At Shadow Ridge High School, the Women’s Bowling Team, coached by Jeremiah Baron, has shown strong teamwork and growth throughout the season. Although the season is very condensed, with two to three matches per week and limited practice time, the team makes the most out of every opportunity to improve. During practice, Coach Baron focuses on spare shooting and consistency, often ending practices with a competition called “the gauntlet.” In this competition, bowlers move through six lanes, starting with a strike, then completing a series of difficult spare shots, racing against the boys’ team to see which group can get all their members through the gauntlet. This competitive and supportive environment has helped build a strong relationship between the bowlers on the women’s team. The Las Vegas Review-Journal did not highlight the women’s bowling team at the start of the season, but their teamwork and dedication allowed them to prove that they were able to make it. They ended up succeeding and winning the championship.
“I think the girls did a really good job of gelling together and becoming a team,” Baron states. “They actually did a couple of outings for team building, completely on their own.”
The team’s success did not just come from skill, but from the bond they built throughout the season. Many of the bowlers took the initiative to grow closer outside of practice, strengthening their connection.
“Teamwork is important in bowling because, even though it’s an individual sport, your overall score helps to the team’s success,” Katrell Cloud-Mixon, senior states. “When a team works well together, it makes it so much easier to stay focused, handle pressure, and perform at your best.”
Bonding as a team plays a major role in how well the team performs during matches. When players can count on each other and support one another, it becomes easier to stay focused and confident in difficult situations.
“Advice I would tell someone joining the Women’s Bowling Team is to stay patient and keep practicing,” Cloud-Mixon states. “Bowling takes time to improve, so don’t get discouraged by bad games, and I would also say to talk to your teammates and build a relationship with them because having that connection makes bowling much more enjoyable.”
The team also encourages new members to develop their bowling skills as well as their relationships with others. Learning how to improve in bowling can take time, but having supportive teammates can make it more enjoyable and less stressful.
“There are 6 slots needing to be filled on the girls’ team,” Baron states. “We want to defend our title, and if we can get one more solid girls’ bowler, I think that we can go back to back.”
For the 2026-2027 school year, the women’s bowling team wants to continue their success and maintain a sense of unity. With new opportunities for players to join, they hope to rebuild and stay competitive next year.
Overall, the Women’s Bowling Team’s success shows how important teamwork is in achieving their goals. Their ability to support one another, build strong relationships, and stay dedicated throughout the season allowed them to rise to the top.
