Hammersley leads Black Bears

River View bowling team tops West Holmes as Bears improve to 6-2 on the season

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Published January 15, 2026 - 6:34 p.m.

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On Jan. 14 the Black Bears traveled to Spare Time Lanes to take on the West Holmes Knights. The Bears came out with a win against the Knights 2,200-2,079. The Bears are 6-2 on the season.

Leading the way for the Black Bears were senior Carter Hammersley with 236 and 234 for a 470 two-game series, freshman Colton Gress with 194 and 206 (PR) for a 400 (PR) two-game series, and senior Konner Mercer with 202 and 177 for a 379 two-game series.

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