ESHS club bowlers roll to title at Summit Lanes tournament
Excelsior Springs High School’s club bowling program found an extra reason to celebrate during the holiday season.
On Dec. 18, two teams representing the club competed in a tournament at Summit Lanes in Lee’s Summit. Excelsior Springs 1 – consisting of
Joshua Oldham, Andrew DeOrnellis, Olivia Smith, Brody Hurla and Colt Bowman – took the title by rolling a 2,166. Runner-up Lee’s Summit West finished with a 2,127.
Excelsior Springs 2 – consisting of
David Falconer, Cole Dickey, Olivia Deer, Quinlynn Smith and Kamdyn McAndrews – placed fifth among the 16 teams with a 1,935.
For the first round, Excelsior Springs 1 defeated Lee’s Summit 186-161 and Excelsior Springs 2 fell to Lee’s Summit North 1 165-148.
Both Excelsior Springs teams were victorious in the second round, with Excelsior Springs 1 defeating Staley 158-137 and Excelsior Springs 2 topping Oak Park 1 173-131. The two teams faced each other in the third round, with Excelsior Springs 2 defeating Excelsior Springs 1 195-176…