THRILLING START TO MIDDLE SCHOOL BOWLING LEAGUE

PRESS RELEASE – The much-anticipated second edition of the Independent Interscholastic Athletic Association of Guam (IIAAG) Middle School Bowling League launched with an opening ceremony at the Central Lanes Bowling Center. The event began with a spirited parade of participating schools, followed by the oath of sportsmanship and the coaches’ and officials’ oath, setting the tone for a season of competitive yet camaraderie-driven sportsmanship.

This year’s league features talented bowlers representing Andersen Middle School (AMS), Dominican Catholic School (DCS), Guahan Academy Charter School, SIFA Charter School, St. Anthony Catholic School (SACS), and St. John’s School (SJS).

Singles Competition Highlights

The league’s first competition adopted a singles format, where each athlete bowled two games, earning points based on their performance.

In the girls’ division, SIFA Manta Rays’ standout performer Aubreale Charfauros stole the spotlight with a phenomenal game score of 184 – the highest among all contestants – finishing with a total pin count of 318. Aria Jae Domingo from DCS Veritas claimed second place, while Manta Rays’ Tasilyn Reyes narrowly secured third, edging out SACS Raiders’ Kristin Lanuza and SJS Knights’ Yedam Kim by just one pin.

The boys’ division was equally electrifying, with Raiders’ Lyo Sawada delivering an impressive score of 328 to lead the field. AMS Dragons’ Nathan Caasi clinched second place, while Knights’ Tanish Dewan finished in third, showcasing exceptional skill and precision.

Current Standings

In the girls’ division, the Manta Rays dominated, accumulating 18 points to take an early lead. All four of their top bowlers ranked in the top ten, with Althea Arreglado in 6th place and Nia De Asis in 8th. The Knights followed closely behind, with their top bowlers, including Lya Kobayashi (7th), Paloma Cook (9th), and Chlorie Lee (tied for 10th), also securing spots in the top ten.

For the boys, the Raiders surged ahead with 23 points, showcasing depth in their lineup as Kyrie Pangelinan (6th), Xavier Quinata (7th), and Dylan Cruz (9th) joined Sawada in the top ten rankings. The Dragons trail with 31.5 points, buoyed by Nathan Caasi’s runner-up finish, Isaiah Belcher’s 4^th-place showing, Jaydyn Aribal (8^th), and Landon Villiere and Louie Jin Kim Chapman’s 17^th spot stance.  The Manta Rays rounded off the top three standings with 39 points, led by Elijah Stone Santos in 5th place and Sylas Mandapat in 10th.

Upcoming Events

The competition continues on Monday, April 21, 2025, with a thrilling Baker’s format team event scheduled to begin at 4:00 p.m. at the Central Lanes Bowling Center. Fans and supporters are encouraged to attend and witness these talented young athletes demonstrate their skills and teamwork.

The second edition of the IIAAG Middle School Bowling League promises to be an exhilarating showcase of passion, skill, and sportsmanship. Stay tuned for more updates and results as the league unfolds!