Delta Bowlers Sweep Past Evergreen

By: Dave Kina
The Delta Panthers Varsity Bowlers opened the new year Monday 1/3/22 with a trip to Lenawee Lanes in Adrian, MI to take on the Evergreen Vikings. The Panthers jumped out to a 127-pin lead heading into the Baker Games but the Vikes put on a great rally shooting a 542 series. Delta was able to hang on for a 29-pin match win. Gabe Syverson (pictured) led the Panthers (2-6, 1-4) with a 225 and a 199. Kaden Hawkins and Brody Waugh each chipped in with 197 games. Derek Cobb was high for Evergreen (1-5, 1-4) with a 201.
The Lady Panthers opened up a 135-pin lead and cruised to the match win by 102 pins. Ciarra Flickinger (pictured) led Delta (4-3, 1-3) with games of 191 and 173. Lexi Brown 166 and Maddy Johnston 160 also contributed to the victory. Delaney Burghardt 168 was high for the Lady Vikes (3-2, 2-2).
The Panthers return to action next Monday 1/10/22 when they host the Bryan Bears at 4 PM at the Swanton Sports Center. The Wauseon match, originally scheduled for Friday 1/7/22, has been moved to Tuesday 1/18/22 at 4 PM at Swanton Sports Center.