Fort Myers High School dominated the Southwest Florida high school sports scene this week, capturing both the LCAC and District 11 boys bowling championships at the Lightning Strikes event. The Gators secured their victory by defeating Island Coast in the final two games of the match, winning the series 2-1. Although Fort Myers opened the competition with a 912-886 win in the first game, Island Coast fought back to take the next two frames, 1132-870 and 1010-934, before the Gators closed out the series to claim the title.
Gators edge Island Coast in dramatic final to secure state berth
Both Fort Myers and Oasis High School have earned berths in the upcoming state championships in Orlando. The top four teams to advance from the qualifying round were Fort Myers (3,028), Oasis (2,737), Island Coast (2,716), and Bishop Verot (2,619). While Island Coast failed to win the team title after losing to Oasis in the final, the Sharks will still be represented at the state level through individual performances, highlighting the depth of talent in the district.
Individual accolades were a highlight for Island Coast, as Robert Kelly Jr. claimed the individual title with a score of 723, while Miklo Bloom finished as runner-up with 676. Other notable performances included Kyle Cabral of Estero, who placed third with 662, and Lucas Cherrie of Fort Myers, who finished fourth with 646. The top 10 finishers also included Markham Lancaster (Fort Myers), Trey Little (Island Coast), Gabe Robson (Riverdale), Hunter Nelle (Fort Myers), Jackson Mills (Fort Myers), and Nicholas Jackman (Ida Baker), showcasing a competitive field across the region.
Source: Yahoo Sports
