The Fort Dodge boys and girls bowling teams both earned victories over Marshalltown Monday night at Ridgewood Lanes.
The Dodger boys prevailed by a 3,100-3,009 final. Drew Hanson (242-226-468) and Chase Messerly (214-248-462) were the top performers for Fort Dodge.
"We're getting a lot better and shooting more consistent," said FDSH head coach Don Ervin. "About 100 or 150 more pins will put us into state for sure."
In girls action, the Dodgers easily downed the Bobcats, 2,669-1,913. Ciara Sturm (202-216-418) and Allison Burnbaum (210-203-413) paced Fort Dodge.
"Our girls are working hard and really coming around," Ervin said. "Allison Birnbaum just started bowling a month before the season and is shooting great right now."
On the junior varsity side, the Dodger boys fell short, 2,752-2,318. Brady Anderson (168-203-371) and Thomas Thompson (170-194-364) led the way for Fort Dodge.
Fact Box
Boys Varsity
Fort Dodge 3,100,
Marshalltown 3,009
Fort Dodge varsity boys - Drew Hanson, 214-248-462; Chase Messerly, 242-226-468; Alex Markov, 211-188-399; Coletyn Nelson, 234-215-449, Jacob Ladlie, 174-156-330, Jerry Rogers, 140-186-326. End of regulation: FD led 2,112-1,941.
Girls Varsity
Fort Dodge 2,669,
Marshalltown 1,913
Fort Dodge varsity girls - Shelby Jacobson, 134-184-318; Christina Hemann, 159-132-291; Samantha Witte, 184-158-342; Michaela Spaulding, 145-130-275; Ciara Sturm 202-216-418; Allison Birnbaum, 210-203-413. End of regulation: FD led 1,782-1,264.
Boys Junior Varsity
Marshalltown 2,752,
Fort Dodge 2,318
Fort Dodge junior varsity boys - Austin Graves, 140-120-260; Zach Casey, 176-137-313; Xavier Edgerton, 102-78-180; Brady Anderson, 168-203-371; Thomas Thompson, 170-194-364; Zach Williams, 93-117-210. End of regulation: M led 1,846-1,518.
Next action for the Dodgers is Jan. 31 when they host West Des Moines Valley. Start time is set for 3:30 p.m.