(Anderson, IN) - The girls' bowling team from La Porte High School had a very strong showing in the state finals over the weekend.

The squad finished in third place out of ten teams Saturday at Championship Lanes in Anderson, also being among the four finalists to qualify for bowling in the finals on TV.

“It was a very cool experience for them.  I’m sure it’s something they will always remember,” said Kevin Gakle, who operates the girls' and boys' bowling teams at the school.

Many of the girls were on the bowling team that finished eighth in the state finals in 2022.

Gakle said next year looks promising, with three juniors from the team expected to return.

“Obviously, we hoped to bring home first place but I think finishing third and knowing that’s higher than anybody from La Porte has finished in 25 years of high school bowling is a great accomplishment,” he said.