The ability to overcome adversity is part of any sport, but Palo Verde bowling coach John Read may be looking at more than his share of obstacles as he attempts to guide his boys squad to a third consecutive Class 5A title .

The Panthers lost several key bowlers after last season’s championship, but the coach still believes his team has what it will take to come out on top once more.

“We are going to be very young,” Read said. “We lost quite a few seniors. I’ve been worried about our freshman class, but fortunately we have some great freshmen — both boys and girls.”

Palo Verde’s boys, who edged Liberty, 5-4, to win last year’s title , lost Nevada Preps All-Southern Nevada first-team bowler Jack Grossman to graduation. But junior Logan Hollander has taken over the top spot, and he appear

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