119 athletes from all around Philadelphia met at Erie Lanes
on Sunday, March 26th for the 28th Annual Bowling Tournament. Five bowling
teams took over the 48 bowling lanes at Erie Lanes. Athlete, Sharon Quarles
helped kick things off as she emceed Opening Ceremonies along with Special
Guest, Joe Conklin. Each team participated in the Parade of Athletes and stood
shoulder-to-shoulder on the bowling lanes. Our athletes lined up spanned almost
the full alley! Colors were presented by Frankford JROTC as the national anthem
played on a track. Then the moment everyone waits for is the carrying in of the
Flame of Hope. Christopher Sferra carried in the Flame of Hope and walked down
the 48 lanes at Erie Lanes to ensure everyone could see the Flame of Hope.
Everyone was looking sharp in their bowling uniforms, but
South Philadelphia athletes had an extra special part of their uniform as they
all donned purple ribbons. The reason for these ribbons is that two athletes’
fathers passed away right at the start of the bowling season. Because of this,
the coaches and athletes at this site decided to dedicate this bowling season
in memory of the two fathers who passed. The two athletes and mothers were very
touched by the thoughtfulness of keeping their fathers’ memory alive and we are
sure that both fathers are looking down on their athletes and the South
Philadelphia program with smiles on their faces.
After Opening Ceremonies, competition began and Erie Lanes
got loud with many strikes and spares. Cheers came from proud family members
and volunteers keeping score. After competition was complete, athletes were
awarded at their lanes and got a lunch to take home. Thank you to everyone who
made this event a huge success and good luck to those athletes and coaches going
on to the Eastern Bowling Sectional!
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