Down big going into the third game, the Great Bend Boys Bowling Team put together a big finale to claim the Class 5-1A Regional Bowling Championship held Saturday at Great Bend’s Walnut Bowl.  The Panthers posted a team total of 2415 pins besting Wac colleague Liberal who finished second with 2364.  Both teams advance to the State Tournament Friday March 2nd in Wichita.  Series totals for the Panther Boys were…

 

Dakota Conaway 601

Eric Ruiz  585

Kolt Ramey 581

Mark Lang 551

Daniel Herrman  538

Jeff Meitler  512

 

The Great Bend Girls Bowling team just missed a ticket to the State Tournament finishing in third place in the Regional Tournament.  Buhler won the Regional with 2372 pins.  McPherson was second with 2131 and the Panthers third with 2069.    Three Lady Panthers qualified to bowl at the State Tournament.  Jayce Quade rolled a 526 to lead the Panthers.  Kellie Kirmer at 514 and Miranda Hejny with a 506 qualified for the State.  Other Panthers competing at the Regional included Maddie Roach 500, Erin Bowers 489 and Addie Soukup 438