JA bowlers sweep London
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January 17, 2026

JA bowlers sweep London

By Tim Miller 

Jonathan Alder’s boys bowling team upped its record to 9-2 with a 2663-2011 victory over London.

Braden Warren led the Pioneers as he rolled games of 243 and 178 for a 421 series.

He was followed by Grant Headings (178-240-418) and Fred Bluhm (201-179-380).

Single games were turned in by Gavin Murphy...

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