Boys Bowling | Illinois Valley

La Salle-Peru and Streator's boys bowling teams and one individual apiece from St. Bede and Ottawa rolled their way Friday out of the IHSA's La Salle-Peru Regional at Illinois Valley Super Bowl.

With the bowling season underway, here's a look at the 2025-26 seasons for Times-area teams Ottawa and Streator.

THe Fieldcrest and Bureau Valley girls basketball teams won, plus more in Tuesday's NewsTribune roundup.

Mendota's Alex Holland and Paxton Bauer each eclipsed 700 to lead the Trojans to a win.

A look at the La Salle-Peru, St. Bede, Hall-Putnam County and Mendota boys bowling teams for the 2025-26 season.

A look at the best boys bowlers in the NewsTribune area for the 2024-25 season.

Mendota junior Paxton Bauer made adjustments to a growth spurt and excelled in the second half of the season, averaging 197 and placing eighth at the sectional to become the third state qualifier in school history.

Here is a look at the Ottawa and Streator high school bowling teams this winter, with top returners, key newcomers and more.

A look at the top boys bowlers in the NewsTribune area for the 2023-24 season.


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