| Team | Score |
|---|---|
| Kenton | 2713 |
| Van Wert | 2683 |
The Kenton Wildcats opened WBL play with an exciting match against Van Wert Thursday night, winning by 30 pins, 2713 – 2683. The Wildcats rolled a 859 1st individual games to take a 14 pin lead. Kenton increased their lead, but only by 2 pins after rolling a 907 2nd individual games. The match came down to the 5 baker games. The 2 teams alternated the 1st 3 baker wins, keeping Kenton in the lead by 22 pins. The Wildcats then bowled a 222 4th baker game and held on in the 5th to take the league win.
Kenton travels to 20th Century Lanes in Lima on Saturday to take on Shawnee for another WBL match. Matches begin at 9:00am.