Packer bowlers win

The Austin bowling team went up against the Stewartville Tigers in their only match of the week, and while they started out a little slowly, the Packers lost the first game of the match, 145-148. They quickly recovered, though, winning the next four games in convincing style, to claim the match victory.

Collin Bailey had a perfect 6-for-6 day in fill opportunities during the match. Kody Phillips also had a near-perfect day, going 16-for-17 as Austin’s anchor bowler (fifth position). Finishing out the Austin effort were Nick Downey (5-for-8), Cole Kroneman and Chance Felten (6-for-10) and Lauren Schubert (3-for-6).

Scores: 145-148 190-173 219-170 160-144 170-147

Fill percentage: Lauren Schubert – 3-for-6 (50%); Collin Bailey – 6-for-6 (100%); Cole Kroneman – 6-for-10 (60%); Chance Felten – 6-for-10 (60%); Kody Phillips – 16-for-17 (94.1%); Nick Downey – 5-for-8 (62.5%)

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