Bella Pilyih

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Bella Pilyih
  • Hometown:
    Pittsburgh, PA
  • Year:
    Jr.
  • High School:
    Shaler Area
Bio

Career Highlights

2021-22

* Team's Most Valuable Player
* Academic All-AMCC
* Ranked second on the team with a 161.9 traditional average
* Posted a 159.8 baker average
* Tallied a 16.02 baker frame average

2020-21

* Led the team with a 156.00 traditional average and total pinfall (1404)
* Tallied a 13.03 baker average for 30 frames
* Academic All-AMCC
* Joined the Penn State Behrend bowling team as a freshman

At Penn State Behrend

* Majoring in mechanical engineering
* Member of the Society of Women in Engineering
* Member of S.A.A.C.

Personal

* Daughter of Shawn and Christine Pilyih
* Three-sport athlete at Shaler Area High School in Pittsburgh, PA
* Eight-time varsity letter winner
* Bowling Team Section Runner-Up
* Bowling Team Section Co-Champs
* WPIBL Regional Singles Qualifier
* WPIBL Regional Team Qualifier
* WPIBL Champions
* WPIBL All-Tournment Team
* Team Regional Semifinalists and State Qualifers
* Section MVP
* National Honors Society
* French Honors Society
* English Honors Society
* Science Club
* GATE

News mentions
Pilyih, Benke Earn All-AMCC Women's Bowling Accolades
Pilyih, Benke Earn All-AMCC Women's Bowling Accolades

Junior Bella Pilyih has been named to the 2023 All-Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference (AMCC) Women’s Bowling Team, while head coach Steve Benke was voted Coach of the Year.

New Jersey City Edges Behrend Bowling in AMCC Championships
New Jersey City Edges Behrend Bowling in AMCC Championships

The Penn State Behrend women’s bowling team fell to New Jersey City in an elimination match in the 2023 Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference (AMCC) Tournament on Saturday at Pines Plaza Lanes.

Behrend Women's Bowling Set to Compete at AMCC Championships
Behrend Women's Bowling Set to Compete at AMCC Championships

The Penn State Behrend women’s bowling team will compete in their second straight Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference Tournament (AMCC) on Friday at Pine Plaza Lanes in Pittsburgh, Pa.

Behrend Women's Bowling in Second Place at Mt. Aloysius Invite
Behrend Women's Bowling in Second Place at Mt. Aloysius Invite

The Penn State Behrend women’s bowling team posted a 2-2 record on the first day of the Mt. Aloysius Invitational on Saturday.

Behrend Women's Bowling in Fifth Place at AMCC Round Robin
Behrend Women's Bowling in Fifth Place at AMCC Round Robin

The Penn State Behrend women’s bowling team is in fifth place out of 11 teams after day two of the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference (AMCC) Round Robin hosted by Medaille at the Classic Lanes.

Behrend Women's Bowling Places Fourth at Patrick Lacey Memorial Tournament
Behrend Women's Bowling Places Fourth at Patrick Lacey Memorial Tournament

The Penn State Behrend women’s bowling placed third out of seven team at the fifth annual Br. Patrick Lacey Memorial Tournament hosted by St. Vincent on Saturday.

Women's Bowling Sweeps Pitt-Bradford
Women's Bowling Sweeps Pitt-Bradford

The Penn State Behrend women's bowling team swept Pitt-Bradford in three traditional matches in Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference (AMCC) action on Saturday afternoon.

Behrend Wins Three of Five at Walsh Invitational
Behrend Wins Three of Five at Walsh Invitational

The Penn State Behrend women’s bowling team posted a 3-2 record in traditional matches on the first day of the Walsh Invitational on Saturday.

Women's Bowling Wins a Pair Against Pitt-Bradford
Women's Bowling Wins a Pair Against Pitt-Bradford

The Penn State Behrend women’s bowling team hosted Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference (AMCC) opponent Pitt-Bradford in three traditional bowling matches on Saturday afternoon.

Women's Bowling Hosts Pitt-Bradford Saturday
Women's Bowling Hosts Pitt-Bradford Saturday

The Penn State Behrend women's bowling team resumes play on Saturday following the holiday break with a head-to-head matchup with fellow Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference (AMCC) member, Pitt-Bradford.

Bowling Places Sixth at Daemen Invitational
Bowling Places Sixth at Daemen Invitational

The Penn State Behrend women’s bowling team posted a 3-2 record in baker format on day two of the Daemen Invitational on Sunday at the Lancaster Lanes.  

Bowling Finishes Day One at Daemen Invite
Bowling Finishes Day One at Daemen Invite

The Penn State Behrend women’s bowling team dropped all five traditional matches on day one of the Daemen Invitational held at the Lancaster Lanes on Saturday.

Women's Bowling Takes Second Place at Grapevine Classic
Women's Bowling Takes Second Place at Grapevine Classic

The Penn State Behrend women’s bowling team placed second out of four teams at the 2022 Grapevine Classic held at Eastland Bowl on Saturday. The Lions finished the day with a 3-2 record.