It doesn’t surprise Brian Montini, head coach of Saginaw Nouvel Catholic Central boys varsity bowling team, that Alex McCarthy, a sophomore second-year varsity bowler, was the Division II state champion.
“It was an excellent followup to his freshman season,” Montini said. “Alex and I started this journey at the same time. This is also my second season as head coach. The team worked hard together to help Alex achieve his goal for this season: state champion. I could not be happier to witness and have a part in Alex winning this championship.
“Alex took first place both years in the TVC West conference. His average this year was 202 in 23 games and last year he had a 208 in 24 games. Alex was first team all conference both years and was given the TVC Sportsmanship Award this year, as well. Beyond those great stats, as a team, he helped us become Division 4 Team Regional Champions this year allowing us to take the team to states. Unfortunately, we did not do as well during the team event.”
The keys to McCarthy’s success, Montini said, “has been hard work. Alex has been bowling since he was 2 years old. His grandfather would take him to the bowling alley. Alex learned a lot from this experience and owes all of his success because of his grandfather. Alex is also a great all around person. Everyone knows Alex and when he is bowling there are a lot of eyes on him. He just has a natural form that you do not see very often due to the current take-off of two-handed bowling.
Montini said focus has been a key behind McCarthy’s success.
“Alex has been able to understand the league, bowlers and lane conditions to make the necessary adjustment to achieve the success he has had,” Montini said. “Alex bowls in a league with other teammates during the offseason. Alex’s true love is golf. As great of a bowling talent he is, he also carries that talent on the golf course.
“Alex is looking forward to this upcoming golf season as he would love to have a similar season and win a state golf championship. Alex would love to have a future in golf.”

It doesn’t surprise Brian Montini, head coach of Saginaw Nouvel Catholic Central boys varsity bowling team, that Alex McCarthy, a sophomore second-year varsity bowler, was the Division II state champion.
“It was an excellent followup to his freshman season,” Montini said. “Alex and I started this journey at the same time. This is also my second season as head coach. The team worked hard together to help Alex achieve his goal for this season: state champion. I could not be happier to witness and have a part in Alex winning this championship.
“Alex took first place both years in the TVC West conference. His average this year was 202 in 23 games and last year he had a 208 in 24 games. Alex was first team all conference both years and was given the TVC Sportsmanship Award this year, as well. Beyond those great stats, as a team, he helped us become Division 4 Team Regional Champions this year allowing us to take the team to states. Unfortunately, we did not do as well during the team event.”
The keys to McCarthy’s success, Montini said, “has been hard work. Alex has been bowling since he was 2 years old. His grandfather would take him to the bowling alley. Alex learned a lot from this experience and owes all of his success because of his grandfather. Alex is also a great all around person. Everyone knows Alex and when he is bowling there are a lot of eyes on him. He just has a natural form that you do not see very often due to the current take-off of two-handed bowling.
Montini said focus has been a key behind McCarthy’s success.
“Alex has been able to understand the league, bowlers and lane conditions to make the necessary adjustment to achieve the success he has had,” Montini said. “Alex bowls in a league with other teammates during the offseason. Alex’s true love is golf. As great of a bowling talent he is, he also carries that talent on the golf course.
“Alex is looking forward to this upcoming golf season as he would love to have a similar season and win a state golf championship. Alex would love to have a future in golf.”

It doesn’t surprise Brian Montini, head coach of Saginaw Nouvel Catholic Central boys varsity bowling team, that Alex McCarthy, a sophomore second-year varsity bowler, was the Division II state champion.
“It was an excellent followup to his freshman season,” Montini said. “Alex and I started this journey at the same time. This is also my second season as head coach. The team worked hard together to help Alex achieve his goal for this season: state champion. I could not be happier to witness and have a part in Alex winning this championship.
“Alex took first place both years in the TVC West conference. His average this year was 202 in 23 games and last year he had a 208 in 24 games. Alex was first team all conference both years and was given the TVC Sportsmanship Award this year, as well. Beyond those great stats, as a team, he helped us become Division 4 Team Regional Champions this year allowing us to take the team to states. Unfortunately, we did not do as well during the team event.”
The keys to McCarthy’s success, Montini said, “has been hard work. Alex has been bowling since he was 2 years old. His grandfather would take him to the bowling alley. Alex learned a lot from this experience and owes all of his success because of his grandfather. Alex is also a great all around person. Everyone knows Alex and when he is bowling there are a lot of eyes on him. He just has a natural form that you do not see very often due to the current take-off of two-handed bowling.
Montini said focus has been a key behind McCarthy’s success.
“Alex has been able to understand the league, bowlers and lane conditions to make the necessary adjustment to achieve the success he has had,” Montini said. “Alex bowls in a league with other teammates during the offseason. Alex’s true love is golf. As great of a bowling talent he is, he also carries that talent on the golf course.
“Alex is looking forward to this upcoming golf season as he would love to have a similar season and win a state golf championship. Alex would love to have a future in golf.”

It doesn’t surprise Brian Montini, head coach of Saginaw Nouvel Catholic Central boys varsity bowling team, that Alex McCarthy, a sophomore second-year varsity bowler, was the Division II state champion.
“It was an excellent followup to his freshman season,” Montini said. “Alex and I started this journey at the same time. This is also my second season as head coach. The team worked hard together to help Alex achieve his goal for this season: state champion. I could not be happier to witness and have a part in Alex winning this championship.
“Alex took first place both years in the TVC West conference. His average this year was 202 in 23 games and last year he had a 208 in 24 games. Alex was first team all conference both years and was given the TVC Sportsmanship Award this year, as well. Beyond those great stats, as a team, he helped us become Division 4 Team Regional Champions this year allowing us to take the team to states. Unfortunately, we did not do as well during the team event.”
The keys to McCarthy’s success, Montini said, “has been hard work. Alex has been bowling since he was 2 years old. His grandfather would take him to the bowling alley. Alex learned a lot from this experience and owes all of his success because of his grandfather. Alex is also a great all around person. Everyone knows Alex and when he is bowling there are a lot of eyes on him. He just has a natural form that you do not see very often due to the current take-off of two-handed bowling.
Montini said focus has been a key behind McCarthy’s success.
“Alex has been able to understand the league, bowlers and lane conditions to make the necessary adjustment to achieve the success he has had,” Montini said. “Alex bowls in a league with other teammates during the offseason. Alex’s true love is golf. As great of a bowling talent he is, he also carries that talent on the golf course.
“Alex is looking forward to this upcoming golf season as he would love to have a similar season and win a state golf championship. Alex would love to have a future in golf.”

Ithaca 45 (6-4) @ Alma 50 (5-3)

Alma’s offense and defense was clicking in the first half as they built a 47 to 20 lead on the Yellowjackets after the first two quarters. The Panthers would lead by as many as 30 in the second half as three players scored double figures for Alma with just three quarters of action Starters Michael Howey (16 points), Sam Rosales (12 points), and Jacoby Dunlap (10 points) led the way for the Panthers.

Alma Leading scorers:
Michael Howey: 16 points
Jacoby Dunlap: 10 points
Sam Rosales: 12 points

Bronson Bupp led Ithaca with 15 points.

Alma returns to action on Friday, January 20th, on the road, as they travel to Frankenmuth

Hemlock – 81 Pinconning – 39

Score By Quarters
Hemlock 24 17 21 19
Pinconning 7 13 7 12

Record – 2-7
TVC Record – 1-3

Team Leaders
Points – Carter Gensch – 23, Chad Brown – 16, Zach Krueger – 9
Rebounds – Caiden Larkin – 8, Zach Seidel and Chad Brown – 7

Pinconning Leaders
Points – Garrett Zehr – 17, Brady Lupcke – 13

Coaches Commments
It was a nice treat to see us put up some points tonight. We’ve been struggling with turnovers and poor shooting. We still threw it away our fair share but we rebounded well and shot well. Zach Krueger earned his first start tonight and really played well. I thought Keygon Gilbert played his best game of the year tonight too with 8 points and 6 rebounds off of the bench. Carter Gensch was outstanding in the first half scoring 20 of his game high 23 points.

MLS 39
Bullock Creek 37

Bullock Creek was led by Zofia Jean with 19 points. MLS was led by Gabi Wenzell and Ava Slieff both with 9 points.

Our record is 5-8 overall and 0-3 in our division of Tri Valley.
Next game is Friday at Carrollton.

Varsity Box score
1st. 2nd. 3rd. 4th. F
Breckenridge 8 6 13 16 43
Beaverton 4 14 13 6 37

Breckenridge Leaders:

Megan Goward 20 pts 4 Rebs 2 ast
Kayla Goward 7 pts 5 Rebs 5 stls 2 ast
Caleigh Dutton 6 pts 2 Rebs
Tori Most 6 pts 3 Rebs
Ady Collins 2 pts 2 Rebs
Calista Goward 2 pts 2 Rebs

Bullock Creek beat MLS 61-52 on Tuesday night. The Lancers held a 21-12 lead after one quarter of play and then extended the lead to 16 at the half (37-21). The young Cardinals fought back and were able to cut the lead to one (43-44) early in the fourth. The Lancers regained their composure and converted on a couple of possessions to stop the MLS run and hold on for the victory. Bullock Creek went 7-8 from the ft line in the fourth to solidify the game. Bullock Creek’s Landon Tarkowski scored 20 to lead all scorers. Kolton Riddle added 14 for the Lancers. Logan Broekhuizen, Will Salgat, and Carson Koehler all scored 12 for MLS. Salgat, Koehler, and Ethan Wakefield all pulled down six rebounds.

The Hemlock girls’ varsity basketball team defeated Chesaning tonight by a score of 66-18. Regan Finkbeiner led Hemlock with 19 points to go along with 2 assists and 4 steals. Chloe Watson added 16 points, 6 rebounds, 4 steals, and 3 assists. Hannah Borsenik scored 8 points and had 3 rebounds. Kylee Miller scored 5 points with 3 assists. Victoria Hauffe scored 6 points while Lauren Borsenik had 4 points and 6 rebounds. Charley Mahan led Chesaning with 7 points. Ava Devereaux added 4 points.

Score by Quarter:
Hemlock: 27, 14, 19, 6 (66)
Chesaning: 4, 9, 4, 1 (18)