2024-25 season looks promising for Jonathan Alder boys bowlers; lettermen return for girls
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December 5, 2024
Jonathan Alder’s boys bowling team is pictured from left, front row, Gavin Murphy, Drew Damron and Frederick Bluhm; back row, Braden Warren, Jaiden Henderson, Grant Headings, Aiden Frazier and coach Rusty Walter. (Photo submitted)

2024-25 season looks promising for Jonathan Alder boys bowlers; lettermen return for girls

By Tim Miller 

The 2024-25 season looks promising for Jonathan Alder’s boys bowling team.

The Pioneers return the top six bowlers from a team that finished second in the Central Buckeye Conference (14-3 record) and the Division I tournament. Alder also placed 10th in the state tournament.

Senior left-handers Drew ...

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