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!
- After a long string of great seasons, this one ended with a mediocre league average of 151.3001, putting us among all seasons. We also managed only 140 200+ games this season, down from 183 last season and 285 just two years ago. We blame the 5 normally-good bowlers who rolled with the wrong hand all season. You know who you are.
- Rookie Matthew Taylor ended with a 188 series, making him the 3rd best bowler in league history without a championship. He also lands at #19 among the best bowlers of all time, period. He also began this season with a 636 series, the second-highest rookie debut by anyone in the history of our league.
- Nick Kinney improved the most this season, ending the season 27 pins over his base average. This is the 8th-biggest single-season improvement in league history. Brian Orrick also improved 22 points, also getting him a spot in the top 25.
- On November 21, Dennis Laube became the first bowler with 1200 wins under his belt. (He now sits at 1,206.) And on October 17, Scott Murdock became the 6th person to reach 1,000 wins.
- NotContra’s 900 in week 13, game 2 was the 6th best team game among 4-person teams in league history.
- NotContra beating Holy Sandbaggers, Batman by 1 pin in the first game of the championship was the 7th highest-scoring game decided by a single pin in league history. (And also the costliest.).
- Though it didn’t count for prize money due to a technicality in the rules, Doug Bonney’s 772 series handicap in week 13 was the 5th best Men’s HSH in league history. Nobody else made the list in any related category this season.
This is never, ever going to happen.
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?)
- Runner Up: Michael Gordon
- Winner: Seth Gunderson
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.
- Runner Up: JoAnne Gordon
- Winner: Ian Goetz
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.
- Runner Up: Carl Goetz / AJ Hofmann / Jonathan Vigliaturo
- Winner: Rob Kaszuba
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
- Runner Up: James Tott
- Winner: Doug Bonney
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 |
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