Doughty finished first in the state tournament with a 12-game total of 2,770, becoming Sterling’s first individual state champion in the sport, and fourth state medalist in its history. It’s an incredible honor, especially around here, because no one else from Sterling High School has won state for bowling.” Sterling junior Sarah Douhgty is pictured after winning the state bowling title at The Cherry Bowl in Rockford this past winter. The victory gave her confidence that a high school state title could someday become reality. “After I won state there, I knew my goal was to win state in high school,” Doughty said.