Sports : VS-West Delaware rivalry continues in bowling

In their first few seasons of high school bowling, the Vinton-Shellsburg teams have often faced their toughest competition from West Delaware. That trend continued on Friday, as the bowlers competed against WD. The varsity girls won, but the boys lost to WD, despite achieving their highest team score of the season' Coach's report: The Varsity Girls team came together and bonded becoming victorious. Junior Erin Wood proved to a leader with the high score of 388. The team worked well together to average 17 pins higher in baker games than their season average. Jillian White 127 134 261 Brianna Lundavall 154 140 294 Erin Wood 156 232 388 Kailie Berry 162 131 293 Connie Upmeyer 134 171 305 Taylor Berry 180 151 331 Total: Vikettes 2349 vs West Delaware 2288 TheVarsity Boyswas lead by Keegan McKibben who showed consistency and his true talent with a 422 series. Unfortunately, we did not come out on top, however, their total score is the highest of the season. The boys team has some growing to do. I see great things coming when this team gels together. Cole Tharp 185 169 354 Josh Staab 169 131 300 Jordan Schoettmer 173 214 387 Cyrus Elwick 157 142 299 Ryan Schoettmer 181 168 349 Keegan McKibben 208 214 422 Total: Vikings 2729 vs West Delaware 2884 TheJV Girlscame out on top over the Hawks as they worked together and had a little fun. Maddie Rippel led the team with a 276 series. Maddie Rippel 125 151 276 Jordan Pattee 106 70 176 Katlyn Clemens 115 140 255 Brooke Thompson 87 64 151 Riley Bateman 81 101 182 Brooklyn Staab 114 112 226 Total: Vikettes 1735 vs West Delaware 1616 TheJV Boysteam is getting stronger and was led by Matt Karr with a 288 series. Our future is building. Donny Sass 93 130 223 Drew Elwick 113 103 216 Matt Karr 148 140 288 Jacob Michaelson 123 95 218 Gabriel Schmidt 132 91 223 Nathan Harrelson 125 147 272 Total: Vikings 1862 vs West Delaware 2163 Our program continues to grow and great things are in our future. -- Amber Pattee, Vinton Shellsburg Bowling and Volleyball Coach