Caroline Lewis is a sophomore at Prairie View A&M University, majoring in Marketing. Originally from Kenosha, Wisconsin, Caroline attended Tremper High School before joining PV.
Throughout her bowling career, Lewis has racked up a series of impressive accomplishments. Her notable achievements include winning the Kenosha Youth City Tournament Championships in both doubles and team, the Gabe Savaglio Tournament Father/Daughter Champion title, and being part of the Wisconsin State Middle School Team Champion with additional third-place finishes. She also secured a second-place finish in the Wisconsin State Middle School Singles, second and seventh-place finishes in the Wisconsin State High School Team, a middle school district singles second place, and second and seventh-place finishes in the Wisconsin Pepsi State Singles. Other highlights include a second-place finish in the Wisconsin High School mixed doubles and a second-place team finish in the Mid-Winter Classic.
In addition to competing in leagues and for the Tremper girls’ bowling team, Lewis spends ample time practicing on the lanes. Beyond high school competition, she has participated in events on the Junior Bowling Scholarship Tour, which travels across Wisconsin and Illinois. One standout moment in her career was competing in the kickoff pro-am for the PBA World Series of Bowling XIV on April 8 at Bowlero in Wauwatosa. Partnering with professional bowlers such as Marshall Kent, Packy Hanrahan, and Kyle Sherman, Lewis, with a game average of 174, achieved scores of 199, 181, and 245 for a 625 series. This performance, with a handicap score of 748, earned her first place in the event.
On April 18, 2024, during a national PBA telecast on Fox Sports 1, Lewis was honored with her first-place award for the pro-am during the finals of the PBA WSOB Scorpion Championships.
Her favorite professional athlete is Serena Williams, an icon of perseverance and excellence. When it comes to movies, Caroline’s all-time favorite is 10 Things I Hate About You, and she enjoys indulging in pasta as her favorite food. Thanksgiving holds a special place in her heart as her favorite holiday because it’s a time to relax, enjoy great food, and spend quality time with her family. Caroline’s hobbies include reading, cooking, and watching movies, showing her love for creativity and relaxation.
Caroline believes that a great bowler needs perseverance, determination, and a positive attitude. One of the greatest challenges athletes face today is dealing with pressure from the media, which can be overwhelming and impact their performance. Her most memorable moment in the sport was participating in a tournament with some of her favorite professional bowlers. Getting the chance to meet them and learn about their experiences was an unforgettable highlight of her bowling journey.
Looking ahead, Caroline aspires to earn several SWAC championships and continue building strong relationships with her team over the next five years. Her dream job is to work in sports marketing for a professional sports team, combining her passion for marketing and her love for sports. Caroline chose Prairie View A&M because the first time she visited, the university felt like home, a surprising and comforting realization, especially being 1,000 miles away from her actual home.
