The prep bowling season was another successful campaign for area teams and players.

Though working under adverse circumstances because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the OVAC and OHSAA both were able to crown champions and area players completed their seasons.

The annual All Times Leader Bowling Team honors 18 of the top players from area teams, including an equal number of boys and girls.

The team is chosen by the T-L Sports Staff with the help of area bowling coaches.

Harrison Central’s Trevor Thompson and Aleyna Runevitch have been chosen as the captains of the squad.

Here’s a capsule look at the honorees:

TREVOR THOMPSON, Harrison Central — This senior standout put the finishing touches on a brilliant prep career by leading the league in scoring average.

Thompson knocked over an average of 209 pins per match for Coach Bobbi Parkinson’s team. He was the sectional individual champion and a former All-Ohioan in bowling.

“Trevor has been a joy to coach and watch over the last four seasons,” Parkinson said. “Trevor is a true leader to his teammates and the bowling community. I will surely miss his presence on the lanes next season.”

MATT HALL, Barnesville — This sophomore had an impressive season for the Shamrocks.

Hall advanced to the district tournament where he finished 10th overall of more than 40 competitors. For the season, he had an average of 187 per game. His highest single game was 240 and his highest three-game series was 462.

“Matt is a very good kid who is very talented,” Barnesville head coach Chad Hall said. “Matt likes to help other kids when they are struggling with something. He has very high expectations for the future, and we can’t wait to see how he does the next two seasons.”

BRYAN NEIDERT, Union Local — This Jets senior put the finishing touches on an outstanding prep career for Coach Doug Stephens’ team.

Neidert was the OVAC Champion and earned All-Buckeye 8 and All-OVAC in the process. He also posted the highest single-game average in league play for the Jets at 204.3.

“Bryan was a leader for our team,” Stephens said. “He always put the team before himself. It was like having an extra coach that was right in the middle of the action. I can see coaching in his future.”

KENDALL CROSS, River — This sophomore was the leader of the Pilots this season.

Cross had a single-game high of 249, which was a personal best. For the season, he posted an average of 167.

“Kendall was our outstanding bowler all season,” River head coach Arlene Cross said. “He was selected for second-team All-OVAC.”

SHANE JACKSON, St. Clairsville — This Red Devil just put forth an impressive campaign in his third season as a starter.

Jackson finished with a season high of 220 and placed 19th in the sectional meet.

“Shane is a wonderful kid,” Reinbold said. “He throws hard and works harder.”

GABE DONAHUE, Bridgeport — This junior was one of the Bulldogs top leaders this winter.

Donahue averaged 162 pins per match. He had a season high of 408, which included a 221 and 187 game.

“Gabe’s willingness to learn and practice to improve is second to none,” Taylor said. “His dedication to bowling is beyond comparison. He was very instrumental in keeping the excitement going on the team.”

BROCK SEXTON, Monroe Central — This Seminole senior was a model of consistency for his team and coach Russell.

Sexton finished with a season average of 174 and had a high game of 206 en route to earning All-OVAC Second Team.

“Brock was selected as a team captain and led our team through unprecedented times in the pandemic,” Russell said. “Brock was a four-year letterman for us and we’ll miss him next season.”

JIMMY HORNYAK, Buckeye Local — This junior was one of the most consistent players in the area for Coach Jared Call’s team.

Hornyak finished with an average of 151 and a high game score of 212. He was named Special Mention in the East Ohio Bowling League.

“Jimmy worked hard this past season to improve his game and has developed into a leader on our young team,” Call said. “His commitment and hard work hard played an important role in the improvement of our team. We’re looking forward to a great senior year from him.”

FRANCIS TOOHEY, Martins Ferry — This junior standout made major improvements on the lanes this winter for Coach Greg Steele’s team.

Toohey finished with an average of 177 pins per game, which was more than a 50-pin improvement from the 2019-20 season.

“Francis has a major passion for the game,” Steele said. “He spent the offseason learning to bowl using a two-handed technique to improve his game.”

ALEYNA RUNEVITCH, Harrison Central — This junior posted another impressive campaign for the Huskies and Parkinson.

Runevitch finished with an average of 179 and was the Buckeye 8 female champion. She finished fifth in the sectional as an individual and finished 18th overall in the district.

“Aleyna has improved her game tremendously over the past three seasons, putting in countless hours on the lanes to improve her game,” Parkinson said. “Aleyna is a true leader in the sport of bowling, helping where help is needed. She’s easy to coach and a good, young lady to be around.”

DAYLIN MERCER, Barnesville — This senior standout put forth an impressive final campaign in the Red and Green.

Mercer led the girls team with a high-game of 216 and an average game score of 176. She also had a three-game high of 397 and qualified for the district tournament.

“Daylin is a very good, all-around kid,” Hall said. “She’s been the helper for the girls team when they need a quick hint on what to do on or off the lanes. We’re really going to miss her next year.”

EMMA ROWAN, Union Local — This senior standout was a model of consistency for Coach Stephens and the Jets.

Rowan completed her second straight season with the highest average on the Jets squad. She also earned All-Buckeye 8 and All-Eastern Ohio Bowling League honors once again.

“Emma really grew into her own and matured this season to become a leader for our program,” Stephens said. “She’s one of the members of our team that I am excited to see what her future holds because she has the potential to do great things in life.”

CARLIE LEE, River — This senior put for a very impressive season for the Pilots.

Lee was named special mention All-OVAC for her season.

“Carlie was a big help to the team with already having some bowling experience,” Cross said.

AMELIA WOOLLARD, St. Clairsville — This junior reaped the benefits of her hard work for Coach Courtney Reinbold’s squad.

Woollard averaged 149 a game for the Devils in her third season as a starter. She was named to the Second-Team All-East Ohio Bowling League squad.

“Amelia has put in a lot of hard work this year and made consistent growth all season,” Reinbold said. “She not only improved on her good shots, but she also improved on knowing how to come back from a bad shot. She has room to grow, and I am excited for her senior season.”

ZOE LONG, Bridgeport — This senior made the most of her second and final season with the Bulldogs.

Long finished with a 99-pin average. She had a season-high of 130 and a 127 for a 257 two-game high.

“Zoe exemplifies what it takes to be a leader,” Bridgeport head coach Ron Taylor said. “She is willing to help in any way that she is needed. She was very supportive in helping our girls team, which included four, first-year bowlers.”

ANNA WEDDLE, Monroe Central — This senior put the finishing touches on a solid career for the Seminoles this season.

Weddle was named Second-Team All-OVAC after finishing with an average of 151. She posted a high score of 184.

“Anna was selected as a team captain and had a very good season,” Monroe head coach Walter Russell said.

BROOKE SHAFFER, Buckeye Local — This junior enjoyed a break-out season for the Panthers and Coach Call this winter.

Shaffer posted an average score of 152 and a 212 high game score. She was named First-Team All-OVAC and All-East Ohio Bowling League for her efforts.

“Brooke has emerged as one of the top bowlers in the EOBL,” Call said. “Her hard work, dedication and leadership has been instrumental to our team’s success. We’re looking forward to a great senior year from Brooke.”

MAKENNA KLARR, Martins Ferry — This senior was the unquestioned leader for the Purple Riders and Coach Steele’s team.

Klarr basically served as an additional coach in her work with the younger players.

“Makenna was the first one to help guide our young bowlers with advice and moral support,” Steele said.