Year 2 of the NJSIAA bowling “playoff era” featured North Jersey’s first state champion under the new format. But does the sectional- and state-tournament change reflect the spirit of the sport?

Meanwhile, Jersey came thro9ugh with its team berth led by Coree Yates, who posted a 1084. Abbi Benz had a 983 and Mila Lancaster a 901. Other Panthers bowlers at the Taylorville Regional included ...