SK's Young Qualifies for Back-to-Back State Bowling Championships

Sigourney-Keota sophomore Sophie Young secures 12th seed for Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union Class 1A State Bowling event.

Published on Feb. 5, 2026

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Sigourney-Keota sophomore Sophie Young has qualified for the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union Class 1A State Bowling Championships for the second consecutive year. Young rolled a 576 individual score at the qualifying meet on Monday in West Burlington, placing third at her site and earning the 12th seed in the field of 32 competitors. Sigourney-Keota finished fourth in the team race with a combined score of 1,872, while Louisa-Muscatine won the team title with a 2,707 score.

Why it matters

Young's back-to-back state qualification is an impressive achievement, showcasing her continued growth and skill development in high school bowling. As one of the top individual qualifiers, she will look to build on her previous state tournament experience and compete for a state title.

The details

At the qualifying meet on Monday in West Burlington, Young rolled a 576 individual score, placing third at her site and earning the 12th seed in the 32-competitor field for the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union Class 1A State Bowling Championships. Sigourney-Keota finished fourth in the team race with a combined score of 1,872, while Louisa-Muscatine won the team title with a 2,707 score.

  • The qualifying meet took place on Monday, February 3, 2026.
  • The Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union Class 1A State Bowling Championships will be held on Tuesday, February 11, 2026.

The players

Sophie Young

A sophomore bowler for the Sigourney-Keota high school team who has qualified for the state championships for the second consecutive year.

Sigourney-Keota High School

The high school team that Sophie Young bowls for, which finished fourth in the team race at the qualifying meet.

Louisa-Muscatine High School

The high school team that won the team title at the qualifying meet with a score of 2,707.

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What’s next

Young will compete at the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union Class 1A State Bowling Championships on Tuesday, February 11, 2026 at Cadillac Lanes in Waterloo.

The takeaway

Sophie Young's back-to-back state tournament qualification is a testament to her hard work and dedication, and showcases the strength of the Sigourney-Keota bowling program. Her continued success will be closely watched as she aims to make a deep run at the state championships.