The Baldwinsville boys and girls bowling squads inched closer to locking up league titles following impressive victories over Cicero-North Syracuse on Thursday at AMF Strike 'N Spare Lanes.
If the Bees' teams can take care of business against Liverpool on Tuesday, Baldwinsville will go home with Salt City Athletic Conference Metro Division titles.
Baldwinsville coach Gary Peterson said that the boys' squad would have to bounce back from a loss to Liverpool last month, while the girls are in line to grab the league crown with ease.
Peterson said the boys' team executed a "pretty good win" against the Northstars, despite tough conditions at the bowling alley on Thursday. The lanes were "oilier than usual" and had a "bit more carry down" with the bowling balls, Peterson said, but the Bees handled it well.
"They made spares, good shots and adjusted. It's honestly why they won today," said Peterson, whose boys' team improved to 5-2.
For the girls, Peterson said the Bees "just keep rolling on" so far in their undefeated campaign (5-0).
"They keep going along and doing well," Peterson said.
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Sam Leonardo paced the Baldwinsville boys' team with a 604 series, which included a game-best 225. The senior threw over 10 strikes in his effort.
"He's been bowling really well. He threw a lot of strikes," Peterson said. "He's been practicing hard and becoming consistent."
Also for the Baldwinsville boys, Zenon Gasiorowski rolled a 587 series, Scott Ritcey had a 565 and Jordan Sevigny chipped in a 558.
Samantha Hass led the Bees' girls with a 683 series. The freshman delivered a 237, a 235 and a 211 in her games.
"(Samantha) is peaking at the right time," said Peterson, noting Hass's 200 average per game. "She's been developing well and has become our go-to girl. It's only a matter of time until she eventually shoots 700."
Also for the Baldwinsville girls, Lizzy Hildreth finished with a 520 series.
For the C-NS boys, Jacob Calabria shot a 657 series, including a game-best 234. Thomas O'Connell provided a 553.
Jennifer Draper aided the Northstars' girls squad with a 435 series.
C-NS boys (7-2) and girls (3-5) take on Liverpool next Thursday at 3:30 p.m.
