Delbarton earned a hard-fought
5–2 victory over Mount Olive, showing resilience, balance, and a strong finish to secure the win. After dropping the opening game, the Green Wave responded with back-to-back team wins, finishing with a total pinfall of
2,449 to Mount Olive's 2,408.
Game Breakdown
- Game 1: Delbarton 741 – Mount Olive 852
- Game 2: Delbarton 794 – Mount Olive 754
- Game 3: Delbarton 914 – Mount Olive 802
Following a slow start, Delbarton flipped the momentum in Game 2 and then delivered its strongest performance of the match in Game 3, posting a
914, the team's high game of the day.
Individual Highlights
- Devin Martin led the way with an excellent 544 series, highlighted by a 193 in Game 2 and steady execution across all three games.
- Noah Ciottariello followed closely with a 531 series, closing strong with a 198 in Game 3.
- Robert Lannon delivered a consistent 511 series, including a team-high 199 in Game 2.
- Christian Ciottariello finished with a 498 series, punctuated by a 232 in the final game, the highest individual game of the match for either team.
- Gavin Virag contributed key games in Games 2 and 3, posting 119 and 135 to help stabilize the lineup.
- Quinten Mogila added a 111 in Game 1 before the lineup adjustment.
- Lorenzo Scola was subbed in late in game 3, after he bowled a 213 for the JV squad and finished with 3 solid frames to help finish up Gavin's game.
Team Perspective
Delbarton averaged
163.27 on the day and showed clear growth in its ability to respond after adversity. The composure displayed in Games 2 and 3, combined with improved spare shooting and timely strikes, proved to be the difference.
Looking Ahead
This win reflects the team's continued progress and ability to compete deep into matches. Carrying this momentum forward will be key as Delbarton looks to build consistency and confidence heading into the next stretch of the season.
Strong finish. Great start to the second half of the season. Keep building.