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Girls Bowling Preview, All-Section Cross Country
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The All-Section cross country team recently came out and after Pearl River boys and girls claimed Class B section titles, the team had several Pirates. Kelly Hayes, Maria Kohlbrenner, Ceili McMorrow, and Molly Shine were named to the girl’s team, and Kieran Brennan made if for the boys.
The Pearl River girl’s bowling team won their league last year with a 77-49 record. This year Coach Marni Torgersen and the Pirates are looking to do even better. Patch caught up with Torgersen to discuss the upcoming season.
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Yesterday we previewed the school’s .
As far as age and, more importantly experience goes, what type of team do you expect to have this season?
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“My three senior girls have been working hard to help the newest younger members of the team. I am expecting the girls continue to do well.”
What were some of the weaknesses your team had last year that you hope to improve upon this season?
“Both teams are working on being consistent and making our spares.”
Who are some of your returning players coming back who you see being big contributors?
“The girls team has four new bowlers who joined the team this season. Sarah O’ Malley, Krystle Cuti, Helen Schneider, Erin Shortell and Kaitlyn DiDonato were key bowlers returning from last season. I am looking to see all of them contribute.”
Who are some of your new players you are expecting to thrust into a larger role on the team?
“Many of the new young bowlers have great potential. I am hoping to tap that potential and see who will rise to the challenge of the competitive play.”
How has the team been preparing in the off-season?
“Many of the bowlers bowled together in winter and summer leagues. This helped them keep their skills up on the off season.”
What are your goals for the season as a team?
“For the girls, they have so much potential, I want to see them improve their mental game as well as skill level and performance.”
What are you personally looking forward to this season?
“Personally, I am looking to see growth in all of my bowlers this season. I enjoy the sport and working to help the bowlers reach their personal potential and as a team as well.”
Yesterday’s Results:
Sport: Ice Hockey
Game: Eastchester/Bronxville/Tuckahoe vs. Pearl River
Score: ETB Won 6-4
Highlights: Frankie Sherding led the way for ETB hockey with three goals. Rich DePasquale, Angus McLean and Ian Palfrey also scored in the win.
Sport: Boy’s Bowling
Game: Tappan Zee vs. Pearl River
Score: Tappan Zee Won 5-2
Highlights: Pearl River’s Brian Edsall had the best score of the day at 233.
Sport: Girl’s Bowling
Game: Tappan Zee vs. Pearl River
Score: Tappan Zee Won 5-2
Highlights: Kaitlyn DiDonato of Pearl River finished second for the series with 503.
Today’s Schedule:
In bowling, Pearl River will take on Clarkstown at 3:30 p.m. at Pearl River Lanes.
