2018-2019 Women's Selected Team


Sarah Klassen

Sarah Klassen

Hometown: St. Catharines, Ontario
Year: Freshman, first year on team
Major: Finance
No. of Years Bowling: 14
High Game: 290
High Series: 797
Right-handed

Nickname: Sar, hoss
What is something unique about you? I really like to learn languages and about different cultures. I’m learning French and German right now.
Any superstitions? I eat a bagel every tournament morning
Why did you choose Wichita State? I idolize many people Wichita State has produced not only as bowlers but as people, and I knew this school had a huge impact on that. I wanted to be a part of Shocker Bowling because I knew that’s how I’d become the best version of myself, alongside awesome people and world class coaches.
What do you want to do after graduation? Work in finance at Koch Industries.

Accomplishments

  1. Bronze in doubles at 2017 Youth PABCON with Tiffany Griffith
  2. 5/6 silver medals at 2017 Tournament of America’s and 1 gold in singles.
  3. 13th place U20 girls Junior Gold 2018
  4. 9th place overall women Canadian Team Trials 2016
  5. Youth girls champion Canadian Team Trials 2018
  6. CTF Youth National Champion 2012, 2013, 2014
  7. Ontario YBT champion 2016
  8. 3 bronze medals Tournament of America’s 2016 (doubles, teams, team all-events)
  9. 2nd place in singles at the Ontario Provincials 2016
  10. CTF provincials champion 2012-2015

Bowler Favorites

Dessert: Halo Top ice cream
Food: Poutine
Ice Cream Flavor: Birthday cake
Vacation Spot: Algonquin Provincial Park, Ontario
Professional Sports Team: New York Rangers
Professional Athlete: Rocio Restrepo
Movie: 22 Jump Street
Television Show: Grey’s Anatomy
Song: All Me - Drake (ft 2 Chainz & Big Sean)
Superhero: Wonderwoman
Retail Store: Roots
Fruit/Veggie: Strawberries
Candy: Sourpatch Kids
Class in School: German
Professor at WSU: Hetty Bailey
Sport to Watch on TV: Hockey
Actor/Actress: Julianne Hough
Book or Author: You Are A Badass - Jen Sincero
Quote: "Be fearless in the pursuit of what sets your soul on fire.”
Fast Food: Panda Express
Restaurant: The Mandarin
Bowling Ball: Melee Cross - Brunswick
Bowling Center: Parkway Lanes - St. Catharines, Ontario