By Matt Browning
Gabe Holcomb of Hutchinson was chosen as The Alley Bowler of the Month. Holcomb was one of the top bowlers for the Salthawks last season.
“Last year, I set myself a new series high of 704 and a single-game high of 284 at our divisional tournament,” Holcomb said. “I won first place, and it showed me that I had potential. But even though some said it was a good game, I decided it was not and have forced myself to see 200s as subpar, which has, in turn, made me a better bowler.”
There is a major hurdle Holcomb wants to overcome this season.
“This upcoming season, I am hoping for the chance to finally go to state,” Holcomb said. “With our team’s averages for our varsity going up and most of us practicing over the summer, I think we have a real shot this year.”
Being focused during meets is something Holcomb said is both a strength and a weakness.
“My greatest strength is that when I am bowling, I can hyperfocus on all of the details in what I am doing and how the ball will act on the lane,” Holcomb said. “This also can lead to my downfall, as when I lose focus, I will mess up the frame, and sometimes that will cost me what would have been a good game.”
