Szuminski, Owen and DeCook Lead Saline Over Skyline

The varsity bowling team earned its first victory of the season Monday at Colonial Lanes in Ann Arbor, defeating Skyline 22-8.

Samantha Szuminski, Hannah Owen and Emily DeCook each won both of their games to help the Hornets recover from a shaky start in the Baker games.

Coach John Austin said it was a big win for the team.

“Last week we lost a really close one to Tecumseh, who is one of the best teams in the state. So it was nice to win this one,” Austin said.

The Hornets improved to 1-2. They also lost to Pioneer earlier in the season.

Saline started with a 138-107 loss in the first Baker game. The Hornets followed it up with a 122-93 win in the second game, but Skyline was awarded two extra points for winning in total pins, 231-229, and led 6-4 heading into match play.

The Hornets won four of five matches in the first game. Owen defeated her opponent, 126-97, Szuminski won, 141-102, Amber DeJorgle won, 159-11, and DeCook won 142-128. Sydney Ohl lost her match, 130-120. Saline captured eight points in the game to take a 12-7 lead.

Game two was this same story. But this time Szuminski bowled a 235 to win her game by 99. DeCook bowled a strong 180 to defeat her opponent by 166. Also winning were Owen, 125-92, and Ohl, 155—85. DeJorgle lost her game 182-101.

Saline visits Chelsea at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday.