On Thursday, April 9, the Brother Martin Bowling Team, under the direction of head coach Bruce Himbert '78, secured the LHSAA  Division I Boys' Bowling State Championship title at Premier Lanes in Baton Rouge.

This marks the Crusaders’ ninth overall title: 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2025, and now 2026. The Crusaders advanced to the semifinals against the sixth-seeded East Ascension and won 16-11. Then, the Crusaders defeated the fifth-seeded Rummel, who had previously defeated Dutchtown 24-3 in the semifinals, by a score of 19-8 in the finals.

The singles state bowling championship will occur on Friday, April 10, 2026. 

2026 Crusader Bowling Team:

Christopher Balfour '28
Roman Barran '27
Nicholas Bruno '27
Sheldon Bruno, Jr. '27
Gavin Cardoza '26
Luke Cordero '27, 2026 MVP
Colten Frugé '28
Blake Hebert '26
Tyler Nunes '27
Joseph Kennedy '27
Ryan Royer '27
Julian Springler '27

Moderator: Mr. Griffin Gremillion

Head Coach: Mr. Bruce Himbert ‘78