Even if K.C. Hallihan had bowled his average during the second game of Southern Regional’s contest against Brick on Feb. 7, the Rams would have won the game and, ultimately, the match.

However, Hallihan took a step farther. He rolled the Rams’ first perfect game in 17 years. Chris Lavoie was the last one to accomplish the feat, in 2008, according to coach Tony Salvatore.

“This was my first 300,” Hallihan said. “It’s very special, and I’m happy I got to do it in front of my coach and my dad.