Delbarton faced a strong Kinnelon team and dropped a 7–0 decision, but the match featured encouraging individual performances and a strong response after a difficult opening game. Kinnelon finished with a total pinfall of 2,721, while Delbarton posted 2,333.

Game Breakdown

• Game 1: Delbarton 665 – Kinnelon 974
• Game 2: Delbarton 859 – Kinnelon 888
• Game 3: Delbarton 809 – Kinnelon 859

 
After falling behind early, Delbarton showed resilience in Game 2, narrowing the margin to
just 29 pins. The Green Wave followed that with another competitive effort in Game 3, pushing Kinnelon through the final frames before coming up short.
 

Individual Highlights

• Noah Ciottariello led Delbarton with a strong 511 series, highlighted by a high game of

200 in Game 3.

• Devin Martin matched Noah with a 510 series, delivering the high game of the match for Delbarton with a 221in Game 2.
• Michael Sclafani contributed a steady 476 series, including a 182 in the second game.
• Robert Lannon added a 431 series, continuing to battle across all three games.
• Quinten Mogila rounded out the lineup with a 405 series, finishing strong with a 165 in Game 3.

Team Perspective

Delbarton averaged 155.53 on the day and showed clear improvement as the match progressed. Games 2 and 3 reflected better execution, stronger spare shooting, and the ability to respond against a high-quality opponent that averaged over 181 as a team.
 

Looking Ahead

While the result did not swing in Delbarton's favor, the response after Game 1 speaks to the team's growth and resilience. The focus now remains on sustaining that level of competitiveness from the opening frame onward as the season continues.
 
Compete. Respond. Improve.