Jimmy Plessinger blistered the lanes at Suburban Bowlerama during the 2009-10 season to post a 245.9 average for 90 games. The average is the second highest in York County history.
Plessinger, a 30-year-old right-hander, challenged Mark Crawford’s record of 246.6 for 99 games at East Lincoln for the 1995-96 season.
“It was definitely one of my best accomplishments,” said Plessinger, referring to his 245-plus average. “I’m not sure, however, that I’ll ever be able to do it again.”
Plessinger achieved his impressive average with amazing consistency. In 30 weeks, he rolled just three games under 200 and six series under 700. He tallied six perfect games and three 800 series, including a high of 835.
“It was a heck of a year,” he said. “The lanes were very consistent and I didn’t have to make many adjustments. The challenge was making little tweaks to my game to make sure I continued to carry pins.”
Denny Runkle, who averaged 232 at Suburban Bowlerama last season, marvels at Plessinger’s accomplishment.
“You can’t just rely on your spares to average 245,” he said. “You need to string together five or six strikes every game and that’s not easy. Plus, you can’t afford to have many off nights.”
Ben Marvel, who averaged 233 at Suburban Bowlerama last season, added, “The fact that Jimmy achieved his 245 average bowling one night a week makes it even more impressive. He’s a very consistent and accurate bowler. But, you have to be at your best every week. It demands a lot of concentration and stamina.”
Plessinger easily distanced himself from the crowd with his performance during the 2009-10 season. His average was nine pins higher than Chuck Geesey’s 236, which ranked second highest in the county.
Plessinger became just the seventh York County bowler to average 240 or higher. Other bowlers to reach that level include Tim Zelger (245.1 in 1988-89), Mark Crawford (240 in 1992-93 and 246.7 in 1995-96), Terry Miller (241 in 2008-09), Joshua Coleman (241 in 2008-09), Rick Mitchell (240 in 2008-09), and Dave Kareis (240 for 96 in 2004-05).
Men’s Top Averages for 2009-10 season
(Minimum of 66 games)
Bowler Avg. Games Center
1. Jimmy Plessinger 245 90 Suburban
2. Chuck Geesey 236 96 Colony Park North
3. Bob Hollingshead 235 105 Hanover
4. Matt Schaszberger 235 90 Suburban
5. Dave Kareis 234 96 Colony Park North
6. Terry Miller 234 102 Colony Park North
7. Kevin Ward 234 72 Colony Park North
8. Steve Carbaugh 233 105 Hanover
9. Dave Zelger 233 93 Lion Bowl
10. Tim Zelger 233 90 Lion Bowl
11. Ben Marvel 233 99 Suburban
12. Ken Dixon 232 93 Colony Park North
13. Denny Runkle 232 90 Suburban
14. Don Smith 232 96 Colony Park North
15. Greg Elicker 231 99 Lincolnway
16. Joey Price 231 93 Lincolnway
17. Brandon Maxfield 231 93 Colony Park North
18. Wayne Stahl III 231 93 Suburban
19. Broc Lawrence 231 105 Hanover
20. Chad Green 230 96 Colony Park North
21. Rich Heilman 230 96 Suburban
22. Jake Hawkins 230 102 Suburban
23. Kyle Jameson 230 84 Traveling League
24. Greg Leaman 230 87 East Lincoln
25. Rick Mitchell 230 78 Colony Park North
26. Mike Morse 230 66 Suburban
27. Dane Slenker 230 99 East Lincoln
28. Kevin Sollenberger 230 99 East Lincoln
29. Brian Zinn 230 108 Hanover
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