12th, received an honorable mention.
Coach's comments: "We want to do better. We want to go undefeated again and win the league. We also want to win at state. All of them bowled during the summer. They all bowled in leagues. They've been working on getting better."
Northeastern
Coach: Joe Fultz, fourth season.
Last year: 5-9, 5-5 OHC; 14th at sectional.
Returnees: Seniors — Tyler Shoemaker, Jake Shuman, J.C. Shull, Travis Williams, Alex Cunningham. Juniors — Eric Gullett, Bobby VanGhle, Jay Bowen, Justen Scott.
Newcomers: Senior — Storm Davis. Juniors — Michael Grubbs, Caleb Wiseman.
FYI: Twelve boys came out for the team. The Jets graduated four seniors, all varsity starters, last spring. ... Shoemaker was the team's top bowler at last year's sectional meet, finishing 17th.
Coach's comments: "We've got some returning bowlers that have improved since last season, and we're looking forward to this season."
Northwestern
Coach: Mike Dobie, fifth season.
Last year: 14-2, 14-2 CBC; won sectional title.
Returnees: Seniors — Damian Doughman, Jake Brandt, Mike Goheen, Tanner Spencer, Tyler Allen.
Newcomers: Juniors — Drew Spurlin, John Herron. Freshman — Tim Evans.
FYI: Doughman, Spencer and Goheen made the All-CBC Mad River Division first team last season, and Spencer was the Mad River bowler of the year. Doughman and Spencer placed sixth and seventh, respectively, at the sectional meet.
Coach's comment: "The boys are improving each year, capturing first in the sectionals last year and going on to their first district tournament. We lost two strong bowlers, Brandon Oty and Justin Cochran, from last year, and with hard work, the returning lettermen and the newcomers should be able to fill their shoes and have another successful year. We have several strong bowlers this year to be very competitive again."
Shawnee
Coach: Rich Walker, fifth season.
Last year: 7-14, 3-13 CBC, eighth at sectional.
Returnees: Seniors — Steve Barnett, Steve McDonald, Mackenzie Taylor. Juniors — Sawyer Perrin, Spencer Brown, Charles Graham, Tyler Franklin.
Newcomers: Freshmen — Brent Spicer, Nathan Cooper.
FYI: Perrin was the team's top finisher at last year's sectional meet, placing 21st.
Coach's comments: "My whole starting lineup from last year is back. As a team, they must bowl better during the Baker matches in order to win."
Springfield
Coach: Ray Davis, third season.
Last year: 5-15, 1-9 GWOC, 10th at sectional.
Returnees: Senior — Codey Gossett. Juniors — Vic Casey, Matthew Brink. Sophomores — Alex Shew, Caelan Wood, Darren Maiolo.
Newcomers: Senior — Codie Wells. Juniors — Joey Everidge, Josh Shields, Logan Taylor. Sophomores — Stephen Koehler, D.J. Torok, Dominic Catenacci.
FYI: Gossett finished 10th at the sectional tournament at Victory Lanes last season and became the first Springfield bowler to qualify for the district tournament.
Coach's comments: "Our guys should be strong and very competitive this season. We have some very improved bowlers returning and moving up from the JV team. We have four to six guys who could average 200 this year. Codey Gossett is a two-year letter-winner, as well as second-team All-GWOC Central last year, and he advanced as an individual to the district tournament."
Tecumseh
Coach: A.J. Malloris, third season.
Last year: 5-11, 4-11 CBC; 17th at sectional.
Returnees: Seniors — Andy Lutz, Kyle Mather, Michael Loges, Trevor Querry, Jordan Calico. Junior — Nicholas Giannuzzi. Sophomore — Jimmy Johnson.
Newcomers: Senior — Brandon Eggenschwiller. Freshman — Bubba Cantrell. Sophomore — Kyle Elam.
FYI: Mather, Lutz and Loges will compete for the top average.
Coach's comments: "I think we're going to do a little better than we did last year. I picked up a couple new bowlers who are going to be an asset to this team. They're going to be more of a team. There's not going to be just one or two guys to pull them through."
Urbana
Coach: Phil Baker, fifth season.
Last year: 8-11, 6-10 CBC; 11th at sectional.
Returnees: Senior — Brad Evans. Junior — Brendon Miller. Sophomores — Brian Daniels, Cody Young, Max Deans.
Newcomers: Junior — Tyler Thinnes. Sophomore – Dylan Lawson. Sophomore — Wesley Marshall. Freshman — Cody Frey, Adam Mohler, Daniel Evilsizor.
FYI: Evans and Miller made the All-CBC Mad River Division first team last season. Miller placed third at the sectional meet.
Coach's comments: "We're young, but my three sophomores have spent a lot of time this summer bowling, working on their game pretty hard. Even though we're young, I think we'll be competitive."
West Liberty-Salem
Coach: Larry Searles, first season.
Last year: 3-11, 2-8 OHC.
Returnees: Juniors — Ryan Tilson, Ross Burden.
Newcomers: Senior — Taelor Cox. Sophomores — Johnnie Thomas, Garret Rudasill, Nathan Stewart. Freshmen — Phil Davis, Justin Dallas.
FYI: The team graduated two All-OHC honorable mention bowlers and returns two letter-winners.
Coach's comments: "This is only the second year that West Liberty Salem has had bowling as a recognized varsity sport. The team is young and has tremendous upside. We are definitely looking to improve on last year's record. We are also looking to contend in all our matches."
Girls
Catholic Central
Coach: Marty Fish, third season.
Last year: 6-13.
Returnees: Senior — Lizzy Hengsteler. Sophomores — Theresa Fish, Kaitlin Huff.
Newcomers: Senior — Kaitlyn Boyer. Sophomore — Jenaya Hughes. Freshmen — Paula Howell, Tierra Smith.
FYI: Fish's assistants will be Deb Huff and last year's top bowler, Kelly Kirk.
Coach's comments: "Fish and Hengsteler are co-captains. The team will be anchored by Fish, who was second-team all-conference last season. We have a very pleasant surprise in the abilities of Hengsteler and Smith. Our goal is to improve on last year's record and to move up in the conference standings."
Graham
Coach: Steve Ferst, second season.
Last year: 11-5 CBC; ninth at sectional.
Returnees: Senior — Brandy Denner. Junior — Emily Ogden. Sophomores — Alishia Schwierking, Katelyn Kizer, Kelsie Warner, Sara Lininger.
Newcomers: Freshmen — Sarah Macy, Virginia Seifert.
FYI: Ogden made the All-CBC Mad River Division second team, and Denner received a special mention last season.
Coach's comments: "I had six of these girls all last year, and they've worked hard. If they jell like I think they can, they can be extremely competitive. We've got two new freshman girls who are very good who will help us a lot."
Greenon
Coach: Heather Stambaugh, first season.
Last year: 3-16, 1-15 CBC.
Returnees: Seniors — Dara Ferryman, Ariel Lombardo, Kara Clark, Destini Thompson, Lacee Brooks.
Newcomers: Freshmen — Mandy Wright, Lexie Rose, Amanda Finke.
FYI: Stambaugh was the co-coach of the girls team with Joy Wright last season. ... Wright bowled a 222 in tryouts. Ferryman and Thompson will compete with her for the team's top average.
Coach's comments: "I think we've got the potential to improve our CBC standing. My seniors are really being pushed by my freshmen, which is really good for me. Now I not only have an experienced outgoing group, but with this group of freshmen, we can start building for the future."
Greeneview
Coach: Tom Burr, sixth season.
Last year: 2-16, 0-10 OHC.
Returnees: Juniors — Stephanie Grimes, Mykaelah Mercer.
Newcomers: Junior — Alyssa McMillion. Sophomores — Caitlyn Wilson, Sidney Scott. Freshman — Logan Bone.
Coach's comments: "We're looking to improve on last years records and conference play."
Kenton Ridge
Coach: Flip Lucas, fifth season.
Last year: 7-11, 5-11 CBC; sixth at sectional.
Returnees: Seniors — Rachael Strait, Kelsey Rodman, Hannah Hammond. Juniors — Hannah Benston, Brigette Castiaux, Emily Edwards, Heather Gram. Sophomores — Jessica Markey, Hannah Hammond.
FYI: Benston was the CBC Kenton Trail Division Bowler of the Year last season. She averaged 187.
Mechanicsburg
Coach: Dave Bush, first season.
Last year: OHC champs; fourth at sectional.
Returnees: Seniors — Jamie Dean, Cortney Dingledine, Josie Cornelison, Megan O'Quinn. Junior — Megan Gaver, Chelsey Holland.
Newcomers: Senior — Amy Deo. Junior — Hunter Rafferty. Sophomore — Jordan Howells, Aliyah Sanford. Freshmen — Shanna Haynes, Sara Ecker, Chloe Wasserman, Hannah Cornelison.
FYI: Dingledine just missed qualifying for state as an individual last year, placing third among individuals at the district meet.
Coach's comments: "I'm looking forward to getting things started. We've got a pretty strong experienced group of seniors leading us back. They should do good again in the OHC. Their main goal this year is to make a longer run in the postseason."
Northeastern
Coach: Debbie Evilsizor, fourth season.
Last year: 4-10, 4-6 OHC.
Returnees: Seniors — Emilee Riegel, Veronica Bowsher. Juniors — Samantha White, Lydia Behr, Brittany Venrick, Korie Baugh, Beth Gerstorff, Stefanie Weaver. Sophomore — Makayla Hilterbrand, Breanna Rittenhouse.
Newcomers: Junior — Riann Altiser. Sophomores — Sydney Butcher-Click, Megan Smith. Freshman — Kayleigh Yake.
FYI: The team is doing a community service project Dec. 10, a Toys for Tots event.
Coach's comments: "I have a lot of returning bowlers. It was hard to pick the varsity team. They all look like they're pretty good. They seem to be a good group of girls. They are all at least interested in trying. I think they'll probably have a good season this year."
Northwestern
Coach: Mike Dobie, fifth season.
Last year: 15-1 CBC, Mad River Division champs; fourth at sectional.
Returnees: Seniors — Brittany Scerba, Jessica Lloyd. Junior — Ashley Youngerman. Sophomores — Bailey Current, Stephanie Doughman.
Newcomers: Seniors — Vanessa Hatcher, Rachel Elder, Lynn Gundolf. Sophomore — Megan Oty.
FYI: Current made the All-CBC Mad River Division first team last season. ... Lloyd qualified for the state meet, finishing 64th.
Coach's comments: "I think our division will be more competitive this year than any other year in the past. We lost one senior — Kaleigh Dobie, who averaged 206 — from last year, and with the JV bowlers stepping up and newcomers this year, they should outperform last year. The girls made it to districts last year and fell short of making state. The team will need to work hard all season, and we will see how far we can go this year. Jessica Lloyd went to state as an individual last year."
Shawnee
Coach: Rich Walker, fifth season.
Last year: 7-14, 3-13 CBC; 10th at sectional.
Returnees: Seniors — Sara Zinn, Shari Hedrick, Brandi Carpenter, Kelsey Fenton. Sophomores — Brionna Fifer, Kayti Buck.
Newcomers: Freshmen — Lily Minter, Caitlin Fisher, Emmalee Northern.
FYI: Zinn made the All-CBC Kenton Trail Division first team last season, and Carpenter received a special mention. Zinn placed seventh at the district meet among individuals.
Coach's comments: "Four of my starters are back from last year, and with Lily Minter in that lineup, I am looking for an outstanding year."
Springfield
Coach: Ray Davis, third season.
Last year: 7-13, 1-9 GWOC; 12th at sectional.
Returnees: Seniors — Hannah McCarty, Kayla Rogers. Juniors — Cassey Gossett, Breanne Reed. Sophomore — Courtnee Wells.
Newcomers: Junior — Cheyanne Bayne. Sophomore — Chebrya Jeffrey. Freshmen — Candace Oty, Mara Parker, Sienna Powell, Malika Howard, Emily Nichols.
Coach's comments: "Our girls are inexperienced this year and will be looking to improve all year long. They will be led by returning starters Cassey Gosset and Hannah McCarty. Cassey is a two-year letter-winner and was a GWOC Central Division special mention selection last season."
Tecumseh
Coach: A.J. Malloris, third season.
Last year: 9-7, 8-7 CBC; eighth at sectional.
Returnees: Seniors — Cassie Cantrell, Shaya Jamison, Morgan Robinson, Kayla Kiley. Juniors – Maddie Kopczynski, Miranda Dusko, Amber Koepnick, Brandy Stewart, Maegan Lewis.
Newcomers: Seniors — Chrissy Cantrell. Junior — Katie Jones.
FYI: Jamison and Robinson made the All-CBC Kenton Trail Division first team last season. Stewart received a special mention.
Coach's comment: "They almost made it to district last year. They went to the last game and had a bad last game. I wouldn't be surprised if this team gets to the district this year."
Urbana
Coach: Kurt Scott, ninth season.
Last year: 11-5, 11-4 CBC; third at sectional.
Returnees: Senior — Brittany Reisinger. Juniors — Abby Fannin. Sophomore — Megan Holland.
Newcomers: Junior — Shelby Stewart. Freshman — Taylor Bodey.
FYI: Reisinger placed 60th at the state meet. ... Fannin made the All-CBC Mad River Division first team, and Reisinger received a special mention.
Coach's comments: "Abby should lead the league this year. She averaged 188 last year. Taylor, the freshman, will be pretty good. I think we've got a pretty good group with those five, but we're not deep at all. If those five don't perform, we may struggle. I think we'll be competitive in the league. Ben Logan will be tough."
West Liberty-Salem
Coach: Larry Searles, first season.
Last year: 7-7, 7-3 OHC.
Returnees: Seniors — Brittney Lewis, Mercedes Watkins, Evan Bailey. Juniors — Morgan Miller, Janessa Huffman, Katie Burden. Sophomores – Codi McNutt, Megan Boyd.
FYI: McNutt made the All-OHC first team last season. Lewis and Miller made the second team, and Watkins received an honorable mention.
Coach's comments: "This is only the second year that West Liberty Salem has had bowling as a recognized varsity sport. The girls team has eight returning letter winners led by seniors Brittney Lewis, Mercedes Watkins and Evan Bailey. The team also has lots of depth from the first bowler to the eighth bowler. The girls finished second in the league last year. The team is working hard to improve on its record, not only overall, but also in the conference."
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