IHSA girls bowling teams to compete for state finals in Rockford this weekend

By Matt Hall
Rock River Current
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ROCKFORD — The Illinois High School Association Girls Bowling State Finals are returning to the region this weekend at the Cherry Bowl in Cherry Valley.

Approximately 220 bowlers and 30 teams will compete in singles and team games.

“It’s inspiring to see youth bowlers throughout the state excel and reach personal bests in this tournament,” said Lindsay Arellano, Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau vice president of sales and servicing, in a news release. “The team at Cherry Bowl will continue to offer top notch accommodations so the coaches, bowlers and their families have an unbeatable experience while they’re in the Rockford region.”

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The tournament will also be a boost to the local economy, filling up 350 hotel room nights and bringing an estimated $158,000 in spending to the area.

Find more about the tournament HERE