The Reporter/Times Herald/Montgomery Media Local Roundup (Jan. 10): Francis bails NP out

Boys bowling

North Penn 4, Upper Moreland 0 >> The Knights traveled to Thunderbird Lanes for the last time this in a regular seson match in which both teams struggled to bowl near their normal averages. Lucas Francis bailed out NP in Game 1 by closing the 10th frame with three strikes for a 224 score and a 740-736 victory. Francis finished with a 689 series with games of 224-231-234, while Ryan Baker chipped in with a 568 series. The Bears had a consistent day from Elex Wesman with a 205-213-194 for a team-high 612 series.

Girls bowling

Upper Moreland 4, North Penn 0 >> The Bears swept the Knights as NP was short-handed with only four bowlers. The Bears were led by Sarah Olszewski rolling a 423 series and a game-high of 157. The Knights’ high bowler was Seoveon Lee with a 317 series and a 123 game. Megan Loughery chipped in with a 110 in Game 2.

Boys basketball
Perk Valley 68, Norristown 51 >> A 22-7 second-quarter spurt sent PV on its way and rolled to the win over the Eagles in PAC play on Monday night. Norristown got a spark from John Dinolfi with 15 points, 6 of which came in the fourth quarter.

Girls basketball
Sun Valley 47, Upper Merion 25 >> The Vikings hung tough for a half, but SV went on a 20-6 run to start the third quarter and coasted to the nonconference win on Monday night. Riley Anderson paced the Vikings with 10 points.