Kayla Starr

player profile

I am currently a 16 year old Junior at Crofton High School, living in Crofton, Maryland. I’ve been bowling since I was 4 years old. I’ve been bowling at various centers my whole life but my home center is Crofton Bowling Centre. I am verbally committed to the University of Nebraska. Go Big Red!

Who / What Got You Started in Bowling?

I got started bowling when I was 4 years old because of the Kids Bowl Free program. I didn’t immediately fall in love with the sport. Throughout my life I played other sports like field hockey, lacrosse, and basketball. But at 11, I decided to commit to bowling full time and left the other sports behind, and I’m so glad I did!

What Do You Love About the Sport?

I love how unique bowling is compared to other sports. Growing up playing various sports exposed me to different forms of competition. Bowling is unlike any other, it’s so unique but that’s what makes it so special at the same time. There are so many challenges bowlers face that are overlooked and go unnoticed, it requires not only being physically fit, but mentally fit too. Along with its uniqueness and challenges, it provides the opportunity to travel to new places and meet some really amazing people.

Favorite Bowling Memory

My favorite bowling memory is the Pba Jr National Championship show in 2022. Although I did not win, I learned so much from the tournament and loved my first experience under the bright lights on Fox Sports!