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Fall 2017 Recap

Posted by ScooterJ December 13, 2017 Fall 2017

36 seasons of bowling are now behind us, and while we didn't set much in the way of records, having 10 teams brought us some new twists and turns and the largest pool of prize money (just shy of $2200) we have seen in quite some time!

Mead rocks the Casual Tuesday bowling fashions

SEASON INDIVIDUAL AWARDS:

Women's High Series Scratch: Freda Schroeder (512)

Women's High Game Scratch: Chantal Jacot (177)

Women's High Series Handicap: Alison Radke (615)

Women's High Game Handicap: JoAnne Gordon (225)

Men's High Series Scratch: Michael Gordon (700)

Men's High Game Scratch: Michael Mead (278)

Men's High Series Handicap: Aubrey Moren (738)

Men's High Game Handicap: Nick Kinney (296)

Aaron Barber is #1 Power ranked bowler, Sean Simmons is runner up.

NotContra is #1 Power ranked team, Holy Sandbaggers, Batman! is runner up.

Head to Head: Nick Kinney would have won 64.906% of all possible one-on-one matchups this season, Aaron Barber comes in second with 61.940%

PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARDS

Rookie of the Season

(Which first year bowler did the most for his or her team in their initial outing?)

  • Runner Up: Nick Kinney
  • Winner: Matthew Taylor

Seth Gunderson Captain of the Season

(Which team captain provided the most leadership, dedication, and inspiration to their team?)

Carl Goetz Defensive Bowler of the Season

Which player with an average of 150 or above proved to be the strongest finisher in crucial tenth frame situations?

  • Runner Up: Michael Mead
  • Winner: Aaron Barber

Underdog of the Season

Bowler with an average under 150 who was the biggest spark for their team.

Bob Brunker/Rob Kaszuba Sportsmanship Award

This award should go to the one male bowler who continually shows the best example of good sportsmanship throughout the entire season.

Emily Podhajsky Sportsmanship Award

This award should go to the one female bowler who continually shows the best example of good sportsmanship throughout the entire season.

  • Runner Up: Alison Radke
  • Winner: Chantal Jacot

Pat Searcy 'Life of the Party' Award

Named for a man whose exuberant personality made bowling nights more fun for all those around him. Given to the person who livens up Tuesday nights and brings a smile to all our faces.

  • Runner Up: Seth Gunderson
  • Winner: Jonathan Vigliaturo

Sub of the Season

The sub who did the most for the team or teams they helped

Favorite Team to Roll Against

  • Runner Up: Split It & Hit It
  • Winner: NotContra

Most Feared Team to Roll Against

  • Runner Up: Holy Sandbaggers, Batman!
  • Winner: NotContra

Most Valuable Bowler – People’s Choice

Who did everyone think did the most for their team?

  • Runner Up: Nick Kinney
  • Winner: Aaron Barber

Actual MVB, Runner Up:

  • Carl Goetz, personally responsible for 8 of his team's wins

Actual MVB, For Real:

  • Dessis Laube, personally responsible for 9 of his team’s wins.

There are no Hall of Fame or P&P Pillar Award recipients this season, any inductions for either will take place in May.

Recruiting is now underway for the Spring 2018 season, which begins on January 23. Please let Scoot know if you or anyone you know would like to join!

New Personal Best Games

Bowler New
Best
Old
Best
Since...
AJ Hofmann 215 201 Fall 2014,  wk 14
Ben Spencer 199 185 Spring 2017,  wk 4
Chantal Jacot 177 130 Spring 2017,  wk 8
Dennis Walling 245 214 Spring 2017,  wk 14
James Tott 189 175 Spring 2017,  wk 5
JoAnne Gordon 157 126 Spring 2017,  wk 14
Jonathan Vigliaturo 248 247 Fall 2014,  wk 13
Lefty John Boren 197 161 Fall 2008,  wk 14
Michael Mead 278 268 Fall 2016,  wk 5
Michael Smith 192 (t) 192 Spring 2015,  wk 15
Scott Murdock 245 235 Spring 2012,  wk 8
Zach Cross 198 168 Spring 2017,  wk 5

New Personal Best Series

Bowler New
Best
Old
Best
Since...
AJ Hofmann 569 533 Spring 2012,  wk 16
Ben Spencer 495 469 Spring 2017,  wk 12
Chantal Jacot 403 322 Spring 2017,  wk 8
Dennis Walling 603 599 Spring 2017,  wk 14
James Tott 490 394 Spring 2017,  wk 5
JoAnne Gordon 405 335 Spring 2017,  wk 3
Lefty John Boren 494 460 Fall 2008,  wk 9
Mark DeVoe 487 477 Spring 2016,  wk 11
Michael Gordon 700 666 Spring 2017,  wk 2
Michael Smith 464 444 Fall 2016,  wk 9
Rob Kaszuba 570 568 Spring 2012,  wk 13
Sean Miller 552 544 Fall 2015,  wk 10
Sean Simmons 613 601 Spring 2016,  wk 15

New Personal Best Average

Bowler New
Best
Old
Best
Since...
AJ Hofmann 165 155 Spring 2017
Michael Smith 132 125 Spring 2015
Sean Simmons 174 164 Spring 2016
Michael Mead 193 187 Spring 2017
James Tott 123 114 Spring 2017
Chantal Jacot 108 86 Spring 2017
JoAnne Gordon 117 101 Spring 2017
Dennis Walling 180 174 Spring 2017
Lefty John Boren 144 127 Fall 2008

FALL 2017
MVB


Dennis Laube

  FROM THE GUTTER (QUOTE OF THE SEASON)

"Seriously? I'm getting beat by a man in pajama pants."

Dennis Walling, on Michael Mead's winning attire.


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