By Matt Browning
Salina South’s Zach Boor has bowled for many years, but this past season was the first one that he took seriously.
“I tried to make strives to become a better bowler,” Boor said. “Showing up to practice early, staying after practice for a little. Going bowling even when we didn’t have practice just to work on things I knew I needed to.”
Growing as a bowler also meant becoming more skilled. Boor certainly made strides with that aspect of his game this year.
“Some things I had improved on was my ability to put a spin to the ball,” Boor said. “I first started the season as a one-handed bowler, but while in the process of learning, switched to two-handed. I found I was able to get that spin I wanted and hit strikes more often.”
From the beginning of the season, Boor already saw growth from his previous seasons.
“My highest game was a 162 back in January,” Boor said. “Which I don’t think starting out was too bad.”
While Boor will still bowl casually after he graduates in May, he is looking to start his career after high school.
“My plans for next year are going to Vo tech,” Boor said. “I want to become a mechanic. My dad inspired me to become one.”
