This years 2016-2017 bowling team, coached by Mr. Schuld, consists of seventeen boys who are predicting to have one of the best seasons in St. Rose history. Although the season has not yet begun, the team has been rigorously practicing at Sea Girt Lanes twice a week directly after school. Some team members even played on a summer league team to help them prepare for the upcoming season.
Last years bowling team set the stage high for this year. They set historical records for St. Rose: beating Manasquan and making it to the Shore Conference tournament for the first time ever.
However, they have a new secret weapon: Joe Ocello, a junior. Last year he averaged a score of over 200, which is impressive considering a perfect game requires a score of 300. Pat Gates, senior, said, “With the help of Joe and many other valuable players on the team, I really think we could win our league this year. It includes: Manasquan, Wall, Asbury, Neptune, Ocean, Point Boro, and a few more.” With the amount of practices they have each week, Pat’s predictions are looking promising.
Since there are so many members, there is a JV team and a Varsity team. All the players, however, are able to play on either team. Their matches are held at Shore Lanes in Neptune City.
One of Jack McDonough’s, senior, favorite parts of bowling is, “Cleaning my hands after I bowl.” His favorite type of bowling ball is a blue twelve-pound ball. After further investigation, this specific type of ball was commonly found to be the favorite.
While bowling, the boys wear St. Rose bowling polo shirts, and regular bowling shoes and pants. This year they are getting towels to add to their collection of St. Rose bowling merchandise!
If all happens as predicted, the bowling team is going to be fascinating to follow this year. Luck, prayers, and success are wished upon the boys and Mr. Schuld as they prepare for the upcoming season.

By: Jack McDonough ’17, Staff Writer