Two bowlers earn All-America recognitions

Two Sam Houston bowling student-athletes have capped a remarkable season with national recognition after guiding the Bearkats back to the NCAA regionals for 12th year in a row.

Denise Blankenzee was named a first-team All-America selection by the National Tenpin Coaches Association, the organization announced at the NCAA Championships end of the year banquet on Thursday evening. Katie Paris was an honorable mention honoree.

Blankenzee finished her team career with a third-place finish in the individual competition at the Prairie View Invitational, earning all-tournament honors, and she also had another top 10 finish and four in the top 25.

She also earned a spot in the 2025 Intercollegiate Singles Championships following four sectional qualifying events around the country in early March, finishing in first at the Fort Worth Regional with 1,377 total pins.

Paris, who was also a CUSA All-Academic team selection, has been an integral piece for the Bearkats this season with an 89.5 fill percentage and a 50 strike percentage (traditional format) along with an 86.4 fill percentage and a 53 strike percentage (Bakers Double format).

Two bowlers earn All-America recognitions

Players Mentioned

Denise Blankenzee

Katie Paris

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