Bucyrus bowlers split with Shelby

BUCYRUS — The Bucyrus bowling teams divided matches with Shelby on Thursday at Suburban Lanes.

The boys’ team defeated the Whippets, 2354-1956. Gabe Higginbotham set new school record for boys’ high game with a 268, breaking his own record from last year of 257. Higginbotham had a 448 series to lead the Redmen. The five Bucyrus bowlers had a combined 1791 for two games and 543 in three Baker games. The Redmen are now 9-2 on the season.

Shelby was led by Kaden Cirata’s 371 series. The Whippets team total was 1509 combined with 447 in Baker games.

The Whippet girls edged the Lady Redmen, 1565-1553. Maddison McDaniel led Bucyrus (4-7) with a 295 series. The team series total was 1197 and 356 in Baker games. Lanora Liles rolled a 288 series to top Shelby. The Whippets’ team series was 1229 and their Baker games totaled 336.

Bucyrus junior varsity teams swept Shelby. The boys won, 1691-1485. Collin Greilich led the Redmen with a 313 series. Blake Pry had a 261 for the Whippets.

Chloe Thompson rolled a 238 to lead the Lady Redmen to a 1347-918 victory. Ava Myers had a 203 for Shelby.

Bucyrus is back in action Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Wynford Winter Classic.