Ohio bowler rolls 300 at 2025 USBC Women’s Championships
June 07, 2025
LAS VEGAS – Katelyn Hull of North Olmsted, Ohio, wasn’t going to let a second chance at perfection get away from her Friday at the 2025 United States Bowling Congress Women’s Championships, as she closed her singles set with the eighth 300 game of the event.
After a 181 to start her doubles event at the South Point Bowling Plaza, the 30-year-old right-hander fired 10 consecutive strikes to start her second game before leaving the Greek Church on her 11th delivery on the way to 283. She closed doubles with another big game – 276 – for a 740 series.
Hull started slow in singles, however. In Game 1, she rolled a score of 188. In Game 2, she stayed consistent with a total score of 190. She saved her best for last in Game 3, as a ball change helped her to a total series score of 678.
“I had ended up switching bowling balls, and it worked out, with me bowling this 300,” said Hull, who added a 630 series in team to close her fourth appearance at the USBC Women’s Championships with an all-events score of 2,048.
Her final shot of Game 3 was a close call, as the ball was looking like it wasn’t going to curve enough. At the last second, it did what it needed to do, and that’s what led her to secure her perfect game.
“I was definitely nervous during that first run at the 300 – I left a Greek Church on the 11th shot,” Hull said. “I was very happy to have bounced back in singles and complete it the second go-around.
“I wasn’t as nervous in singles trying to get this 300, because I had that great run in doubles and came up just short. So, I knew I had the confidence to fully complete this great achievement this time around.”
Hull’s family and friends were cheering her on afterward, and she had a big group of women come over and give her hugs and congratulations. Having her family and friends in Las Vegas supporting her meant a lot to Hull.
“My dad has been there for a lot of the 300s and 800s that I’ve had in my career,” Hull said. “So, it’s really nice to have him here, and I wish my mom was here for this. Although, I’m hoping she was watching the live scoring back home. In a sense, she’s seeing me succeed in a way.”
Hull also noted that her grandmother’s cousin was in attendance at South Point on Friday and able to see her bowl 300, which she said was special for him to see live.
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After a 181 to start her doubles event at the South Point Bowling Plaza, the 30-year-old right-hander fired 10 consecutive strikes to start her second game before leaving the Greek Church on her 11th delivery on the way to 283. She closed doubles with another big game – 276 – for a 740 series.
Hull started slow in singles, however. In Game 1, she rolled a score of 188. In Game 2, she stayed consistent with a total score of 190. She saved her best for last in Game 3, as a ball change helped her to a total series score of 678.
“I had ended up switching bowling balls, and it worked out, with me bowling this 300,” said Hull, who added a 630 series in team to close her fourth appearance at the USBC Women’s Championships with an all-events score of 2,048.
Her final shot of Game 3 was a close call, as the ball was looking like it wasn’t going to curve enough. At the last second, it did what it needed to do, and that’s what led her to secure her perfect game.
“I was definitely nervous during that first run at the 300 – I left a Greek Church on the 11th shot,” Hull said. “I was very happy to have bounced back in singles and complete it the second go-around.
“I wasn’t as nervous in singles trying to get this 300, because I had that great run in doubles and came up just short. So, I knew I had the confidence to fully complete this great achievement this time around.”
Hull’s family and friends were cheering her on afterward, and she had a big group of women come over and give her hugs and congratulations. Having her family and friends in Las Vegas supporting her meant a lot to Hull.
“My dad has been there for a lot of the 300s and 800s that I’ve had in my career,” Hull said. “So, it’s really nice to have him here, and I wish my mom was here for this. Although, I’m hoping she was watching the live scoring back home. In a sense, she’s seeing me succeed in a way.”
Hull also noted that her grandmother’s cousin was in attendance at South Point on Friday and able to see her bowl 300, which she said was special for him to see live.
Visit us on Facebook at the official USBC Women’s Championships page.