On the fateful day of November 21, 2024, the Bob Jones Bowling team embarked on a journey to the Pin Palace in Huntsville, AL, the venue of the Rocket City Classic. There they faced a diverse array of teams all vying for something to celebrate on the Pin Palace’s hallowed grounds. Let’s see how our team did.

The Results

Boys Varsity Results

Place, Name – Score

13. Brian Millen – 376

31. William Johnson – 317

35. Gabriel Washington – 297

44. Xavier Williams – 253

47. Wesley English- 235

Total Bowlers: 80

Boys Varsity Team Scores

Place, School – Score

8. Ramsay IB – 1531

9. Bob Jones – 1478

10. Clements – 1466

Total Teams: 14

Girls Varsity Results

Place, Name – Score

20. Alyssa Jenkins – 238

23. Sophia Van Hise – 235

25. PJ Mountain – 229

35. Brianna Walls – 203

48. Gabby Wallace – 146

59. Ava Yarbrough – N/A (Only top five bowlers on each team score)

60. Ari Dethomas – N/A

Total Bowlers: 74

Team Scores

Place, School – Score

6. Ramsay IB – 1056

7. Bob Jones – 1051

8. Etowah – 1038

Total Teams: 11

End of Results

While it may look like the Boys and Girls finished in similar positions, it’s deceiving. The Girls Team made it to the quarterfinals of the winners bracket before exiting on a valiant effort, while the Boys Team failed to make the winners bracket despite an impeccable effort and a commendable performance from Brian Millen.

Coach Joy, when asked to comment on the performance of the Boys, stated, “Ahh… we had fun!”

Credit to Alyssa Jenkins for providing me with the information necessary to make this article!