Beatthechamps

ISBPA Wraps Up Busy Week with Competition

The past few days have been busy ones for the Illinois State BPA Tournament office. On Thursday evening, the association hosted its 63rd Beat the Champs Target Show, live streamed by event sponsor Storm Bowling. Legends Pete Weber and Leanne Hulsenberg were joined by youth bowling standouts Jos Weems and Anna Antony, dazzling the 250 fans in attendance with both their on-lane performances and entertaining off-lane banter. It was a tremendously fun event, and the ISBPA greatly appreciates the contributions made by all participating bowlers.

The ISBPA would also like to thank Storm’s Gary Hulsenberg, Blair Blumenscheid, Emil Williams, and Bill Spigner for their partnership and professionalism in producing the live stream. A special shout-out goes to second sponsor Coolwick Apparel for distributing merchandise to fans throughout the evening.

Just two days later, the ISBPA welcomed 128 teams to compete in the Kegel / ISBPA Midwest Collegiate Classic. Tournament management group H2M elevated the event by increasing the field size by 20 percent compared to the previous year. The ISBPA thanks Nick Hoagland and Steve Harman for their vision and congratulates them on running another successful event.

The ISBPA also thanks the bowlers and coaches who competed in this Tier 1 event and congratulates Calumet College of St. Joseph for winning the men’s division and Mount Mercy for capturing its second consecutive women’s title.

All-Tournament Team Men:
Luke Winter, Wisconsin–Whitewater
Jacob Bockstie, Mount Mercy
Nate Trentler, Calumet
Mason Doan, Calumet
Aidan Furukawa, SCAD–Savannah

All-Tournament Team Women:
Rachel Moore, Culver–Stockton
Ashley Gorman, William Penn
Zandria Davis, Oklahoma Christian
Hailey Bozych, Lindenwood
Kenzi Nieman, Rochester Christian

BEAT THE CHAMPS LIVE-STREAMING SHOW TONIGHT
JANUARY 16, 2025 AT 5:00
Kyle Troup and Verity Crawley, will be joined by youth bowlers Brady McDonough and Malia Briggs, to set the Beat the Champs Target Scores for tonight's 5:00 p.m. Live Streaming Show. The exhibition can be accessed through the event's co-sponsor, Storm's, page.

62nd Annual Beat the Champs Target Score Show Join us for the 62nd Annual Beat the Champs Target Score Show LIVE from Poplar Creek Bowl in Hoffman Estates, Illinois. Kyle Troup and Verity Crawley will be...