MACOMB, Ill. – The Western Illinois University women's bowling team kicks off their spring season by hitting the road to face off in the Maryville Saints Invite.

WHAT | Lewis Storm Flyer Classic

WHEN | Friday, February 6, Saturday, February 7, and Sunday, February 8

WHERE | Romeoville, IL | Strike and Spare

LAST TIME OUT | Western Illinois competed at the 2026 Saints Invitational in St. Louis, facing one of the strongest fields of the season. The Leathernecks finished 16th overall, totaling 11,781 pins across 66 games. Melina Eresbey paced WIU individually with a 1,010 total and 202.0 average, while Maleena Moreno and Jaydyn Hunting also provided steady scoring in traditional play. The event marked another opportunity for the Leathernecks to gain experience against nationally ranked competition as the team continues its 2025–26 campaign.

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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