Newport, Minn. St. Agnes High School 5-1 Three Letters Senior Three-Time Team USA Member (2004-06) Four-Time Junior Team USA Member (2003-06) NTCA First-Team All-American (2005, 2006) NCAA Tournament MVP (2005) 2004 WTBA World Tenpin Cup (silver medal) 2004 Tournament of the Americas (gold medal) WIBC Alberta E. Crowe Start of Tomorrow Award winner (2004) Big 12 Commissioner s Spring Honor Roll (2004) 2003 F.I.Q. Tournament of the Americas (two gold medals) Amanda Burgoyne enters her senior season as one of Nebraska s most celebrated bowlers. She has earned five tournament titles in her career and ranks on many of Nebraska s top-10 bowling record charts. Burgoyne, a three-time Team USA member and two-time first-team All-American, will use her international experience to provide an important leadership role to her fellow teammates in the 2006-07 campaign. Nebraska Coach Bill Straub is confident that Burgoyne s extensive individual experiences will help her perform admirably on the lanes during her final season. Burgoyne competed in all nine tournaments during her junior campaign. She held a 208.2 average over 60 games, earning a No. 7 spot on Nebraska s all-time single season average list. Burgoyne earned eight top-10 finishes on the season, including a 10th-place finish at the NCAA Championship in March of 2006. Her top performance came at the Arkansas State Invitational on Feb. 5, 2006, where she held a 215.6 average over five games for a first-place finish. Burgoyne finished her successful junior year by being named a National Tenpin Coaches Association first-team All- American for the second year in a row. In just her second year with the Huskers, Burgoyne guided Nebraska to a victorious season, including the team s second NCAA title. On the year, she won three tournament titles and posted two second-place finishes. She averaged a 206.673 over 49 games played. Burgoyne opened the season with an impressive 234 average to earn top honors at the Arkansas State Invitational. She then went on to win her second title of the regular season at the Greater Ozark NCAA Invitational with a 211 average over seven games. Burgoyne was named NCAA Tournament MVP with an outstanding career-high average of 251.75 through four games in the qualifying rounds. In March of 2005, Burgoyne was named a 2005 National Tenpin Coaches Association first-team All- American. 2003-04 Review Burgoyne enjoyed one of the finest freshman seasons in school history, averaging a 201.839 over 62 games and competing in all nine tournaments. She placed in the top 10 in five tournaments, winning the Women s Triad Classic with an average of 236.80 over five games,while bringing home runner-up honors at the Brunswick Coca-Cola Classic and the NCAA Northeast Challenge. She placed 19th at the NCAA Championships, averaging a 206.429 over eight games. In addition to her performance in collegiate competition, she earned a spot on the U.S. National Team with a fifth-place finish (10,098 pins) at the 2004 U.S. Amateur in January. She was also the top finisher during the three-day qualifying round. Burgoyne, who was also selected for the Junior National Team in 2004, led the U.S. team at the Tournament of the Americas in Miami over the summer, winning the junior women s all-events gold with 7,426 pins over 36 games. She also received the Sportsmanship Award in a vote of her fellow bowlers. Amanda Burgoyne 2006 Arkansas State Invitational 2005 NCAA Tournament 2005 Greater Ozark NCAA Invitational 2004 Arkansas State Invitational 2003 Triad Women s Classic Burgoyne came to Nebraska after a distinguished prep career. She was the 2004 WIBC Alberta E. Crowe Star of Tommorrow Award winner, which is presented to the top junior bowler in the United States or Canada. In her two years as a junior Team USA member, she won two gold medals and one silver medal at the 2003 Tournament of the Americas. Burgoyne placed seventh at the 2003 U.S. Amateur Championships and dominated at the local and regional levels, winning nearly 50 events on the Minnesota Junior Bowlers Tour and Greater Iowa Scholarship Bowling Tour. She was a six-time MJBT Bowler of the Year, a two-time GISBT Bowler of the Year and won Youth Nationals at age 14. Amanda Burgoyne, the daughter of Jeffrey and Jane Burgoyne, was born on Sept. 27, 1984. Amanda, a sociology major, graduated from St. Agnes High School in 2003. She has one older sister, Betsy. Burgoyne is engaged to marry Erik Vermilyea in the fall of 2008.
Senior Three Letters 5-7 Pius X High School Albuquerque, N.M. Adrienne Miller 2005 Bayside Collegiate Classic 2005 NCAA Holiday Classic Senior Adrienne Miller, a 2005 second-team All-American, showed immense leadership skills at the 2006 NCAA Championships as she stepped up her level of play to earn third place and a career-best showing at the NCAA Championship. According to Head Coach Bill Straub, Miller s primary focus in her final season will be to prove she belongs alongside the best players in Nebraska bowling During her junior season, Miller competed in all nine tournaments and rolled a total pinfall of 11,431. She averaged 197.1 over 58 games and earned frou top-10 finishes. Her best regular-season finish came at the Brunswick Invitational where she placed fifth with an average of 189 over seven games. Miller was a top competitor in post season action, as she held a 205.5 average for a third-place finish and a spot on the NCAA All- Tournament team. Her impressive showing in the finals also helped teh Huskers to a third-place finish at the NCAA Championship. Miller finished an outstanding sophomore season with a 201.712 average over 52 total games played. Miller also posted six top-10 finishes and had a total pinfall of 10,489. Her best finish came at the NCAA NTCA Second-Team All-American (2005) Third-Place finish at the 2006 NCAA Championship Coca-Cola New Mexico Youth Champion (1999, 2001, 2003) Four-Time National Junior Gold Qualifier (2000-03) Five-Time New Mexico Women s Bowler of the Year (1999-03) Holiday Classic where she averaged 229.125 to win the tournament. Miller claimed the Bayside Collegiate Classic title with an average of 208.667. Miller helped the Huskers win their second NCAA Championship with a 191.250 average and a top-25 placing. To finish her outstanding season, Miller was honord as a second-team All-American. 2003-04 Review Miller was one of NU s best performers as a rookie, averaging 203.83 in 58 games as a freshman. She placed in the top 10 in four of her eight tournaments, including third-place showings at the Southern Classic (207.571) and the Holiday Collegiate Classic, where she bowled a career-best 225.25 over eight games. Miller placed ninth at the NCAA Championships, averaging a 220.714 in helping the Huskers to their first NCAA title. The daughter of Mike Miller and granddaughter of Gary and Dee Miller, Adrienne was born on July 30, 1985, in Albuquerque, N.M. Adrienne, a psychology major, graduated from St. Pius X High School in 2003, where she was a member of the National Honor Society and lettered in volleball and basketball. She has one step brother, Chris Miller. Junior Two Letters 5-6 Sweet Home High School Amherst, N.Y. Lindsay Baker 2006 Morgan State Invitational 2006 Greater Ozark Invitational 2005 Mankato Invitational NTCA National Player of the Year (2006) NTCA First-Team All-American (2005, 2006) NCAA Rookie of the Year (2005) New York ECIC High School Bowler of the Year (2004) Junior Lindsay Baker stormed onto the collediate bowling scene as a freshman and has never looked back. In her two years at NU, she has claimed three tournament titles and earned the 2006 National Tenpin Coaches Association Player-of-the-Year honors. A first-team NTCA All- American, Baker competed in the Team USA Championships in January 2006, where she placed 16th overall. Baker also helped the Huskers to a third-place finish at the 2006 NCAA Championships, as she held a top- 20 finish in the competition. According to Nebraska Coach Bill Straub, Baker is vital to the future successes of Husker bowling. Baker was extremely valuable to the 2005-06 Huskers lineup, as she competed in all nine tournaments and cracked the top-five in six competitions. Her best finish came at the Greater Ozark Invitational in Springfield, Mo., where she held a 227.6 average over seven games for first place. Baker also earned a third-place position on Nebraska s alltime list for the highest average in a single season as she held a 213 over 60 games. Baker finished the season by earning the 2006 NTCA Playerof-the-Year. She also earned first-team All-America honors along with teammate Amanda Burgoyne. Baker dominated her first season for the Huskers. In 56 games she averaged 205.089 and posted nine top-10 finishes. Baker s best finish took place at the Mankato Invitational where she placed first with a 204.75 average. Baker competed in nine tournaments, including the NCAA Championships where she was named to the 2005 NCAA All-Tournament Team with a career-high average of 234. Baker was also named NCAA Rookie of the Year. Baker topped off her outstanding season by being chosen as a NTCA First-Team All-American. Baker was a standout in New York State Bowling Association individual competitions. She broke every high school record and was the only person to bowl a 300 in competition. Baker earned NYSBA All-State honors for four years and also earned the NYSBA Player-of-the-Year award. In addition to bowling, Baker participated in track. Lindsay Baker, the daughter of Henry and Cheryl Baker, was bown on Dec. 28, 1985, in Amherst, N.Y. An English major, Lindsay graduated from Sweet Home High School in 2004. She has two brothers, Jeff and Kevin, and one sister, Jennifer.
Rapid City, S.D. Central High School 5-3 Redshirt Freshman Cassandra Leuthold Junior Team USA (2006-07) W.I.B.C. Alberta E. Crowe Star of Tomorrow (2005) North Dakota/South Dakota State Amateur Champion (2003, 2004) South Dakota Pepsi State Tournament Champion Rapid City-Ellsworth City Bowler of the Year (1999-2005) Cassandra Leuthold (pronounced LOOTH-HOLD) joined Nebraska last season as the No. 1 junior player in the country. After redshirting her freshman year, Leuthold gained the skills and edge needed to make her competitive career a success for the Huskers. In July 2006, Leuthold placed second at the Gold Championships in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., earning her a spot on the 2007 Junior Team USA. According to Nebraska Coach Bill Straub, Leuthold s potential and development indicate a very bright future in bowling. Leuthold redshirted during the 2005-06 season. winner, an esteemed award given to the top high school bowler in the United States and Canada. In high school, Leuthold rolled two 300 games and a high series of 770. Information The daughter of W.J. and Stephanie Leuthold, Cassandra was born on May 1, 1987, in Amarillo, Texas. Leuthold, a chemical engineering major, graduated from Rapid City Central High School in 2005. In addition to bowling, Leuthold was a letterwinner on her high school rifle team and placed first in ladies marksmanship at the 2003 J.R.O.T.C summer camp. She has one older brother, Jim. Leuthold had an outstanding prep career at Rapid City Central High School. Not only was she a seven-time Central High Bowler-of-the-Year, Leuthold was also the 2005 Alberta E. Crowe Star of Tomorrow award Ottawa, Ill. Ottawa Township High School 5-8 Redshirt Freshman Sarah Koch Big 12 Commissioner s Honor Roll (Spring 2006) Junior Olympic Gold participant (2003-05) Illinois State Star of Tomorrow (2004-05) Wisconsin Scholarship Bowlers Club Bowler of the Year (2005) Wisconsin Scholarship Bowlers Club individual titles Indiana Youth Scholarship Bowling Tour individual titles Illinois Scholarship Bowling Club individual titles Sarah Koch (pronounced COOK) enters her second season with the Huskers after redshirting her freshman year. Her advances in bowling development last season have her poised for a successful collegiate career. In addition to Koch s commitment to athletic excellence, she is also successful in the classroom, as she earned a spot on the Big 12 Commissioner s Spring Honor Roll. According to Head Coach Bill Straub, Koch s potential to help the Husker team was evident from the first time he saw her bowl. Koch redshirted during the 2005-06 season. Koch celebrated success during her junior career as she was a member of the Illinois Scholarship Bowling Club team. She won three individual titles and helped the team win team-of-the-year honors in both 2004 and 2005. Koch also claimed two Indiana Youth Scholarship Bowling Tour individual titles and three Wisconsin Scholarship Bowling Club individual titles. Koch won the Illinois State Star of Tomorrow award and was a Junior Olympic Gold participant from 2003 to 2006. Sarah, the daughter of Ron Koch and Sue Denen, was born on Jan. 17, 1987. She graduated from Ottawa High School in 2005, where she was a member of the National Honor Society and honor roll. In addition to bowling, Koch lettered in basketball, softball and volleyball. She has one sister, Kayla.
Redshirt Freshman 5-9 Mountain View High School Tucson, Ariz. Kalyn Washburn Big 12 Commissioner s Honor Roll (Spring 2006) Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (2006-07) Kalyn (pronounced KAY-LYNN) Washburn became a Husker in 2005 after an impressive prep career in Tucson, Ariz. Washburn redshirted during her freshman season and continues to progress in her bowling development. In addition to her athletic success, Washburn excels academically for the Huskers as she made the 2006 Big 12 Commissioner s Spring Honor Roll. She is also a current member of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee. Nebraska Coach Bill Straub looks for Washburn to become important to Nebraska s future bowling successes. all-region basketball player. She also played on the Dinamo club soccer team and was an assistant coach for junior high basketball. The daughter of Scott and Melinda Washburn, Kalyn was born on Oct. 18, 1986, in Tucson, Ariz. She graduated from Mountain View High School in 2005, where she was a member of the National Honor Society, National Honor Roll and Who s Who Among American High School Students. She has three brothers, Matt, Danny and Alex. Washburn redshirted during the 2005-06 season. Washburn was an all-around athlete in her junior days at Mountain View High School in Tucson, Ariz. After her volleyball, basketball and soccer seasons concluded, she picked up bowling at age 17. Washburn was a second-team all-region volleyball player and an honorable mention Junior 5-9 West Calder High School Edinburgh, Scotland Emma Butchard Scotland National Team member (2006) Emma Butchard joins the Husker lineup as a heralded recruit from Edinburgh, Scotland. After spending two years at Napier University in Edinburgh, Butchard transferred to NU to expand on her bowling career. She celebrated success on her Livingston YBC club team where she rolled her best game of 299. Butchard was also a member of the Scotland national team at the 2006 World Championships. The daughter of Robert Butchard and Anne Butchard, Emma Louise was born on Nov. 9, 1986, in Edinburgh, Scotland. Butchard graduated from West Calder High in 2004 before attending Napier University. Butchard, a psychology major, chose Nebraska because it stood out as being the best university academically and athletically. She has one younger brother, Liam (16).
Lincoln, Neb. Lincoln High School 5-7 Redshirt Freshman Stephanie McGinnis Nebraska First-Team All-Conference (2003, 2004, 2005) Lincoln High Team Captain (2004, 2005) Stephanie McGinnis, a Lincoln native, joins the Husker lineup after attending Nebraska for one year. McGinnis was a four-time bowling letterwinner in high school under Coach Les Amory at Lincoln High. A team captain in 2004 and 2005, McGinnis also earned first-team allconference honors for three years in a row. Stephanie, the daughter of Mark and Sandra McGinnis, was born on Dec. 11, 1986, in Lincoln. McGinnis, a business administration major, graduated from Lincoln High School in 2005, where she was a member of the National Honor Society, honor roll and was an academic letterwinner. She has one brother, Shawn. Aurora, Ill. Waubonsie Valley High School 5-5 Freshman Ashley Rymer Waubonsie Valley High Most Valuable Player (2003-2006) Waubonsie Valley High Team Captain (2003-2006) Ashley Rymer, a native of Aurora, Ill., enters her freshman season at Nebraska after a successful high school career under coaches Kris Kalivas and Kathy Wonsowski. Rymer was not only captain of her bowling team for four years, but she also earned most-valuable-player honors for four years in a row. In addition to Rymer s high game of 300 and a high series of 737, she held a three-year high average in her high school conference. The daughter of Randal and Amy Rymer, Ashley was born on Feb. 19, 1988, in Middleburg Heights, Ohio. Rymer, a broadcasting major, graduated from Waubonsie Valley High School in 2006, where she was a five-time academic all-conference award winner. In addition to bowling, she was the softball captain for three years and lettered in volleyball. Rymer has one sister, Rachel. Evergreen Park, Ill. Evergreen Park High School 5-7 Freshman Sarah Izydorek SICA All-Conference Team (2005, 2006) Sarah Izydorek (pronounced IZ-A-DOOR-ICK) joins the Nebraska bowling team after a distinguished prep career. Under Head Coach Bruce Scholtens, Izydorek earned South Inter-Conference Association (SICA) all-conference honors her junior and senior years. She also claimed an individual title at the Hinsdale Central tournament. Izydorek bowled her best game of 267 at the Illinois sectionals to earn a trip to state. Sarah, the daughter of Bob and Dee Izydorek, was born on March 22, 1988, in Fairbanks, Alaska. Izydorek, an elementary education major, graduated from Evergreen Park High School in 2006, where she earned letters in bowling, volleyball and track. She has one younger sister, Kellie (16), and two older brothers, Chris (23) and Ryan (20).