The fifth-ranked Nebraska Bowling team has signed its first recruit of the 2027 class on national signing day, two-hander Candace Van Tine from Spokane, Wash., Head Coach Paul Klempa announced Wednesday.
The Spokane Virtual Academy product brings a wealth of experience and talent to the Huskers’ roster. She is a 2027 Team USA Futures Team member, and was a second place finisher in Junior Gold U16 Girls in 2026 and a third place finisher in Junior Gold U15 in 2025. She is a four-time undefeated Washington State Pepsi champion and Pepsi Sectional champion from 2023-26. Van Tine is also a 16-time Storm Youth Championships medalist, winning the Oregon U18 Girls Championship and Boise U15 Championship in 2024. Additionally, she is a two-time Junior Bowlers Tour Scratch Champion Spare Time Shootout winner, most recently in 2025.
The daughter of Nathan and Valerie, Van Tine also has a brother, Cameron. She intends to major in athletic training with the goal of graduating with a Master’s of Science to eventually work as a trainer for a professional sports organization…