West Bladen’s Caison Brixey (left) and Brody Rhodes earned berths in the state bowling tournament. Contributed photo

West Bladen’s Caison Brixey (left) and Brody Rhodes earned berths in the state bowling tournament.

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<p>Members of the East Bladen bowling team coached by Walt Williamson are William Borzia, Javonnia Riggins, Braylen Johnson, Johnny Wilson, Jason Jeang, Missiah Robinson and Brayden Odham.</p> <p>Contributed photo</p>

Members of the East Bladen bowling team coached by Walt Williamson are William Borzia, Javonnia Riggins, Braylen Johnson, Johnny Wilson, Jason Jeang, Missiah Robinson and Brayden Odham.

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<p>Team members:</p> <p>Members of the West Bladen bowling team coached by Preston Worley are, first row from left, Chloe Walters, Halle Nobles, Makenna Bryan, Lileigh Anderson and Alanna Bethea. Second row from left, Maricella Valdez, Caison Brixey, Ashton Bryan, Tashawn Carter and Kaleb Bass. Third row from left, Dawan Carter, Omarion Brown, Brody Rhodes and Andrew Wren. Not pictured is Lena Anderson.</p> <p>Contributed photo</p>

Team members:

Members of the West Bladen bowling team coached by Preston Worley are, first row from left, Chloe Walters, Halle Nobles, Makenna Bryan, Lileigh Anderson and Alanna Bethea. Second row from left, Maricella Valdez, Caison Brixey, Ashton Bryan, Tashawn Carter and Kaleb Bass. Third row from left, Dawan Carter, Omarion Brown, Brody Rhodes and Andrew Wren. Not pictured is Lena Anderson.

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West Bladen’s Caison Brixey and Brody Rhodes qualified for the state tournament Thursday, Jan. 29 at Lumberton Bowling Center.

Rhodes placed fifth and Brixey placed seventh in singles competition. The top 10 scores advanced to the state finals in Aberdeen. East Bladen’s William Borzia placed 11th.

East Bladen and West Bladen have bowling teams. Both schools are expected to compete in team competition Thursday, Feb. 5 in Lumberton.