BOWL SWAMI GROUND HOG PREDICTIONS

2007 TEAMS AND INDIVIDUALS TO MAKE STATE FINALS
AS PREDICTED BY BOWL SWAMI AND THE SHADOW

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2-1-07 @ 10:00 PM
  At this time of the year, Punxsutawney Phil annually makes his prediction for Winter. He makes his prediction based on the Shadow that may or may not be seen. If seen, we have six more weeks of winter.
  The Bowl Swami also makes predictions at this time of the year. He too has a Shadow! Unlike Phil, the Bowl Swami’s Shadow has the power of intuition and uncanny perceptiveness! He can provide the Bowl Swami, in Bowlingese language, a prophecy of forthcoming events in the Hallowed Halls of High School Bowling Lanes.
  Indeed, at 7:30 AM, on February 2, the Shadow of the Bowl Swami will forecast various teams and individuals that should catapult to fame at this year’s Post Season events! He will then whisper in the ear of the Bowl Swami all that shall be revealed. Feast your eyes tomorrow upon what the Shadow may cast!

The Bowl Swami

2-2-07 @ 10:00 AM
    Punxsutawney Phil could not find his Shadow early this morning and an early Spring has been predicted. It would seem strange, but fortuitously not so, that the Bowl Swami's Shadow could also not be found at 7:30 AM. It was heard the Shadow lurked within the darkness of lacquered lane abodes until the wee hours and could not appear with news until now.
    So, hearken ye spirits of keglers everywhere! The Bowl Swami listened intently to the whispered Bowlingese from his Shadow. It was a lengthy unveiling which he was told would cause tremors throughout the hallowed halls of academia that know Bowling is King. With respect to the Shadow, the Bowl Swami must reveal the Groundhog Predictions in portions. Therefore, ye well-oiled followers of the lanes, ye must come back daily to hear more names such as those that follow.
    In Division 3, the Shadow has reported to watch for these to appear in the State Finals - Singles: Jalen White of Lansing Catholic Central and Carmen Lafernier of Hancock; Team: Boys,  Wyoming Godwin Heights, Girls, Rogers City.
    In Division 2, the dark silhouette whispered, along with others to be revealed later, the following - Singles: Chad Skinner of Pinconning and Felicia Goll of Harper Woods Regina; Team: Boys, Hudsonville Unity Christian, Girls, Coldwater.
    In Division 1, the dusky outline uttered this entire school will be there - Sterling Heights Utica Stevenson Singles: Jeremy Lapak and Teri Broughton and both Boys and Girls Teams!
    The Bowl Swami was astounded at such revealments and wished to say more, but the Shadow warned, 'tis best to put the pieces together slowly. And so, it shall be. More of the Groundhog Predictions will be uncovered in tomorrow's edition. Stay tuned, ye followers of the marble-acious approach to the Ultimate Goal of all High School Bowlers - the Groundhog Predictions of reaching the State Finals! Chapter two tomorrow!

The Bowl Swami

2-3-07 8:00 AM
    As promised to ye, the Bowl Swami (through his Shadow, who finally surfaced on Groundhog Day) predicts yet more keglers to find their way to States! Hear ye the following:
    In Division 3, the Bowl Swami heard a shadowy pronouncement that in Singles will be found David Carroll of Wyoming Kellogsville and Brandy Hurl of Portland; Team, Boys, Essexville Garber and Girls, Ithaca.
    In Division 2, the darkness unveiled that in Singles, Josh Phillips of Charlotte and Theresa Christopher of Trenton; Team, Boys, Pinconning and Girls, Harper Woods Regina will be there.
    In Division 1, a whisper of bowlingese brought forth that in Singles, Justin O’Hara of Westland John Glenn and Staci Hilliard of Port Huron; Teams, Boys, Port Huron Northern and Girls, Rockford shall attain the treasured goal.
    There ye have it! These predictions will continue until February 23 when Regionals begin. If ye are disappointed and feel you or your team should have been listed all ready, speak to the Bowl Swami and his Shadow! Chapter three tomorrow.

The Bowl Swami

2-4-07 12:00 AM
    Well...nary a soul spoke up to dispute the Bowl Swami's predictions. Thus, since it is the Annual festive occasion that draws about 30 friends into the B. S. abode, it may be time to just predict another outcome. With aid from the Shadow and other knights of the pine, the Bowl Swami, in his crystallized Bowling Ball, sees a frightened colt approaching a ferocious bear. Yet, a small ray of sunlight casts a shadow of hope upon the pony. As seen in the eyes of so many freshmen when they first encounter the fierce competition of bowling, the fear is soon erased and is replaced with the confidence of a champion. Hark ye now to the B. S. prediction that the large and loud can be defeated by quiet focus and determination. Look for another Peyton commercial after his team rolls to victory. The Bowl Swami has spoken!
    Tomorrow we return to the world of real BOWL-ing with further predictions of who will waltz into the Champions arena throughout our State. And now to stir up the Bowl Swami's Secret Super Bowl Chili with 41 ingredients.

The Bowl Swami

2-5-07

  The Bowl Swami was swamped with pre-party preparation and guests yesterday. B. S. could only make two predictions. Once again he prevailed, as the Bumbling Bears were outwitted by some Clever Colts, making his first prediction fact. His second prediction involved the Bowl Swami's Secret Super Bowl Chili. As predicted, no one could correctly uncover the secret 41st ingredient. It has now been revealed!
  Now, back to the real BOWL-ing world. With sub-zero wind chill temperatures shutting down all of Southeastern Michigan High School Bowling, it is time to reflect (the Shadow hates that word) on what was whispered on Groundhog Day. Let it be known that the following names were also passed on to B. S. that day:
  Division 3: Josh Emanouil of Kent City and Megan Seavey of Lake Fenton; Boys and Girls Teams of Genesee.
  Division 2: Bruce Manson of Trenton and Kristine Ostby of Mt. Morris in Singles; Boys Team,  Dearborn Heights Annapolis, Girls Team, Battle Creek Pennfield.
  Division 1: Adam Jablonski of Warren Sterling Heights and Sara Litteral of Macomb L’Anse Creuse North; Boys Team, Rockford, Girls Team, Port Huron.
  Stay tuned, ye pin-topplers, as Chapter 5 will be revealed tomorrow.

The Bowl Swami

2-6-07

  As frigid temperatures cancel High School Bowling meets in many areas of the State, the Bowl Swami continues his work. Today, the list grows longer, as the following names are submitted for all to see:

  Division 3: another All School declaration, Singles, Billy Bessey and Nicole Crabtree of Jackson Vandercook Lake and both the Boys and Girls teams.

  Division 2: Singles, Ben Cliffton of Otisville Lakeville and Hillery Neff of Lansing Waverly; Boys Team, Chelsea, Girls Team, Clio.

  Division 1: Singles, Joel Klaas of Port Huron Northern and Molly Valleau of Traverse City West  ; Boys Team, Portage Central, Girls Team, Highland Milford.

    Frigid fingers must take a rest from typing this list until tomorrow.

The Bowl Swami

2-7-07

  While cranking up the oil machine for lane dressing, some more Shadow whisperings came to mind. Hear ye these:

  Division 3: Singles, Brandon Kirouac, Wyoming Godwin Heights and Heather Kowalski, Rogers City; Boys Team, Ann Arbor Gabriel Richard, Girls Team, Portland.

  Division 2: Singles, Austin Herter, Chelsea and Christie Cooper, Tecumseh; Boys Team, Otisville, Lakeville, Girls Team, Tecumseh.

  Division 1: Singles, Abed Daher, Brownstown Woodhaven and Kristin Graves, Kalamazoo Loy Norrix; Boys Team, Waterford Mott, Girls Team, Macomb L’Anse Creuse North.

The Bowl Swami

2-8-07

    When you arise at 4:00 AM, and sit in front of a computer until Midnight, a dreary, tiring effect overcomes the spirit. Such was yesterday, so today, a bit of rest was needed. The Bowl Swami did arise until 8:00 AM. Although back on the computer, some work has delayed today's predictions. Yet, here they are the Shadow's foretellings for all to see:

    Division 3: Singles, Brian Hunt of Ann Arbor Gabriel Richard and Jessica Trombley, Burton Bendle; Boys Team, Parchment, Girls Team, East Jackson.

    Division 2: Singles, Brian Leyrer of East Lansing and Brittney Patterson of Bangor John Glenn; Boys Team, Lapeer West, Girls Team, Bangor John Glenn.

    Division 1: Singles, Eric Christensen of Walled Lake Central and Alicia Rakijash of Warren Cousino; Boys Team, South Lyon, Girls Team, Taylor Kennedy.

    There be a tomorrow...maybe a bit earlier.

The Bowl Swami

2-9-07

    The Bowl Swami apologizes. He shall reveal a double whispering tomorrow, as he had to deal with other matters today.

2-10-07

    So much to say, so little time to say it! 'Tis a busy time of year for the Bowl Swami. Keep the faith! Golden Pin Contenders, Rankings, Top Scores, Top Teams, Regional Scoring Programs, a Junior Varsity Championship, and someone has to whisper in my ear! So, I owe the faithful following a Double Dose of Dem Whispers:

    Division 3: Singles, Joe Shadik, Madison Heights Bishop Foley, Alex Followell, Parchment and Ashley Elder, Genesee, Tanya Cullin, Wyoming Kellogsville; Boys Teams, Rogers City and New Haven; Girls Teams, Capac and Sandusky.

    Division 2: Singles, Scott Wolver of Charlotte, Garrett Gauthier, Lapeer West and Nicole Corstange of Paw Paw, Renee Koll, Grand Rapids South Christian; Boys Teams, Byron Center and Charlotte, Girls Teams, Livonia Clarenceville and Wyoming Rogers.

    Division 1: Singles, Chad Fox of Holt, Kenny Wichmann of Sterling Heights Utica Ford II and Megan Warner of Grandville, Sasha Hudak of Taylor Kennedy; Boys Teams, Davison and Jackson, Girls Teams, Portage Central and Traverse City West.

    If ye be reading these postings, and ye thinks some whispers need encouragement, speak ye up! Some of the Shadow's whispers were near unintelligible. While B.S. may take some time to visit the Utica/Eisenhower Doubles tomorrow, he shall be back with further prophecies. Keep ye ears tuned!

The Bowl Swami

2-11-07

    A few years back, a young girl attended an Instructional Class by the Bowl Swami. It was set up through the Utica Community School system. Today, that young girl, Jessica Dluszinski, now a senior on the Sterling Heights Utica Stevenson Bowling Team, rolled a 280 game to help herself and long time friend and teammate, Teri Broughton, roll up a score of 1529 in the Qualifying Round of the Utica-Eisenhower Invitational Doubles. While the Bowl Swami could not stay for the entire event (the Ground Hog Predictions was calling him back), Jessie and Teri, who has been scouted by major colleges, form a bond of friendship while competing in the sport of bowling. Like the lifetime friendships so many other student/athletes have experienced in other sports, we now see it happening in High School Bowling!
    We have come a  long way in building this sport, and we must remember, it is still like a "New Kid on the Block," when it comes to press and media and other elements. But, it wasn't too long ago when students would hide a bowling shirt instead of wearing it proudly. The Bowl Swami, the Shadow, and the rest of his scouts are also proud. We are proud of the athletes who wear those shirts.
    And now, it is time for more revelations - more expounding - more prophecies:

    Division 3: Singles, Dave Pedder of Royal Oak Shrine and Celia Carlson of Iron Mountain; Boys Team, Menominee; Girls Team, New Haven.

    Division 2: Singles, Ken Aldrich of Caledonia and Heather Sandber of Ishpeming; Boys and Girls Teams of Ishpeming.

    Division 1: Singles, Nick VanDrunen of Rockford and Noelle Ciesiolka of Sterling Heights Utica Stevenson; Boys Team, Brownstown Woodhaven, Girls Team, Waterford Kettering.

    And more tomorrow from the Bowl Swami

2-12-07

    I suppose you were expecting more Ground Hog stuff today! Not a chance, as the Bowl Swami and his cohorts, along with The Shadow, produced the new Poll Rankings for the State. Rankings are similar to predictions but with added pressure. If a Team is ranked First, they are expected to come out on top at the State Finals. Adversely, the Ground Hog Predictions only indicate which Teams are believed, by the Shadow and his crew, to make it to the State Finals. Many of those Teams predicted are, of course, listed in today's MHSIBCA 3rd Poll Team Rankings.
    If your Team is missing, does it mean "Not a Chance?" One must only look at last year's Rankings. In the Ranking just before the State Finals, Division I Warren De LaSalle was not even an Honorable Mention, as they were a lackluster 7-5 in a Division composed primarily of Division II Teams. However at Region 4, they posted the Top Score in qualifying and went on to down all other competition at the State Finals and became the 2006 Division I State Champs. In other words, KEEP THE FAITH!
    More Ground Hog Whispered Predictions tomorrow.

The Bowl Swami

2-13-07

    While more winter storms try to break through the shadowy predictions of the Ground Hog's Shadow, we give you one more taste of the whisperings. Today will be the last of the Shadow's Team prophecies, but he may still have some more singular hopefuls to display. Hearken ye to these:

    Division 3: Singles, Kyle McCambridge of Wyoming Godwin Heights and Brittany Rief of Wyoming Kellogsville; Boys Team, Traverse City St. Francis, Girls Team, Ewen Trout Creek.

    Division 2: Singles, Greg VanOrman of Chelsea and Cassie Goodwin of Wayland; Boys Team, Jackson Lumen Christi, Girls Team, Lansing Waverly.

    Division 1: Singles, Stuart Leser of Waterford Mott and Samantha Stolnicki of Clarkston; Boys Team, Warren De LaSalle, Girls Team, Warren Cousino.

    More tales tomorrow.

The Bowl Swami

2-14-07

    Happy Valentines Day! If you haven't seen the Valentines Card sent to all coaches and athletes, click here: Bowl Swami Valentines Card. At this time of the year particularly, all coaches should remind their athletes to keep their heart in the game, but toss love out of their minds, when in competition. Read Bowl Swami's Coaching Tip #2 for more info on that.
    Well, today I vowed not to reveal any more teams, but the Shadow said, "Give 'em at least one a day, like vitamins!" So, here goes: In Region 12, Boys Teams, the Shadow says, "Watch out for St. Clair Shores Lake Shore! They will roll on to States!"
    The following individuals, so sez Da Shadow, will appear throughout the State at the Finals: Girls: Ashley Martinie of Hudsonville, Beth Webster of Byron Center and Megan Parker of Kent City, Boys: Peter Wagner of Berkley, Anthony Rata, St. Clair Shores Lake Shore and Chris Binger of St. Ignace.
    Well, that's it folks for this session. Don't each too many Valentine's chocolates! 'Til tomorrow!

The Bowl Swami

2-15-07

    Well, many the hearts that were broken, if they didn't receive a Valentines Cards from someone they loved yesterday. However, Bowl Swami sends his Love...and also sends the hushed tones of the Shadow: In Region 18, Girls Teams, East Jackson will rise to the pressure and prevail...sailing on to the State Finals!
    These Singles qualifiers will tough it out and make it to the Big Dance: Boys: Leo Anthony of Port Huron Northern, Jared Juszczyk of Dearborn Heights Crestwood and Dereck Rutledge of St. Ignace; Girls: Olivia Sikora of Southgate Anderson, Ashley Cunningham of Dearborn Heights Crestwood and Carol Wilson of Royal Oak Shrine.

2-16-07

    While all of ye visiting this spot think of the predictions for the Varsity State Finals, it has come to pass that High School Bowling is the only varsity sport that features a premiere event for the Junior Varsity Division. Tomorrow and Sunday will see 43 High Schools dueling for the right to be called the State's best in the 8th Annual Michigan Junior Varsity Championship. The Shadow has made some predictions for this year's event:
    In the Team Division on Sunday, watch for these schools to grind it out and appear in the Final 8: Boys: South Lyon, Sterling Heights Ford II replaces HowelI (Howell Team was in error), Warren De La Salle, Macomb L'Anse Creuse North, Sterling Heights Stevenson and Coldwater; Girls: Sterling Heights Stevenson, Livonia Clarenceville, Livonia Ladywood, South Lyon, Macomb L'Anse Creuse North, Bangor John Glenn and Coldwater.
    As there are more than 400 hopefuls in Saturday's Singles, the Shadow would not give up any names. He only said, "May the Best pave their way toward a Varsity spot next year!"

The Bowl Swami

2-17-07

    The Bowl Swami has to leave early in the morning to meet with the Shadow and his cohorts at the Michigan Junior Varsity Championship. He will be busy Saturday and Sunday managing this event. More Ground Hog Predictions will be forthcoming, but maybe not until Monday! Stay tuned to see if his predictions hold true for the Teams predicted yesterday. As Howell's Boys Team will not be in competition on Sunday, the Shadow whispered that Sterling Heights Ford II will have the power to make it!

The Bowl Swami

2-18-07

    Well, methinks the Bowl Swami heard right the first time, as the Howell Boys Team found an opening and will be competing in the MJVC. We shall see if they can prove the prediction true. Again, it was a long day for Groung Hog Crew, and it is almost Midnight for this post. We will have some fine predictions for Varsity on Monday Keep the Faith!

The Bowl Swami

2-19-07

    What? Is this another late edition? Yes, it is! The Bowl Swami has been deluged with details and Emails and such from the Michigan Junior Varsity Championship that saw the first 300 Baker Game ever rolled by a Junior Varsity Team in Michigan. And, lo and behold, while the Shadow predicted the Boys team of Macomb L'Anse Creuse North, and they won the Big (Jr.) Dance, the Girls team of Lake Orion was not even uttered by the Shadow.
    But, that is over, and now back to the business at hand...spilling the beans...delivering the goods...telling the tale...that the Shadow whispered on Ground Hog Day about the Varsity Teams! Here, then are some utterances by that esteemed gray character. In Region 15 Boys Teams...look out for Ithaca.
    For Singles, ye will find the following somehow sneaking in, Boys: Jackson Kimball, Clarkston, Trevor Jackson, Hudsonville Unity Christian, and Hieu Duong, Wyoming Godwin Heights; Girls: Christie Stoklosa, Grand Ledge, Kara Richard, Tecumseh, and Brittney Rocha, Wyoming Kellogsville.
    There ye have it, me mates...sleep well tonight and wake up to more whispers in the morning.

The Bowl Swami

2-20-07

    The days ahead are like a lull before the storm. The more determined athletes have a quiet demeanor as they zero in on their objective. If coached properly, they realize bragging and predicting success are not a part of the Game Plan Focus. Those teams who can capture the essence the Lake Orion Girls' Junior Varsity (2007 MJVC Champion) or the Warren De LaSalle Boys Varsity (2006 Division 1 Champion) who quietly strolled in, almost unnoticed, and won their Championships, will have the advantage. Indeed, several coaches have stated they would rather not be picked by others. They would like to be under the radar when entering for game day. However, the Shadow must have his say, and thus....here ye be! In Region 3 the Lake Orion Girls Varsity Team shall not go unnoticed!
    In Singles, ye might find these names popping up from a page of the State Finals program, Girls: Kelli Skarrit, Lake Orion, Jody Wycech, Harper Woods Regina and Paula Vogelheim, Rogers City; Boys: Josh Armes, Warren De LaSalle, Zack Traver, Clio and Donald Mathews, Burton Atherton.
    And now...since the Shadow has created a small storm, it will be up to the coaches of those above to settle the athletes down as they approach the Storm of 2007, the State Finals!

The Bowl Swami

2-21-07

    So, all right all ready, I owe you an earlier edition. Here is one, because the Bowl Swami must, once again, travel tomorrow (yes, it's for High School Bowling). Hopefully, y'all have read yesterday's Nutrition Coaching Tip, and now, coaches, take a look at today's Coaching Tip #4, before putting your ear to the computer screen for the Shadow's whispers. Okay, Smiley Faces (as long as it's not competition day), here is the latest from The Greatest....The Shadow!
    Team Event: In Region 10, the Boys Team from Croswell-Lexington and Region 11, the Girls Team from Richmond.
    Singles Event Boys: Larry Radtke, Sterling Heights Ford II, Patrick Bruci, Richmond and Alex Moseley of Capac; Girls: Audrey Bergman, Rockford, Amber Kwicien, Lansing Waverly and Briena Aten of Wyoming Godwin Heights.

2-22-07

    The challenge has been made! The Bowl Swami is taking $500 smackeroos out of his own pocket and donating it to the MHSIBCA Scholarship Fund. Be there any out there who would like to add something to the Bowl Swami's pot toward the Fund, speak ye up! Just drop me a line: Bowl Swami. Just watch out for a special page to be dedicated soon!
    And now...looking for some more of those whispers? Here they be!
    Team Event: In Region 15, the Boys Team from Ithaca
    Singles Event Girls: Kaylah Foley of Swartz Creek, Chelsea Essenmacher of Richmond and Theresa O'Brien of Capac; Boys: Anthony Demuzio of Eastpointe East Detroit, Kevin Caudill of Trenton and Jacob Hertz of Ann Arbor Gabriel Richard.
    If time permits, there be more tomorrow.

The Bowl Swami

2-23-07

    To all coaches: Remember, in the heart of all athletes is the desire to win a seat to the State Finals. Some may not "Live the Dream" of making it, as that requires shutting down many of life's temptations. That does not mean they have no desire. May you guide them wisely on that path.
    To all athletes: May ye have the best of luck as ye apply the skills ye have learned! Keep the Game Plan Focus and ye will stand a better chance.

The Bowl Swami

2-24-07

    There were no "Dreams" crushed yesterday, as it were not the Team Event. While it is unique to hold a title of "Champion" within our sport, it is the championship that can embrace our fellow teammates that is most coveted. "Let me wear a jacket that I can share!" says the Bowl Swami. Best of luck to all on that pathway most coveted.

The Bowl Swami

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