The unstoppable girls bowling team remained successful throughout the entirety of their season, defeating every school in their district, leading to a first place victory at conference sending the girls to state.
These student-athletes have put a lot of work into beating rival schools while also thriving in their academics. Bowling practice occurred every Monday and Wednesday starting all the way back in September. After tryouts, there were 14 girls accepted onto the team. The team were able to unite before the season began, creating a group of strong and supportive women.
“The season has been amazing. Our girls team has remained undefeated all year. The coaching staff has witnessed this season a team that has not only grown in their abilities but also in a family aspect. We couldn’t ask for a better group of student-athletes,” said Coach Luc Fenton.
On top of athleticism, the girls have developed the skill of team-work and the ability to bond with one another through the stress of tournaments as well as the light of social time outside of the alley.
“I could not be more proud of our girls this season. The cohesion and camaraderie has been incredible. I don’t want to jinx anything but I could see this team [getting first at state]. I think what makes our team so great is that every girl is well rounded on and off the lanes. Our fundamentals are great and supporting each other is huge. Sportsmanship is the biggest factor in our success. We need to support each other to be successful throughout the season,” said Coach Juan Garcia.
The winning streak the girls upheld meant nothing when conference day came on Tuesday, February 4. This one day determined whether or not the girls go onto the state competition.
“Conference tournament had a very demanding atmosphere but our teams persevered. The girls [walked] away [from] conference, winning by more than 400 pins,” said Fenton. “We had two boys make all conference and three girls finish in the top 5 earning all conference. Summer Fenton finished first overall for the girls. Also all six starting girls finished in the top 12. Overall I think the day was amazing.”
Summer has been on the girls bowling team since her freshman year, with this season having an average of 172 pins and finishing her senior year conference in first place. This is her second year as a captain of the girls team, and she has incredibly strong bonds with each and everyone of the girls.
“I shot two really good games [at conference], one of them being a 265 which is now my highest game. This is also the second time in a row I’ve placed [first at conference],” said Summer Fenton (12). “The girls on the team are very determined to win and that’s what they’ve proven over the course of our matches. We have been undefeated in the 6A West division during our entire season. These girls were loud and proud at the match and made sure everyone knew we were there and I couldn’t be more proud then to be a part of the team with them.”
