With 33 seasons of bowling now behind us, the Spring 2016 season ended tonight as the 3rd best season in league history in terms of combined league average, and 4th best and in terms of the number (215) of 200+ games rolled. Congratulations, everyone, on a great season!

• Carl Goetz and Phil Schroeder became the 3rd and 4th bowlers to pass 200,000 career pins knocked down.
• In game 2 of week 12, Carl Goetz became the first bowler to log 400 career 200+ games. His count currently stands at 409.
• Also this season, Kody became the 4th bowler to claim 200 20+ games.
• Aaron Barber is now the 2nd best bowler in league history to never win a championship.
• Sean Simmons improved his game by 36 pins since establishing his base average after week 3, the second biggest single-season improvement in average in league history.
• John Boren currently holds the highest win percentage of any bowler in league history. Teams that have John Boren rolling in a particular week win a staggering 69.08% of their games. His win-loss record is 309.5-138.5.
• Based on team power rankings, Fallop Ian comes in as the 4th strongest team of all time.

SEASON INDIVIDUAL AWARDS:Women's High Series Scratch: Angela Bradford (529) Women's High Game Scratch: Michelle Shoemaker (209) Women's High Series Handicap: Freda Schroeder (654) Women's High Game Handicap: Amber Waddle (242) Men's High Series Scratch: Aaron Barber (721) Men's High Game Scratch: Dennis Blake (278) Men's High Series Handicap: Michael Mead (741) Men's High Game Handicap: Michael Gordon (271) Sean Simmons is #1 Power ranked bowler, Kody Karnes is runner up. Fallop Ian is #1 Power ranked team, Bowlgasmic is runner up. Head to Head: Sean Simmons would have won 68.168% of all possible one-on-one matchups this season, Carl Goetz comes in second with 63.588%.


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: Michelle Shoemaker
• Winner: Michael Mead

Seth Gunderson Captain of the Season(Which team captain provided the most leadership, dedication, and inspiration to their team?)

• Runner Up: Seth Gunderson
• Winner: Aaron Barber

Carl Goetz Defensive Bowler of the SeasonWhich player with an average of 150 or above proved to be the strongest finisher in crucial tenth frame situations?

• Runner Up: John Boren
• Winner: Kody Karnes

Underdog of the SeasonBowler with an average under 150 who was the biggest spark for their team.

• Runner Up: AJ Hofmann & Michelle Shoemaker (tie)
• Winner: Leslie Patton

Bob Brunker/Rob Kaszuba Sportsmanship AwardThis award should go to the one male bowler who continually shows the best example of good sportsmanship throughout the entire season.

• Runner Up: Mark DeVoe
• Winner: Bob Brunker, duh.

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

• Runner Up: Leslie Patton
• Winner: Amber Waddle

Pat Searcy 'Life of the Party' AwardNamed 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: Mark DeVoe
• Winner: Seth Gunderson

Favorite Team to Roll Against

• Runner Up: Bowies In Space
• Winner: Split Sisters

Most Feared Team to Roll Against

• Runner Up: Fallop Ian
• Winner: Split Sisters

Gone But Not ForgottenNik Domann. Nik joined the league in our 2nd season, Fall 2000, and rolled with is for 15 of the next 16 seasons. He began as a 130s bowler and ended his career in the 160s with a high game of 246 and a high series of 630. During his tenure he rolled alongside 18 different teammates and accumulated 3 titles. Nik moved to Springfield in 2008 to tend to the needs of his ailing father. He has since married a veterinarian named Vanessa and has two daughters: Karly (age 3) and Amelia (7 months)Scott Murdock "Get 'er Done" AwardNamed each Spring to thank someone who went above and beyond to help the league. This was a tough one this year, because there were several good choices to pick from. But when it comes down to it, there was one clear standout.

• Runner Up: Aaron Barber, for his continual recruiting efforts. He has brought at least one new bowler in every season since he joined the league.
• Winner: Angela Bradford, for recruiting an entire team: Split Sisters.

Most Valuable Bowler – People’s ChoiceWho did everyone think did the most for their team?

• Runner Up: Sean Simmons
• Winner: John Boren

Actual MVB, Runner Up:

• AJ Hofmann, personally responsible for 11 of his team’s wins

Actual MVB, For Real:

• Sean Simmons, personally responsible for 16 of his team’s wins.

Recruiting is now underway for the Fall 2016 season, which begins on August 23. Please let Scoot know is you know anyone who'd like to join!

SPRING 2016 MVB Sean Simmons Runner Up: AJ Hofmann	SPRING 2016 #1 POWER BOWLER Sean Simmons Runner Up: Kody Karnes	SPRING 2016 #1 H2H BOWLER Sean Simmons Runner Up: Carl Goetz
FROM THE GUTTER (QUOTE OF THE SEASON) "I tried to get a look at his balls while he was in the restroom, but he finished up too fast. As soon as I get another chance to see what he's got in there I'll let you know." Scott Murdock, to the significant other of one of our league members, after she asked him to look inside his bowling bag to help her with an idea she had for a birthday gift.