Thriving in a less degree than pres...

Thriving in a less degree than pressure is nothing new to the Collinsville Kahoks striplings bowling team.

Tournament trialed and at their best in big match situations, the Kahoks have placed no lower then seventh in three trips to the IHSA State Bowling Tournament.

still beginning today, the Kahoks will face the constraining force of being one of the favorites to win the 2006 state title when competition begins at St Clair goblet

"If we were younger and didn't have the experience that we have, then ye I would say the compressing of being one of the teams to beat may affect us," Kahoks coach Sean Hay said. "But these kids have been together for three years. They've been here before, and they've gobleted in big events.

"I don't think the urgency will bother us at all."

The Kahoks are l through their top three of Keith Dickerson, Kyle McClary and