WICHITA, Kan. - The Iowa Central bowling team was in action over the weekend at the Mid States Championships where over 30 teams gathered inside Northrock Lanes. 

Wichita State swept both the men's and women's team titles. The format included five traditional games followed by 16 Baker games with total pinfall determining the champion in each division.

The Triton men placed seventh overall as the top two-year program. Iowa Central was two spots ahead of Iowa Western, finishing with an overall total of 7,257. 

On the women's side, the Tritons fired a total of 7,149 for ninth overall, one spot ahead of Iowa Western and again the top two-year program at the meet.

Leading the way for the men's team was Raymond Wiegand, as the sophomore placed eighth overall. He had an overall total of 1,038 with a high-game of 247 and an average of 207.6. 

Jordan Pelant was 32nd, Dale Weaver finished 87th, Jacob Kraft was 90th, Justin Graves 114th and Kamrin Chizek 140th. 

"Raymond and Jordan had big days on Saturday," ICCC head coach Gregg Haden said. "And Dale threw 11 strikes in a row over five Baker games on Sunday."

Former Fort Dodge Senior High state champion Leah Sanck had the high finish for the women, coming in 48th overall. Sanck had a total of 818 with a high-game of 180 and an average of 163.6. 

Olivia Nolte was 52nd overall followed by Allison Christenson (58th), Madison Ross (83rd), Samantha Wangen (98th) and Cassie Lee (99th). 

"Olivia did a great job averaging a 196 for the four games she bowled on Saturday," Haden said. "Samantha and Korrissa Johnson helped the women move up in the standings on Sunday in the Baker games."

Iowa Central returns to action Feb. 20 at the Golden Eagles Invitational in Rockford, Illinois. 

-By Dana Becker