MV boys' bowling team advances to districts; girls have three moving on

The Mount Vernon boys’ bowling team and three girls are moving on in tournament play.

The Yellow Jackets finished 13th as a team in the Div. I sectional tournament at HP Lanes in Columbus on Feb. 18, placing high enough to advance to district competition on Feb. 24. MV shot 3,644 as a team to advance.

Andrew Primm led the Jackets with a 575 series (176-235-164) and was 39th overall individually. Griffin Beach shot 565 (173-223-169) to place 43rd, while Cooper Ferguson was 62nd with a 538 series (216-152-170) and Bryce Hollenback shot 496 (176-150-170).

The girls’ team placed 19th overall as a team with a 2,781 pinfall count. They just missed moving on as a team, but three individuals were able to advance.

Addyson Dusenberry shot 478 (123-176-179) to finish 32nd individually and move on. Elena Culletto was 37th with a 467 series (139-174-154) and Haylie Watts shot 447 (148-182-117).

The boys’ team and girls’ individuals will compete in district play on Feb. 24 at 11 a.m. at HP Lanes.