LAWRENCE, KANSAS - Grand View men's bowling team traveled to Lawrence, KS. Feb. 7-8 to compete in the NAIA West Open #1 where they bowled two separate tournaments over the weekend.

SATURDAY (5 Traditional Games) -  Bowling 5 games were Sophomore Neko Manna 937/188 average, Senior Xander Pickett 743/185.8 average, Freshman Justin Suhr 916/183.6 average. Coming in second game and bowling 4 games and lighting up the lanes was Senior Justin Graves 838/209.5 average, also adding 4 games was Sophomore Sam Kock 721/181 average, adding games were Senior Andru Wilder and Freshman Ashton Wells. The men combined for a 4610/185 average team total placing them 13/16.

SUNDAY (25 Baker Games) - The Baker games on day two were on a different and very difficult sport pattern. The men put in a lot of hard work on this pattern and as we say in bowling, they had to grind it out the last two sets. The men shot a 4654/186.3 average team total and placing them 9/16.

The men worked hard together staying positive and grinding out games. Spare shooting has definitely improved this second half. The scores don't really reflect on how well they really bowled and couldn't be prouder of the work they have been putting in. Next up is the Hoosier Classic in Indianapolis. This is the most prestigious tournament of the season with 78 men's varsity teams competing in one center at the same time. 

Adding a twist to this weekend, the tournament director decided to have an unofficial point system for both days combined and winner received a plaque. You received 1 point for each team you beat that you crossed with. Most points you could win were 10 and total pinfall the tie breaker. The men went 4-6 finishing 11/16 for the non-official for this part of the tournament.

UP NEXT
The men's bowling team travels to Indianapolis, Indiana to compete at the Hoosier Classic on February 14 & 15. That will be their last competition before the Heart of America Conference Championships.