Black Bears top Ridgewood in bowling

Senior Carter Hammersley leads Black Bears to victory on Senior Night at Legacy Lanes.

Bowling balls on a rack in a bowling alley.

On Feb. 2 the Black Bears took on the Ridgewood Generals at Legacy Lanes. It was Senior Night for the Bears.

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Published February 5, 2026 - 7:15 a.m.

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On Feb. 2 the Black Bears took on the Ridgewood Generals at Legacy Lanes. It was Senior Night for the Bears.

The Bears got the win 2,147-1,568. The Bears are 8-2 on the season. Leading the way for the Black Bears were senior Carter Hammersley with 226 and 205 for a 431 series, junior Kolton Duff with 188 and 170 for a 358 series, and senior Konner Mercer with 155 and 172 for a 327 series.

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