AUBURN — As a chorus of colorful bowling balls hit the freshly oiled lanes ... become a go-to spot for high schoolers across Central Mass. A bandbox for good fun and competition.

IT NEVER EXTENDED SOUTH OF MASSACHUSETTS. COMPARED TO TRADITIONAL TENPIN BOWLING, MOST NEW ENGLANDERS KNOW THIS GAME IS PLAYED WITH A MUCH SMALLER BALL, SMALLER PINS THAT ARE SHAPED WELL ...

Matt Dupuis repeated as state champ on the boys side, while Devyn Fillio captured the girls state title with a strong outing ...