L-L League gears up for its 5th bowling season
By STAFF
Published Nov 30, 2008 00:02
The Lancaster-Lebanon Bowling League will start its fifth season Monday, Dec. 8.

The final regular-season match is scheduled for Friday, Feb. 13.

The 20-team high school league is broken into three sections, with seven teams in Sections One and Two and six teams in Section Three.

Here are the teams and their head coach:

Section One: Cedar Crest, Jolene Haller; Elizabethtown, Frank Telenko; Hempfield, Brian Rothweiler; Manheim Township, Fred Dombach; McCaskey, Tom Huber; Penn Manor, Chris Vital; Warwick, Andy Pannebecker.

Section Two: Cocalico, Jerome Olson; Conestoga Valley, Donna Pannebecker; Ephrata, Bryan Dissinger; Garden Spot, Harry Charlesen; Lampeter-Strasburg, Chris Dean; Lebanon, Brian Hartman; Manheim Central, Chuck Ruhl.

Section Three: Annville-Cleona, Bob Martin; Columbia; Elco, Mike Janicelli; Lancaster Catholic, Dave Sharp; Lebanon Catholic, Andrew Hresko; Northern Lebanon, Andy Bender.

In regular-season league competition, each team will roll home-and-away matches against every other team in its section. Teams in Section One and Two will have 12 league matches, six home and six away. Section Three will have 10 matches, five home and five away.

Each match consists of three games, with five bowlers per team. For the standings, a team earns a point for each game it wins and one point if it has the most total pins in the match.

There is a new rule this year that allows coaches to use more substitutes in matches.

"It should make matches more competitive," Donna Pannebecker, CV's head coach and the league secretary, said. "It will be interesting to see how coaches use their substitutes."

The league singles championship will be Feb. 16 at Rocky Springs. The team championship is Feb. 20 at Cain's Lanes.

Last year, Cocalico's Samantha Santoro, who is now bowling for Arkansas State, won the singles title. Penn Manor defeated Lampeter-Strasburg for the team championship.

Alley notes:
A perfect games was rolled by Guy Reed at Garden Spot.

Almost-perfect games were rolled by Dennis Howe (289) and Ellen Merklinger (278) at Dutch and Troy Lint (298), Ed Daily (298), John Gravely (297) at Blue Ball.

High series (men, 800; women, 700) were rolled by Ellen Merklinger (744) at Dutch and Terry Martin (812) and Junior Leventure (775) at Blue Ball.

Note:
If you have suggestions for the column or a recommendation for a featured bowler, call Sports Editor Jim Hersh at 291-8699 or e-mail jhersh@lnpnews.com.


High scores


Clearview


Men: Nick McCaulley 768, Bob Elzer 728, Carl Meachum 714, Mike Sheeler 710, Brian Alleman 691, Mike Lewis Jr. 677, Jason Boozer 665, Don Wagner 665, Doug Hosking 655, Henry Blough 654 (Tuesday Businessmen); Dave Hershey 625, Dave Barnes 611 (Men's Church); Elmer Lancaster 758, Gary Keck 732, Chris Johnson 731, Ken Fanus Sr. 721, Paul Foy 716, Rich Nye 658 (Wednesday Sportsmen); Shane Deardorff 720, Jay Eckman 673, Ken Neidinger 655 (Donegal HDCP); Dave Kready 698, Josh Becker 697, Mike Sheeler 669, Bill Johns 662, Marv Rote 658, Bruce Marino 651 (Monday HDCP).

Women:
Lisa Farwell 639, Samantha Galean 592 (Ladies Classic); Darlene Anderson 589, Teresa Keller 529 (Pinbelles); Karen Wolgemuth 415, Arlene Brown 400 (Kennels).

Mixed:
Brendan Ford 737, Lance O'Donnell 603, Robin Baker 491, Lucy Johns 461 (Monday Mixed); Ken Binkley 627, Jerome Stark 624, Doris Knaub 509, Carrie Farmer 494 (Clearview Leisure); Andy Moyer 725, Carl Meachum 691, Steve Decker 687, Ray Secord 681, Josh Becker 670, Bob Miller Jr. 663, Dave Shelly 663, Lisa Farwell 651, Sherry Margucci 644, Cindy Michener 637 (Monday Majors); Sam Weber Sr. 706, Nick Borrell 663, Pat Weber 589, Dawn Brooks 519 (Mixed Outlaws); Shawn Nichols 685, Dick Campbell 638, Tracy Schaeffer 485, Rose Stasko 479 (Thursday Industrial); Duane Bender 681, Ed Hughes 614, Sherry Margucci 582, Kathleen Nissley 524 (Thursday Mixed); Dave Bleacher 630, Rodney Mackey 627, Laura Bleacher 551, Becky Witmer 462 (Thursday NASCAR); Justin Fisher 596, Dick Gallo 579, Robin Baker 517, Carol Eddins 484 (Friday United Church); Ryan Lightner 712, EJ Farwell 689, Merlin Bordner 669, Steve Decker 667, Carl Meachum 665, Darlene Anderson 663, Scott Canfield 655, Joe Weber 653, Lisa Farwell 625 (Friday Mixed); Aaron Updegraff 649, Ryan Lightner 643, Donna Decker 636, Louise Dipple 530 (Sunday Crackers); Carlton Cummings 617, Dave Sherrid 603, Alice Heisey 375, Barb Alleman 370 (Sunday Conoy).

Seniors:
Milt Heilman 690, Arlene Mummert 492, Ann Epler 473, John Lee 467 (Early Birds); Glenn Shank 592, Jake Garman 589, Gary Smith 586, Ken Bleiler 562, Maynard Rosenberry 552, Sandy Leach 481, Doris Murphy 458 (Tuesday Seniors).

Juniors:
Steven Ritzman 678, Shaun Meier 629, Adam Fink 612, Austin Farwell 596, Darren Miller 588, Jeff Strine Jr. 579, Aerika High 531, Morgan Kready 526 (American); Quentin Houseal 487, Mitchell Hoffmaster 464, Olivia Farwell 444, Makyla Yoder 418, Lori Flowers 377, Kayla Halbleib 361 (Prep).


Blue Ball


Jason Weaver 760, Kerry Smith 712 (Blue Ball Garden Spot); Junior Larenture 775, Troy Lint 298, Ed Daily 298, John Gravely 297 (Honey Brook); Tylor Weaver 787, Kerry Smith 739 (New Holland Boro); Curt Knolt 705 (Wed Travel); Jason Seltzer 756 (Twin Valley); Charles Powell 704, Theresa Clair 608 (Monday Mixers); Kevin Rissler 607 (New Holland Church); Carl Miller 560, Kara Miller 560 (Tues. Mix); Darren Heindel 705 (Tues. Bowl 4 $); Mike Fink 619, Jessie Wimer 617 (Wed Mixed); Brian Ulricraft 628, Sherry Sloan 536 (Thurs Mix ); Dave Sprague 705, Shelly Edwards 603 (Starlighters); Terry Martin 812, Nicole Brill 543 (Sunday Mixed); Tim Pummer 768, Jeanne Fisher 532 (Railroad); Marlene Gingrich 464 (Tues Ladies); Cathy Weiler 587 (Channelettes); Dale Fegley 707, Lilly DeHaven 558 (Thur Seniors); Matt Detrick 683, Amanda Wise 562 (Sat Jr. Lg.).


Leisure


Men: Wil Kelleneberger 763, Abram McDuffie 749, JD Kellenberger 732, Tim Weaver 696 (McCombs Supply); Rick Graham 732, Dan Breen 687, Bruce Misal 684, Dave Kennedy 683, Rick Diffenderfer 682 (AMF Ind); Mark Gagnon 626 (Klines RV): Steve Levering 738, Ralph Hoffman 733, JD Kellenberger 733, Bill Provost 713, Wil Kellenberger 696, Matt Hogg 695, Bob Kilheffer 692 (City County Ind); Chris Paul 682 (Tues Mens Hdcp); Rick Graham 723, Neal Vital 651 (Myers Auto Body Challenge); Charlie Riexinger 684 (Indoor World); Kevin Ile 712 (Lanc Ind); Dave Dissinger 726, Terry Swisher 713 (Millersville Men); Bill Seybert 697, Tom Scheuerman 696, Tim Hoffmaster 694 (Conestoga Ind); Jay Eckman 770, Pat Cooper 701 (Midway Men).

Women:
Lucinda Shade 487 (Hopefuls); Crystal Martin 526 (Precious Gems); Pat Hiemenz 520 (Sparklers); Kelly Fisher 548 (Sparemakers); Karyn King 495 (Jewels); Sue Lapp 659, Wendi Simet 649, Julie Spangler 648, Anne Marie McConnell 637, Lorraine Deibler 627, Shirley Redcay 623, Beth Graham 617, Irene Kiphorn 610, Jody Fitterhoff 600 (Myers Auto Body Ladies)

Mixed:
Howard Sharp 633, Joyce Killian 464 (Fintime); Rick Graham 712, Jim Farmer 706, Beth Graham 742, Amanda Flory 620 (Zodiac); Larry Harnish 736, Randy Hartstein 725, Cristine Stock 561 (Turtle); Dale Reese 655, Barbara Geiter 591 (Ball and Chain); Jerry Rhinier 678, Joyce Rehkugler 509 (AM Ind); Bob Sultzbach 644, Jody Sheppard 607 (Mixed Nuts); Rick Hean 649, Diane Jones 587 (Leisure Times); Joe Nikolaus 707, Shirley Redcay 586 (Southern End); Brandon Cox 538, Donna Wilkie 446 (Late Mixed Nuts); Mike Barr 687, Judy Bleacher 446 (BCA); Steve Salamh 730, Joan Groff 520 (Armstrong Eng); Gary Wiedman 641, Deb Kling 540 (Garys Pro Shop); Mike Bonham 644, Ashley Rinehart 592 (Wed Mix); Billy Angelo 692, Kris Tomlinson 591 (Thurs Mix); Brian Heil 588, Ann Kelly 597 (Pa Pride Insulation); Jason Pugliese 686, Dot Moser 456 (Knights of Columbus); Ron Lehman 602, Lisa Day 571 (Roses and Thorns); Dennis Shufflebottom 728, Karen Laube Clark 575 (Derrs Auto Transport); Rob Murray 666, Melanie Akers 507 (Fri Mixers); Dave Otthofer 618, Sue Otthofer 551 (Mix and Match); Mike Fickes 567, Mary Kilheffer 493 (Mountville Mix)

Seniors:
George Snyder 596, Betty Palmieri 475 (Manor North); Bruce Greiner 593, Pat Files 472 (AARP); Carl Melin 491, Ruth Marsh 398 (Woodcrest); Rudy Ries 647, Don Cunningham 642, Russell Gantz 617, Galen Zook 594, Richard Goss 572, Joe Arsenault 572, Frank Shafer 569, Don Bissinger 554, Jo Shively 524 (Tender Tears); Warner Strub 548, Betty Palmieri 525 (Lakes Campus); Huey Morris 573, Bob Bozochovic 558, Doris Kendall 529 (Millersville Srs); Les Schoelkoph 638, Galen Eberly 609, Richard Kleckner 603, Bob Buzzendore 598, Larry Trice 597, Earl Frey 590, Joe Dyer 582, Don Killian 579, Charlie Kirstner 575, Jack Nagle 569, Rudy Ries 565, Glen Lutz 564, Charlie Ezern 559, Don Yost 557, Russell Gantz 556, Ralph Kurtz 555, Don Bissinger 554, Doris Kendall 566 (Thurs Srs)

Juniors:
Tanner Simet 477, Jordan Balmer 373 (Bantam Prep Div); Brendon Yarnall 605, Lisa Denlinger 467 (Jr Div); Anthony Wishard 735, Nick Falstick 660, Merle Burkhart 659, Mitch Miller 654, Lindsay Angelo 528 (Major Div).


Garden Spot

Men: Bob Meeks 698, Justin Hart 672, John Mahan 666, Patrick Abrams 659, Jordan Haines 651 (Sun. Night Mxd.); John Gerzema 661(Trio); Steve Cook 696, Carl Lucci 678, Fred Merklinger 674, Dennis Hagel 673, Chuck Fisher 666, Bob Shelton 655, Tim Lichty 650 (GS Men); John DeHaven 683 (Cop-Outs); Russ Groff 678, Steve Lapp 663 (RPM); John Workman 678, Sam Tomlinson 657 (Noisemakers); Charlie Bisking 691, Justin Hart 687, Jason Frable 679, Dan Young 665, Lou Fidanza 660, Ron Sheetz 651, John Mahan 650 (Central); Roy Ryner 695, Jason Faltin 684 (Stras. Comm.); Dave Simmons 687, Wayne Buckwalter 679, Andrew Abrams 678, Brian Herr 677, Don Kercher 652 (Levi's Classic).

Women:
Jane Trout 584 (Streamliners); Deb Mentzer 576, Deb Hatfield 568, Deb Linton 561(Trio); Charlie Ballantyne 572 (Nickel Mine Ladies); Donna Erb 562 (Stras. Comm.).

Seniors:
Jerry Shank 550, Don Neupauer 547, Lois Miller 541, Pat Dinicola 509, Bob Schumm 488, Paul Groff 483, Rita Phenneger 474, AJ Anderer 475, Bob Olcott 439, Joan Simmers 407 (Swingin' Seniors); Dave Simmons 631, Don Neupauer 586, Bud Hart 586, Hank Ploskon 558, Jonas Zook 527, Lois Miller 517, Lester Welk 499, Fay Long 398, Bob Hastings 353 (Thurs. Seniors).

Juniors:
BJ Yunkin 525, Kody Ford 463, Kelsey Ferrier 338 (Family Twosome); Coty Johnson 701, Josh Hart 680, Bryan Snyder 601, Cory Goshert 521, Robert Muckel Jr. 489, Travis Brubaker 487, Gage LeFever 418, Bradley Wagner 379, Pedro DeJesus 169, Lex Slaymaker 163, Elizabeth DeJesus 110 (Sat. Juniors).


Dutch


Men: Ken Olson 727,Tom Hammerstone 705,Chad Weaver 627 (Sunday Night Mix); Don Peifer 677, Buddy Dimeler 657, Henry Cooper 655 (Brownstown Mix); John Kochel III 752, Harry Rogers III 710, Dick Alexander 700, Dennis Howe 289 (Industrial Service); Bruce Snader 692, Scott Loercher 684, Kevin Boyer 629 (Tri-Town Church); Joe Brown Sr. 627 (Lucky Nuts); Jason Rieker 662, Josh Ruhl 661,David Gerhart 655 (Hi-Fliers); Randy Haldeman 723, Lee Gerhart 686, Charlie Wolfersberger 625 (Ephrata Mix); Gene Sholly 751, Bruce Good 601 (Woodstream); Mike Lewis 712, Marc Johns 743, Mike Sheeler 727, Tracy Beck 600, Elysia Current 683 (Lancaster County Travel); Darryl Yarnes II 679, Gene Sholly 643, Doug Andrew 640 (Lincoln Forest); Scott Weaver 697, Glen Habecker 675, Travis Habecker 653 (Lancaster North End); Ron Witwer 638, Dale Pannebecker 625, Jim Miller 617 (New Holland Men); Dan Markle 634, Andy Glass 624, Bill Mansbury 609 (Simply Everything); Brad Kreider 791,288, Chris Mease 755, Tim Wolfe 749, Scott Canfield 744, Tim Watterson 736, Mike Wimer 719 (Commercial); Don Rineer 674, Jeff Arment 628 (Ephrata Church); Jeff Ault 736, Rick Yocum Jr. 635, Andy Gockley 627 (T.G.I.F); Joe Leas 760, Rick Miller 734, Jeff Leid Sr. 622 (North End Mix); Doug Herr 650 (Friday Night Mix).

Women:
Stacy Sauder 560, Nancy Hafer 518 (Sunday Night Mix); Jaclyn Greenly 596 (New Holland Ladies); Ellen Merklinger 744, 278, Christy Ayres 654, Val Burrell 646 (Brownstown Mix); Becky Nickles 545 (Tri-Town Church); Lynn Hart 500 (Lucky Nuts); Elysia Current 671, Pat Schappell 604 (Hi-Fliers); Janice Meckley 557 (Ephrata Mix); Luann Snyder 481 (Woodstream); Sandy Harnish 595 (Lincoln Forest); Denise Woodworth 583 (Ephrata Ladies); Lisa Stover 605 (Simply Everything); Amy Reichwein 563 (T.G.I.F); Tunisia Miller 574 (North End Mix); Sandy Myers 562 (Friday Night Mix).

Seniors:
Jim Shober 601, Joe Pirrello 558, Dick Kellenberger 545, Ruth Eddy 557, Peggy Schmidt 474, Dottie Johnson 434 (Young At Heart); Al Nihoff 694, Carl Partridge 666, Les Sensenig 620, Wilson Strausser 616, Bob Hill 573, Galen Eberly 576, Nancy Wanner 535 (Monday Srs); Millie Peifer 586 (Dutch Maids).

Juniors:
Kanen Crighton 101, Tyler Connelly 96, Ryan Bromirski 88 (Bumpers); Joesph Sweigart 266, Tyler Walton 252, Cameron Zwally 249, Taylor Current 218, Jamie Chon 180, Tara Neikirk 152 (Bantum); Nic Skoronski 355, Matthew Snyder 304, Tyler Good Sweigart 299, Cristin Chon 301, Rachell Waddell 277, Elizabeth Mace 232 (Zoo); Daniel Reichard 469, Matt Cover 427, Zach Adams 414, Kellie Olson 470, Brandi Whitmyer 426, Grace Chon 389 (Coed); Justin Eberhart 643, Justin Hammerstone 636, David Shoop 625, Chelsey Merklinger 641, Christina Leid 610, Crystal Connelly 575 (Seniors).


Cain's


Men: Corey Kaylor 668, Corey Kaylor 582 (Sun. Mixers); Corey Kaylor 664, Bill Loercher 634 (Church); Mark Lewis 697, Eric Gilbert 658 (Merchants); Gary Rynier 661, Russ Yost 600 (Lititz); Dale Kurtz 597, Dale Kurtz 604 (Thurs. Winter).

Women:
Trudi Hensley 490, Rose Tshudy 453 (Sun. Mixers); Alicia Sides 588, Pat Loercher 532 (Church); Deb Nauman 500, Linda Roberts 491 (Thurs. Winter).

Youth, Boys:
Bryan Auer 415, Austin Barilar 296, Logan Root 294, Tanner Michael 284, Chad Neely 275.

Juniors:
Boys: Garrett Martin 545, Seth Cain 466, Quinton Meil 460, Cody Sweitzer 443, Austin Hart 378.

Youth, Girls:
Lauren Michael 243, Emily Erickson 207 Hailey Turner 135.

Juniors, Girls:
Lexy Cain 356, Shelby Smith 347, Brittany Lantz 288, Vickie Vazquez 277, Carly Clardy 135.


Rocky Springs


ABC: Jon Waltman 635 (Holtwood 10 Pin); Ken Herr 618 (What Not); Ron Speece 738 (Nut).

WIBC:
Linda Goodling 651, Donna Kurtz 612, Sue Lapp 605, Teresa Lowe 601 (Retail Ladies); Lois Ostertag 474 (Friendship).

Mixed:
Andy Thomas 615, Cristal Burkholder 551 (Rocky Early Birds); Bob McVey Jr. 638, Audrey Styer 512 (Monday Night Travelers); Robert Hoover III 658, Denise Brandt 460 (General Contractors); Greg Weidman 591, Brandy Coyle 424 (Media Heights); Chris Hall 655, Carol Beiler 554 (New Beginnings); Jerome Olson 740, Ryan Subers 704, Judy Fetterhoffer 678 (Semi-Classic); Jason Bachman 627, Sue Eichelberger 518 (Mixed Rainbow); Doug Stoltzfus 571, Dee Stoltzfus 431 (Friday Nighters); Mike Chant 415, Crystal Weidman 373 (Ticket Master);

Seniors:
Glenn Lutz 610, Robert Freiler 529, Joe Sabatine 514, Robert Welsh 514, Joe Paparo 504, Shirley White 496 (Bob Rudisill Srs); Bob Brubaker 480, Millie Pritz 457 (Club 55); Judy Frantz 461 (Duffy's Ladies); Richard Urban 561, Leta Barton 467 (Rocky Springs Srs)

Juniors:
Bob McElrath 248, Lindsey Rabe 230 (Homeschool League).
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