VESTAL – Just five years removed from starting the school's bowling program, Unadilla Valley captured its first sectional bowling championship winning the Class D team title on Saturday at Midway Lanes in Vestal.

Lead-off bowler, Pyper Kneale, led the Storm - winners of the MAC division championship this season - with a 570 series. Kneale's total was third overall amongst Class D bowlers. 

"For such a young program to get a sectional championship, it's pretty special," said UV head coach Matt Bleyle.

Brynn Grant had a 532 series and Phalen Hill rolled a 502 for the Storm.

Friday, Unadilla Valley's boys placed third in the Class D tournament behind overall champion Hancock.

The Storm girls and boys will compete in this weekend's state qualifier hosted by Waverly.

UV girls scores

Pyper Kneale, 191, 203, 176-570; Kailee Figger 105; Arin Buchanan 156, 169, 163- 488, Phalen Hill 159, 163, 180-502; Brynn Grant 202, 146, 184-532; Melanie VanValen 153, 153-306.