MACOMB, Ill. – The Western Illinois University women's bowling team continues their season this weekend, playing at the McKendree Bearcat Invitational on Friday, November 14, through Sunday, November 16th.
WHAT | McKendree Bearcat Invitational
WHEN | Friday, November 14, Saturday, November 15, and Sunday, November 16
WHERE | Lebanon, IL | St. Clair Bowl
LAST TIME OUT | The Western Illinois women's bowling team put together one of its most complete outings of the season at the 2025 Windy City Classic, finishing ninth overall in a field that featured several nationally ranked programs. The Leathernecks showed steady improvement across all three days of competition, highlighted by a strong finish in Saturday's traditional games that carried into Sunday's bracket play. Graduate student Angela Steinke led the way with a 17th-place individual finish among more than 100 bowlers, while sophomore Maleena Moreno, senior Heather Walker, and freshman Melina Eresbey each delivered key contributions. Western's communication and lane adjustments proved vital in their climb up the standings, giving the team confidence and momentum heading into this week's McKendree Bearcat Invitational.
ABOUT THE LEATHERNECKS | Western Illinois University bowling is set to begin the 2025 season with eight new additions to the roster.
The Leathernecks welcome a mix of experience and fresh talent to the program this year. Joining the team are senior Melina Eresby of Villahermosa, Mexico; freshman Skylar Houseman of Moline, Illinois; sophomore Skylar Huber of Bradshaw, Nebraska; freshman Jaydyn Hunting of Lexington, Kentucky; and freshman Maleena Moreno of San Antonio, Texas. Also joining the squad are freshman Angela Steinke of Rothschild, Wisconsin, sophomore Heather Walker of Mentor, Ohio, and graduate student Cassidy Williams of New Ulm, Minnesota.
The program will be led by head coach Derek Sapp, a Western Illinois alumnus who competed on the Leatherneck men's bowling team. Sapp brings valuable experience to the role, most recently serving as the head bowling coach at Culver-Stockton College.
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