Senior Jacob Fulton broke a school record by bowling a high score of 299 against Iowa City West on Friday, January 20 at May City Bowl.

Fulton knocked down nine strikes in a row and in his last set, he laid down nine pins.

A week prior, Fulton won KCRG’s “Athlete of the Week” and was interviewed by Scott Saville about his outstanding performances so far this bowling season. For Fulton, bowling a 299 out of a 300 game was a highlight.

“It was great because it was something I’ve always wanted to achieve,” Fulton said.

Even though he has achieved many goals already this season, he has more to obtain.

“I want to go back to state and also qualify as a team,” Fulton said. “It  feels really exciting to know that I have a chance to bowl against the best kids in the state.”

Fulton is currently ranked 27 in the state.

“We want to bring a banner back to Xavier by getting better and growing closer as a team,” Fulton said.

Fulton is not the only senior who is leading the team. The Saints are returning experienced upperclassmen, seniors Jackson Schuster and Michael Buenzow.

Schuster and Buenzow have bowled varsity for the last four years.

For Buenzow, this season is about finishing strong. “My goal for this season is to get our team in the best possible position to make it to state,” Buenzow said.

The boys’  record so far is 6-3. The Saints competed against Jefferson on Friday, January 27 at May City Bowl. They  won the meet with a high score of 2,833 to Jefferson’s score of 2,472. Fulton had the highest game for the Saints at 227.

The team looks to have a strong finish in the MVC. The boys’ state qualifying meet is Tuesday, February 14, at May City Bowl.

Mahlon Steepleton

Sports Writer