Germanich continued a strong start to her junior season with a great showing at the Chelsea Gilliam Penguin Classic. In a tournament filled with several nationally ranked programs, Germanich finished 18th out of 124 bowlers with a 1,071 total pinfall and maintained a 214.20 frame average. The 2025-26 All-NEC First Teamer's efforts played a large role in the Lakers picking up multiple ranked wins at the event, including a 985-970 victory over No. 1 Jacksonville State.