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It almost didn't seem possible — 21 800 series and 18 perfect games in a single season. Fero Williams did that and more.

He and Jerry Kessler won the Ohio United States Bowling Congress doubles championship. Williams teamed up with Amy Daniels, Candace Shepard and George Gohagan III to win the Dayton Association's Mixed Tournament.

He tallied a 252 high average and closed out the state tournament in the top 10 in singles and the top 25 in all events.

His success on the lanes didn't go unnoticed as the 27-year-old earned the Bowler of the Year title from the Greater Dayton USBC Bowling Association.

"It's an honor because you have a lot of great bowling in Dayton, Ohio," Williams said. "You better bring your 'A' game if you're going to compete here."

Williams has been bringing his "A" game for the past few seasons. Last year, the Dayton bowler set USBC records for most 300 games (22) and 800 series (27) in a single season. By Williams' estimate, he now has more than 90 800 series and more than 80 career perfect games to his credit.

"It doesn't get old, it's still an amazing feat to put together an 800," Williams said. "I still get excited every time I do it."

While his honors scores now number in the hundreds, Williams still remembers his first sanctioned 300 game more than a decade ago. He was 15.

"I was in a junior tournament and nervous was an understatement," he said. "It's kind of like shooting the winning basket or hitting the game-winning home run. All eyes are on you."

Williams has contemplated bowling professionally but, for now, is leaning toward spending more time teaching than bowling.

"We have a lot of juniors coming up who need good coaching," he said. "And, to me, bowling is about family and friends and making a difference."

Family is what got Williams started bowling when he was just 4 years old, as both his parents were bowlers. Fun is what keeps him bowling.

"As soon as it's not fun, I'll know I've lost my love for the game," he said. "That's when I stop bowling."