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A JOINT RESOLUTION AND PROCLAMATION HONORING AND RECOGNIZING KAEL CLOUS FOR HIS HISTORIC OHSAA STATE BOWLING CHAMPIONSHIP AND OUTSTANDING ATHLETIC AND ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS
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WHEREAS, Gahanna Lincoln High School senior Kael Clous competed in the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) State Bowling Tournament on March 7, 2026, at HP Lanes in Columbus, Ohio, where he became the first individual state bowling champion in Gahanna Lincoln High School history; and
WHEREAS, Kael secured the OHSAA State Championship with an outstanding three-game series score of 720, including games of 232, 255, and 233, demonstrating exceptional skill, focus, and consistency; and
WHEREAS, Kael helped lead the Gahanna Lincoln boys bowling team to a fourth-place finish at the OHSAA State Tournament while contributing to back-to-back COHSBC Overall Championships, two consecutive District Championships, an undefeated 11-0 COHSBC season, and a perfect 5-0 record in Ohio Capital Conference (OCC) divisional play; and
WHEREAS, Kael completed the 2025-2026 season with a 205.7 average, ranking 17th overall in the Central Ohio High School Bowling Conference (COHSBC) and 13th overall in the OCC, while helping his team break numerous program records over the past two seasons; and
WHEREAS, Kael was recognized as a Scholar Athlete by the Ohio High School Bowling Coaches Association, reflecting his dedication to excellence both academically and athletically; and
WHEREAS, Kael will continue to represent Gahanna Lincoln High School and the City of Gahanna by competing in the U.S. High School Bowling National Championship in Columbus, Ohio, this June, before continuing his education and bowling career at Marian University.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT JOINTLY RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL AND PROCLAIMED BY THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF GAHANNA, COUNTY OF FRANKLIN, STATE OF OHIO:
Section 1. That the City of Gahanna hereby recognizes and congratulates Kael Clous for his historic OHSAA State Bowling Championship, his academic achievements, and his outstanding contributions to the Gahanna Lincoln High School bowling program.
Section 2. That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect at the earliest period allowed by law.