With Howe’s help, the third time was the charm for Saint Francis (PA). The rookie bowler was a major factor in the team’s first-place finish at the Red Flash Invitational, an event that saw host Saint Francis post runner-up finishes in 2010 and 2011. Howe averaged 19.79 pins per frame over 11 matches, nine of which were won by the Red Flash. She inflicted a lot of damage during strike opportunities, throwing 56 strikes in 102 chances for a team-high .549 conversion rate. Howe became progressively more effective as the tournament wore on. After averaging 18.54 pins per frame during Friday’s baker play, Howe posted a 199.8 game average over the coruse of five traditional team matches on Saturday. She saved her best for Championship Sunday. Howe posted a team-high 21.36 baker frame average as the Red Flash clinched the tournament title with best-of-seven victories over No. 12 Kutztown and Ursuline.