JACKSON, N.J. — The Jackson Memorial High School girls bowling team clinched the Shore Conference title this year, capping off a season of precision and persistence that brought home first-place honors for the Jaguars.
“The victory marks a standout achievement for the program, which has been steadily building momentum under its current leadership,” said Jackson Councilman Giuseppe Palmeri, the Board of Education’s President last year. “The title win highlights the team’s consistency and competitive edge across the season’s toughest matchups.”
The celebration comes as the Jackson Memorial girls bowling team continues to ride the high of last year’s state championship, adding to a growing legacy of excellence on the lanes.
The girls team earned the state title in 2023, joining the school’s long list of
The timing of the victory is especially bittersweet as both Jackson Memorial and Jackson Liberty High School prepare for a significant change: the anticipated merger of the two schools’ bowling programs next year as part of a broader school consolidation effort.
Key points
- Jackson Memorial girls bowling team won the 2024 Shore Conference title.
- The girls team earned the state championship in 2023, continuing a decorated program history.
- Jackson Memorial and Jackson Liberty bowling teams will merge next year amid district reorganization.
Program legacy and future outlook
The Jackson bowling programs have long been powerhouses at both the conference and state levels. The girls’ team alone boasts five state titles, with back-to-back wins in 2022 and 2023 underscoring their dominance.
The boys also won the championship in 2022.
The upcoming merger is expected to pool talent from both Jackson Memorial and Jackson Liberty, potentially creating an even more formidable program. Coaches from both schools have expressed optimism about the integration and the future competitiveness of the unified team.