Raider Girls Finish 13th in State

The Portland High School girls bowling team competed in the state tournament that included 18 teams on Friday. The Raiders finished in 13th place. In this tournament, only the top eight teams move on to bracket play.

Coach William Armour III said, “The girls worked very hard today and the coaching staff and club are very proud of the way they handled themselves, and all the hard work this year. A special thank you to our seniors Ashley Zinn and Ali Schrauben.” Armour added, “The good news is most of our girls come back next year and we should have a very productive season next year.”

According to MHSAA.com, point totals for the qualifying round were:

1. Alma 3273

2. Birch Run 3146

3. Flat Rock 3076

4. Caro 3073

5. Ishpeming 3039

6. Muskegon Oakridge 3036

7. Cheboygan 3014

8. Gladwin 3003

9. Coloma 2953

10. Jonesville 2942

11. Leslie 2918

12. Stanton Central Montcalm 2891

13. Portland 2874

14. Essexville Garber 2873

15. Quincy 2831

16. Hudsonville Unity Christian 2773

17. Clinton Twp. Clintondale 2754

18. Algonac 2692

Alma ended up winning the Division 3 Championship over Muskegon Oakridge in the final match, 1205-1072.