Gage is Bears' Go-To Guy

Nolan Gage is the cool, go-to guy at .

The senior bowler is a four-year starter for the Bears varsity team and currently carries a 205 average, the highest among his teammates.  His high game is 289 and he has a high three-game series of 756.

The bowling team took fourth place at regionals on Friday. Gage also qualified in the singles division for the state tournament.

“Nolan is very cool under pressure,” said Mark Diroff, varsity bowling coach.  “Whenever we are in a tough situation and need something done, we know we can count on Nolan. His varsity tennis coach agrees with me on this, too.”

In addition to excelling on the lanes, Gage also is a member of the varsity tennis and golf teams. He's a star in the classroom, too, carrying a 4.0 GPA.

“Nolan leads by example,” Diroff said.  “He’s not a vocal leader, but the younger bowlers follow his lead.  And he is one of the smartest kids I know.”

Take Five with Nolan Gage:

1. What's the newest song on your iPod?
   The newest song on my iPod is "War Ensemble" by Slayer.
2. Who is your favorite teacher at Wyandotte?
   My favorite teacher is Mr. Graham, my chemistry teacher.
3. Where is your favorite vacation spot and why?
   My favorite place to vacation is Cancun.  I went there once and it was amazing.
4. What are your hobbies when you’re not bowling?
   Outside of bowling, I like to play tennis, golf and shoot pool.
5. Please list three words that best describe you.
   Dedicated, intelligent, unselfish.