WAUKEGAN, Ill. — The Carthage College women's bowling team finished sixth among nine teams at the Midwest DIII Roundup at Bertrand Lanes, highlighted by freshman Nicole Weber earning All-Tournament Team honors.

Competing against approximately 70 bowlers on a challenging 40-foot oil pattern, the Firebirds faced a difficult test at their second tournament of the young season.

Weber led the way for Carthage, averaging 185 pins over five games to finish tied for fourth individually and earn a spot on the All-Tournament Team.

The Firebirds also recorded several individual highlights throughout the two-day competition. On the opening day, sophomore Emmary Arciniega-Sanchez and junior Airie Frost each converted 100% of their single-pin spare opportunities, while freshman Lori Alvarez recorded a 41.6% strike percentage.

Carthage continued to show strength in spare conversions on the second day. Senior Maxine Lathrop recorded a 50% strike percentage, while junior Emma Winter converted 81.8% of her single-pin spares. Weber converted 83.3% of her single-pin spares, and Arciniega-Sanchez delivered a strong performance by converting 93.7% of her single-pin spares and 81.2% of her multi-pin spares while recording an 87.5% fill percentage.

The Firebirds will take a week off from competition before returning to action at the Windy City Classic in Des Plaines, Illinois.

Carthage will compete at the Windy City Classic in Des Plaines, Illinois, following a week away from tournament competition.