The finalists have been determined for the 2026 Intercollegiate Singles Championships following four sectional qualifying events held across the U.S.
The national Intercollegiate event will feature 24 women and 24 men competing for individual titles from April 13-18 at The Ashwaubenon Bowling Alley in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Sectional qualifying took place Friday in Illinois, Texas, Pennsylvania and Tennessee.
Each competitor bowled six games. The top four women and top four men at each location earned automatic spots, with additional qualifiers determined by field size.
In the men’s division in Illinois, Leland Jones led with 1,476. Tyler Close followed with 1,362, Nate Trentler had 1,350, and Andrew Allen posted 1,314. Connor Rogus finished with 1,312, Ryan Wenman had 1,310, while Jacob Holste and Camryn Stefanini tied with 1,301.
In Texas, Daryus Alo led with 1,393. Dmitri Richardson recorded 1,375. Kaeden White and Bobby Habetler tied at 1,371. Brandon Handog had 1,351, and Brandon Caruso finished with 1,346.
In Pennsylvania, Malakai Pettrie led with 1,317. Severo Gordon posted 1,284. Brody Wildenmann and Hayden Tarris tied at 1,272. David Schaberg also advanced with 1,271.
In Tennessee, Brady Lauber led with 1,413. Landin Jordan followed with 1,401. Joe Woods-Weisman had 1,354, Camden Malott posted 1,343, and Evan Flath recorded 1,341.
On the women’s side in Illinois, Brianna Rogers led with 1,321. Hope Bunk finished with 1,320, Emily Newbauer had 1,274, and Katarina Hagler posted 1,237. Savannah Swiatocha and Karleigh Lemond tied at 1,223. Haylee Bates finished with 1,222, and Dannielle Henderson had 1,207.
In Texas, Sara Duque led with 1,354. Ashtyn Woods recorded 1,310, Denise Blankenzee had 1,304, Payton Hartgrove posted 1,300, and Kaylin Wahlmeier finished with 1,291.
In Pennsylvania, Kenzi Nieman led with 1,271. Sara Ritchie followed with 1,269. Leah Brazier posted 1,254, Elizabeth Springsteen of Muskingum had 1,227, Addysen Case of McKendree recorded 1,221, and Amelia Adams finished with 1,208.
In Tennessee, Kaitlyn Stull led the field with 1,419. Emma Yoder posted 1,359, Gianna Brandolino had 1,355, Bricey Caudill recorded 1,340, and Saphyre Nofuente finished with 1,339.
After the Singles event is complete, the Team sectional competition will follow, with total pinfall from 64 Baker games determining which programs advance to the Intercollegiate Team Championships.
The team finals will also be held in Green Bay from April 15-18. Visit
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