Submitted by Sheridan Community Schools
Sheridan High School (SHS) is excited to share the successful launch of its newest athletic team: Bowling. The program was completely born out of student interest, community and staff support, and a shared commitment to ensuring that every student has the opportunity to excel.
The team was formed after it became clear that a highly accomplished young bowler at SHS was being excluded from high school competition due to participation rules based on having a team. Rather than allowing the student to miss out on an awesome opportunity to thrive, SCS Superintendent Dave Mundy led the charge to get a team created for this and all students.
Mundy
“As superintendent, we never want to see our students lose out on chances to excel … especially when it’s something we can help change,” Mundy said. “This has been an amazing adventure this year, and we have already seen tremendous success. I am incredibly proud that this was a student initiative. It’s exactly what makes SCS so special.”
Davis
After an announcement was sent out to gauge interest and support from SHS Principal Rick Davis, within 24 hours a team had been created. The result was the immediate formation of the SHS Bowling Team. The team now competes in girls varsity competition and boys junior varsity.
One of the most remarkable aspects of the team is that the majority of the student-athletes have never bowled before, let alone competed in a bowling event. That being said, enthusiasm and teamwork have been a driver for the group.
Freshman Sophia Hufferd helped lead the charge of students.
“It has been a great season even though we joined later in the season,” Hufferd said. “All of us have so much fun. Even at practice!”
Adding experience and leadership to the ongoing effort, longtime high school bowling coach Jimmy Trexler came out of retirement to coach the Blackhawks. His guidance has helped tremendously as the team battles through its first season.
Thanks to generous donations, the team was also able to secure bowling balls, shirts, and bags within days. Without the community and administrative support, this team would not have been able to get off the ground. So, it is thanks to them that the bowling team can be as competitive as it is.
Girls Varsity Roster
- Bella Keeler – 12
- Zora Sheppard-White – 12
- Jessa Dunbar – 11
- Jada Trietsch – 11
- Chloe Wright – 11
- Addison Houde – 10
- Vivian Olivas – 10
- Sophia Hufferd – 9
- Annetta White – 9
Boys JV Roster
- Jackson Ter Horst – 12
- Axel Schilling – 9
