Hot Starts

Just about two weeks into the season, the Big North is rolling at full force, and after a slow start, most of the results are pouring in at a reasonable clip.  There are a few exceptions, in case anyone is in a position to help out, and so I can explain why maybe a deserving team or bowler isn't listed below:

HCIAL has a spot for a public standing sheet, but hasn't updated yet.  Trying to secure it in another way.

Shore North A & Shore Central A normally send a copy weekly to be posted on the Shore Conference site but haven't done so yet.  Shore Central A is easily the most significant league without posted results (aside from what I've gathered from nj.com).

SEC Colonial has a public sheet, but the other divisions remain a total mystery to me.

So, here are the teams & individuals off to hot starts in 2017-18.  These were determined 100% by the raw numbers.

TEN BOYS TEAMS OFF TO HOT STARTS

1. East Brunswick
217.6 Game Average.  Not a typo. 23-1 against a rough GMC schedule. all 5 starters over 203, headed by Daniel Lenk's absurd 238 average.

2. Brick Memorial
206.5 Game Average. Four starters averaging over 210, led by John Boughton's 216.

3. Toms River South
206.3 Game Average.  Little separates BM & TRS, but they've taken a lead over the rest of their league.  Kevin DiBernardo's 217 is tops on the Indians.

4. Monroe
205.7 Game Average. Last year's postseason success story is for real.  Louis Folgore is really for real, averaging 228.

5. South Plainfield
204.8 Game Average. One of the biggest surprises in the state.  Angelo Salici has been great, firing at a 222 pace.

6. Woodbridge
203.3 Game Average.  Perhaps a bit under what we might've expected, but still fantastic, with James Stoveken rolling along at 220.

7. St. Rose
202.8 Game Average.  Limited information without a standing sheet or individual stats, but some huge match scores for the Roses.

8. North Brunswick
201.6 Game Average.  THE biggest surprise, as these guys were not on my radar preseason.  David Burrows has been awesome, averaging 221.

9. Manasquan
201.0 Game Average.  Only 2 matches recorded, but one was a huge true-5 3196.

10. Brick Township
200.9 Game Average. Shymanski & Masi are over 210, and this team is young.  Watch them get better all season.

also hot: St. Joseph-Metuchen, Morris Knolls, Seneca

TEN GIRLS TEAMS OFF TO HOT STARTS

1. Toms River North
184.0 Game Average.  Everything we expected from the Peters sisters, with Kamerin averaging 224 and Paige placing second in North Jersey Singles.

2. Brick Township
182.9 Game Average. Caylin Ryan's 206 average has the Dragons right near the top.

3. Brick Memorial
179.7 Game Average. As always, the Shore-South-A is just dominant.  Amanda Shelters' 214 average leads the way.

4. Warren Hills
172.4 Game Average. Katie Winch's 190 pace has helped the defending champs from dropping off too far after massive graduation losses.

5. Manchester Township
172.0 Game Average.  This deep and balanced team has been led by Theresa Bedaro and her 193 average.

6. Toms River South
167.9 Game Average.  Yet another SSA group, Natalie Swindell has led the Indians with a strong 190 average.

7. Lacey Township
165.3 Game Average.  Autumn Laird (183) helps Lacey again challenge Manchester for SSB bragging rights.

7.5. Ramsey
165.1 Game Average. Only one result (hence the half-rank), but it was a good one, with a 637 by Lindsay Pepper.

8. Teaneck
163.3 Game Average.  They're back, with another freshman (Shayma Jimenez) added into the mix, trying to dominate the Big North for another year.

9. East Brunswick
160.1 Game Average. Big surprise team here, led by a breakthrough season from Madison Steinbeck, who's averaging 193.

10. Mahwah
159.7 Game Average. Only two results, but good numbers; freshman Michaella Raab has not disappointed.

also hot: Woodbridge, Wayne Valley, Monroe

TEN BOYS OFF TO HOT STARTS
(HIGHEST OVERALL AVERAGES, MINIMUM 9 GAMES)

1. 236  Josh Lipko, Cherry Hill West
2. 235  Daniel Lenk, East Brunswick
3. 229  Evan Weinberg, Jonathan Dayton
4. 228  Louis Folgore, Monroe
5. 224  Rob Murray, Morris Knolls
6. 223  Angelo Salici, South Plainfield
7. 221  James Stoveken, Woodbridge
8. 221  Matthew Marletta, Morris Tech
9. 221  David Burrows, North Brunswick
10. 219  Sam Bortnick, East Brunswick
10. 219  Joey Steele, Sussex Tech

TEN GIRLS OFF TO HOT STARTS
(HIGHEST OVERALL AVERAGES, MINIMUM 9 GAMES)

1. 216  Kamerin Peters, Toms River North
2. 216  Amanda Shelters, Brick Memorial
3. 213  Lanasia Neal, South Plainfield
4. 210  Caylin Ryan, Brick Township
5. 209  Paige Peters, Toms River North
6. 206  Kiara Powell, Union
7. 203  Rhianna Smith, Hopatcong/Mt. Olive
8. 201  Katie Robb, Kingsway
9. 197  Eleni Feggulis, South River
10. 196  Victoria Stasicky, Monroe

overall average included conference matches and tournaments.  

RECENT HONOR SCORES

759  Louis Folgore, Monroe
744  Jordan Tse, Demarest
730  Daniel Lenk, East Brunswick
726  Evan Weinberg, Dayton
720  David Schuld, St. Rose
715  Kyle Oliveri, Toms River South
704  James Stoveken, Woodbridge
704  David Burrows, North Brunswick

739-611  Lanasia Neal, South Plainfield
707  Victoria Stasicky, Monroe
690  Kamerin Peters, Toms River North
656  Marissa Cosentini, Wayne Valley
630  Katie Winch, Warren Hills
609  Caylin Ryan, Brick Township
605  Cristy Sharkey, Brick Township
601  Margaux Lesser, Teaneck