ADDISON, ILLINOIS - The Grand View women's bowling team delivered a strong performance at the USBC Collegiate Team Sectionals on March 15-16 in Addison, Illinois. The Vikings competed among the top 80 women's teams out of 195 USBC collegiate programs, which include teams from the NAIA, NCAA, University Varsity Club, and Junior College levels.
The Sectionals featured four separate locations, with 22 women's teams competing in Grand View's sectional. Only the top four teams from each site would advance to the USBC Collegiate Team Nationals — making for an intense and highly competitive atmosphere. The format included 64 Baker games spread over two days, testing both physical endurance and mental focus.
Day One Recap
The Vikings started early on Day One, hitting the lanes at 8:00 a.m. for the first set of 16 Baker games. They posted a pin total of 2,814, placing them 18th out of 22 teams.
After a short lunch break and score verification, Grand View returned for another set of 16 Baker games in the afternoon. The team found their rhythm, finishing the day with a total pinfall of 5,747 and a solid 179.8 average — climbing to 15th place in the standings.
Day Two Recap
Day Two saw the Vikings back on the lanes at 7:30 a.m. for the third set of 16 Baker games. The team rolled a total of 2,933 pins for an improved 183.4 average, maintaining their position at 15th place.
After a brief break, the Vikings bowled another set of 12 Baker games but slipped to 17th place in the standings. However, the team showed tremendous resilience in the final stretch.
In the last four Baker games, which served as a position round, the Vikings rallied with their strongest set of the tournament — rolling scores of 201, 209, 207, and 204 for a total of 821 pins and an impressive 205.5 average. Their late surge propelled them back into 15th place, edging out St. Ambrose University and Morningside University.
The Vikings finished the tournament with a 64-game Baker total of 11,550 pins and a 181 average. They narrowly missed 14th place by just 31 pins — a testament to their competitive spirit and determination.
Coach's Reflection
Coaches Keith and Melody were extremely proud of the team's performance and consistency throughout the grueling 64-game format.
"64 Baker games in two days is a lot of bowling, and these women stayed focused and determined the entire time," said Coach Keith. "They kept their Baker games pretty consistent, only having two low games, and really brought it in the last set. We graduate three bowlers this spring, and it was great to see how these women helped build a strong team chemistry with the underclassmen, giving them the confidence to step up and add to the strength of this team. We're already looking forward to next year and can't wait to see what our returners and new recruits can do on the lanes."
Team Roster
The following athletes represented Grand View at the USBC Collegiate Team Sectionals:
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USBC Collegiate Singles Sectionals
On Friday, March 7, Senior Isabel Tetmeyer competed in the USBC Collegiate Singles Sectionals. The top seven bowlers from the sectional automatically qualified for the USBC Collegiate Singles Nationals, with additional qualifiers coming from the other three sectionals to round out a total field of 24.
Tetmeyer delivered an outstanding performance, rolling a six-game total of 1,289 pins for an impressive 214.8 average — finishing 8th out of 215 bowlers. She missed the national qualifying cut by a heartbreaking 21 pins.
"Isabel bowled incredibly well and was right there with the best in the country," Coach Keith said. "It's tough to miss the cut by such a small margin, but she represented Grand View with strength and class."
UP NEXT
The Vikings' strong finish at Sectionals caps off a season of growth and success. With a mix of veteran leadership and emerging talent, Grand View is poised to make an even deeper run next season. The coaching staff remains confident that the foundation laid this year will lead to continued success on the lanes.
