In a day full of cheers and tears, Mechanicsburg, St. Mary’s and Versailles made strong showings at the DII Girls Bowling Championship, but Springfield Kenton Ridge took home the top prize.    By Jarrod Ulrey COLUMBUS – A slow start didn’t deter the Mechanicsburg girls bowling team from its best finish at the Division II state tournament in almost a decade. 

After placing first in the qualifying round with a 331 pin margin, it appeared Coldwater was well on its way to yet another state bowling title.  But it would be Marion Pleasant who would seize the day, beating Akron Coventry 3-0 to claim the crown.      By Jarrod Ulrey COLUMBUS – With four championships