Carson High bowling team honored for state championship run; coaches and players highlight sportsmanship and scholarships

The Carson High School bowling team and coaches were recognized at the board meeting after an undefeated championship season in the High Desert Interscholastic Bowling Program.

Superintendent Billing opened the recognition by calling the program “a pretty good habit of excellence,” noting the team had won 18 of the past 22 championships. Coaches Ron Pasquale and Danny Dunbar and team representatives attended to accept the board’s thanks.

Coach remarks described the team’s approach to competition and classroom dedication. One coach said bowlers “put in at least 98, maybe 100 hours just on the lanes alone this year,” and praised the team’s sportsmanship: “not 1 negative word from 1 team member ever.” Another coach described a team mantra — “keep our word” — that players used to refocus after an early season hiccup.

Players present introduced themselves and shared season high games. Students named in public remarks included Jack Peterson (high game about 230), Emily Elzey (high game 244), and Caden Kemp (high game ~226); Hannah Glisson reported a high game of 182.

Board members noted the educational value the program provides. Trustee Peterson emphasized community volunteers who support the program, and Trustee Walker noted the scholarships available through the league. Superintendent Fealing and Trustee Varner said the program affords students scholarship opportunities and college exposure; the district reported that the team earned nearly $4,000 in scholarships and that the JV Bowlers of the Year each received $1,500 awards.

Coaches described the junior “King of the Hill” program as a national qualifier with college recruiters present and scholarship eligibility for participants. The board applauded the team and thanked parents, volunteers and coaches for their time.