The #21 Valpo bowling team began its second tournament in as many weekends Friday, competing in the first of three days of action at the Warhawk Classic in Rockford, Ill., hosted by UW-Whitewater.
 
How It Happened

• The Beacons began the day, contested in the five-game baker format, by falling to #15 McKendree by an 883-748 final, followed by an 804-749 defeat against Lewis.
• With an odd number of teams in the tournament field, Valpo had a bye in the third match slot and posted its best match score of the day with a 957.
• The Beacons suffered a narrow 907-906 loss to Quincy in the fourth match of the day before ending the day on a winning note, defeating the host Warhawks by a 920-886 final.
• Valpo ended the day in seventh place out of the 11 competing teams in the team standings, tallying 4,280 pins.

 
Next Up
Valpo (7-10) continues the Warhawk Classic on Saturday with traditional team competition.