Tackett makes cut in U.S. Open; in 12th place

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Huntington North High School senior EJ Tackett is currently in 12th place after the first three qualifying rounds of the U.S. Open in North Brunswick, NJ.

Tackett, who helped lead the Vikings to a state title last week, has an average score of 214.1 over three days and 18 games.

Tackett has been in New Jersey all week. On Thursday, the field was cut to the top 95 bowlers after the final squad finished. This morning, Friday, Feb. 25, the field will be cut to the top 24 after eight games of play....