It’s not unusual to hear of today’s athlete starting his or her sport at a young age. The same is true in the sport of bowling. Bishop Carroll’s Blake Yarberry started knocking down pins at the age of three. 

Now a member of the bowling team in high school, Yarberry loves being involved in the sport and being around his teammates. 

“I love the chemistry between me and my teammates and the way they strive to do what is best for the team,” said Yarberry. 

Always working to get better, Yarberry has a drive to succeed that spills into the classroom. 

“My work ethic comes from my parents and my family,” said Yarberry. “I plan on attending Wichita State University in the fall to major in accounting.” 

The senior said his favorite memory from this season winning a tournament with his teammate Ryan.

“My favorite memory was when Ryan Addis and I won the 1st annual Southeast scotch doubles tournament,” said Yarberry. 

Photo by Pete Iseman