Arlington, TX – April 16 2020: Webber International University’s Caitlyn Johnson and Tom Hankey Jr. were recognized by the National Collegiate Bowling Coaches Association (NCBCA) as the Most Valuable Players of the 2019-2020 collegiate bowling season. In addition, both players received the Collegiate Player of the Year award from the International Bowling Media Association (IBMA). Johnson and Hankey were acknowledged on Wednesday evening, April 15, during the USBC awards ceremony for the 2019-2020 collegiate bowling season.
Caitlyn Johnson is a graduating senior from Webber International University. Johnson caps off her illustrious collegiate career by winning 1st Team All-American and Most Valuable Player honors for the 2nd time. In just her freshman year, she helped her team climb to a runner-up finish in the 2016-2017 ITC National Championship competition. Johnson has averaged over 200 for her entire collegiate bowling career, resulting in her having a top-5 average in three of those seasons as well. Johnson will end her college bowling career as a four-year team captain, having left an indelible impression on her team and the Webber program.
Tom Hankey, Jr. is finishing his sophomore year at Webber and has already accrued a long list of collegiate accolades to his name. Hankey’s winning ways began straight out of his freshman season, winning the 2018-2019 ISC National Championship and leading his team to win the ITC National Championship in the same year. Hankey will look to continue his success in the coming season and help lead the men’s team to new heights.
Both Johnson and Hankey, Jr. have also been on Junior Team USA and have had the privilege to represent their country in international competition.
The 2019-2020 college bowling season was cut short due to the outbreak of COVID-19. The virus forced the cancellation of the season just prior to the Sectionals competition getting underway. Many bowlers were left heartbroken by the decision to cancel the remainder of the season. This awards ceremony offered much needed solace during this difficult time. Sights are now set on reaching the end of the COVID-19 pandemic so the players can return to the sport they love in the Fall.
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The Kegel Training Center, first known by the name HERBIES was opened in 1997 in Sebring, FL. This private ten lane facility was the first of its kind. In 2004, the Kegel Training Center was moved to its current location in Lake Wales, FL and now features twelve fully adjustable lanes. The KTC coaches players from all over the world and serves as the Training Facility for the Webber International University bowling teams. For more information, please visit www.kegeltrainingcenter.com.
