The Rootstown girls bowling team with their second-place trophy from the G-Men Classic.

By Susan Jenior

Staff Writer

The Rootstown Rovers’ girls bowling team traveled to Sky Lanes for the annual G-Men Classic and brought home the second-place trophy.

Rootstown was led by Natalie Hammerschmidt’s 215-561 and Payton Curall’s 229-541 on the way to the runner-up spot.

The Rovers only lost to Boardman in the Baker finals.

Also contributing to the solid performance was: Elli Campbell 160, Emma Day 139-152 291, Maggie Frik 143, Cassie Egli 157-136 293, Kaitlyn Hammershmidt 163-164 327 and Olivia Davies 150.

The Rovers had continued success over the weekend, bowling at the Clutch Tournament at Clutch Lanes in Peninsula and finishing third. Curall bowled a 565 and Day a 554 on their way to the top three behind Amherst Steele and Tallmadge.

KENT ROOSEVELT SWEEPS BARBERTON

Kent Roosevelt swept a Suburban match against the Barberton Magic at Kent Lanes.

Brayden Darkow rolled a 388 two-game set and Braden Lataki a 299 on their way to the win.

Jillian Eden led the Rough Rider girls to the win, rolling a 206 high game and a 399 two-game series.

ROVERS MOVE TO 8-0

The Rootstown boys improved their record to 8-0 overall and 1-0 in the league when they topped Warren JFK 2,416 to 1,636. The Rovers’ Justin iller tossed a 257 game on his way to a 474 series with Nick Moorehead adding a 207- 381 and Caleb Stevens 200-366.

The Rovers continued a successful week at the Clutch Lanes bowling tournament, earning sixth place. Two Rovers finished in the top 10: Sean Boveington (676) and Justin Miller (658).

ROVERS HOST SECTIONAL PREVIEW TOURNAMENT

Rootstown hosts the 18th annual Sectional High School Bowling Preview Tournament at Spins Lanes in Kent this weekend.

Division-I teams bowl on Saturday and Division-II teams on Sunday, both beginning at 9 a.m.

Teams will bowl three games and six Baker games, following the format of the OHSAA Sectional Tournaments.

Among the more than 40 girls and boys teams competing in the tournament are Portage County competitors Ravenna, Southeast, Crestwood, Kent Roosevelt and host Rootstown.

Spectators are welcome.

Admission is $7 for adults and $5 for student and senior citizens.

YOUR SUCCESS

Coaches and players, please share your successes in matches, tournaments and events with Portage Sports. Call or text 330-206-9083 or email golffam2@gmail.com. We look forward to highlighting individual and team victories and notable games as the season continues.

SCOREBOARD

BOYS BOWLING

CLUTCH TOURNAMENT

(At Clutch Lanes, Peninsula)

HIGH SERIES: Jacob Yoder, Triway 749.

TEAM STANDINGS: Triway 4,450; Amherst Steele 3,012; Copley 4,222; Woodridge 4,184; Cuyahoga Falls V 4,183; Rootstown 4,074; Tallmadge 3,678; Cuyahoga Falls JV 3,629; Green 3,598; Wooster 3,394; Kent Roosevelt 3,322; Walsh Jesuit 3,208.

ROOTSTOWN (4,074): Sean Boeington 676, Justin Miller 658, Nick Moorehead 613, Caleb Stevens 169, Anthony Cambareri 181-146 327, Elijah Birch 184-155 339, Ben Kline 133.

KENT ROOSEVELT (3,322): Brayden Darkow 641.

KENT ROOSEVELT 2,029, BARBERTON 1,653

(At Kent Lanes, Kent)

KENT ROOSEVELT (2,029): Aidan Broylee 194, Nikita Smith 156, Brayden Darkow 183-205 388, David Hamilton 116-144 260, Braden Latacki 157-142 299, Eli Logadon 165, Sub score – 138. GAMES: 755-785 1,540. BAKER: 172-162-155 489.

BARBERTON (1,653): Xander Bush 115-109 224, Dominic Nebelski 127-158 285, Michael Dunn 183-214 400, Kaden Miller 151-212 373. GAMES: 576-696 1,272. BAKER: 112-153-116 381.

GIRLS BOWLING

CLUTCH TOURNAMENT (At Clutch Lanes, Peninsula)

HIGH SERIES: Emma Yoder, Triway 690

TEAM STANDINGS: Amherst Steele 3,578; Tallmadge 3,373; Rootstown 3,333; Kent Roosevelt 3,134; Wooster 2,867; Cuyahoga Falls 2,833; Walsh Jesuit 2,787; Copley 2,645; Massillon Washington 2,582; Woodridge 2,131.

ROOTSTOWN (3,333): Payton Curall 565, Emma Day 554, Cassie Egli 429, Natalie Hammerschmidt 129-158 285, Maggie Frick 159-138 297, Mallory Butcher 155, Sub games 115.

KENT ROOSEVELT (3,134): Jillian Eden 525, Ryleigh Balan 488.

KENT ROOSEVELT 1,979, BARBERTON 1,732

(At Kent Lanes, Kent)

KENT ROOSEVELT (1,979): Emma Arthur 162-147 309, Ryleigh Batan 167-114 281, Jillian Eden 172-206 377, Hannah Robinson 183-160 343, Grace Edmond 129, Kierra Nasser 126. GAMES: 813-752 1,565; BAKER: 119-182-113 414.

BARBERTON (1,732): Kaitlin Fincher 123-121 294, Timara Seiberling 99-110 209, Katie Kiss 116-118 234, Sacorah Norman 152-148 300, Zera Kubins 121-149 270. GAMES: 611-646 1,757; BAKER 155-174-146 475.