Sun Athlete of the Week: Henry Haake, SM South bowler

More kudos for Henry - WEEK'S BEST: Shawnee Mission South High School bowler Henry Haake is The Sun's Athlete of the Week after the junior rolled a career-best 724 series at the Class 6A boys state bowling tournament March 7 at Olathe Lanes East. His series yielded a third-place finish.

Shawnee Mission South High School bowler Henry Haake is The Sun’s Athlete of the Week.
The junior enjoyed an impressive showing at the Class 6A state tournament at Olathe Lanes East March 7. He rolled games of 242, 235 and 247 for a career-high 724 series. His memorable outing came in Haake’s first state tournament and earned him the third-place medal. His placement represents the highest finish at state to date for any SM South bowler. “Henry is a great kid, quiet, unassuming and not cocky at all,” Raiders coach Kent Thompson said. “This could not have happened to a nicer kid. He carried a 185 average all year until the last three tournaments.
"He turned up his game a notch and averaged 220 in the Sunflower League, regional and state tournaments.