The Ballard men's bowling team put together one of its strongest performances of the season at Perfect Games in Ames, powering past Gilbert by a final score of 2,793–2,433.  Behind a standout showing at the top of the lineup and solid contributions throughout, the Bombers controlled the match from start to finish.

Senior Gage Tapp delivered a dominant effort, leading all bowlers with a 469 series.  His performance included a match-high 277 game and an outstanding 234.5 average, providing Ballard with a significant advantage on the lanes and consistent scoring every game.

Fellow senior Stetson Kane backed him up with a 384 series, highlighted by a 213 high game and a 192.0 average.  Seniors Kolby Robinson and Braden Skurdal added depth with nearly identical series totals of 335 and 334, respectively, while junior Carter Sparks rounded out the scoring with a 328 series and a 164.0 average.

With the win, Ballard moves to 3–2 overall and 1–2 in conference play.  The Bombers will return to action on Friday, December 19, when they host Pella Christian for a 2:30 PM non-conference matchup.