The Stark County High School Bowling Conference announced its players of the week for Week 2 of the 2024-25 high school bowling season.
The honorees were Carrollton’s Kaylee Russell and Louisville’s Abigail Wenger in the girls division, and Jackson’s Alex Lovas and Green’s Anthony Bordonaro in the boys division.
Here is information as provided by the conference:
GIRLS
KAYLEE RUSSELL
Russell, a junior, shot 245 and 193 for a 437 series in a match against East Liverpool at Atwood Lanes. Here is background on Russell:
What do you like best about bowling? I like bowling because it connects me to my roots of family bowling. Also, it has given me so many opportunities that only it could do. I also like bowling because it gives you new friendships and self confidence. I love bowling because it’s my home away from home .
What are you listening to now? Zach Bryan, Morgan Wallen, Lainey Wilson, Tyler Childers, Treaty Oak Revival, Jessie Murph, Zach Top.
Favorite band/singer? Morgan Wallen
Favorite school subject? College algebra
Favorite teacher? Mrs. Marteney
In 10 years I want to be … Continuing my bowling career and to become a nurse.
What coach had to say: “Kaylee always strives to bowl her best for her team. She works hard in practice to excel in matches and achieve her goals. She is a third-year member of the CHS girls team and I look forward to her future success.” — Wendy Russell
ABIGAIL WENGER
A senior, Wenger set a school record for high girls game with a 256 in a match against Minerva. Here is background on Wenger:
What do you like best about bowling? Get to meet new people from other schools or from Louisville.
What are you listening to now? Chase Atlantic’s new album.
Favorite band/singer? Alex Warren
Favorite school subject? Cosmology
Favorite teacher? Mr. Joseph
In 10 years I want to be … Not sure what or where I want to be 10 years from now.
What coach had to say: “Abby is an incredibly hard worker that has set goals for this season that she is prepared to take on. It is awesome to watch her progress year after year.” — Courtney Stallman
BOYS
ALEX LOVAS
Lovas, a senior, shot 513 with games of 266 and 247 in a match against GlenOak. He has a 228 average after Week 2. Here is background on Lovas:
What do you like best about bowling? Always bettering myself.
Favorite band/singer? Foo Fighters
Favorite school subject? History
Favorite teacher? Mrs. Lovas
In 10 years I want to be … Having a successful career.
What coach had to say: “Alex Lovas is a student of the game. He has a thirst of knowledge and is usually seen at the bowling alley working on his craft. Alex is one of our co-captains this season and has stepped up to lead his team. He is off to a great start and I expect him to have a big senior year.” — Dustin Dingler
ANTHONY BORDONARO
Bordonaro, a Green senior, rolled a 300 game and finished with a 509 series in a match against GlenOak at Eastbury Bowling Center. It was his first 300 in conference play and topped his previous high two-game series of 504. He was a first-team all conference and All-Federal League pick last season and a three-year scholar-athlete selection. Here is background on Bordonaro.
What do you like best about bowling? I like the competition.
What are you listening to now? Rap music
Favorite band/singer? Tyler, The Creator
Favorite school subject? Math
Favorite teacher? Mr. Christopher
In 10 years I want to be … A software developer.
What coach had to say: “It has been a pleasure to coach and watch Anthony grow and mature not only as a bowler but as a young man. Through hard work and dedication, he has excelled in both the classroom and on the lanes. We look forward to a great season and helping him achieve his goals.” — Phil Krumlauf
HONORABLE MENTION PICKS
Logan Kosmos (Green); Bryce Taylor (Carrollton); Trevor Glaser (Louisville); Vinnie Yannucci (Salem)
SCHSBC STATISTICS
Here are the averages for Stark County High School Bowling Conference players after Week 2 of the 2024-25 season as provided by the conference: