Shorecrest Bowling Team surprises everyone by becoming State Champions

Photo courtesy Washington State Bowling Proprietors' Association
Taken by Mike Penney.

The Shorecrest Bowling Team surprised everyone this weekend by going from a team that did not actually qualify for the WSBPA state tournament to State Champions.

Shorecrest was invited to attend the state tournament after the Third Place team in their league was unable to attend. After the first day of bowling, Shorecrest went from the 8th and final position to 6th.

The two-day event was held at Narrows Plaza Bowl in University Place, WA.

During the final day of the tournament, the Shorecrest team embraced the Baker style of bowling and kept rising in the tournament. They focused on having a positive attitude and supporting each other instead of the details of how they were bowling. This worked for them and the pins fell their way. They successfully beat last year's State Champions in their final round to be named the 2014 WSBPA division 3 State Champions.

The team consists of Daniel Bachicha, Tony Greathouse, Collin Young, Collins Davis, Casey Bodmer, Antonio Bachicha and Coach Veronica Cook.

Collins Davis was named to the All-State Team 2 as was Spencer Jacobs of Shorewood.

Collin Young was named to the All-State Team 1 as team captain with a 201 average throughout the tournament and was named MVP for the Division 3 competition.

The Shorewood team, Coach Tammy Ceesay, was given the Don Peek Inspirational Team Award for Division 3.

The Shorecrest team would like to thank the Shorecrest Boosters for helping their students pay to participate in the league and helping them financially to go to State. They would also like to thank Spin Alley and Spiros for their financial support as well.

If you would like to help Shorecrest continue their bowling program consider making a donation to the Shorecrest Boosters Auction in the Bowling team's name. Donations are due by February 28th. More information here or contact Veronica Cook.