Newton senior Austin Kennedy signed with the Mount Mercy bowling team on Tuesday at Cardinal Lanes. He plans to major in actuarial science.
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March 29, 2025
Newton’s Kennedy to bowl at Mount Mercy
Cardinal senior picks Mustangs over St. Ambrose
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Newton senior Austin Kennedy signed with the Mount Mercy bowling team on Tuesday night at Cardinal Lanes. Kennedy was joined at his signing by his mother Karianne Kennedy, left, father Jim Kennedy and brother Parker Kennedy, right. Kennedy chose Mount Mercy over bowling opportunities at St. Ambrose and educational opportunities at Iowa State University. "I liked their outlook on the team a little bit more," Austin Kennedy said. "They hold their guys to a higher standard. I will be happy to be on JV2 my first year. I think they are No. 1 in the nation right now." Kennedy qualified for the state bowling tournament his freshman season and was on the state qualifying boys team two years ago. He had the highest per-game average on this year's squad, too. "It has a small-school feel. Everything on campus is close," Austin Kennedy said. "The team is very, very good. I wanted to challenge myself and compete and see if I can find a way on to the varsity. They had everything I needed academically, too." Kennedy plans to major in actuarial science. (Troy Hyde/Newton News)