Black Bears advance to state tournament

Team finishes as district runners-up at Legacy Lanes, led by Carter Hammersley's 605 series.

The Black Bears are district runners-up, advancing to the state tournament Friday, Feb. 27 at HP Lanes.

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Published February 20, 2026 - 12:38 p.m.

On Feb. 19 the Black Bears were at Legacy Lanes for the Division ll East District Tournament.

The Black Bears fought hard all day long and shot 3,660 for the day (three regular games and six Bakers games). The Black Bears finished as district runners-up, advancing to the state tournament Friday, Feb. 27 at HP Lanes.

Leading the way for the Black Bears were senior Carter Hammersley with a 605 series, placing third as an individual; sophomore Gavin Gress with a 569 series, placing sixth as an individual; freshman Colton Gress with a 510 series; junior Kolton Duff with a 467 series; and Konner Mercer with a 450 series.

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