By Matt Browning

Gabe Holcomb of Hutchinson was chosen as The Alley Bowler of the Month. Holcomb was one of the top bowlers for the Salthawks last season.

“Last year I set myself a new series high of 704, and a single-game high of 284 at our divisional tournament,” Holcomb said. “I won first place and it showed me that I had potential. But even though some said it was a good game, I decided it was not, and have forced myself to see 200s as subpar, which has, in turn, made me a better bowler.”

There is a major hurdle Holcomb wants to overcome this season.

“This upcoming season I am hoping for the chance to finally go to state,” Holcomb said. “With our team’s averages for our varsity going up and most of us practicing over the summer, I think we have a real shot this year.”

Being focused during meets is something Holcomb said is both a strength and a weakness.

“My greatest strength is that when I am bowling, I can hyperfocus on all of the details in what I am doing and how the ball will act on the lane,” Holcomb said. “This also can lead to my downfall, as when I lose focus I will mess up the frame, and sometimes that will cost me what would have been a good game.”