Archbishop Ryan Claims 2023 Philadelphia Catholic League Boys' Bowling Championship
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BRISTOL, PA - Joe McNally had a 680 series and Daniel Wang totaled 672 as fourth seed Archbishop Ryan edged No. 2 Conwell-Egan, 2917-2850, to capture the 2023 PCL Boys’ Bowling Championship on Saturday morning at Bristol Lanes.
McNally posted scores of 232, 233 and 215 while Wang recorded a team-high 238 for AR, which advanced to the finals for the first time since 2019 after notching playoff wins over No. 5 Archbishop Carroll (2638-2484) and top seed Father Judge (2827-2773).
Making its first PCL Championship game appearance since 2016, Conwell-Egan was led by first-team All-Catholic honorees Brian Baill (643) and Matt Coppola (612), who notched a match-high 278 in the opening game.
Best of luck to all of the student-athletes at the C.A.I.T. Tournament on Feb. 26.
2023 PCL Boys' Bowling Championship
First Round
No. 3 La Salle College 3056, No. 6 Devon Prep 2717
No. 4 Archbishop Ryan 2638, No. 5 Archbishop Carroll 2484
Semifinals
Archbishop Ryan 2827, No. 1 Father Judge 2773
Conwell-Egan 2979, La Salle College 2816
Finals
Archbishop Ryan 2917, Conwell-Egan 2850