Black Bears drop match to Indian Valley despite strong individual efforts

Duff, Hammersley and Gress lead River View boys bowling squad, now 3-1 on the season

On Dec. 10 the Black Bears faced off against the Indian Valley Braves in bowling.

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Published December 12, 2025 - 5:00 a.m.

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On Dec. 10 the Black Bears faced off against the Indian Valley Braves in bowling. The Black Bears were defeated by the Braves 2,339-2,037.

Leading the way for the Bears were junior Kolton Duff with a two-game series of 378, senior Carter Hammersley with a two-game series of 370 and freshman Colton Gress with a game of 168 (PR).

The Bears are 3-1 on the season.

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