Kapa’a secures bowling victory

Kaua’i girls grab early-season edgeFrom TGI Staff Reports

The Kaua’i Interscholastic Federation bowling season got under way at the

Lihu’e Lanes Saturday, Sept. 23, at noon. For the boys, Kapa’a showed itself

to be superior, gaining seven points to Waimea’s 4.5. Kaua’i finished with half

a point.

The Warriors won two of the three games, finished second in the

third game and won the overall total pins. High games for Kapa’a were bowled by

Gavin Yokoi (205, 198), Sam Tupou (196) and Justin Ogata (209). Waimea’s high

games were turned in by Joshua Peralta (213, 198), Justin Muraoka (192) and

John J. Mission (217, also a match high).

For the girls, Kaua’i emerged

victorious, winning two of the three games and the total pins. Waimea finished

second, while Kapa’a placed third.

High games for Kaua’i were bowled by

Shalea Simao (183, 183) and Kelsi Sakai (191). Waimea’s high game was turned in

by Megan Mukai (215, also a match high).

KIF bowling will resume Sept. 30

at Lihu’e Lanes.

Team scores: Boys—Kapa’a, 873, 969, 787 for total of

2629; Waimea, 836, 825, 959 for total of 2620; Kaua’i, 818, 825, 738 for total

of 2381. Girls—Kaua’i, 775, 725, 644 for total of 2144; Waimea, 635, 678, 776

for total of 2089, Kapa’a, 677, 634, 663 for total of 1974.

Air

Riflery

In action last Thursday, Sept. 21, Waimea defeated Island School in

both the boys’ and girls’ division. Thomas Santos led the way for the

Menehunes, firing a 248 out of a possible 300. Jomari Moris shot a 217 for

Island School.

In girls’ shooting, Kristen Aguilar paced the Menehunes with

a 236, while Jeni Guerber led Island School with a 173.

Other

scores

Boys

Waimea-Albert Santos, 239; Fred Flores, 231; Davin

Taniguchi, 220; Marvic Magayanes, 202. Island School-Drew Golosman, 215; Justin

Guerber, 191; Erik Peterson, 180; Nick Ellenburg,

164.

Girls

Waimea-Jamie Korte, 225; Danielle Ponte, 224; Benjilyn

Shaffer, 223; Ashley Cannon, 216.