IBMA Announces Finalists for the

2026 Storm Collegiate Bowlers of the Year

DATE: March 24, 2026

For more information, Frank Barnhart at fwbowl@gmail.com

The International Bowling Media Association is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2026 IBMA Collegiate Bowler of the Year, presented by Storm Bowling. The selection committee is comprised of IBMA members who are bowling media and former college coaches and athletes. Two "All American" teams will be selected from the ten of each gender with the persons receiving the most votes being the STORM_® Collegiate Bowlers of the Year for each gender. Below are the lists of our ten finalists with class and hometown information where available.

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Jacob Bockstie - Mount Mercy University, Freshman, Nottingham, MD

Brandon Bohn - Webber International University, Senior, Marketing, Jackson, NJ

Bobby Habetler - Saint Xavier University, Senior, Marketing, Park Ridge, IL

Emmanuel McPherson - Lindenwood University, Senior, Accounting, Tampa, FL

Dawson Peterson - Wisconsin - Whitewater, Sophomore, General Business, Stewartville, MN

Jalen Pfaff - University of St. Francis (IL), Senior, Information Technology, LaGrange Park, IL

Louis Pisano - Wisconsin - Whitewater, Sophomore, Sports Management, Greeley, CO

Kendric Siders - St. Ambrose University, Junior, Accounting, Eagle River, AK

Carter Street - Wichita State University, Senior, Sports Management, Dublin, OH

Blake Walsh - Mount Mercy University, Sophomore, West Ballina, Australia

WOMEN

Maribeth Baker - Duquesne University, Junior, Digital Media Arts, York, PA

Hailey Bozych - Lindenwood University, Freshman, Elementary Education, Romeoville, IL

Emily Brock - Niagara University, Senior, Orchard Park, NY

Emaly Kruse - Morningside University, Junior, Nursing, Sioux Falls, SD

Rachel Moore - Culver-Stockton College, Junior, Psychology/Nursing, Keokuk, IA

Aleesha Oden - Wichita State University, Junior, Applied Engineering, Council Bluffs, IA

Brianna Rogers - University of Pikeville, Senior, Cincinnati, OH

Jenna Stretch - Louisiana Tech University, Senior, Auburn Township, OH

Kylee Trexler - Louisiana Tech University, Junior, Arcadia, IN

Elizabeth Weeks - SCAD - Savannah, Junior, Florence, SC

The winners will be announced prior to the USBC Intercollegiate Team Championships "Night of Champions" banquet.

The IBMA/STORM College Bowler of the Year Award is given each season to the male and female bowlers who excel on the lanes in USBC certified collegiate tournament and conference play. Players must have a cumulative 32 games and be in the top 20 of either Average Differential or Average or have won a Tier 1 as an individual to be considered for the award,. Many professional and high-ranking amateur bowlers have received the award which was established in 1987 to honor the sport’s finest collegiate players.

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About Storm Products Inc.

Storm Products Inc. is the premier manufacturer of high-performance bowling equipment, featuring the Storm, Roto Grip, 900 Global, 3G, and Master brands. Based in Brigham City, Utah, Storm has led the industry in bowling innovation and technology for 40 years, committed to creating products that enhance player performance and grow the sport worldwide.

About the International Bowling Media Association

The International Bowling Media Association (IBMA) is the world's leading bowling media and communications organization. Since 1934, when it began as the Bowling Writers Association of America, IBMA has evolved into a source of industry news and information for the global sport and business of bowling. IBMA provides awards and recognition to professional and amateur bowlers, industry volunteers and bowling writers, and promotes bowling media as a career path to interested young people. For more information, visit:  www.bowlingmedia.org.

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For Additional Information Contact:

Steve Lawson

Operations Manager

International Bowling Media Association

404 Ridge Road

Mahomet, IL 61853

operations@bowlingmedia.org