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The Stark County High School Bowling Conference announced its players of the week for Week 5 of the 2024-25 high school bowling season.
The honorees were Perry’s Eli Nave and Canton McKinley’s Maria Wise and James Tucker.
Here is information as provided by the conference:
BOYS
ELI NAVE
Nave, a junior for the Panthers, had games of 250 and 269 for a 519 series during a match vs. Green. Here is background on Nave:
What do you like best about bowling? What I like most about bowling is that it’s a fun and relaxing way to spend time with friends or family. It’s also a great way to unwind and enjoy friendly competition.
What are you listening to now? Nothing
Favorite band/singer? Kendrick Lamar
Favorite school subject? Math
Favorite teacher? Mr. Durbin
In 10 years I want to be … An aerospace engineer.
What coach had to say: “Eli is very determined on getting better. He always works hard in practice.” — Mark Boron
JAMES TUCKER
A senior for the Bulldogs, Tucker shot 178-169 against Alliance, 223-169 against Perry and 237-266 against GlenOak, averaging 207 for the week. Here is background on Tucker:
What do you like best about bowling? I like the mental challenge.
What are you listening to now? Sideways
Favorite band/singer? Glorilla
Favorite school subject? Math
In 10 years I want to be … rich and handsome.
What coach had to say: “Jimmy is working hard everyday and improving each week. He is staying focused and shooting well. It’s a pleasure watching him grow.” — Kim Heaton
GIRLS
MARIA WISE
A senior for the Bulldogs, Wise had series of 214-224 vs. Perry and 202-199 vs. GlenOak during three total matches, with an average of 194.5 for the week. Here is background on Wise:
What do you like best about bowling? Bowling connects me to my family. I got into it because of my dad and his family. So every time I bowl, I feel really connected to them.
What are you listening to now? Broadway soundtrack of “Wicked”
Favorite band/singer? Renee Rapp
Favorite school subject? Ethics
Favorite teacher? Mrs. Hairston
In 10 years I want to be … a crime analyst
What coach had to say: “Maria has stepped up to not only being a team leader, but she shows it with action on the lanes. She has been steady every match this season. She also helps her teammates when they are struggling and always has a great attitude.” — Kim Heaton
TOURNAMENTS: BOARDMAN GIRLS TOP G-MEN
GARRETTSVILLE — Boardman High School’s girls followed their boys’ Saturday performance by topping the girls division of the G-Men Classic on Sunday at SkyLanes for the third consecutive year.
The defending state champion Spartans were the No. 1 seed in the 16-team field with 3,579 during qualifying. Kaitlyn Greenaway led the Spartans with a 606 series, and Marissa Funk added 595.
The top four teams advanced to match play after a qualifying round of three regular games and five Baker System games.
The Spartans topped fourth-seeded Austintown Fitch 2-0 in the best-of-three semifinal round before stopping No. 2 seed Fairport Harbor Harding 2-0 in the title match, winning 172-150 and 183-182, with Greenaway having a strike-spare in the 10th frame in Game 2 to clinch it.
For Fairport, McKenzie Pilny and Jillian Justinger, after participating in the Team USA Team Trials in Reno, Nev., earned spots on the all-tournament team en route to the runner-up finish.
Qualifying results and the remainder of match play were not available.
ROYALTON ROLLOFF: Parma Padua finished with 4,126 total pinfall to top a 21-team boys field during the Royalton Rolloff on Sunday. The tournament featured three regular games and five Baker System games. Cuyahoga Falls took second with 3,996, 130 pins behind Padua, with Champion finishing third. In the 15-team girls division, Magnificat topped the field by 362 pins over Midview, finishing with 3,247. Midview had 2,885, followed by Padua (2,860). See tourney results below:
SCHOLARSHIPS NOW AVAILABLE
The Stark County USBC will have six scholarships available for sanctioned high school and eligible college bowlers this season.
Each scholarship is worth $1,000, with the deadline for applications being Feb. 28. Bowlers must be USBC sanctioned to be eligible for scholarships.
Scholarships include:
- SCUSBC High School Bowling Conference Scholarship, for superior performance and excellence with the sport of bowling. The recipient must be a Stark County resident;
- Stark County USBC Massillon Scholarship, for superior performance and excellence in bowling. Open to students residing west of Perry Drive and east of the Wayne County line. Presented to one boy and one girl resident of Stark County.
- Stark County USBC Memorial Scholarship, for superior performance excellence in bowling. Two scholarships will be presented to Stark County residents.
- Stark County USBC Presidents Scholarship for individual leadership and sportsmanship. Open to Stark residents with one being presented.
Applications for and descriptions of these scholarships are available via the Stark County USBC’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/StarkCountyUSBC, through the Stark County High School Bowling Conference at its website at: https://www.schsbc.org/ or download the application below.