Pennsylvania State USBC

2026 Star of Tomorrow Award Recipients

Our 2026 Star of Tomorrow Award Winners. Each will receive a $4,000 scholarship.

Malia Briggs

Malia Briggs, a graduating senior at the Chambersburg Area Career Magnet School, is a trailblazer who has transformed the landscape of youth bowling. She has a weighted 4.5 GPA and is ranked 7^th of 183 in her class. Malia has officially signed to continue her academic and athletic journey at Tulane University, where she will join the nationally ranked Green Wave NCAA Division I Bowling Team.

Under the coaching of Joe Halula and Will Clark and with support of her parents, Malia has built one of the most decorated competitive records in Pennsylvania youth bowling history. In 2024, Malia made history by claiming the Pennsylvania High School Girls Singles State Championship title. She followed up this spectacular performance by finishing as the National Runner-Up (2nd Place) at the 2025 U.S. High School Bowling National Championship in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She returned to the state stage in 2025 to capture a bronze medal, finishing 3rd in the state singles championship.

Her impressive trophy cabinet also boasts: Seven Storm Youth Championship (SYC) Silver Medals, Two Tough Shot Tour Titles in North Carolina, A PJBT Girls Only Scratch Title, A Beast of the East Championship Title. She also finished this youth league season with a 230 average.

Beyond her trophies, Malia is a genuine pioneer in sports marketing and content creation. Driven by a passion to grow the game of bowling among youth, she has built a massive, unprecedented social media following. Boasting over 363,000 YouTube subscribers and 325,000 Instagram followers, her digital footprint exceeds that of major professional bowling tours.

Showing her athletic versatility, Malia also excelled on the basketball court, playing five years as a shooting guard and contributing to two conference championship teams.

At her high school, Malia has channeled her passion for the sport into leadership, serving as the President of the High School Bowling Club since 2024. Through this role, she introduces peers to the sport, organizes events, and builds a supportive community.

The Pennsylvania State USBC is incredibly proud to honor Malia Briggs’ historic athletic feats, leadership, and outstanding character with the 2026 Star of Tomorrow Award.

Baxter Diehm

Baxter Diehm, a graduating senior at Valley High School, represents the very best of youth bowling in Pennsylvania. Baxter has 4.048 cumulative GPA and is ranked 14^th in his class. Baxter has established himself as a true leader both on and off the lanes.

Over the past four years, serving as Team Captain for the Valley High School bowling team for all four years of his high school career, he has consistently driven his team and himself to greatness. During the 2025–2026 season, he became the only bowler in WPIBL history to ever throw two 300 games in a single season. He also has an 816 high series. His dominance earned him the coveted titles of WPIBL Section MVP and League MVP, finishing the season with the league's high average (229).

A veteran of state and national competition, Baxter has competed in more than ten State USBC youth tournaments and eight USBC National Tournaments. He has also competed at the U.S. High School National Bowling Tournament and Junior Gold Tournaments. Baxter's competitive drive extends far beyond the bowling center. He is a highly versatile three-sport varsity athlete. On the tennis court, he has been a mainstay of the Varsity Tennis Team (2023–2026) and was a PIAA State Qualifier in 2025. He also competed for the Varsity Golf Team (2023–2025).

Baxter is an active leader in his school community, holding membership in the National Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society, DECA, the Student Athletic Council, and the Interact Club. He is also actively involved in his local church community through Amplify Youth.

What truly defines Baxter is his dedication to giving back. Over the last five years, he has volunteered extensively for various local and regional initiatives. Most notably, Baxter spent years volunteering with Superheroes Believe in Miracles, a non-profit that supports children that are battling serious illnesses. His other community contributions include crafting holiday cards for hospitalized patients, volunteering at the local Food Bank, and assisting at Red Cross Blood Drives among other volunteer activities.

The Pennsylvania State USBC is proud to recognize Baxter Diehm's outstanding achievements, leadership, and character with the 2026 Star of Tomorrow Award.

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2026 Star of Tomorrow Award Recipients

Our 2026 Star of Tomorrow Award Winners. Each will receive a $4,000 scholarship.

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