By Steve T. Gorches

February 7th, 2008

Post-Tribune

HEBRON -- Matt Gorby threw a six-count on his first ball of practice on Tuesday at Hebron Lanes.

He got an open frame, but still had a smile on his face.

The next frame resulted in a nine-count and simple spare.

Another smile was displayed on the countenance of the 17-year-old Hebron High junior.

The third frame brought a strike. The smile was a little bigger, but not much.

Gorby has plenty of reason to smile lately and it has little to do with strikes or spares or even open frames.

Yes, he did finish sixth in the Suburban Sectional last week to advance to Saturday's regional at Stardust Bowl I in Hammond. But the fact that he's bowling at all could be considered a miracle.

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