The 42nd Annual Ralph Fech Central Jersey Winter Classic brought together 34 boys/co-ed teams and 24 girls teams for a day of competitive bowling. Facing a strong field, Delbarton displayed determination and steady improvement, finishing 13th overall with a total score of 2700. The top three teams of the tournament were St. Joseph's (Metuchen) with a commanding 3253, Freehold Township with 3024, and Woodbridge with 2993.

Team Performance Highlights
Delbarton's journey through the tournament was marked by resilience and consistent improvement:

• Game 1: The team opened with a score of 857, placing 16th.
• Game 2: A stronger showing with 916 moved Delbarton up to 13th.
• Game 3: The team closed the day with their best performance, posting a 927. Although this did not improve their rank, it demonstrated the team's ability to progress throughout the day.

Individual Highlights
Several bowlers stood out with strong performances:

• David Reale: Led the team with a 665 series, highlighted by a stellar 278 in Game 2, where he opened with strikes in the first six frames.
• Steven Corcoran: Delivered a consistent 555 series, capped by a high game of 201 in Game 3.
• Matt Tyrone: Added a 549 series, with his best game of 203 in Game 1.

Looking Ahead
Delbarton will build on this experience as they prepare for their next match against Chaminade on Monday, January 13th at Bowlero in Mineola, NY. With their sights set on continued growth and success, the team remains motivated to compete at the highest level in the weeks ahead.