By Claude Martinez.
Lisle – The thermometer read just 1 degree on January 24, 2026, when the Naperville Central Sectional was held at Lisle Lanes.
Parents, fans, and coaches stood trying to get a glimpse of the lanes as they watched teams and individuals bowl for a chance to advance to the state championship.
A total of 121 bowlers competed in the sectional, including members of 12 teams as well as individual competitors. With limited spots available, the top four teams advanced, along with five individual bowlers whose teams did not qualify.
After a long and competitive day on the lanes, the following teams and individuals earned the opportunity to advance to the state championship, which will take place January 30–31 at St. Clair Bowl in Fairview Heights.
Advancing teams
Oswego East (1st) – 5983
Derek Zahorak (Sr.) – 1363
Mitchell Rodenbostel (Sr.) – 1197
Max Coleman (Sr.) – 1186
Gabe Reyna (Sr.) – 1160
Jack Ruwe (Jr.) – 554
Aiden Choi (Sr.) – 523
Lockport Twp. (2nd) – 5980
Aaron Chrusciel (Sr.) – 1326
Evan Charest (Jr.) – 1264
Mason Strassle (So.) – 1229
Nathan Cantrall (Jr.) – 940
Gavin Gayhart (So.) – 530
Austin LiCausi (Sr.) – 496
Riley Ambrosini (Sr.) – 195
Lincoln-Way West (3rd) – 5977
Patrick Berlin (So.) – 1299
Liam Letherby (So.) – 1197
Matt Staniszewski (Sr.) – 1195
Ryan Richter (So.) – 1168
Matthew McLean (Jr.) – 571
Nick Dul (Sr.) – 547
Naperville Central (4th) – 5898
Josh Newcom (Sr.) – 1357
Sean Mulvey (Jr.) – 1202
Ian Rottersman (Jr.) – 1127
Grayson Pfile (Jr.) – 1117
Blake Amptmann (So.) – 1095
Individual Champion
Derek Zahorak (Sr.) Oswego (East) – 1363
Advancing Individuals
Spencer Merritt (Sr.) St. Charles (North) – 1363
Jacob Rob (Jr.) New Lenox (Lincoln-Way Central) – 1346
Edmand Banks (Sr.) Orland Park (Sandburg) – 1344
Geovonni Clayton (Jr.) Lombard (Glenbard East) – 1321
Ryker Quatrini (Sr.) Aurora (Metea Valley) – 1317
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