NewsTribune Athlete of the Week: La Salle-Peru’s Kamryn Oscepinski

La Salle-Peru junior Kamryn Oscepinski had a rare achievement last week.

Oscepinski rolled her first 300 game during the Buccaneer Invitational at Cherry Bowl, placing fourth overall with a 1,214 six-game series to help the Cavaliers finish fourth as a team.

Earlier in the week, Oscepinski bowled a 674 series with a 267 high game in a win over Ottawa and had a 509 series in a win over Rochelle.

“You’d be hard-pressed to find someone who cares more and puts in more time and effort than Kam O,” L-P coach Aaron Guenther said. “She’s worked incredibly hard to get her game to where it is now. We as a team couldn’t be happier for her for reaching this milestone.”

For her performance, Oscepinski was voted the NewsTribune Athlete of the Week, sponsored by Sullivan’s and Grasser’s Plumbing & Heating.

Oscepinski answered some questions from NewsTribune sports editor Kevin Chlum.

When did you start bowling and how did you get into it?

Oscepinski: I started bowling when I was 12 years old. I got into bowling because on my mom’s side, my whole family bowls and I wanted to start learning.

What do you enjoy about bowling?

Oscepinski: I enjoy bowling with my family and friends. It’s something I get to bond over with them. I also enjoy bowling during the season with my teammates.

What makes you a good bowler?

Oscepinski: I think my determination is what makes me a good bowler. I’m always wanting to succeed and correct what I’m doing wrong.

What is your favorite sports memory?

Oscepinski: My favorite bowling memory was actually just recently when I bowled my first 300 game at the Buccaneer Invitational in Rockford.

Besides the Super Bowl, where is your favorite place to bowl?

Oscepinski: My favorite place to bowl besides the Super Bowl is Dettore’s Lanes in Ottawa.

If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go and why?

Oscepinski: If I could travel anywhere, it would be Greece because it’s such a beautiful place, plus my mom and I have also wanted to take a trip there together.

When coming home from a road meet, where do you like to stop to eat and what do you get?

Oscepinski: My coach, Guenther, actually introduced our team to this new place called Corleone’s in Morris this year, and it’s my favorite place to stop now.

What is your most played song recently?

Oscepinski: ‘Wildflower’ by Billie Ellish.

What is a movie or TV show you never get tired of watching?

Oscepinski: ‘Gossip Girl.’

What are your thoughts on your individual performance last week?

Oscepinski: I’m very proud of myself. I think I did a great job on Saturday and I tried my best at conference.