On Tuesday, the Hornet Girls Bowling Team hosted a conference foe York High School. The Lady Hornets started strong but struggled in game 2 and fell to York 2576-2150. Sophomore Madison Witucki led the Hornets with a 564 series, leading all bowlers. The JV team kept the match close but also lost to the Dukes 1941-1824. The Varsity Lady Hornets record fell to 1-2 on the season and 1-1 in conference. The JV Lady Hornets moved to 1-2 and 1-1 in conference as well.
On Thursday, the Hornets hosted West Suburban Conference member Addison Trail High School. The Lady Hornets Bowlers had their best score of the season, but lost to the Blazers 2780-2410. Sophomore Madison Witucki led all varsity bowlers with a 577 series. The JV team also improved each game and held on to defeat Addison Trail 1921-1896. Senior Nathaly Garfias Fernandez led the JV team with a 421 series. The Varsity Lady Hornets fell to 1-3 and 1-2 in conference and the JV Lady Hornets moved to 2-2 and 2-1 in conference.
On Saturday, the Hornet Lady Bowlers competed in the Plainfield North Strikefest. This is a tournament featuring 44 teams from across the state including some of the best teams. The Hornets finished in 8th place on the day in the Bronze Division and 32nd place overall. The Hornet bowlers were led by Sophomore Madison Witucki with a 1226 series and Senior Mandy Aylward with a 872 series. Madison Witucki won a trophy for a 600 series, one for a 1200 series as well as placing 7th place overall individually.
Week of December 2nd
On Wednesday, the Hornets visited Sandburg High School. The Lady Hornets Bowlers bowled only two games against Sandburg. The team had a good start but struggled in game two and fell to Sandburg 1585-1479. Sophomore Madison Witucki led the varsity bowlers with a 384 series. The JV team also lost to Sandburg 1301-1037. Junior Dulce Serna led the JV team with a 251 series. The Varsity Lady Hornets moved to 0-1 and the JV Lady Hornets moved to 0-1.
On Thursday, the Hornets visited conference rival and sister school Hinsdale Central High School for their first West Suburban Conference Match. The Lady Hornets Bowlers bowled three strong games and defeated the Red Devils 2408-1726. Sophomore Madison Witucki led the varsity bowlers with a strong 572 series and Senior Mandy Aylward contributed a nice 491 series. The JV team was able to improve each game and win their match 1737-1470. Junior Dulce Serna led the JV team with a 339 series and Freshman Maddy Herrada added a 323 series. The Varsity Lady Hornets moved to 1-1 (1-0 WSC) and the JV Lady Hornets moved to 1-1 (1-0 WSC).
On Saturday, the Hornet Lady JV Bowlers competed in the Joliet Central JV Invite. This is a tournament featuring 17 teams from the south and west suburbs. The Hornets finished in 10th place on the day. The JV Hornet bowlers were led by Sophomore Anaid Garfias Fernandez with a 679 series and Junior Anyla Shanklin with a 627 series.
Week of November 25th On Friday, November 29th, the Hornet Lady Bowlers competed in their first tournament of the 2024-2025 season. This was the 23 team Plainfield Central Wildcat Invite. This is an excellent tournament with some of the best teams in Illinois. The Hornets bowled consistently all day, but with a new team, they stayed in the middle of the pack. The team finished in 16th place. The Hornets were led bySophomore Madison Witucki with a 1064 series finishing 23rd as an individual.