Delbarton battled a strong Chatham lineup and came up just short in a 5–2 loss, despite delivering our strongest team performance of the season. Chatham finished with a total pinfall of 2,848, while Delbarton was close behind at 2,649.
Game Breakdown
• Game 1: Delbarton 838 – Chatham 906
• Game 2: Delbarton 1,025 – Chatham 923
• Game 3: Delbarton 786 – Chatham 1,019
After dropping the opening game, Delbarton responded in emphatic fashion in Game 2, posting a 1,025, the team's highest game of the season. Chatham answered in the final game with a big finish to secure the match.
Individual Highlights
• Devin Martin delivered a standout performance, leading all bowlers with an outstanding 644 series and an amazing 253 in Game 2 where he had strikes in the first seven frames.
• Robert Lannon followed with a strong 569 series, highlighted by a clutch 258 in the second game where he had strikes in the first six frames and no open frames. • Noah Ciottariello added a consistent 502 series, opening the match with a 196. • Michael Sclafani contributed a 471 series, including a solid 201 in Game 2. • Christian Ciottariello rounded out the lineup with a steady 463 series, continuing to compete across all three games.
Team Perspective
Delbarton averaged 176.6 on the day and showed its ability to score at a high level against one of the top teams in the conference. The response in Game 2 reflected improved execution, confidence, and momentum, while the overall pinfall underscored the team's continued growth.
Looking Ahead
While the result did not fall Delbarton's way, this match marked another step forward. Performances like this provide a clear blueprint for success as the team continues to build consistency and close out tight matches.
Compete hard. Respond stronger. Keep building.