ADDISON, Ill. – The Lawrence Tech Blue Devils women's bowling team turned in one of the top performances in a loaded field at the Kegel Midwest Collegiate Classic at Stardust Bowl, finishing fourth out of 55 teams with a 7,978 pinfall in Tier 1 competition on Saturday.
Behind consistent scoring across the lineup, Lawrence Tech climbed the standings in the traditional team block to secure the fourth-place finish against many of the region's strongest programs. The 7,978 total reflected both depth and high-end scoring, with multiple Blue Devils turning in top-40 individual efforts over the five-game set.
Kaelynn Weber led the way in the individual standings for Lawrence Tech, placing 28th overall. Weber rolled games of 195, 212, 195, 179 and 217 for a five-game total of 998, averaging 199.6. Her 217 closer helped solidify the Blue Devils' late push in the standings, capping a steady block that kept the team in contention throughout the day.
The Blue Devils also received a major spark from Kayla Zygmontowicz, who finished second in the event's average listings. Zygmontowicz bowled four games, posting scores of 234, 231, 174 and 257 for an 896 total and a 224.0 average. Her 257 game stood as one of the high scores of the day for Lawrence Tech and provided a decisive boost in pinfall during a critical stretch of the block.
Adding to the strong individual showings, Amelia Lemanowicz delivered a solid five-game performance to finish 40th. Lemanowicz recorded games of 211, 204, 175, 178 and 202 for a total of 970, averaging 194.0. Her back-to-back 200-plus games early in the day helped establish a strong scoring pace for the Blue Devils and contributed to the team's climb into the top five.
While Weber, Zygmontowicz and Lemanowicz highlighted the stat sheet, Lawrence Tech's fourth-place finish was built on balanced production throughout the lineup. The 7,978 team total reflected quality contributions from the entire rotation, allowing the Blue Devils to stay within striking distance of the lead in a deep, 55-team Tier 1 field.
With the strong result at Stardust Bowl, the Blue Devils added a notable Tier 1 finish to their season resume and gained valuable experience in a high-caliber collegiate environment. Lawrence Tech now looks ahead to the next stop on the schedule with momentum and confidence after proving it can contend near the top of a large, competitive field.
