By Hayden Swope
Last season, Michael Olivarez, a bowler from Andover Central, averaged a score of 200, and was named second team all-league.
With a serious injury scare during the fall season, Olivarez spent the preseason healing and recovering for his season as a Jaguar.
“I prepared for the season by resting,” Olivarez said. “I had a potentially career ending shoulder injury in the middle of soccer season. I occasionally bowled to make sure I had my form the way I wanted it, but other than that I spent my time recovering.”
Olivarez has focused on bettering his skills and numbers throughout the season, preparing for the big state meet slowly approaching.
“One of my goals this season is to average 210 in matches,” Olivarez said. “Another goal is to qualify for state. I hope to do this with the improvements in form I worked on between last season and this season.”
While unsure of where he will be attending, Olivarez hopes to continue doing the activities he loves to do after high school.
“At Andover Central I also participate in soccer, track, choir, and FBLA,” Olivarez said. “My future plans include going to college. I am unsure where but I plan to participate in sports as well as choir. Right now I have my heart set on studying to become a clinical therapist.”
