Barnesville Area News

Barnesville Bowling Team: A Season of Firsts

03/25/2026 @ 2:48 pm News, School, Sports
Barnesville Bowling Team: A Season of Firsts
Photo of Keegan Martin. Provided by Amanda Eddy.
by Lisa Gallagher, Barnesville Area News

For the first time in school history, the Boys Bowling team was Sectional and District champions and competed at State.

Keegan Martin bowled the first 300 perfect game. The Girls Bowling team was successful as well, missing the Districts by only 18 pins while Freshman Trisha Johnson advanced as an individual.

“I would describe our season as very successful!!” stated Coach Chad Hall. “I appreciate the effort of all the bowlers.” Coach Hall continued by expressing gratitude for the parents’ organization. “They are the absolute best.” He and the team would like to say “thank you” to Barnesville and the surrounding communities for their support throughout the season and in postseason competition.

In addition, Coach Chad Hall was named OVAC Coach of the Year.

Megan Bishop and Payton Bell
Tristian Thompson
Trisha Johnson
Photos provided by Amanda Eddy.

Special Award Recognitions

High Scratch Game

  • Keegan Martin, 300
  • Megan Bishop, 201

High Scratch Series

  • Keegan Martin, 700
  • Trisha Johnson, 475

High Scratch Average

  • Keegan Martin, 215
  • Payton Bell and Megan Bishop, 155

Co-Leadership

  • Colton Hall and Keegan Martin
  • Payton Bell

Most Improved

  • Tristan Thompson
  • Trisha Johnson
Girls Bowling Participation Award Recipients (left-right): Shaunell Ralston, Jensen Henry, Ava Hanse, and Riley Britton. Photo provided by Amanda Eddy.
Boys Bowling Participation Award Recipients (left-right): Kalob Galford, Wyatt Ritchie, Eddy Wade, Jayden Barker, Mason Thompson, and Gavin Moore. Photo provided by Amanda Eddy.
Bowling First Year Award Recipients (left-right): Jonathan Inherst, Xavier Grover, Tristan Thompson, Trisha Johnson and Macy Palmer. Photo provided by Amanda Eddy.
Bowling Second Year Award Recipients (left-right): Cole Eddy, Jacob Whitacre, Bethany Byler and Megan Bishop. Photo provided by Amanda Eddy.
Bowling Third Year Award Recipients (left-right): Natalie Burkhart, Payton Bell, and Bo Detling. Photo provided by Amanda Eddy.
Bowling Fourth Year Award Recipients (left-right): Keegan Martin and Colton Hall. Photo provided by Amanda Eddy.
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