The Lakes Varsity Bowling team competed in the Antioch Invitational at Antioch Lanes on Nov. 30. There were 10 teams that competed with approx. 70 girls. The girls competed well for our first tournament of the season. The Lady Eagles finished 8th after 6 team games. Leading the way was Junior Aubrey Kiddle who finished 2nd with an average of 191 with a high game of 246. Also bowling well was Sophomore Essie Zoot who averaged 135 with a high game of 183. Next up for the Lady Eagles is a conference match against North Chicago at Bertrand Lanes on Dec. 4th.

We traveled to Bertrand Lanes to bowl a conference match against North Chicago. The Lakes Lady Eagles beat North Chicago all 3 games to win 9 points to 0. The total pin fall was Lakes 1868, North Chicago 1173. The Lady Eagles showed improvement as Junior Kaylene Kelly and Junior Emma Veres bowled new high games, Sophomore Essie Zoot and Senior Hannah Lawson both averaged 128 and Junior Aubrey Kiddle averaged 175 with a 191 high game. Next up is a home match on December 6 against Mundelein.

On Friday December 6 we hosted Mundelein High School in a 3 game match. Game 1 we lost 738 to 846, Aubrey Kiddle 224, Hannah Lawson 162 and Essie Zoot 152. Game 2 we won 779 to 742, Aubrey Kiddle 220, Hannah Lawson 155, Essie Zoot 150 and Grace Ward 142. Game 3 we lost 616 to 716 with all bowlers struggling a bit. Overall it was a night of improvement as we shot a new team high game of 779, Aubrey averaged 203, Essie 146 and Hannah 145.

On Saturday December 7 we traveled to Arlington Lanes to bowl in the 14th Annual Valhalla Invitational. There were 19 Varsity teams with approximately 160 girls that bowled. We finished in 12th place with Aubrey Kiddle finishing in 15th individually averaging 181. We had a number of new high games and series with Hannah Lawson averaging 153 for the day, Emma Veres averaging 121 for the day and a new high game of 148, Grace Ward with a new high of 213 and Essie Zoot with a new high of 189. We also shot an 807 team game which is a new high for the season. We had a very good day with the cheering and enthusiasm of each girl improving dramatically. In short we are becoming a team!

We had a 3 game home match against Dundee Crown. We won the first game 657 to 656, whew! We won the 2nd game 784 to 571, and we lost the 3rd game 702 to 761. We won series 2143 to 1988. Bowling well was Aubrey Fiddle who averaged 197, Hannah Lawson averaged 143, and Essie Zoot averaged 136.

Thursday December 12th we had a home match against Grayslake Central. We lost all 3 games against a very good team. First game we lost 674 to 774, 2nd game we lost 742 to 801, and the 3rd game we lost 748 to 861. Leading the way for our Lady Eagles was Hannah Lawson who averaged 172, Aubrey Kiddle averaged 167, and Essie Zoot averaged 150. Next up we travel to Town & Country Lanes in Joliet on Saturday December 14th to bowl in the Strikefest Tournament.

On Saturday December 14th we traveled to Joliet to bowl in the Strikefest Tournament at Town & Country Lanes. It is the most prestigious tournament with the strongest field in Illinois girls bowling. There were 44 teams with approximately 350 bowlers that participated. We finished in 43rd place as a team. Individually Junior Aubrey Kiddle had an amazing day averaging 209 and finishing in 9th place. Sophomore Essia Zoot also bowled well averaging 136 for the day.

Last night December 17, we traveled to Lakes Bowl in Round Lake to bowl a 3 game match against Round Lake High School. The girls struggled adjusting to the different lane conditions as we lost game 1 606 to 745, tied game 2 756 to 756, and lost game 3 746 to 801. Losing series 2108 to 2317. Bowling well for the Lady Eagles was Junior Aubrey Kiddle who averaged 207 and Senior Hannah Lawson who averaged 145. Next up we travel on December 19 to 3D Lanes to bowl a 3 game match against Wauconda.

Thursday December 19th we traveled to 3D Bowl to have a 3 game match against Wauconda. (Aubrey Kiddle out with a concussion) so we only had 5 bowlers. Game 1 Lakes 539 Wauconda 813, Hannah Lawson 134, Game 2 Lakes 634 Wauconda 777, Essie Zoot 170, Grace Ward 147, Emma Veres 134, Game 3 Lakes 644 Wauconda 845, Grace Ward 174, Hannah Lawson 153, Essie Zoot 140. Total Lakes 1817 Wauconda 2435

Saturday January 4 we traveled to Lakes Bowl to bowl in the Grant Invite. Aubrey is back bowling and Hannah is now bowling left handed as her left wrist is injured for 4 to 6 weeks. Game 1 630, Aubrey Kiddle 179, Game 2 572, Aubrey Kiddle 169, Game 3 661, Aubrey Kiddle 186, Essie Zoot 168. The afternoon was Baker games. Individually Aubrey Kiddle finished in 7th

Thursday January 9, we had a home 3 game match against Antioch. Game 1 Lakes 674 Antioch 861, Aubrey Kiddle 186, Essie Zoot 149. Game 2 Lakes 673 Antioch 929, Aubrey Kiddle 173, Essie Zoot 159. Game 3 Lakes 705 Antioch 971, Aubrey Kiddle 174, Grace Ward 149, Essis Zoot 145. Hannah Lawson bowled left handed and averaged 123 and Megan Ward set new personal highs all 3 games bowling JV with games of 107, 108, and 109

On Tuesday January 14 we traveled to Raymond's Bowl to compete in a 3 game match against McHenry High School. Game 1, Lakes 729 - McHenry 683, Aubrey Kiddle 224, Essie Zoot 184. Game 2, Lakes 695 - McHenry 642, Aubrey Kiddle 209, Essie Zoot 136. Game 3, Lakes 740 - McHenry 673, Aubrey Kiddle 203, Essie Zoot 166, Grace Ward 145, Emma Veres 143. Series, Lakes 2164 - McHenry 1998, Aubrey Kiddle averaged 212, Essie Zoot averaged a personal best of 162, Megan Harder bowled a personal best of 116. Lakes sweeps the match to go 7 - 0 for the night!

January 16 we traveled to Lakes Bowl to bowl a 3 game match against Grant High School. Game 1 Lakes 640 - Grant 755, Aubrey Kiddle 176. Game 2, Lakes 734 - Grant 801, Aubrey Kiddle 245, Grace Ward 132. Game 3, Lakes 668 - Grant 815, Aubrey Kiddle 185, Grace Ward 137. We really struggled with spare shooting tonight, more spare practice tomorrow!

On Saturday January 18 we traveled to Liberty Lanes in Carpentersville to bowl in the Jacobs Invitational. Game 1 we shot 666, Aubrey Kiddle 162 and Essie Zoot 138, game 2 we shot 656, Aubrey Kiddle 170 and Grace Ward 149, Game 3 we shot 689, Aubrey Kiddle 193, Emma Veres 170, and Grace Ward 141, Game 4 we shot 685, Aubrey Kiddle 181, Essie Zoot 149, Grace Ward 147 and Essie Zoot 144, Game 5 we shot 743, Aubtey Kiddle 253 and Essie Zoot 173, Game 6 we shot 739, Aubrey Kiddle 212 and Grace Ward 177. We finished 10th out of 18 teams and Aubrey Kiddle finished 6th.

Last night we had a 3 game home match against Waukegan. It was an incredible night as we set many personal and team records. Game 1 Lakes 781 - Waukegan 761, Aubrey Kiddle 189, Hannah Lawson 165, Grace Ward 152 and Essie Zoot 149. Game 2 Lakes 846 - Waukegan 744, (previous high team game was 807) Aubrey Kiddle 225, Emma Veres new high game of 180, Grace Ward 165, Hannah Lawson 154. Game 3 Lakes 865 - Waukegan 771, (another new team high game) Aubrey Kiddle 247, Emma Veres new high game of 211, Grace Ward 149 and Essie Zoot 139. Lakes sweeps Waukegan, Aubrey Kiddle new high average for 3 games of 220, Emma Veres new high game of 211, new high series of 517, and new high average for 3 games of 172, Grace Ward 3 game average of 155, Hannah Lawson 3 game average of 146 and Essie Zoot 3 game average of 136. Tonight we have another 3 game home match against Johnsburg High School.

Last night we had a home match against Johnsburg High School. Game 1 Lakes 676 - Johnsburg 761, Aubrey Kiddle 205 and Essie Zoot 146. Game 2 Lakes 778 - Johnsburg 748, Aubrey Kiddle 203, Emma Veres 147, Grace Ward 145, Essie Zoot 144 and Hanna Lawson 139. Game 3 Lakes 724 - Johnsburg 613, Aubrey Kiddle 200 and Grace Ward 151. Lakes wins series 2178 - Johnsburg 2122, Aubrey Kiddle averaged 202, Grace Ward averaged 143 and Essie Zoot averaged 138.

Last night we hosted a 3 game match against Grayslake North. Game 1 Lakes 752 - Grayslake North 682, Aubrey Kiddle 175, Grace Ward 154, Essie Zoot 149, Emma Veres 138 and Hanna Lawson 136. Game 2 Lakes 817 - Grayslake North 734, Aubrey Kiddle 238, Essie Zoot 178, Emma Veres 143 and Hanna Lawson 135. Game 3 Lakes 680 - Grayslake North 724, Essie Zoot 147, Aubrey Kiddle 146 and Emma Veres 137. Lakes wins series 2249 - Grayslake North 2140. We had a great week, out of a possible 27 points we won 23 points over Waukegan, Johnsburg and Grayslake North.

We traveled to 3D Bowl in Island Lake to compete in the Wauconda Bulldog Invite.There were 16 teams in the field and after the morning 3 games the field was divided into 2 Divisions and we were placed in the Gold Division. After 3 more games we finished in 2nd place behind Warren and the girls all received medals and a nice 2nd place plaque. Aubrey Kiddle averaged 195 for the day and finished in 3rd place in the 6 game Series category. Hannah Lawson averaged 166 with a high game of 194, Grace Ward averaged 146 and Essie Zoot averaged 142 with a high game of 188.

Last Saturday February 8 we competed in Regional Competition hosted by Antioch High School at Antioch Lanes. There were 13 teams that competed and Lakes finished in 9th place. Individually Aubrey Kiddle finished in 5th place averaging 194 and advancing on to the Sectional Competition at Sunset Lanes in Waukegan next Saturday February 15. Hannah Lawson finished in 33rd averaging 163, Essie Zoot finished in 37th averaging 158, Grace Ward finished in 47th averaging 141, and Megan Harder finished in 48th averaging 134.