State 2011 and a Look Back

Friday found us in Wichita Kansas at North Rock Lanes for the 2011 State Bowling Championship.  It was a rough morning for Shelby as she never quite got in the groove and finished a disappointing 54th out of 72 bowlers (171, 161, 158 - 490 series).  

Pre-Meet (Shelby, SME Ali Dees, and Goddard's Morgan Jackson)

Introductions

Shelby and Coach T

In typical Shelby style, while she was disappointed in her performance, she was more distressed thinking she had let down Coach T.  He was quick to point out that she has done some great things in the 4 years she bowled for the Raiders.  It got me thinking that perhaps Shelby needed to look at the big picture instead of just one meet.  To truly start at the beginning, note that Shelby made the team her freshman year with a 91 average.  Here are the highlights of her Raider bowling.

2009 3rd Place Sunflower League Team

1st Place Shawnee Mission Tournament (622 Series)

2nd Place Team - 2010 Regionals

7th Place Individual 2010 Regionals (588 Series)

3rd Place State (657 series)

10th Place Shawnee Mission Tournament (2011)

2nd Place Team - Baker Tournament

 

6th Place 2011 Regionals



2011 10th Place Sunflower League (564 Series)

4 year Letter Award

All in all, not too shabby!  It's been a blast watching her improve, inspire, and have fun!  Thanks, Shelbs!