High school bowling matches are divided into two sets of competition. The first is an individual head-to-head competition, for which coaches assign their five starters. The individual matches consist of a two-game series. The second part of each high school match — which usually draws more intrigue and excitement — is known as Baker Format. It is a four-game series in which each bowler on a team bowls two frames per game, going up in a "lineup".
Team points are earned in each of the individual games (1 pt for individual series and 2 pts for team total series and Baker Format games 2 pts per team game and 2 pts for team series), for a total of 17 pts. The team with the most points or the first team to reach 9 pts wins the match.
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| Selection to the Dexter/USBC High School All-American Team is based on the student-athlete's bowling accomplishments from the current school year, academic achievement, letters of recommendation, extracurricular and community involvement, submitted essays and resumes. Minimum requirements for selection include a 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) and at least one letter of recommendation. Five boys and five girls will be selected annually |