Courtesy of LA Tech Athletic Communications
Louisiana Tech bowling head coach Matt Nantais announced the signing of Olivia Bares on Wednesday during the early signing period.
Bares comes to Ruston after having a successful career at Archbishop Chapelle High School in Metairie, Louisiana.
“I’m really excited to have Olivia join us next year,” said Nantais. “Her positive attitude and commitment to being a true team player will undoubtedly make a significant impact as she steps into this new chapter with us.”
At Chapelle, Bares led the Chipmunks to a state championship while she was in eighth grade, state runner-up as a junior, and semifinalist as a sophomore. As an individual, she qualified for the state tournament as an eighth grader before finishing fifth as a sophomore and third as a junior.
Bares is a two-time First Team All-District member. She is the only female in Louisiana history to roll a perfect game during a high school competition, completing the feat twice. She holds the state record for two-game (536) and three-game series (794).
The two-hander has won the Road to Junior Gold three times and the Louisiana Pepsi Championship.
In the classroom, Bares is a four-time honor roll recipient and National Junior Honor Society member.
“As we continue to build a strong and cohesive team, Olivia’s addition marks another step forward in enhancing the program’s depth and dynamic,” Nantais added. “We eagerly look forward to seeing her contributions both on and off the lanes.”
