MASSILLON — The Stark County High School Bowling Conference’s 20th season was highlighted by its second individual state champion, its first state championship team and several changes as it honored its top players and teams Sunday at Santangelo’s Party Center.
“It’s hard to believe that what started as a wish list for two women (Park Centre general manager Annie Case and first league commissioner Marie Schwab) and one key athletic director (Hoover’s Joe Eaton) has gotten us to this point,” SCHSBC president Bill Snier told a crowd of over 200 athletes and parents.
For the first time, the conference reached 26 teams this season and was adjusted to include four divisions, stretching over six Northeast Ohio counties, making it the state’s largest high school bowling conference.
After recording its first individual state champion a year ago since its inaugural season (Carrollton’s Cailyn Bright in Division II), the conference had its third individual champion in Triway sophomore Emma Yoder, who set a state Division II record with a 718 series.
Yoder helped lead Triway to the Division II state championship, recording a 3-0 victory over top-seeded Napoleon in the title match. It was the first state team championship in conference history.
TOP BOWLERS HONORED
The conference honored its division champions, all-division teams and bowlers and coaches of the year during the event.
McKinley senior Brooke Tucker, who repeated as Federal Division girls player of the year and is a three-time state qualifier, received a special award as the lone four-year division first-team member.
Hoover senior Connor Sabella and Conotton Valley sophomore Bobby Brennan also received special awards for rolling the conference’s lone 300 games this season.
Yoder and Tucker were joined by Carrollton senior Tara Oberlin and Dover junior Kaylie Gibson as division girls players of the year.
Boys division players of the year included Brennan, Minerva senior Ahdyn Lautzenheiser, Jackson senior Andrew Austin and Triway sophomore Aaron Meshew.
Coaches of the year in the boys division included Carrollton’s Dave Davis, Perry’s Alex Lincoln, Triway’s Vince Yoder and New Philadelphia’s Jeff Locker. Top girls coaches included Carrollton’s Wendy Russell, Green’s Dustin Hughes, Triway’s Corby Anderson and Conotton Valley’s Brian Baxter.
Players and coaches of the year were selected in a vote among each division’s coaches. All conference teams were based on averages, with all players having to participate in at least two-thirds of their teams’ games this season.
Also honored were individuals and teams that advanced to the state tournaments this season.
MORE CHANGES COMING
After having lone commissioners during its first 19 seasons, the conference had three coaches serve as tri-commissioners this season. But that alignment may be changing.
Lake’s Pat King is resigning as conference vice president, but is willing to maintain his role as conference statistician.
“I learned this season that entering the conference stats is a time consuming job, along with coaching and my day job,” King wrote in a letter to the conference. “I will not, nor do I have time to, take on additional responsibilities.”
In addition, tri-commissioner Kim Heaton of McKinley said she also would be stepping down as soon as scheduling is complete for the season.
“It’s obviously a lot of time and hard work that I just don’t have time for between coaching and my regular job,” Heaton acknowledged to coaches.
The third tri-commissioner, Hoover’s Jeff Sabella, also said he would remain only to handle web site responsibilities and would like to forego other duties.
With these developments, the conference again will be looking for a commissioner for next season to handle administrative duties along with other tasks deemed necessary. Interested individuals should contact the current commissioners, Snier or awards, affairs and functions chairman Jim Heighway.
However, coaches also have discussed the formations of more league committees to assist in day-to-day conference operations, including the preseason tournament, banquet, fund-raising, etc. to relieve the commissioners of some of these tasks.
“We want to get the parents and coaches more involved and, at the same time, reduce some of the commissioner’s duties,” Heaton said. There will be future discussions among the executive board and coaches prior to decisions being made.
It also was announced that New Philadelphia will be leaving the conference to join the Ohio Cardinal Conference beginning next season, taking the total teams to 25 in both the boys and girls divisions. Divisions will remain the same for next season, with the Southeastern being reduced from seven to six teams.
Here are the SCHSBC honorees for the 2022 season:
ALL-STARK COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL BOWLING CONFERENCE TEAMS
BOYS
FEDERAL DIVISION
First team: Zac Abbott (Fr., Lake, 216.46 avg.); Andrew Austin (Sr., Jackson, 215.32); Kaleb Corrin (Jr., Perry, 214.36); Zach McCutchan (Jr., McKinley, 214.35); Austin Crowe (Jr., Hoover, 213.69); Connor Sabella (Sr., Hoover, 213.40).
Second team: Alex Coffelt (Sr., McKinley, 210.71); Bryce Little (Sr., Perry, 207.64); Kasey Gardner (Sr., Perry, 205.71); Nathaniel DeSantis (Jr., Hoover, 202.79); Brandon Ramsey (Sr., Perry, 202.46); Dylan Shankle (Sr., McKinley, 202.00).
Honorable mention: Christian Konigsberger (Sr., Lake, 201.16); Dylan Patrick (Fr., GlenOak, 200.70); Taylor Barton (Sr., Green, 199.87); Nate Davis (Jr., GlenOak, 200.13); Brandon Leggett (Sr., McKinley, 198.85); Evan Nave (Jr., Perry, 195.33.
High game: Connor Sabella (Hoover) 300.
High series: Andrew Austin (Jackson) 534.
Bowler of the Year: Andrew Austin (Jackson)
Coach of the Year: Alex Lincoln (Perry)
AMERICAN DIVISION
First team: Ahdyn Lautzenheiser (Sr., Minerva, 207.18); Kobe Green (Jr., Carrollton, 207.00); Ian Palace (Sr., Carrollton, 199.44); Isaiah Frazier (Jr., Minerva, 199.21); Isaac Wisenbarger (Sr., Minerva, 198.72); Cameron Mayle (Sr., Minerva, 193.25).
Second team: Aaron Knop (Sr., Canton South, 192.47); Michael May (Jr., Minerva, 191.36); Trevor Gore (Soph., Canton South, 190.57); Brant George (Jr., Carrollton, 188.85); Chris Combs (Jr., United Local, 187.67); Lloyd Grate (Sr., Minerva, 186.67).
Honorable mention: Jakob Doebereiner (Sr., Canton South, 184.21); Ryan Worth (Sr., Carrollton, 184.50); Patrick Bryan (Soph., United Local, 181.38); Nick Fyffe (Jr., Canton South, 174.11); Gage Montgomery (Jr., Canton South, 171.41); Michael Coffee (Soph., United Local, 172.20).
High game: Aaron Knop (Canton South) 289.
High series: Ahydn Lautzenheiser (Minerva) 508.
Bowler of the Year: Ahydn Lautzenheiser (Minerva)
Coach of the Year: Dave Davis (Carrollton)
NATIONAL DIVISION
First team: Aaron Meshew (Soph., Triway, 205.63); Chad Harper (Jr., Triway, 205.46); Matthew Darliso (Sr., Louisville, 204.03); Dave Kerry (Sr., Louisville, 200.94); Owen Fiesler (Soph., Triway, 199.86); Simeon Snyder (Sr., East Canton, 198.24).
Second team: Jaxon Satterfield (Sr., Massillon, 194.36); Mike Emetic (Soph, Louisville, 191.78); Brandon Rich (Jr., Triway, 191.76); Joe Fitzgerald (Sr, Louisville, 190.88); Bryce Beadnell (Sr., East Canton, 189.27); Jaxon McDonald (Sr., East Canton, 185.64).
Honorable mention: Robert Morgan (Jr., Massillon, 185.28); Jacob Wyder (Jr., Lake Center Christian, 182.05); Carson Aby (Soph., Lake Center Christian, 180.71); Zachary Bibey (Jr., East Canton, 174.45); James Brown (Central Catholic, Sr., 171.59); Logan Helwig (Soph., East Canton, 172.44).
High game: Matthew Darlison (Louisville) 277.
High series: Matthew Darlison (Louisville) 514.
Bowler of the Year: Aaron Meshew (Triway)
Coach of the Year: Vince Yoder (Triway)
SOUTHEASTERN DIVISION
First team: Bobby Brennan (Soph., Conotton Valley, 215.90); Nolan Caldwell (Jr., Conotton Valley, 205.75); Alex Knisely (Soph., New Philadelphia, 194.76); Zachary Scgupbach (Sr., New Philadelphia, 192.45); Jacob Shanklin (Fr., Dover, 189.47); Robert Myer (Jr., Conotton Valley, 188.48).
Second team: Gabe Fair (Soph., New Philadelphia, 183.42); Spencer Bernhart (Jr., Conotton Valley, 18.58); Daniel Grewell (Soph., Indian Valley, 180.41); Aaron Mercier (Sr., Tusky Central Catholic, 180.14); Josh Henke (Jr., New Philadelphia, 173.29); Salvatore Fadorsen (Soph., Tusky Central Catholic, 170.09).
Honorable mention: Jayden Rolli (Jr., Conotton Valley, 162.11); Marcus Clemence (Tusky Central Catholic, 161.72); Colin McGlothlin (Soph., Dover, 161.72); Alonzo Peche (Jr., Sandy Valley, 158.86); Charlie Montain (Tusky Central Catholic, 158.45); Deron Wright (Tusky Central Catholic, 157.23).
High game: Bobby Brennan (Conotton Valley) 300.
High series: Bobby Brennan (Conotton Valley) 544.
Bowler of the Year: Bobby Brennan (Conotton Valley)
Coach of the Year: Jeff Locker (New Philadelphia)
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GIRLS
FEDERAL DIVISION
First team: Brooke Tucker (Sr, McKinley, 219.58); Rachel Young (Sr., GlenOak, 215.17); Marissa Perrine (Jr., Green, 210.71); Hannah Miller (Sr., Perry, 208.34); Madison Perrine (Fr., Green, 200.56); Jessica Ball (Sr., GlenOak, 199.60).
Second team: Veda Hughes (Sr., Green, 196.79); Alexis Carper (Sr., Perry, 193.43); Averi Hawkins (Sr., Jackson, 191.61); Kiele Poling (Fr., Perry, 191.11); Elena Hughes (Soph., Green, 182.92); Alyssa Holt (Jr., Green, 182.61).
Honorable mention: Ami King (Soph., Perry, 179.44); Ashlee Cunningham (Jr., Lake, 179.70); Riley Morrison (Sr., Perry, 176.19); Haleigh Leggett (Fr., McKinley, 171.68); Jenna Peresta (Sr., Lake, 162.47); Kathryn Check (Soph., GlenOak, 165.46).
High game: Rachel Young (GlenOak) 299
High series: Madison Perrine (Green) 515
Bowler of the Year: Brooke Tucker (McKinley)
Coach of the Year: Dustin Hughes (Green)
AMERICAN DIVISION
First team: Tara Oberlin (Sr., Carrollton, 193.12); Aubrey Taylor (Jr., Carrollton, 181.92); Kellyn Harsh (Sr., Carrollton, 181.45); Jadynn Thompson (Fr., Minerva, 180.50); Jline Greaves (Sr., Carrollton, 172.04); Lydia Sanor (Jr., Minerva, 171.32).
Second team: Shelby Worrell (Soph., Minerva, 166.06); Chalyse Minor (Sr., Canton South, 156.38); Shyanna Coleman (Sr., United Local, 155.42); Sierra Cress (Fr,, Minerva, 155.23); Jolene Gamble (Jr., United Local, 154.30); Sara Sykppko (Sr., United Local,d 150.54).
Honorable mention: Katie Telaroli (Jr., Canton South, 147.55); Makayla Frederick (Soph., United Local, 146.86); Tamra Jackson (Jr., Alliance, 133.38); Hallee Burton (Fr., United Local 126.42; Shianne Spillos (Sr.., Marlington, 126.42); Samantha Kisner (Jr., Alliance, 115.53).
High game: Kellyn Harsh (Carrollton) 265.
High series: Tara Oberlin (Carrollton) 466.
Bowler of the Year: Tara Oberlin (Carrollton)
Coach of the Year: Wendy Russell (Carrollton)
NATIONAL DIVISION
First team: Emma Yoder (Soph., Triway, 210.17), Addy Meshew (Soph., Triway, 201.36); Alina Stebbins (Sr., Central Catholic, 195.68); Danielle Densmore (Jr., Triway, 183.860; Lindsay Miller (Jr., Triway, 167.15); Alysa Thornhill (Sr., Louisville, 165.67).
Second team: Sarah Colucy (Jr,, Central Catholic, 165.19); Alex Cargo 9jr., Central Catholic, 159.78); Kennedy Finley (Fr., Triway, 156.12); Amanda Varacky (Sr., Central Catholic, 149.76); Victoria Alspaugh (Soph., East Canton, 141.38); Hannah Spencer (Soph., East Canton, 137.84).
Honorable mention: Bella Vargo (Jr., Central Catholic, 135.06); Rachel Simpkins (Soph., East Canton, 136.68); Hailey Jovingo (Sr., East Canton, 131.96); Kendall Wife (Jr., Lake Center Christian, 131.80); Janel Zink (Soph., Lake Center Christian, 129.36); Annabella Kovach (Sr., East Canton, 127.92).
High game: Alina Stebbins (Central Catholic) 279.
High series: Alina Stebbins (Central Catholic) 523.
Bowler of the Year: Emma Yoder (Triway)
Coach of the Year: Corby Anderson (Triway)
SOUTHEASTERN DIVISION
First team: Kaylie Gibson (Jr., Dover, 200.00); Miah Delaney (Jr., Sandy Valley, 197.25); Daphne Stuber (Jr., Conotton Valley,, 188.23); Mackenzie Willoughby (Fr., Conotton Valley, 181.58); Joey Boyer (Jr., Sandy Valley, 176.83); Monica Robin (Sr., Claymont, 173.39).
Second team: Katie Schaar (Jr., Conotton Valley, 172.22); Mylie Galigher (Fr., Conotton Valley, 170.55); Emma Slates (Sr., Tusky Central Catholic, 162.95); Rachelle Groah (Sr., Claymont, 162.79); Maggie Compher (Sr., New Philadelphia, 161.58); Hannah Trimble (Sr., New Philadelphia, 161.53).
Honorable mention: Sydney Zimmerman (Jr., Dover, 159.83); Marisha Gonzalez (Sr., Tusky Central Catholic, 157.58); Tara Bates (Sr., Claymont, 157.12); Madeline Rothrock (Sr., Tusky Central Catholic, 155.08); Chloe Blick (Jr., Conotton Valley, 155.44; Alex Sica (Sr., Tusky Central Catholic, 152.19).
High game: Joey Boyer (Sandy Valley) 258.
High series: Miah Delaney (Sandy Valley) 488.
Bowler of the Year: Kaylie Gibson (Dover)
Coach of the Year: Brian Baxter (Conotton Valley)
2022 FINAL CONFERENCE STANDINGS
GIRLS
American Division: Carrollton 10-0 division, 16-2 overall; Minerva 8-2, 15-3; Canton South 5-5, 6-13; United Local 5-5, 12-9; Alliance 2-8, 3-16; Marlington 0-10, 0-19
Federal Division: Green 12-0, 14-0; Perry 10-2, 13-2; GlenOak 7-5, 9-6; Lake 6-6, 13-7; McKinley 4-8, 7-12; Hoover 3-9, 5-11; Jackson 0-12, 4-15
National Division: Triway 10-0, 17-1; Central Catholic 7-2, 12-5; East Canton 6-4, 9-10; Louisville 4-6, 5-12; Massillon 1-8, 1-14; Lake Center Christian 1-8, 7-13
Southeastern Division: Conotton Valley 12-0, 19-1; Claymont 8-4, 11-6; Tusky Central Catholic 7-5, 12-8; Sandy Valley 6-2, 8-3; Dover 3-9, 6-12; New Philadelphia 3-9, 9-10; Indian Valley 1-11, 2-4
BOYS
American Division: Carrollton 9-1, 14-4; Minerva 8-2, 14-4; Canton South 7-3, 10-9; United Local 4-6, 10-11; Alliance 2-8, 3-16; Marlington 0-10, 1-17
Federal Division: Perry 10-2, 13-2; Hoover 9-3, 13-3; McKinley 8-4, 15-4; Lake 5-7, 9-11; GlenOak 5-7, 7-8; Jackson 5-7, 11-8; Green 0-12, 2-13
National Division: Triway 10-0, 16-2; Louisville 8-2, 10-7; East Canton 5-5, 10-9; Massillon 4-6, 6-10; Lake Center Christian 2-6, 8-9; Central Catholic 0-9, 1-15
Southeastern Division: New Philadelphia 12-0, 18-1; Conotton Valley 10-2, 18-2; Tusky Central Catholic 7-5, 9-6; Dover 4-8, 5-13; Sandy Valley 4-4, 4-7; Indian Valley 3-9, 0-6; Claymont 1-11, 1-17