THE SPORTS REPORTS: CORNING TRIO SWEEPS ALL-REGIONS BOYS BOWLING AWARDS — FIVE TIOGA COUNTY BOWLERS MAKE THE LIST (2024-03-29)

The Sports Reports
 It was a big year for bowlers in the region, making it difficult when it came to selecting the Sports Reports All-Region boys’ bowling team.

Both Corning and Waverly won the state qualifiers and reached states this year, with Corning capturing the Division I state title, and Waverly finishing second in Division 2.

Corning edged Elmira at the state qualifier, after Elmira won states last year. And, the Hawks then went on to win states themselves this year. It’s the first time Section IV has won state titles in back-to-back years in Division 1.

This year’s all-region boys’ bowling Elite 11 all-star team is led by Cameron Kennedy of Corning, who is the Boys “Bowler of the Year.” He led the team with a 222.2 average this year, and helped lead the Hawks to a state title. He had the highest series of any bowler in the team competition at States, Division 1 or D2 at 1,381 (230.17 average). He bowled a 300 game at the state championships. He also had the second highest series at the STAC Championships (756) to help the Hawks win the STAC title.

The “Newcomer of the Year” is Corning’s Peyton Nelson, who averaged 215.6 on the year to help the Hawks win states, while coach Will Condon of Corning is the “Coach of the Year.” Condon helped guide the Hawks to the STAC title and the state title.

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BOWLER OF THE YEAR: Cameron Kennedy, Corning.
NEWCOMER OF THE YEAR: Peyton Nelson, Corning.
COACH OF THE YEAR: William Condon, Corning.

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BOYS BOWLING ELITE 11
Cameron Kennedy, Corning: See Above.

Peyton Nelson, Corning: See Above.

Derek Johnson, Waverly: Had the second-best average in the STAC this year with a 226. Had a high series of 781 and a high game of 296.

He led Waverly at the state qualifier with a nine-game set of 2,063 (229.2) and he was third on the team at states with a six-game set of 1,213.

Evan O’Hara, Owego: Averaged 221 on the season. Rolled second highest D2 score at the state qualifier at 2,020.

Connor Kotski, Owego: Averaged 214 on the year. Posted a 1,956 at the state qualifier.

Kody Floyd, Candor: Averaged 211 on the year. IAC first-team all-star. Shot 1,859 at the state qualifier.

Tristan Campbell, Waverly: Averaged 212 on the year. Had a high series of 746 and a high game of 258. Was second at the state qualifier for Waverly at 1,986 (220.7).

Michael Rennells, Horseheads: Averaged 213 on the season for the Blue Raiders.

Trent Belloma, Elmira: Averaged 218 on the season to lead Elmira.

Camryn Stefanini, Corning: Averaged 220.1 on the year. Helped Corning win a state title.

Alex Gublo, Elmira: Averaged 211 on the year for the Express.