The Chelsea Standard
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Chelsea places first overall
By Don Richter, Sports Editor
PUBLISHED: February 22, 2007
Chelsea's boys' bowling team finished first in the Washawee Conference tournament last week. The Bulldogs bested the field with a score of 1556.
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Placing second in the tourney was Ann Arbor Pioneer with a score of 1555.
Overall, in the Washawee Conference, Chelsea finished first with a 9-1 record. The Bulldogs are 11-1 overall this season.
"We took everybody on our roster," said Chelsea coach Ed Greenleaf Jr. "We had guys that were on vacation and guys that couldn't bowl for various reasons. We took six seniors for varsity. We weren't close to our full strength, and we are still beating great conference and state-rated teams.
"Today we set and met two goals. We picked up our spares and were consistent. Our goal was to average 195 for each game and we were right there. We were definitely one of the most consistent teams in the state this year."
Leading the Bulldogs in the conference tournament were Jeff Grau, Austin Herter, Nick Huehl and Greg Van Orman.
"You know how good you are when you beat one of the state's best teams, Pioneer, that has one of the best programs, coaches and talent in the state," Greenleaf Jr. said. "We are a better team this year. It stems from our senior leadership, attitudes and team chemistry."
Chelsea's JV bowling squad placed second in the Washawee Conference. The Bulldogs rolled a score of 1403. Pioneer finished first.
"Our JV team shows the future and it's exciting to see them contributing to the championship," Greenleaf Jr. said.
Leading the JV team were Dillon Arnold, Kin Long Tsang, Eric Marzec, Drake Olenjniczak, Don Harris, John Stebelton, David Stratman, David Martin, Blake Lambdon and Ryan Doty.
Chelsea boys next travel to Trenton to compete in the Michigan High School Athletic Association state regional singles and team tournaments Saturday and Sunday.
The Bulldog girls' bowling team finished second in the Washawee Conference tournament last week. Chelsea recorded a score of 1191. Tecumseh ended up first with a score of 1388.
Overall, the Bulldogs placed second in the conference with a 9-1 mark. Chelsea ended up with an 11-1 overall record.
"They were a bit off their game today, but overall they bowled well," said Chelsea coach Ed Greenleaf Sr. "The seniors did quite well. Kristen Coulter was the most consistent and Jamie Gipson did well.
"The other girls, juniors Laura Strader, Sam Buss, Geneva Smith and freshman Nikki Spencer all bowled well, but did not bowl their potential. They're looking forward to next season. We have a basis for a good team next year, even though we are losing three seniors."
Chelsea girls next visit Trenton to participate in the MHSAA regional singles and team tournament Saturday and Sunday.
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