Valley Sports ReportWAVERLY — Tioga's Nick Slater started the season with a bang, leading the Tigers to a sweep of Watkins Glen Tuesday afternoon in IAC boys bowling action, while the Lady Tigers also notched a sweep here at the Valley Bowling Center.
BOYS
Tioga 4, Watkins Glen 0
Slater banged out a 679 series on games of 238, 216, and 225 to lead the Tigers to a 2,553 to 2,201 total-pinfall win.
Tioga won the opening game 846-713, then followed it up with wins of 833-762, and 874-726.
Charles Holmes shot a 574, including games of 204 and 212, for Tioga, and Kris Swagger had a 463.
Skyler Nelson had a 405 for the Tigers, while Aaron Belles added a 399, and Carter Allen chipped in with a 152.
Kris Burke led Watkins Glen with a 511 and Brett Cullen Pike added a 507.
GIRLS
Tioga 4, Watkins Glen 0
Kelsey Helmich led Tioga to a 2,159 to 1,145 total pinfall win over the short-handed Lake Hawks.
Helmich rolled a 527 series, while Liberty Magner shot a 475, and Sabrina Ellis had a 458.
Kate Bleiler had a 384 for Tioga, while Kelsey Ellis added a 287, and Madison Joyce chipped in with a 286.
Faith White led Watkins Glen with a 360.
Tioga returns to action Dec. 4 when it hosts Candor.
