2011 State Individuals

[TTU2172]

With so many talented qualifiers, it's hard to say who should be expected to finish at the top. Nevertheless, let's hear who you, the loyal fans and spectators (as well as team members and coaches), anticipate to win the individual tournament on both the girl's and boy's sides this season!

 

Here are my assumptions for top 6 on both sides:

Boys:

1.) Brandon Barnes

2.) Justin Miller

3.) Chase Smith

4.) Chris Gillis

5.) Matt Lyon

6.) Kyle Hunt

 

Girls:

1.) Kirstin Page

2.) Kara Ford

3.) Lauren Smeltzer

4.) Megan Ditterline

5.) Tiffany Brooks

6.) Jenn Fitzgibbons

[bowldoc]

thats a good list with the exception of aaron ruiz, freshman from nashville. i will be shocked if brandon barnes doesnt win it, but i would say aaron will give him a run for his money. justin miller is strong and chase smith led the state in average. gonna be fun to watch.

[HHS03]

Well bowldoc, that is a very good argument. Aaron Ruiz should make this list as well being that he is like 3rd high average in the state. I havent followed high school bowling much recently, but I do know Lil' Barnes is a beast.

 

My predictions are as follows:

 

1. Brandon Barnes

2. Aaron Ruiz

and then a toss up for the rest (just never heard of anyone else, sorry)

[SHSBOWLER]

Well bowldoc, that is a very good argument. Aaron Ruiz should make this list as well being that he is like 3rd high average in the state. I havent followed high school bowling much recently, but I do know Lil' Barnes is a beast.

 

My predictions are as follows:

 

1. Brandon Barnes

2. Aaron Ruiz

and then a toss up for the rest (just never heard of anyone else, sorry)

 

1.Brandon Barnes(GO SMYRNA)

2.Wes Conatser(GO SMYRNA)

3.Aaron Ruiz

4.Chase Smith

5.Justin Miller

6.Chris Gillis(GO SMYRNA)

[bowldoc]

Well, it was fun to watch the state bowling last week and congrats to all the finalists. I was not surprised at all to see Aaron Ruiz win the D1 and Casey Pope the D2. Both of these kids know how to play sport patterns and it was evident that not many did. Qualifying on the house shot is rediculous since it shows you really dont need to know about lane play to score on such. The cream rose to the top and until bowlers in the rest of the state get out and challenge themselves on tougher conditions the kings of high school bowling will reside in Mid. tn for the coming years. I suggest that bowlers in mid and west tn check out ssjba.org and bowl a few of these events to improve their skills. Lets see, next yr predictions for boys state.... Aaron Ruiz and Casey Pope.