By: Carolyne H. & Erin G.

The Chipmunks are about to kick off their 2025 bowling season, and the bowling team is excited about it! The official opening game for the season is against Cabrini on Thursday, January 23, at Bowlero Kenner!

However, these aren’t the first games that our bowling team has done in preparation for this year's season. There have been two unofficial scrimmages against Brother Martin and Holy Cross. The score against Brother Martin was 15-12, with Chapelle sadly losing to Brother Martin by only ninety pins. The score against Holy Cross was 14-15, with Chapelle winning the scrimmage! The reason for these scrimmages is to prepare their new bowlers for our future official games in a more low-stakes setting while showing them what official bowling games are like!

In preparation for their opening game and for the rest of the season, the bowling chips have been hard at work. The bowling chipmunks have been training off-season in unofficial practice with a bowling tutor named Ms. Betty at Bowlero Kenner, as long as official practices with the team at Colonial lanes with our coaches, Coach Dorthoy and Coach Warren. 

However, even with this preparation, the school’s bowling chips are still bursting with excitement and nerves with this upcoming opening game.

 When asked how they were feeling about the opening game for this season, senior Oliva Bares answered, “Going into the 2025 high school bowling season, I am feeling very confident in the team. The hard work and determination are evident, and this group of girls is capable of so much. I’m looking forward to seeing how far we will go. I know it will be an emotional season since it’s my last one, but I won’t let that get in the way of helping lead the team. I have absolutely no doubt this will be a great year. GEAUX CHIPS!” 

When asked this question, junior Alex Young said, “I would say I am feeling very confident about the opening game. I am also very excited to see how our opponents will help us grow."

When 8th grader Ava Krieger was asked this question, she responded with: “I’m feeling excited and ready for the opening game! It’s always a great opportunity to set the tone for the season, and I’m confident in my team’s preparation. We’ve been practicing hard, and I’m looking forward to seeing how we perform under pressure!”

Our bowling chips have full confidence in themselves despite any potential nerves, and they’re ready to show everyone what they can do! This game is on January 23, so mark your calendars and come see the bowling chips!