There’s been a significant shakeup for the high school bowling state tournament this year. The question is whether it’s going to be good for the sport or a short-lived change.

“I’m used to the old format, so I don’t know what’s going to become of it,” said Southern Regional boys coach Tony Salvatore, whose Rams are the reigning NJSIAA South Jersey Group 4 champs and will begin their title defense this week. “I believe the format’s correct; I don’t have a problem with it.