Today, for all intents and purposes, marked my debut as Aces’ boys volleyball beat reporter for Spring 2013 (If you didn’t get to see all the preview features on northjersey.com, scroll down for the links). However, since the new season technically doesn’t start until Monday – and, since the subject apparently came up at last night’s Bergen County girls All-County dinner – it seems like a good time to clear a few last items out of the old bowling notebook.
I mentioned in the “Rolling a new ball” bowling season recap (thanks to Darren Cooper for posting it here) that I’d compiled a list of all the 300 games thrown by North Jersey bowlers in the last 30 years. Why is now a good time to finally post it? It was mentioned in this post by JJ Conrad that Paramus’ Brittany Hovan received a nice ovation at said All-County dinner for being the third girl in Bergen history to roll a perfect game. So perhaps you’re wondering, “Who were the first two?” The answer comes after a short disclaimer.
This list only goes back to 1985 because that is as far back at The Record’s online (read: easily searchable) archives go. Finding any varsity 300s from 1984 or earlier would require A.) going through 20 times more library microfilm than I’ve ever looked at (and trust me, I’ve reviewed quite a bit for other sports) or B.) waiting for someone to e-mail us any such info. Until either of those happen, here is the list as it stands right now…
300 GAMES BY NORTH JERSEY BOWLERS (IN VARSITY MATCHES)
GIRLS
Brittany Hovan (Paramus), Bowler City, 12/19/2012
Nicolette Vucak (Paramus Catholic), Bowler City, 1/31/2011
Dyanne Robles (Immaculate Heart), Bowler City, 1/19/1999
> To my knowledge, the next girl from Passaic County to bowl a 300 in an official varsity match will be the first.
BOYS
Jake Rollins (Glen Rock), Parkway Lanes, 2/6/2013
Jordan Lopez (Lyndhurst), Bowler City, 1/19/2013*
Cory Heitler (Fair Lawn), Bowler City, 12/6/2012
Dan Wuhrman (Park Ridge), Carolier Lanes, 2/15/2012***
Simon Lezaja (Bergen Catholic), Bowler City, 1/12/2012
Tim Frantin (Pascack Valley), Holiday Bowl, 1/3/2012
Jason Prezant (Pascack Hills), Parkway Lanes, 2/3/2011
Tim Frantin (Pascack Valley), Bowler City, 1/11/2011
Kevin Macchia (Ramapo), Carolier Lanes, 2/17/2010***
Tim Scott (West Milford), T-Bowl II, 1/28/2010
Zach Zuravner (Lakeland), T-Bowl II, 1/16/2010*
Chris Ferrara (Wallington), Wallington Lanes, 1/12/2010
Brian DiMarco (Bergenfield), Holiday Bowl, 12/9/2009
Nick Corvelli (Bergen Catholic), Bowler City, 1/26/2009
Perrin DeFreitas (Hackensack), Bowler City, 1/16/2009
Rob Grippo (Bergen Catholic), Bowler City, 1/14/2009
Lawrence Jackson Jr. (Leonia), Wallington Lanes, 1/7/2008
Jeremy Corporan (Teaneck), Bowler City, 12/20/2007
Dylan Caruso (Secaucus), Wallington Lanes, 1/8/2007
Aaron Danielson (Newton), T-Bowl II, 2/11/2006**
Vinnie Milano (West Milford), T-Bowl II, 2/11/2006**
JC Klein (Paramus Catholic), Bowler City, 1/30/2006
Carlos Duarte (Passaic Tech), T-Bowl II, 1/18/2005
Carlos Duarte (Passaic Tech), T-Bowl II, 12/16/2004
Steve Fernandez (Ridgefield Park), Bowler City, 1/18/2003*
Steve Sinko (Bergenfield), Parkway Lanes, 12/16/2002
Mike Riccardi (St. Joseph), Bowler City, 1/19/2002*
Jason Tenorio (Passaic), Bowler City, 1/17/2002
Joe Anagnos (Ridgewood), Bowler City, 2/10/1999
Joe Bonser (Garfield), Lodi Lanes, 1/31/1996
Tony Park (Demarest), Feb. 1995
Joe Pelissier (Garfield), Parkway Lanes, 3/6/1993**
Dan Blair (Teaneck), Bowler City, 2/13/1991
Dave Nagelhout (Fair Lawn), 2/26/1990
John Epps (Montclair), Bowler City, 2/6/1990
Damon DeLise (Wayne Valley), Butler Bowl, 1/3/1989
Frank Mockenhaupt (Rutherford), Feb. 1988
Jonny Santiago (North Arlington), Wallington Lanes, 2/10/1987
Ray Adam (Wood-Ridge), Wallington Lanes, 1/15/1987
Mike Russo (Bergen Catholic), 1/7/1985
Russ Van Housen (Hawthorne), 1985
* County tournament
** Sectional tournament
*** State singles finals
One last follow-up on the previous bowling blog: I was able to get a hold of the rest of the 2013 Big North division standings that I didn’t have before, so here are kudos for the champs: the Passaic Tech boys and Bergen Tech girls (Liberty Division), the Pascack Valley boys and Teaneck girls (National Division), the Fort Lee boys and Dumont girls (American Division)… and in the Independence Division, West Milford won the boys title outright, while Wayne Valley and Fair Lawn were co-champs on the girls side.
So that’s it. Time to swap strikes for spikes – here are the aforementioned links to get you ready for boys volleyball season: A look around the leagues… players to watch… the preseason North Jersey Top 5… and the important dates to remember.
See you ’round the courts…