The Black and Gold 1976
Undeniably respectability honored this years' girls' bowling squad as they fought to a second place finish in tight OIA competition.
The poise of four returning seniors and crucial talents of four underclassmen contributed to a 23-13 record, the best in four years of existence.
After five games, the girls held first place with a 12-3 mark. However, they could manage only four wins against eight losses during their next four contests and tumbled to the fourth position.
Initiating a quick turnabout, the girls were able to knock Farrington out of the top spot with a 2-4 triumph. They then proceeded to take five of their next six lines to climb into second place.
Their successful season gained them a berth in the State Championship which involved eight top schools.
Although the girls did not place well in the tournament, theirs' remained a team to be proud of.
Youth and the absence of solid leadership were major factors in a disappointing season and fourth place finish for the boys' bowling team. This was the lowest standing the team has ever taken since it's beginning seven years ago.
The boys held on to first or second place virtually all through the first half of the season until a four game losing skein did them in.
They started off the second round with a loss to Aiea. Although the defeat did not affect their high standings, it did start off their losing ways for the following three matches. The Tigers salvaged a 3-9 record from their skid but it dropped them to fourth place late in the season.
Frustration hounded the team as they could not advance any higher in the standings despite closing out the campaign with a pair of 2-1 victories. That ended a trying year with definite hopes for the next relying on five possible returnees.
McKinley High School Class of 1977
40th Reunion Summer 2017
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