Vernon's Giana Loyer went into the bowling sectionals with the skills, consistency and demeanor required to be a champion.

Loyer, a sophomore, made sure she had one more edge - a fine support system, consisting of family, friends and teammates, in place - when the New Jersey North Sectional Championships were held on Saturday, Feb. 4 at Bowler City in Hackensack.

SPARTA _ Sparta's Sarah Rhodes believes in the power of her lucky locket, the one that belonged to her late grandmother, Jennie.

Giana Loyer of Vernon, Rhodes' close friend, is superstitious, wearing her black headband with the bow for important bowling matches.