UPCOMING COUNCIL SPORTS EVENTS
By Council Director PGK Lou Tobat
Fellow Knights and Sports fans -
There are several sports events we are planning that may fit into your schedule
or you wish to participate. Do to firm commitments, the Council has selected
teams to secure State and Supreme events. If anyone is interested in
participating in any of these events please contact PGK Lou Tobat at
(703-455-0169).
BOWLING
Brother Steve Heller stars in
The Eastern Regional Knights of Columbus Bowling Tournament
Two Springfield Council sponsored Knights of Columbus teams ventured to
Wilmington, Delaware on April 14 and April 15, 2007 to participate in the
Eastern Regional Knights of Columbus bowling tournament competing against other
East Coast K of C Councils bowling teams. Our Council’s two bowling teams
consisted of the MONDAY KNIGHTS, Captained by PGK Lou Tobat with team members
Brothers Tony Dzierski, Jim Bertine, Larry Carter and Lou Crescioli and the
STORMY KNIGHTS Captained by PGK Steve Heller with team members Brothers Mike
Gross, Matthew Heller, Troy Maisel, and Steve Heller. The teams did very well
against a very strong field with the STORMY KNIGHTS combining for a very fine
total score of 3302 including handicap and the MONDAY KNIGHTS combined for a
score of 2928. The Stormy Knights score should be good enough to earn a cash
prize. Larry Carter had the high game scratch knocking down 259 pins and a
scratch high set of 645. Steve Heller also had a very fine 221 game and a 569
set.
In the Singles event, Brother Matthew Heller led all of our bowlers with a
very fine total score of 679 for a handicap average of 226 per game. Just
behind Matt was his father Steve Heller with a total of 643 followed by Larry
Carter with a 632. Congratulations to Matthew for his very fine effort and
hopefully he will also earn a cash award.
In the Doubles event, Brother Steve Heller teamed with Substitute bowler
Brother Brian Tobin to earn the top bowling honors with a very fine 1312 set.
Steve bowled a very fine series of 564 in this event.
In the All Events category which combines the scores of the Team event,
Doubles and Singles events, Brother Steve Heller again excelled to top all of
our Springfield bowlers with an outstanding 9 game total of 1668 pins combined
with a 324 handicap pins giving him a grand total of 1992 pins for a combined
handicap average per game of 221. Great bowling Steve! He was closely followed
by his son, Matthew Heller with a grand total of 1961 and averaged 218. Third
place went to Larry Carter with games series of 575, 537, and 645 for a scratch
total of 1757 and scratch average 195. This is really a fine accomplishment on
some very difficult and trying lanes.
To recap the results:
All Events – Steve Heller total score 1992
Singles – Matthew Heller total score 679
Doubles – Brian Tobin and Steve Heller score 1312
Team – Stormy Knights score 3302
All the bowlers deserve a well done for participating in this very fine
tournament and for representing Springfield Council in an outstanding and
professional manner. One of the members was a last minute substitute and
represented the Council very well. Hats off to PGK Tony Dzierski for filling in
at the last moment.
Brothers Troy Maisel and Larry
Carter take top honors at the Virginia State Knights of Columbus Bowling
Tournament
Our two Springfield Council sponsored Knights of Columbus teams bowled in the
Virginia State KofC Bowling Tournament at the Drainsville Bowling Lanes in
Sterling, Virginia on April 28 and 29, 2007. Our Council was once again
represented by our two bowling teams consisting of the MONDAY KNIGHTS, Captained
by PGK Lou Tobat with team members Brothers Mike Gross, Jim Bertine, Larry
Carter and Lou Crescioli and the STORMY KNIGHTS Captained by PGK Steve Heller
with team members Brothers Rick Downer, Gene Schmiel, Matthew Heller, and Troy
Maisel,. The STORMY KNIGHTS continued on their winning ways combining for a
very fine total score of 3360 including handicap and the MONDAY KNIGHTS combined
for a score of 3074. The Stormy Knights should win an award for their
outstanding score. Larry Carter had the high game scratch knocking down 248
pins and a scratch high set of 656. Matthew Heller also had a very fine 541
scratch set and with combined handicap of 742. Larry continued his winning ways
in all three match events and we are very proud of his outstanding individual
accomplishments.
In the Singles event, Brother Larry Carter led all of our bowlers with a very
fine total scratch score of 686 and 722 with handicap for a handicap average of
240 per game. Just behind Larry was Troy Maisel completing a handicap score of
706 for a very fine 236 average per game
In the Doubles event, Brothers Rick Downer and Troy Maisel teamed to score a
very impressive
Bowling set of 1377 pins. Troy had a very fine 562 series in this event with
a handicap total of 718.
In the All Events category which combines the scores of the Team event,
Doubles and Singles events, Brother Troy Maisel outscored all of our bowlers
with an impressive 9 game total of 1667 pins combined with a 468 handicap giving
him a grand total of 2135 pins for a combined handicap average per game of 237.
Super bowling Troy! He was closely followed by Brother Larry Carter who had
scratch individual games of 656 in Team, 686 in Singles, and 640 in Doubles for
an individual All Events scratch total of 1982 pins and averaging 220 per game.
He should be awarded some prize money for his individual effort. Hats Off to
Larry for his accomplishments.
To recap the results:
All Events – Troy Maisel total score 2135
Singles – Larry Carter total score 722
Doubles – Rick Downer and Troy Maisel total score 1377
Team – Stormy Knights score 3360
All Scores
will be verified by the State Bowling Tournament Committee and will publish the
final results. All of our Springfield Bowlers deserve a well done for
participating in this very fine tournament and for representing Springfield
Council in a professional manner.  BASKETBALL
 GOLF
2007 FALL GOLF TOURNAMENT
WHERE: Burke Lake Golf Course
WHEN: Tuesday, October 9, 2007
TIME: Report to Course by 12:00 p.m. ready to tee off by 1:00 p.m.
WHO: Springfield Council Knights, Priests, Family Members, and Special Guests
TEAMS: Pairings will be made at the Course
SCORING: Modified Calloway Handicap System
PRIZES: Low Gross and Runner Up Low Calloway and Runner Up Third Place Low Gross
and
Calloway All around prize
MEET: Golfers will meet at the American Legion Post for refreshments and the
awarding of prizes after the tournament. More details to follow.
COST: Each member will pay individual green fees. Special carts can be made
available for those
medically disabled. Council will provide prizes and some
refreshments. Priests will be
special guests of the Council. Lunch is extra.
CONTACTS: Please contact tournament director PGK Lou Tobat, 703-455-0169 email
address: Ltobat@aol.com or Brother Joe Karbelk, 703-451-8014 as soon as possible
but not later than October 2, 2007 to confirm that you want to play. Even if you
have not played very much over the summer this is a good time to come out and
enjoy the par three course at Burke Lake. The course is very easy to walk and
the scenery is breath-taking. We can all have a lot of fun in the sun and enjoy
golfing again. See all of you at the course.
 SOFTBALL
SPRINGFIELD KNIGHTS SOFTBALL RECAP FOR 2007 SEASON
The St. Bernadette's Knights finished 4th in Division 1 of the Fairfax County
Church League with a record of 5 wins 11 losses. The League has 6 divisions
with 5 teams each. After losing the first 4 games the Knights went on to win 5
and lose 7 of the next 12 games.
It was a rather unusual season to say the least. Our regular season ended on
June 5th, five full weeks before the tournament started. Our season ended
before most teams had played one-half of their schedule. With players already
making summer commitments, the Knights did not participate in the Knights of
Columbus State Tournament this year. A number of players missed games due to
travel commitments and visits to the DL (disabled list). This resulted in
patchwork lineups for much of the season.
Marty Long and John Hodapp led the team in home runs while Billy McCarron led in
triples. The K of C members on the team included Mike Atwood, OF-1B; Kevin
Becks 3B-2B; Steve Heller C-DH; John Hodapp, LCF; Fr. Pat Holroyd, OF; Rick
Kowalski, IF; Marty Long LF; Bill McCarron, Sr. P; Billy McCarron, Jr. SS; Mike
Murphy, C-DH-Mgr; Chuck Schillinger C-1B; Craig Seykowski, IF-OF, Mark Price
P-OF, and Walt Ferony P.
For the record: Walt set a team and league record by recording an earned run
average (ERA) of 105.00 for a 7 inning game. That is, 5 earned runs in one-third
of an inning.
On behalf of Mike Murphy, who recently returned from a 10 day-175 mile
pilgrimage (walk) in Spain and myself, we promise the team will do better next
year since we plan to do some aggressive recruiting,
Bill McCarron, Sr.
 FISHING
JUNE FISHING TRIP AND FISH FRY
The Council's
fishing party had loads of fish and mucho fun on the Chesapeake Bay this
past June 26th. The chartered boat, bearing the name of "Miss Antonia"
and skippered by Charlie Nicholson, was most comfortable for Brothers Lou
Crescioli, Joe Krupp, John Caldwell, Bob Golden, Tony Dzierski and Tom &
Andy Feerst. The weather was perfect, assisting the group in boating 60
fighting Blues (each weighing about three pounds) and about 20 huge Croakers
(each weighing about two pounds).
Following the
successful fishing trip, a fish fry was held the next evening at the St.
Bernadette Church cafeteria, where the Council members, with family, enjoyed
a delicious fish dinner with all the trimmings. All persons present at the
fish fry took the opportunity to thank the aforementioned seven fishermen
for their efforts in behalf of the Council. It was truly a prosperous
fishing experience, followed by a bountiful fish fry.
Our Council is active in many sports activities year round.
Getting involved in these activities can help you meet Brother Knights and their
families while having a great time in the process. So don't wait to be the last
one picked, come out and join us now!
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