The Fairfield boys and girls bowling teams hosted Washington and Centerville for a triangular meet on Monday, January 19th, while celebrating Senior Night for Dayson Workman, Jacob Ryan, and Matthew Sisler in their final home meet. Washington did not field a girls team for the competition.
Girls Results: Centerville 1,841, Fairfield 1,673
The Trojan girls fell to Centerville in the dual match.
Emma Cass led Fairfield with a 258 series (112, 146). Autumn Rose McBride and Emma Forrest each added 230 series, with McBride rolling 123 and 107, and Forrest posting 105 and 125. Savannah Garretson totaled 215 (123, 92), bowling above her 91 average in both games. Brooklyn Gridley finished with 178 (79, 99), and Braezyn Stutzman totaled 162 (71, 91).
After dropping the low series of 162, Fairfield’s round one team total was 1,111. The Trojans rolled 119, 199, 127, 83, and 114 in their Baker games for a round two total of 562, giving them a match total of 1,673.
Centerville posted a round one team total of 1,266 and a round two Baker total of 575, finishing with a match total of 1,841.
Boys Varsity Results: Fairfield 2,460, Washington 2,324, Centerville 1,654
The Trojan boys swept the triangular, defeating both Washington and Centerville.
Dayson Workman led Fairfield with a 384 series (171, 213), with both games above his 153 average for his last home bowling action. Corbin Starr added a 352 series (181, 171), exceeding his 150 average in both games. Henry Swan totaled 346 (148, 198). Blake Ballew finished with 323 (166, 157), and Eli Aplara contributed 310 (137, 173). Aaron Carlson rounded out the scoring with 292 (145, 147).
After dropping the low series of 292, Fairfield’s round one team total was 1,715. The Trojans rolled 133, 168, 175, 119, and 150 in their Baker games for a round two total of 745, giving them a match total of 2,460.
Washington finished second with a round one team total of 1,600 and a round two Baker total of 724 for a match total of 2,324. Centerville posted a round one team total of 1,162 and a round two Baker total of 492 for a match total of 1,654.
Boys Junior Varsity Results: Fairfield 2,035
The Trojan JV squad had an impressive showing, with every bowler rolling at least one game above their average.
Maxxon Zaragoza led the way with a 285 series (130, 155). Kris Powell added 270 (122, 148), and Jacob Ryan totaled 268 (171, 97). Mason Crew finished with 267 (130, 137), bowling above his 121 average in both games. Lucas Burgmeier contributed 263 (129, 134), exceeding his 121 average in both games. Will Bryant rounded out the scoring with 249 (145, 104).
After dropping the low series of 249, Fairfield’s round one team total was 1,353. The Trojans rolled 158, 105, 128, 122, and 169 in their Baker games for a round two total of 682, giving them a match total of 2,035.
Fairfield’s JV boys delivered a standout performance, rolling a 2,035 total—381 pins better than Centerville’s varsity score.
Coach’s Perspective
Fairfield head coach Melinda Chatfield reflected on the impact of her senior bowlers:
“All three of the seniors have bowled all four years of high school. I’ve known Dayson and Jacob through the youth league as well. It’s been fun getting to know all of them and watching them grow not just as bowlers, but as people and leaders on the team. Their presence will be missed next year.”
On her team’s performance, Chatfield noted the contrast between the boys’ and girls’ results:
“The girls struggled today—we had trouble making our spares, and you have to make your spares to win games. The boys came out on top today, and I’m very proud of how they’ve grown as a team. You can tell they take every shot as seriously as the last.”
Chatfield praised the visiting teams and the spirit of competition:
“I love having Centerville and Washington here. Their coaches and players are always so friendly and fun.”
Both teams will be back in action on Tuesday, January 20th at Keokuk to face Washington again, as well as the host Chiefs at 6 p.m.
Photography courtesy of Melinda Chatfield.
