The WY boys bowling team’s season ended on January 23, 2016, after participating in the sectionals state-qualifier tournament. Although they didn’t place high enough in the sectional competition to advance to the final state series, the Dolphins had a good season, and finished in 13th place at sectionals.
Although the WY Boys Bowling team season was over, one dolphin, Jace Miyagi ‘16, competed as an individual at the sectionals state-qualifier competition and finished in 17th place out of 168 competitors in the individuals tournament. Although Miyagi competes as a part of the team during the regular season, he competes individually outside of high school bowling and decided to compete that way for the sectional and state tournament. In the end, Miyagi knocked down a total of 1,272 pins over six games at the sectionals tournament and advanced to compete in the state finals competition.The finals took place on Friday, January 29 and Saturday, January 30, 2016.
After the state finals, Miyagi commented, “I was somewhat nervous going into the tournament, since it was my first year qualifying for state, but I’ve come to know other bowlers who do not attend WY that were also participating in the tournament, so their presence eased the tension.” Over the course of the two days, Miyagi bowled four rounds, each round with three games in it. At the end of the tournament, Miyagi knocked down a total of 2,611 pins in the 12 games and finished in 44th place at the state tournament. Miyagi said, “I am very pleased with my performance. I bowled around average which is respectable due to the hectic, high pressure environment and long tournament format.” Miyagi will continue his bowling career as a part of Purdue University’s collegiate program.
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