The visiting Northmont Thunderbolts went strike for strike with the Fairmont Firebirds, ultimately falling by a narrow 2,561–2,503 margin after two team games and two Baker games.

Northmont opened the afternoon with a 1,002 team game, nearly stealing the early lead but trailing Fairmont 1,012–1,002 after the first set. Senior Colton Norris led the charge with a nice 224 game, while Dylan Sun was close behind at 222. James Whiteside added 197, Gavin Harlow rolled 182, and Zachary Boyle contributed 177 in a well-balanced team effort.

Northmont answered with an even stronger second set 1,041, highlighted by Dylan’s 223 and a 204 from Zachary. Colton stayed strong with 212, James added a 206, and Gavin finished with a 196. Despite the surge, Fairmont answered with a big 1,146 set, sending the Thunderbolts into Baker play trailing 2,158–2,043.

The Thunderbolts started bakers strong with a 243 game, outpacing Fairmont’s 231 and tightening the match. The momentum carried into the final Baker, where Northmont posted a nice 217. Fairmont, however, held steady with 172. When the final pin fell, the Firebirds escaped with the win.

“This was one of those matches where every shot mattered,” “Our guys competed, stayed aggressive, and showed a lot of toughness on the road.”

Final Score:
Fairmont 2,561 — Northmont 2,503

Northmont Individual Highlights

Dylan Sun: 222, 223
Colton Norris: 224, 212
James Whiteside: 197, 206
Zachary Boyle: 177, 204
Gavin Harlow: 182, 196

The Thunderbolts will look to turn strong performances into wins as they continue league play.

Go Bolts.