For the past 27 weeks, Rhinelander youth bowlers have experienced the challenges and rewards of bowling in a sanctioned league. On Saturday, March 30, Hodag Lanes treated the bowlers and their families to “rock & roll” bowling with black lights, pizza and plenty of awards.

First and second place trophies were handed out with individual awards for the age sub-categories. General age guidelines for youth bowlers are ages 3 to 7 for Bumpers, 7 to 8 for Bantams, 9 to 12 for Preps, 13 to 16 for Juniors and 17 to 19 for Majors.

Coach Mike Bourcier also handed out to the RHS bowling team. Youth league director Sharon Cline handed out awards for the following:

First place team-Micfic’s: Justin Cline, Tommy Strauss, Alix Selig and Kimmy Czekus.

Second place team-Pins Down: Julie Bennis, Jennifer Sheppo Timreck, Miranda Manya and Tanner Cook.

Junior Boy High Game – Tommy Strauss, 279
Junior Girl High Game – Emily Kriesel , 192
Junior Boy High Series – Darin Bloomquist , 675
Junior Girl High Series – Bailey Nebgen, 457
Prep Boy HIgh Game – Calvin Schneider, 182
Prep Girl High Game – Mackenzie Bourcier, 245
Prep Boy High Series – Tyler Fredrick, 427
Prep Girl High Series – Skye Barker, 337
Bantam Boy High Game – Caleb Shefveland, 154
Major Girl High Game – Jennifer Sheppo Timreck, 166
Major Boy HIgh Series – Justin Cline, 723
Major Girl HIgh Series – Kimmy Czekus, 661
Junior Boy High Average – Justin Cline, 202
Junior Girl High Average – Kimmy Czekus, 187
Bumper Boy HIgh Average – Mario Garcia, 82
Bumper Girl HIgh Average – Abi Winnicki, 85
Junior Boy Most Improved Average – Sean Russell, 129 – 164 +25
Junior Girl Most Improved Average – Kimmy Czekus , 165 – 187 +22
Bumper Boy Most Improved Average – Garrett Hull, 65 – 72 +7
Bumper Girl Most Improved Average – Abi Winnicki , 79 – 85 +6