Batavia finished the day in ninth place. Photo provided.

Batavia finished the day in ninth place. Photo provided.

<p>West Clermont finished the day in 18th place. Photo provided.</p>

West Clermont finished the day in 18th place. Photo provided.

The girls bowling Division One Southwest sectional took place on Feb. 29 at Beaver-Vu Lanes. West Clermont and Batavia were among the 24 teams that competed. In order to qualify for the state tournament, a top-five finish was needed.

Batavia wound up finishing 9th, and West Clermont finished 18th. The top five finishers from this region were Troy, Butler, Wilmington, Bellefontaine, and Beavercreek. They all advanced to the state tournament. Although Batavia and West Clermont seasons have come to a close, both coaches are proud of their student-athletes. Reactions, notable performances, and thoughts from both coaching staff are below.

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