BY JON SWISHER – SPORTS DIRECTOR:
The State Bowling Tournament got underway yesterday at Cadillac Lanes in Waterloo. West Delaware’s Natalie Palmer and Ameila Schneiders placed 31st and 32nd with a 453 and 451 respectively. Lexi Higdon of Independence finished 25th with a 494 and Carlie Hanson of Independence advanced to bracket play after 632 placing 4th. Hanson moved on to the finals scoring a 170 but falling to Tori Richart of Vinton-Shellsburg.
On the boys side, West Delaware’s Brady Hartke and Jase Turnis finished with a 608 and a 565. Monticello’s Quinn Thomas placed in the top 8 after 3 games with a 705. He then moved to the finals falling to Sam Kress of Maquoketa 226-178.
The postseason began for Class 3A and 4A boys teams in the state last night.
West Delaware ended their season in Tiffin as they lost to Clear Creek-Amana 76-39.
Western Dubuque closed with a 74-63 loss to Dubuque Wahlert Catholic.
Independence advanced on to the semifinals with a 71-63 victory over Charles City. The Mustangs will travel up to Decorah Thursday night.
Elsewhere in the listening area:
Marion lost to Central DeWitt 72-39.
Maquoketa was beaten by Cedar Rapids Xavier 74-39.
Center Point-Urbana was clipped by Vinton-Shellsburg 68-64.
Tonight Class 1A and 2A Boys District Finals and Girls 4A and 5A Regional Finals take the stage:
Our featured games will come from Sumner-Fredericksburg High School and Dubuque Hempstead.
In 1A, 16-6 Maquoketa Valley goes up against 18-6 Don Bosco. Live on MIX 94.7, kmch.com and the KMCH App with Sports Director Jon Swisher and Dan Cassutt.
In 2A, 18-4 Monticello faces RVC foe 17-5 Northeast, live on kmch.com with Bill Logan and Roger Wright.
Also in 1A, 21-2 North Linn heads to Solon to take on 21-3 Hillcrest Academy.
Back in 2A, 19-3 Cascade faces 14-9 Jesup here in Manchester at West Delaware High.
In 4A girls play, Maquoketa entertains Marion, Central DeWitt welcomes in Clear Creek-Amana and Cedar Rapids Xavier hosts Waverly-Shell Rock.
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