Cass qualifies for state bowling tournament

LETTS — Fairfield sophomore Ethan Cass was at his best right when he needed to be on Tuesday in Letts.

Cass put on a show at the Class 1A boys bowling state qualifier, finishing with a ridiculous 708 to take second overall and earn himself a spot in next week’s state tournament.

Cass was on fire from the get-go, bowling a 203 in his first game, but he only got better from there. Cass bowled a 245 in his second game and a 260 in his third to qualify by over 50 pins.

Cass helped the Torjan boys finish fifth as a team, scoring 2,479. Teammate Dayson Workman was second on the squad with a 545. Ian Aplara bowled 507. Dylan Adam finished at 504. Dalton Drish finished at 409, and Chase Johnston bowled a 373.

The Washington boys were also in attendance at L & , but had just three bowlers going. Quintyn Garibay rolled a 459. Gabriel Castillo finished at 341, and Cooper Zahs rolled a 257.

The Mt. Pleasant bosy were in the Class 2A meet at Keokuk. The Panthers finished seventh, with a final score of 2,499, and no individuals made it through.

Alec Payne had the best individual score for Mt. Pleasant, rolling a 495. Henry Pforts and Jonathan Fortin each finished at 481. Joe Rheinschmidt rolled a 474. Kyle Benacka scored 428, and Christian Bracht-Wagner rolled a 405.

Cass and the rest of the Class 1A qualifiers will compete at the state individual competition in Waterloo on Tuesday, Feb. 21.