THE UPCOMING DOCKET: Milford opens the second half of the season with the ECC’s Anderson, who sits just above Milford in the standings. The Eagles are 4-5 overall and 1-3 in the ECC, while Anderson sits at 2-4 in the conference.
Monday, Jan. 7: Anderson High School at Milford, Cherry Grove Lanes, 3:45 pm
Tuesday, Jan. 8: Milford at Anderson High School, Cherry Grove Lanes, 3:45 pm
A LOOK BACK:
January 3 at Milford: New Richmond 2171, Milford 2050
A.J. Kaylor led the Eagles in the loss to New Richmond. Kaylor recorded a 391 series with games of 200 and 191. Nick Murphy added a two-game series of 371, while the remaining Eagles each added one game: Nathan Hawkins (191), Michael Kozkiewicz (163), Kyle Fanning (159) and Franklin Abt (135).
January 5 at SWOC/ECC Challenge: Milford – 6th place
In roll-off for 5th, Milford lost to Talawanda by 3 pins. Milford was led in the SWOC/ECC Challenge by Hawkins with a high series of 597. Abt competing in three games as well, posting a 567 series. Murphy (403) and Kaylor (368) added two games, while Nate Fiest rolled a 212.
A LOOK INSIDE THE NUMBERS: As the winter break comes to a close, the standings remain unchanged with West Clermont leading the conference at 6-0 followed by 3-1 Kings. Loveland is 4-2 while Anderson is 2-4; Milford and Turpin both sit at 1-3 in conference play and Walnut Hills is 1-5.
West Clermont continues to lead the league in team average, but their average continues to fall and now sits at 974.6 from a previous high of 1005.1. Milford follows at 894.3 followed by Loveland at 852.6 and Kings at 840. 1.
A look at Milford’s individual statistical leaders as of Jan. 6:
Average: Hawkins (2nd – 210.0); Murphy (7th – 190.6); Kaylor (8th – 190.6)
High Game: Hawkins (5th – 257); Kaylor (6th – 256); Murphy (7th – 247)
Series High: Hawkins (1st – 506); Kaylor (t-4th – 464); Murphy (9th – 445)