By Hayden Swope
As her senior season approaches, McPherson’s Ali Stevens is making sure she returns to the lanes fully prepared and mentally stronger than ever.
“To prepare for this bowling season, I have been prepping my bowling balls and have been out on the lanes fairly consistently so I can make sure everything is ready for when practice starts,” Stevens said. “I’ve been working on staying in a clearer and focused headspace while bowling.”
With her final year underway, Stevens has set several personal goals for herself and for the team.
“A goal I’m focused on this season is qualifying for state again and beating my PR of 142,” Stevens said. “I am hoping to improve on how I hook my ball, so I can hit the pocket and improve how I get strikes.”
No matter what, Stevens is ready to enjoy one last ride with her teammates and coaches.
“I am most excited about being with the team one last time,” Stevens said. “Since I am a senior this year, this is the last bowling season I’ll have here at McPherson High School, and making memories with the team this final year is definitely what I’m the most excited about.”
After high school, Stevens will get to continue on with her passion at the next level.
“My plans that I have right now are going to Kansas Wesleyan for bowling,” Stevens said. “Coach Herb reached out to me a while back, and now I’m going to go bowl for him. I plan on studying criminal justice there while I’m bowling.”
