The girls started the Invitational in 4th place after the first regular game.  Sydney Jeurink led the team with  fine 186 and Alyssa Ridder added a 164 in that gme as well.  Both girls were 20+ pins over their season averages.  Sydney left half way through the second game to got to her solo and ensemble for band.  This left the coaches with a look at next year's team.  Jenna Levering led the second game with a 166, also 20+ pins over her average.  Rachel Cremer picked up where Sydney left off in that game and combined they finished with a 162.  This was still good enough for 4th place.  In the third game Jenna Levering threw a 177 and Rachel Cremer threw a 172 keeping them solidly in 3rd place.  Then came the fun.  With the new look next year's team running the baker games, they started off with a 189 and a 197.  Sydney's return was greeted with a 126, but the girls still remained in third place.  After the 5 baker games were complete, the girls remained in 3rd place allowing them to move on to the playoffs in which only the top 4 advanced.  Facing off against Rockford the girls dug a 39 pin hole they could not overcome.  They finished in 3rd place.  All in all a great day considering they were the only Division 3 school to make the playoffs among 6 Division 1 and 2 Division schools.  It is a nice look at things to come in the next few weeks.