Miami Beach Senior High's girls bowling team claimed the District 16 championship with 1,461 points, beating runner-up Hialeah Gardens by just nine pins.

The Hi-Tides earned a trip to the FHSAA State Bowling Championships in Orlando, the Miami Herald reported.

Margaret McMillan led Miami Beach with a 376 series. Jennifer Alemangonzalez rolled a 319, Anna Mesarina and Ana Sotoaleman each posted 277, and Camila Gomez added 210.

Hialeah Gardens finished with five bowlers contributing to its team total. Vanessa Moreira paced the Gladiators with a 360 series. Denisse Valdes posted 342, Julianne Negron rolled 336, Keiry Borges added 183 and Lis Rodriguez scored 143. Kaitlyn Montecelo and Jacquelyn Sardinas also bowled for Hialeah Gardens.

Two individual bowlers from other District 16 schools also qualified for state. Gabriella Estepe of Hialeah Educational Center led all district competitors with a 401 series. Amanda Suarez of JC Bermudez qualified with a 312.

The state championships run Tuesday, Oct. 27, through Thursday, Oct. 29, at Boardwalk Bowl Entertainment Center, 10749 E Colonial Dr, Orlando. Boys bowl first on Tuesday with a 5:45 p.m. start. Girls competition and bracketed rounds begin Wednesday at 7:45 a.m. Final rounds and the crowning of state champions follow Thursday at 7:45 a.m.

Tickets are $10 in advance through GoFan, plus a $1.50 service fee, or $13 at the door. All tickets are digital only and non-refundable. Parking is free.

Miami Beach football also travels Saturday, Oct. 24, with the Hi-Tides at Westminster Christian at 1 p.m.