BOYS
Brookfield Warriors
COACH: George Lesnansky Jr.
2011-12 RECORD: 7-8
HOME LANES: Bell-Wick Bowl
RETURNING BOWLERS: Adam Brooks, Jr., 160 avg.; Bradley Bridge, Jr., 145; Nick Kerr, Jr., 130; Joey Grandon-Sullinger, Sr., 130.
NEWCOMERS: Louie Hebert, Sr.; Jacob Yerab, Sr.
OUTLOOK: On the upside, the Warriors have seven returning bowlers to the team, however only three of them have varsity experience. All of the rest of the Warriors will be developing experience as the season goes along, Lesnansky said. Brookfield will be looking to junior Adam Brooks to lead the team this year, as he came into the season averaging 190. That's a 30-pin improvement from the end of last season.
Champion Golden Flashes
COACH: Bryan Gill
2011-12 RECORD: 15-1
HOME LANES: Champion Lanes
RETURNING BOWLERS: Eric Ferraro, Sr., 214 avg.; Zach Zigmont, Jr., 192; Justin Cox, Jr., 187; Dan Simmons, Jr., 212; Jared Gould, So., 193; Sam Adya, So., 172.
NEWCOMERS: David Yenchocic, So.; Trenton Bocsa, So.; Joe Martin, Fr.; Jake Fritch, Fr.; Jacob Burnfield, Fr.; Preston Shively, Fr.
OUTLOOK: "This year looks very promising," Gill said. "We have a great set of kids making up the team this year. With a lot of hard work, practice and working together as a team, this year's outlook will be a successful one." After making an appearance at the state tournament last year, the team goal is an obvious one - make it back to the state tournament in Columbus.
Girard Indians
COACH: Todd Reinhart
2011-12 RECORD: 7-11 (4-6 All-American Conference)
HOME LANES: McKinley Lanes
RETURNING BOWLERS: Mike Divincenzo, Sr., 189 avg., all-conference in 2011; Tyller Shonce, Sr., 190; Kade Swartz, 167; Tyler Shonce, Sr., 173; Ethan Best, Sr., 161.
NEWCOMERS: Cody Griffin, Sr.; Isaiah Mann, Jr.
OUTLOOK: Reinhart is confident in this experienced group of bowlers, which has a wealth of experience returning. "We should compete for the National Division of the AAC," Reinhart said. "We came in seventh in the sectionals last season and hope to improve this season."
Howland Tigers
COACH: Anthony Bernard
2011-12 RECORD: 8-8
HOME LANES: Crest Lanes
RETURNING BOWLERS: Kenny Dungan, So., 170 avg.; Brandon Harcarik, Jr., 174; Bridger Kowalczyk, Jr., 176; John LaVange, Jr.; 173.
NEWCOMERS: Criss Zachary, Fr.; Matt Hardaway, So.; Deontae Breckenridge, Jr.; D'Andre Grays, Sr.; Emad Mahmoud, Sr.; Jeff Peters, Sr.; Travis Reese, Sr.
OUTLOOK: Bernard is looking for his squad to become more consistent, especially when picking up spares. Last year, the team was .500, and that is the main goal to improve upon. If they can find success that way, they hope to qualify for the district tournament.
Hubbard Eagles
COACH: Ron Killian
2011-12 RECORD: 10-6
HOME LANES: Bell-Wick Bowl
RETURNING BOWLERS: David Claryton, Sr., 203 avg.; Jacob Runion, Sr.; Lendon Dobay, Sr., 175; Mitchell Cohol, So., 194; Dylan Dobay, So.
NEWCOMERS: Mitch Meyers; Ralph Streb; Brandon Bojodich; Alan Jornigan.
OUTLOOK: Killian is excited for the season, as the Hubbard is expecting a competitive season with four returning starters and some good young bowlers behind them. "Our goal is to finish strong and improve on last year," Killian said.
Maplewood Rockets
COACH: Mark McCloskey Sr.
2011-12 RECORD: 14-0
HOME LANES: Cortland Lanes
RETURNING BOWLERS: Matt Horner, Sr., 174; Justin Gardner, Jr., 186; Chris McCoy, Jr., 170.
NEWCOMERS: Mark McCloskey II, So.; Nick Horner, Fr.; John Cobb, So.
OUTLOOK: The Rockets are look to keep the winning going, as the team finished undefeated last year - its first season as a varsity sport.
Mineral Ridge Rams
COACH: Jennifer Staunton
2011-12 RECORD: 2-10
HOME LANES: McKinley Lanes
RETURNING BOWLERS: None.
NEWCOMERS: Joshua Durig Sr.; Brandon Bukofchan, Sr.; Todd McCormick, Sr.; Austin Anderson, So.
OUTLOOK: With no returning bowlers on the team, this is definitely a year of rebuilding for the Rams. With that being the case, Staunton just wants the bowlers to improve as the season progresses, which will improve the overall score of the team.
Warren G. Harding Raiders
COACH: Tom Burd
2011-12 RECORD: 15-1
HOME LANES: Crest Lanes
RETURNING BOWLERS: Matt Jones, Sr., 220 avg.; Addison Daugherty, Jr.; James Nolen, Jr., 204; Jason Nolen., So.; Tyler Longwell, So.
NEWCOMERS: Ronald Davis, Fr.; Tommy Seece, So.; Chris Jones.
OUTLOOK: "Last year, we had a very strong regular season, but were disappointed with our performance in the sectional tournament. With nearly our full squad returning, we are very excited about the upcoming season and we believe that making it to the state championships is a very attainable goal."
GIRLS
Bloomfield Cardinals
COACH: Kevin Vegoda
2011-12 RECORD: 1-13
HOME LANES: Champion Lanes
RETURNING BOWLERS: Kim Parrish, Jr., 108 avg.; Mariah Klingensmith, Jr., 100; Kristie Sly, Jr., 118; Ashlee Calkins, Jr., 105.
NEWCOMERS: Rachel Byler, Fr.; Andrea Byler, Jr.; Ariel Askey, Jr.; Sabrina Barnhart, Fr.
Brookfield Warriors
COACH: Margaret Kerrigan
2011-12 RECORD: 5-10
HOME LANES: Bell-Wick Bowl
RETURNING BOWLERS: Heather Stanish, Sr., 144; Nicole Johnston, Sr., 93; Lauren Goodemote, Sr., 103; Sharlene Shebeck, So., 99; Jenna Clawson, So., 89; mily Cassidy, So. 93.
NEWCOMERS: None.
OUTLOOK: Brookfield is looking for Stanish to be the team leader of this squad, as she has her goals set as breaking the school record for individual high game and highest two game set. She already holds the school record for the highest season average. She is one of three returning lettermen on the squad. Kerrigan did add that the four freshman bowlers have been making improvements so far this season. But mainly, the team goal is to bowl as a team and have fun while doing so.
Canfield Cardinals
COACH: Sarah Letscher
2011-12 RECORD: n/a
HOME LANES: Wedgewood Lanes
RETURNING BOWLERS: Krystal Bayes, Jr.; Delanie Fairchild, Jr.; Britney Lane, Jr.
NEWCOMERS: Alexis Barker, Jr.; Camille Bagnola, Fr.; Marissa Fairchild, Fr.; Stephanie Franco, Fr.; Alexis Jones, Fr.; Hannah Mattix, Fr.; Elena Merhaut, Fr.; Mackenzie Yozwiak, Fr.
OUTLOOK: This is the definition of a rebuilding year for the Cardinals, as Letscher is in her first year coaching and seven bowlers are freshmen. There are no seniors on the team and the three returning bowlers are all juniors.
Champion Golden Flashes
COACH: Roger Fackety
2011-12 RECORD: 3-9
HOME LANES: Champion Lanes
RETURNING BOWLERS: Melissa Kovach, Sr., 121; Emily Trunick, Jr., 136; Kylie Johnson, Jr., 138; Desi Morrison, So., 156.
NEWCOMERS: Kaley Saksa, Jr.; Emilie Fritch, Jr.
OUTLOOK: All of the bowlers have big-game capabilities, and Fackety is looking forward to the year. Fackety expects to find Champion in the hunt for the All-American Conference title.
Girard Indians
COACH: Todd Reinhart
2011-12 RECORD: 12-2
HOME LANES: McKinley Lanes
RETURNING BOWLERS: Alexis Cloud, Jr., 202 avg.; Casie Cupan, Sr., 164; Mackenzie Olesky, So., 168.
NEWCOMERS: Kayla Rhodes, Sr.; Miranda Boyle, Sr.; Brandi Shonce, So.; Jaclyn Butler, Jr.
OUTLOOK: The team returns three letter winners and is the defending National Division winners of the All-American Conference. Having success at sectionals last year - coming in third place - the team is hoping for another quality sectional run and a return to the district tournament.
Howland Tigers
COACH: Anthony Bernard
2011-12 RECORD: 8-7
HOME LANES: Crest Lanes
RETURNING BOWLERS: Morgan Reed, So., 112 avg.; Kelly Dungan, Sr., 158; Jenn Knapp, Sr., 149; Hannah Vandergrift, Sr., 163.
NEWCOMERS: Alycia Bailes, So.; Michelle Bayman, So.; Jaclyn Hilty, So.; Jaime Martinek, So.; Angelica Maggio, Jr.
OUTLOOK: Bernard is happy with his team this season saying he has a solid group in place. But the biggest thing the team needs to work on his their mental game in order to reach their full potential. "The team will improve on their 8-7 mark from last year," Bernard said. "With the ultimate goal of qualifying for the district tournament."
Hubbard Eagles
COACH: Carol Kozbial
2011-12 RECORD: 16-0 All-American Conference; 2nd place at sectional tournament, district tournament champions, OHSAA state runners-up.
HOME LANES: Bell-Wick Bowl.
RETURNING BOWLERS: Brittany Ferrara, Sr., 217 avg.; Jenna Wise, Sr., 188; Sarah Wise, Sr., 174; Lauren Miller, Sr., 156; Christina Leckfor, Sr., 161; Miranda Romano, Jr., 160.
NEWCOMERS: Michalia Dudley, Fr.
OUTLOOK: When you are the state runners up two years straight, the goals are set high. The main goal off the bat is to return to state for the Eagles. But to get there, Kozbial said it's going to take the small steps to reach that goal. "We are going into each league match with team and baker series scores we expect to obtain," Kozbial said. "We learned a string of strikes makes for a great score, but a strong if spares will win championships." Hubbard probably has one of the hardest schedules in the area as the team will compete in Columbus, Akron, and Cleveland during the season in preparation for the postseason. The team returns Sarah Wise and Jenna Wise to the team, who average in the high 100s, as well as Brittany Ferrara who averages 217. This team is primed to make another run at the state title.
Lakeview Bulldogs
COACH: Mike Turco
2011-12 RECORD: 7-5
HOME LANES: Echo Lanes
RETURNING BOWLERS: Miranda Acri, Sr., 124; Courtney Budnik, Jr., 153; Justine Pinkerton, Jr., 133; Kayla Reese, Sr., 162; Valerie Szabo, Jr., 165; Carly Vargo, Jr., 156; Carrie Ayres, Jr., 111.
NEWCOMERS: Lauren Kachurik, Tiffany Nigrin, Gina Reese, Ryan Rosenberger, Hannah Isenberg, Minyon Durah.
OUTLOOK: The main goal for the Bulldogs this season is to win the conference championship. So far, that goal is a reality as the team is 5-0. This team has the makings to be a tough team come sectional and district time.
Mineral Ridge Rams
COACH: Jennifer Staunton
2011-12 RECORD: n/a
HOME LANES: McKinley Lanes
RETURNING BOWLERS: Jen Celli, Sr.
NEWCOMERS: Amanda Prusha, Jr.; Rachael Chenoweth, Sr.; Jenna Breedlove, So.
OUTLOOK: The Rams are rebuilding, as there is only one returning bowler, but she was injured for most of the 2011-12 season. The goal is increase as the season goes along, and hopefully the team results reflect the improvement.
Niles Red Dragons
COACH: Jackie Zook
2011-12 RECORD: n/a
HOME LANES: McKinley Lanes
RETURNING BOWLERS: Danielle DeFalco, Sr.; Courtney Floyd, Sr.; Emily Estes, Sr.; Rae Cantola, Sr.; Gabby Sandy, Sr.; Kassidy Thomas, Jr.
NEWCOMERS: Hailey Frederick, So.; Sam Mayfield, Sr.; Morgan Estes, Fr.; Hailey Vigoriot, Fr.; Alyse Bloomer, Fr.; Brittney Courtney, Fr.; Katie Quinton, Fr.
OUTLOOK: Zook is taking the team approach. If the team grows together, then the team scores will reflect.
