July 15, 2021
By Gene J. Kanak
INDIANAPOLIS - Advancers in the 12-and-under, 15-and-under and 18-and-under divisions now are one step closer to making a run at the title in their respective divisions at the 2021
The fourth and final qualifying round for more than 2,900 competitors concluded Thursday as the first cuts in the boys and girls division in each age-based division were made.
All athletes bowled four four-game qualifying rounds over four days across multiple centers in the Indianapolis area, with 16-game pinfall totals determining who was continuing their run Friday.
Tensions were high and emotions flowed freely at all six competition venues - All Star Bowl; Championship Lanes; Expo Bowl; Strike Force Lanes; Western Bowl; and Woodland Bowl - as bowlers tried to solidify their spots in the next round.
Jaidyn Dennien has been a consistent performer for United.
The super boot forward was on fire this year, hitting the scoresheet 11 times to finish equal first on top of the clubâs goalscoring list alongside Sam Bradshaw.
Dennien managed her 11 goals despite making three less appearances than Bradshaw. Sammie Sutton, Tiahni Webber, Courtney Cross and Zoe Morrison were also standouts for the Premier Women in their delayed season.
Reserve Women â Brooke Grima (GK, Striker)
Coach Joel Albion said: âShe was the captain of the team. It was her second year playing for the Gympie ladies, and this year she really stepped up when we needed her to. She was really important for us.â