OTTAWA, Kan. – The Ottawa University women's bowling program is pleased to announce the signing of Avery Lovegren for the 2027-28 season. Lovegren, a native of Lenexa, Kan., is currently a senior at De Soto High School.

Lovegren is a three-time Kansas High School State Bowling Championship qualifier for the Wildcats. As a freshman in 2024, she finished 24th at the state tournament with a score of 529. Lovegren followed that performance with a state runner-up finish in 2025, posting a score of 647. During her junior season in 2026, she placed fourth at the state tournament with a score of 667.

In 2026, Lovegren captured a regional championship and was named the United Kansas Conference (UKC) Female Bowling Champion after finishing as the conference runner-up in 2025. She is also a two-time Kansas High School First Team All-State selection, earning the honor in both 2025 and 2026.

Lovegren also competed at the 2026 Junior Gold Championships, placing 79th out of 363 competitors in the Girls 18-and-Under division.

In addition to bowling, Lovegren has participated in varsity softball and varsity girls wrestling at De Soto High School. She has also served as a football manager and been involved in Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) and the CTECH-CAPS program.

Lovegren plans to major in exercise science and biology at Ottawa University. She is the daughter of Lori Lovegren and Bryan Lovegren.