The second-seeded Westfield High School bowling team defeated top-seeded Cranford, 3-2, in the final match of the Union County Tournament at Jersey Lanes in Linden. Westfield, which finished Monday’s competition seven pins behind Cranford, eliminated Union and third-seeded Roselle to reach the title match. Cranford topped Union Catholic and Oratory in Thursday’s Baker format competition. Roselle defeated Oratory to finish third in the UCT. The Westfield roster, guided by coach Ralph Corey, was comprised of Tyler Devitt, John Grossman, Trey Rabinowitz, Jared Saltzer, Austin Peterson, Dante Morales, Perry Cuccaro and Gabe Dayon.
UCT BOWLING TEAM FINALS
(Baker format)
@ Jersey Lanes (Jan. 30)
Final
Westfield def. Cranford, 3-2
Semis
Westfield def. Roselle
Cranford def. Oratory
Quarterfinals
(1) Cranford def. (8) Union Catholic
(2) Westfield def. (7) Union
(3) Roselle def. (6) Elizabeth
(5) Oratory def. (4) Linden
UCT BOWLING TEAM SCORES
@ Jersey Lanes (Jan. 27)
1. Cranford 2,983
2. Westfield 2,976
3. Roselle 2,862
4. Linden 2,847
5. Oratory 2,688
6. Elizabeth 2,666
7. Union 2,662
8. Union Catholic 2,645
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9. Scotch Plains-Fanwood 2,586
10. Hillside 2,522
11. Rahway 2,446
12. Roselle Park 2,355
13. Johnson 2,225
14. Roselle Catholic 2,100
15. Plainfield 1,899
16. Dayton 1,512