Photos: Dutch Bowling Finishes Eighth In Class A

On Monday, Feb. 14, the Guilderland bowling team participated in the Section 2, Class A sectional championships at Boulevard Bowl in Schenectady. The Dutch finished eighth with 5613 total pins.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Getting pumped: The bowling team gets together on the lane for a pep talk to each other to get them ready for the Class A championships.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Last minute cleaning: Guilderland’s Jai Mendleson wipes the oil off his ball prior to his first shot. Mendleson in the six games had 1109 total pins with a high game of 212.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Looking down the lane: Guilderland’s Eric Retajczyk stares at the pins as a Shen bowler starts his approach in the first game. Retajczyk had a total of 641 pins in four games with a high game of 192.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Ready to go: Guilderland’s Andrew Comparetta holds his bowling ball in his hands as he gets prepared to make his approach to the foul line. Comparetta had 1065 in total pins in six games with a high game of 216.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Slingshot: Guilderland’s Jayson Capullo brings his ball backward as he prepares to release it toward the pins. Capullo led the Dutch with 1294 total pins with a high game of 234.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Mental preparation: Guilderland’s Tim Bush holds his ball in his left hand while looking down the lane awaiting his turn. Bush had 1207 total pins with a high game of 203.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

A little relief: Guilderland’s Matt Sajise stands ready while holding his ball peers down the lane at the pins. Sajise had a total of 307 in two games with a high of 155.