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Sophomore Star Shines in Individual Finals (Image Credits: Pixabay)
Las Vegas – The Palo Verde girls bowling team arrived at the Class 5A state tournament Tuesday with strong momentum and a key leader in sophomore Jessica Read.[1]
Sophomore Star Shines in Individual Finals
Jessica Read entered last week’s individual state tournament as the seventh seed but advanced all the way to the championship match. She fell short against Liberty’s Peyton Manning by a score of 434-382. Read upset defending state champion Calee Berry of Coronado in the opening round.[1]
The sophomore credited her focus for the deep run. “I think I was just zoning in on the pins, focusing on taking breaths. And hoping for the best,” she said. That performance positioned her as one of Nevada’s top young bowlers.[1]
Read first took up bowling in elementary school, tagging along with her father to team events. Now she serves as the Panthers’ on-lane leader.
Coach Read’s Pride and Strategy
John Read, the team’s coach, watched his daughter’s tournament with intense emotion. “I was an emotional wreck. I tried not to show her. But now I just feel pure pride. She just bowled lights out,” he said.[1]
He highlighted the team’s current form as a major asset. The Panthers enter as the fourth seed after a series of strong showings. “She’s in the right frame of mind right now. It’s going to take all four girls, but she’s going to lead them,” the coach noted.[1]
Jessica agreed the…
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Author : Matthias Binder
Publish date : 2026-02-10 22:15:00
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