Grand Rapids, MI — Last year was a challenging campaign for both the men's and women's Aquinas bowling teams. During the off-season, Coach Harold Klukowski made it his mission to bring the squads together and elevate their performance. On Friday, September 27, the next chapter began as the Saints men's and women's bowlers traveled to Jackson, MI, to compete in the 2025 Jackson Open.
Varsity Women's Results
The AQ varsity women put together a competitive effort led by Brooke Binder, who rolled games of 155, 170, and 208 for a 533 series. Carly Pavka followed closely with a steady 539 set, while Chloe Fisk turned in a 520 total and Ella Mattson added a 543 series. Kayla VanLinden (341), Tayler Mohney (397), and Sophia Santo (328) all contributed as the Saints' depth showed throughout the day. With 5,433 total pins, Aquinas placed seventh overall in the varsity women's field. Individually, Spring Arbor's Kayla Tafanelli captured top honors with a 664 series, while Spring Arbor also earned the women's team title.
JV Women's Results
The AQ JV women highlighted their depth with several strong performances. Ella Mattson stood out with a 543 series, including a 200 in game two, while Skylar Davy tallied 516 and Mercedes Edney contributed a 483. Lily Jones, Natalia Blouin, Nevaeh Porter each added key games across the lineup, helping AQ total 4,915 pins for a third-place finish. Indiana Tech JV #1 won the division with 5,420 pins, while Lourdes' Veronica Flanagan claimed the top individual spot with a 651 series.
Varsity Men's Results
The AQ varsity men proved competitive against a strong field, finishing fourth with 6,180 total pins. Curtis Swezey paced the Saints with a stellar 661 series, including games of 215, 234, and 212. Joshua Boersma added a 602 total with a 244 high game, while Nick Schaberg tallied a 387 series and Bradyn Curtis chipped in 533. David Schaberg (2 games 414) and Ian Carmichael each contributed consistent frames, with Dylan Maurer adding a 195 set. Indiana Tech won the men's varsity team crown with 6,706 pins, while Siena Heights' Logan Cook took the individual title at 695.
JV Men's Results
The AQ JV men showed promise and balance across the lineup. Trey Richmond led the way with a 665 series highlighted by games of 242 and 224, while Bonham Pulcifer followed closely with a 638 total. Levi Rigelman rolled a 321 series, and Trent Zemore added a 315. Contributions also came from Greyson White, Seth Burton, Matthew Boersma, and Nathan Kozminski as the Saints compiled 5,783 pins for fifth place. Lawrence Tech JV claimed the division title with 6,311 pins.
Coaches' Comments
Following the Jackson Open, Coach Harold Klukowski spoke about his team:
"Today was about growth. We have a men's team that is replacing two senior captains and has several new varsity bowlers. It was about getting to know each other in a competitive setting, and today we put our best foot forward. I could not be prouder of my men's teams. Varsity and JV never quit. We have 10 new women on our teams. We have four new women on the varsity team. Some have experience, and some are freshmen. I'm excited to see how this team gels and improves tournament to tournament. On to next week!"
Up Next
Both the men and women will be back in action next weekend on Saturday and Sunday, traveling to Detroit, MI, to compete in the Midwest Collegiate Championships, Tier 1. AQ fans can follow along with live stats, scores, and recaps at AQSaints.com.
