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CHRIS CALKIN
Wins It On
The Final Day!!!!


(Correct predictions are in bold type.)

Chris Calkin of Somers Point (8-1)
1st Week: Eagles, Raiders, 49ers, Ravens.
2nd Week: Rams, Eagles, Steelers, Patriots.
AFC Champion: Patriots (38 total points - actual points: 41)
NFC Champion: Rams (39 total points)

THE RUNNER-UP

Bob Stephens of Northfield (8-1)
1st Week: Eagles, Raiders, Packers, Ravens.
2nd Week: Eagles, Rams, Steelers, Patriots.
AFC Champion: Steelers (28 total points - actual points: 41)
NFC Champion: Rams (42 total points)


OTHER FINALISTS

Doug Hiltner of Lancaster, PA (7-2)
1st Week: Eagles, Raiders, Packers, Dolphins.
2nd Week: Eagles, Rams, Steelers, Patriots.
AFC Champion: Steelers (35 total points)
NFC Champion: Rams (61 total points)

Jim Mulchay of Atlantic City (7-2)
1st Week: Eagles, Raiders, Packers, Ravens.
2nd Week: Eagles, Rams, Ravens, Patriots.
AFC Champion: Ravens (33 total points)
NFC Champion: Rams (47 total points)

Rick Atkinson of Egg Harbor Township (6-3)
1st Week: Bucs, Raiders, Packers, Ravens.
2nd Week: Rams, Packers, Steelers, Patriots.
AFC Champion: Steelers (33 total points)
NFC Champion: Rams (47 total points)

Eric Goldberg of New York, NY (6-3)
1st Week: Eagles, Jets, Packers, Ravens.
2nd Week: Eagles, Rams, Steelers, Ravens.
AFC Champion: Ravens (25 total points)
NFC Champion: Rams (36 total points)

Kathy Stephens of Northfield (6-3)
1st Week: Eagles, Raiders, Packers, Dolphins.
2nd Week: Eagles, Packers, Steelers, Patriots.
AFC Champion: Steelers (32 total points)
NFC Champion: Eagles (48 total points)

Marty Bolick of Philadelphia PA (5-4)
1st Week: Eagles, Jets, 49ers, Ravens.
2nd Week: Bears, 49ers, Steelers, Patriots.
AFC Champion: Patriots (30 total points)
NFC Champion: Rams (46 total points)

Casey Hiltner of Margate (5-4)
1st Week: Eagles, Raiders, Packers, Dolphins.
2nd Week: Bears, Rams, Steelers, Raiders.
AFC Champion: Steelers (40 total points)
NFC Champion: Rams (55 total points)

Frank Petrosini of Dennis Township (5-4)
1st Week: Eagles, Raiders, 49ers, Dolphins.
2nd Week: Rams, Bears, Dolphins, Patriots.
AFC Champion: Patriots (27 total points)
NFC Champion: Rams (51 total points)

Dan Weber of Egg Harbor Township (5-4)
1st Week: Eagles, Raiders, Packers, Dolphins.
2nd Week: Bears, Rams, Steelers, Raiders.
AFC Champion: Steelers (30 total points)
NFC Champion: Rams (42 total points)

Gary Erickson of Northfield (5-5)
1st Week: Eagles, Jets, Packers, Ravens.
2nd Week: Packers, Eagles, Steelers, Ravens.
AFC Champion: Ravens (24 total points)
NFC Champion: Packers (31 total points)

Lori Raffel of Longport (5-5)
1st Week: Eagles, Raiders, Packers, Dolphins.
2nd Week: Bears, Rams, Steelers, Raiders.
AFC Champion: Steelers (29 total points)
NFC Champion: Bears (44 total points)

Tim Fisher of Pleasantville (4-6)
1st Week: Bucs, Raiders, Packers, Dolphins.
2nd Week: Rams, Bears, Steelers, Raiders.
AFC Champion: Steelers (38 total points)
NFC Champion: Bears (33 total points)

Bob Wieder of Wildwood (4-6)
1st Week: Eagles, Jets, Packers, Ravens.
2nd Week: Bears, Packers, Steelers, Ravens.
AFC Champion: Steelers (30 total points)
NFC Champion: Bears (44 total points)

Joe DeAcetis of Cherry Hill (0-10)
1st Week: Bucs, Jets, 49ers, Dolphins.
2nd Week: Bucs, 49ers, Jets, Dolphins.
AFC Champion: Jets (38 total points)
NFC Champion: 49ers (41 total points)


FIVE YEARS OF OVERALL CHAMPIONS
2001-02 Champion...Chris Calkin of Somers Point
2000-01 Champion...Allen Beatty of Egg Harbor Township
1999-2000 Champion..Mike King of Northfield
1998-99 Champion...John Leon of Absecon
1997-98 Champion..Butch Cassidy of Ventnor


Sports Team Records - 2001 Season
1. Tom Williams 163-80 (67.1%)
2. Jim Schafer 162-81 (66.7%)
3. Scott Wahl 156-87 (64.2%)
4. Tom Getzke 154-89 (63.4%)
4. Bud Rinck 154-89 (63.4%)
6. Mike Gill 153-90 (63.0%)
6. Dennis Smith 153-90 (63.0%)
8. Steve Parker 149-94 (61.3%)
9. Brian Cunniff 120-123 (49.4%)
Best Week by player: 15-0 by Casey Hiltner (Week 14)
Best Week by Sports Team member: 14-1 by Jim Schafer (Week 16)

All-Time Sports Team Records - Five Seasons
1. Tom Williams 806-411 (66.2%)
2. Bud Rinck 790-427 (64.9%)
3. Jim Schafer 784-433 (64.4%)
4. Tom Getzke 782-435 (64.3%)
5. Steve Parker 775-442 (63.4%)
6. Dennis Smith 759-458 (62.4%)
All-Time Best Week by player: 15-0 by Casey Hiltner (Wk 14-2001)
All-Time Best Week by Sports Team member: 15-0 by Bud Rinck (Wk 17-1998)

Sports Team vs Challengers - 2001
1. Tom Williams 14-2
2. Scott Wahl 12-4
3. Jim Schafer 11-5
4. Tom Getzke 11-6
5. Steve Parker 10-6
6. Bud Rinck 10-7
7. Mike Gill 8-9
7. Dennis Smith 7-10
9. Brian Cunniff 1-13

Sports Team vs Challengers - Five Seasons
1. Steve Parker 41-21-0
2. Tom Williams 39-22-3
3. Bud Rinck 35-25-0
4. Jim Schafer 30-21-0
5. Tom Getzke 27-26-1
6. Dennis Smith 28-30-0




WEEK NO. 18
Rick Atkinson was the overall winner.
The Week 18 challenges:
Rick Atkinson of EHT (11-4) defeated Scott Wahl (10-5).
Janice Simpson of Ocean City (11-4) defeated Dennis Smith (9-6).
Kelly Keyack of Gloucester (10-5) defeated Brian Cunniff (8-7).
Mike Klingensmith of Absecon (10-5) lost to Bud Rinck (10-5) on the tiebreaker.
Ed McCarrick of Dennis Township (10-5) lost to Tom Getzke (11-4).
J.T. Mercer of Deptford (10-5) lost to Tom Williams (10-5) on the tiebreaker.
Allison Rinck of Wilmington DE (10-5) lost to Jim Schafer (11-4).
Marty Bolick of Philadelphia (9-6) lost to Steve Parker (11-4).
Frank Borrell of Upper Township (9-6) lost to Mike Gill (12-3).

WEEK NO. 17
Marty Bolick was the overall winner.
The Week 17 challenges:
Marty Bolick of Philadelphia (10-5) defeated Mike Gill (7-8).
Allison Rinck of Wilmington DE (8-7) defeated Bud Rinck (6-9).
Allen Ketcham of Carmel IN (8-7) lost to Scott Wahl (8-7) on the tiebreaker.
John Bruno of Somers Point (7-8) defeated Dennis Smith (5-10).
J.T. Mercer of Deptford (7-8) defeated Brian Cunniff (5-10).
Frank Lotierzo of Linwood (7-8) lost to Jim Schafer (7-8) on the tiebreaker.
Joshua McKenzie of Northfield (7-8) lost to Steve Parker (7-8) on the tiebreaker.
Craig Palmer of Cape May (7-8) lost to Tom Getzke (7-8) on the tiebreaker.
Norm Miller of Ventnor (6-9) lost to Tom Williams (7-8).

WEEK NO. 16
Lori Raffel was the overall winner.
The Week 16 challenges:
Lori Raffel of Longport (12-3) lost to Tom Getzke (12-3) on the tiebreaker.
Allison Rinck of Wilmington DE (12-3) defeated Steve Parker (12-3) on the tiebreaker.
Frank Lotierzo of Linwood (12-3) defeated Bud Rinck (10-5)
Kim Keyack of Gloucester (12-3) defeated Dennis Smith (11-4).
Norm Miller of Ventnor (12-3) defeated Mike Gill (8-7).
Jim Mulchay of Atlantic City (12-3) lost to Jim Schafer (14-1).
Joshua McKenzie of Northfield (11-4) defeated Brian Cunniff (9-6).
Paul Ostyn of Marmora (10-5) lost to Scott Wahl (11-4).
Harvey Gibson of Somers Point (9-6) lost to Tom Williams (12-3).

WEEK NO. 15
Jim Mulchay was the overall winner.
The Week 15 challenges:
Jim Mulchay of Atlantic City (12-3) defeated Mike Gill (12-3) on the tiebreaker.
Paul Ostyn of Marmora (11-4) defeated Tom Getzke (10-5).
Larry Boucher of Somers Point (10-5) lost to Bud Rinck (11-4)
Dan McGrath of Stockholm, Sweden (10-5) lost to Dennis Smith (11-4).
Lori Raffel of Longport (10-5) defeated Steve Parker (10-5) on the tiebreaker.
Eric Goldberg of NY, NY (8-7) lost to Jim Schafer (11-4).
Jim Conover of EHT (6-9) lost to Scott Wahl (13-2).
Joe DeAcetis of Cherry Hill (6-9) lost to Tom Williams (10-5).
Brian Cunniff (9-6) was not challenged.

WEEK NO. 14
Undefeated Casey Hiltner was the overall winner.
The Week 14 challenges:
Casey Hiltner of Margate (15-0) defeated Bud Rinck (10-5)
Bobby Barr of Ocean City (13-2) defeated Jim Schafer (11-4).
Eric Goldberg of NY, NY (13-2) defeated Dennis Smith (12-3).
Jim Conover of EHT (12-3) defeated Brian Cunniff (10-5).
Joe DeAcetis of Cherry Hill (12-3) defeated Steve Parker (12-3) on the tiebreaker.
Ellen Hiltner of Margate (11-4) lost to Scott Wahl (12-3).
John Leon of Absecon (11-4) lost to Tom Getzke (13-2).
Bob Wieder of Wildwood (11-4) lost to Tom Williams (12-3)
Paul Jedic of Tuckerton (10-5) lost to Mike Gill (12-3).

WEEK NO. 13
Joe DeAcetis and Bob Wieder were the overall winners.
The Week 13 challenges:
Joe DeAcetis of Cherry Hill (11-3) defeated Bud Rinck (10-4).
Bob Wieder of Wildwood (11-3) defeated Jim Schafer (11-3).
Casey Hiltner of Margate (11-3) defeated Dennis Smith (11-3).
Ellen Hiltner of Margate (10-4) defeated Scott Wahl (9-5).
Dan Weber of EHT (10-4) lost to Tom Getzke (11-3).
Frank DeCaro of Glassboro (10-4) lost to Steve Parker (11-3).
Jim Conover of EHT (9-5) defeated Brian Cunniff (7-7).
Chris Calkin of Somers Point (8-6) lost to Tom Williams (11-3).
Richard Fegley of Absecon (7-7) lost to Mike Gill (11-3).

WEEK NO. 12
Chris Calkin was the overall winner.
The Week 12 challenges:
Chris Calkin of Somers Point (8-5) defeated Tom Getzke (7-6).
Jim Conover of EHT (7-6) defeated Brian Cunniff (5-8).
Frank DeCaro of Glassboro (7-6) defeated Tom Williams (7-6) on the tiebreaker.
Casey Hiltner of Margate (7-6) defeated Dennis Smith (7-6) on the tiebreaker.
Tim Fisher of Pleasantville (6-7) lost to Steve Parker (6-7) on the tiebreaker.
Mark Lasswell of Avalon (6-7) lost to Bud Rinck (8-5).
Neal Roman of Atlantic City (6-7) lost to Scott Wahl (8-5).
Bill Welker of Vineland (6-7) lost to Jim Schafer (8-5).
Gary Erickson of Northfield (3-10) lost to Mike Gill (9-4).

WEEK NO. 11
Eric Goldberg was the overall winner.
The Week 11 challenges:
Eric Goldberg of NY, NY (10-5) defeated Mike Gill (8-7).
Frank Brennan of Northfield (9-6) lost to Scott Wahl (9-6) on the tiebreaker.
Jim Conover of EHT (9-6) defeated Dennis Smith (8-7).
Casey Hiltner of Margate (9-6) defeated Tom Getzke (8-7).
Bobby Barr of Ocean City (8-7) defeated Jim Schafer (8-7) on the tiebreaker.
Yogi Hiltner of Margate (8-7) lost to Bud Rinck (9-6).
Jack Boyd of Northfield (7-8) lost to Steve Parker (9-6).
Paul Jedic of Tuckerton (7-8) defeated Brian Cunniff (7-8) on the tiebreaker.
Marc Narducci of Washington Township (7-8) lost to Tom Williams (9-6).

WEEK NO. 10
Tim Fisher was the overall winner.
The Week 10 challenges:
Tim Fisher of Pleasantville (13-2) defeated Brian Cunniff (12-3).
Casey Hiltner of Margate (12-3) defeated Mike Gill (8-7).
Joe Fussner of Northfield (11-4) lost to Dennis Smith (13-2).
Becky Walker of Northfield (11-4) lost to Tom Getzke (12-3).
Andy Herbert of Somers Point (10-5) lost to Jim Schafer (12-3).
Dennis Belding of Brigantine (9-6) lost to Scott Wahl (12-3).
Rev. Charles Rinck of EHT (9-6) lost to Tom Williams (13-2).
John Nesbitt of Hammonton (8-7) lost to Bud Rinck (13-2).
Bobby Wright of EHT (8-7) lost to Steve Parker (9-6).

WEEK NO. 9
Dan Weber was the overall winner.
The Week 9 challenges:
Dan Weber of Egg Harbor Township (11-3) defeated Bud Rinck (9-5).
Chad Gracey of Brooklyn NY (8-6) lost to Mike Gill (9-5).
John Nesbitt of Hammonton (8-6) lost to Steve Parker (11-3).
Nick Brinker of Atlantic City (7-7) lost to Dennis Smith (10-4).
Don Sider of Ventnor (7-7) lost to Tom Getzke (9-5).
Larry Taylor of Absecon (7-7) lost to Jim Schafer (9-5).
Steve Zahn of Upper Township (7-7) lost to Tom Williams (9-5).
Linda Marx of Ocean City (6-8) lost to Scott Wahl (9-5).
Brian Cunniff (8-6) was not challenged.

WEEK NO. 8
Kathy Stephens was the overall winner.
The Week 8 challenges:
Kathy Stephens of Northfield (9-4) lost to Scott Wahl (10-3).
Gary Erickson of Northfield (8-5) defeated Mike Gill (8-5) on the tiebreaker.
Jeff Higbee of Egg Harbor Township (8-5) lost to Tom Getzke (8-5) on the tiebreaker.
Bill Welker of Vineland (8-5) lost to Tom Williams (8-5) on the tiebreaker.
Dennis Belding of Brigantine (7-6) lost to Dennis Smith (8-5).
Andy Herbert of Somers Point (7-6) lost to Jim Schafer (10-3).
Ellen Hiltner of Margate (7-6) lost to Bud Rinck (8-5).
Neal Roman of Atlantic City (7-6) defeated Brian Cunniff (6-7).
Frank Mitchell of Atlantic City (5-8) lost to Steve Parker (6-7).

WEEK NO. 7
Gary Erickson was the overall winner.
The Week 7 challenges:
Gary Erickson of Northfield (8-4) defeated Bud Rinck (4-8).
Dennis Belding of Brigantine (7-5) defeated Mike Gill (3-9).
Bill Welker of Vineland (6-6) defeated Jim Schafer (3-9).
Neal Roman of Atlantic City (5-7) defeated Scott Wahl (4-8).
Andy Herbert of Somers Point (4-8) defeated Tom Williams (2-10).
Kathy Stephens of Northfield (4-8) defeated Brian Cunniff (1-11).
Frank Brennan of Northfield (3-9) lost to Steve Parker (5-7).
Doug Hiltner of Lancaster, PA (3-9) lost to Dennis Smith (6-6).
Tim Fisher of Pleasantville (2-10) lost to Tom Getzke (4-8).

WEEK NO. 6
Doug Hiltner was the overall winner.
The Week 6 challenges:
Doug Hiltner of Lancaster, PA (9-5) defeated Brian Cunniff (7-7).
Frank Petrosini of Dennis Township (9-5) lost to Bud Rinck (9-5) on the tiebreaker.
Neal Roman of Atlantic City (8-6) defeated Steve Parker (7-7).
James Moloney of Mays Landing (8-6) lost to Jim Schafer (8-6).
Rick Broczinski of Northfield (8-6) lost to Tom Williams (9-5).
Tim Fisher of Pleasantville (8-6) defeated Dennis Smith (7-7).
Tom Hedden of Avalon (8-6) lost to Mike Gill (9-5).
Bill Welker of Vineland (8-6) defeated Tom Getzke (7-7).
Chris Calkin of Somers Point (6-8) lost to Scott Wahl (9-5).

WEEK NO. 5
Frank Petrosini was the overall winner again.
The Week 5 challenges:
Frank Petrosini of Dennis Township (11-4) defeated Dennis Smith (8-7).
Frank Brennan of Northfield (11-4) defeated Steve Parker (10-5).
Chris Calkin of Somers Point (10-5) defeated Mike Gill (9-6).
Joe Fussner of Northfield (10-5) lost to Tom Williams (11-4).
Parke Wilkinson of Rome, GA (9-6) defeated Bud Rinck (8-7).
Casey Hiltner of Margate (9-6) lost to Tom Getzke (10-5).
Yogi Hiltner of Margate (9-6) lost to Scott Wahl (11-4).
Ross Costantino Jr. of Margate (9-6) lost to Jim Schafer (10-5).
Brian Cunniff (7-8) was not challenged.

WEEK NO. 4
Frank Petrosini was the overall winner.
The Week 4 challenges:
Frank Petrosini of Dennis Township (10-4) defeated Scott Wahl (6-8).
Frank Brennan of Northfield (10-4) defeated Tom Getzke (7-7).
Casey Hiltner of Margate (9-5) defeated Steve Parker (8-6).
Jeff Higbee of EHT (8-6) defeated Mike Gill (7-7).
John Leon of Absecon (8-6) lost to Dennis Smith (9-5).
Joey Benton of Manahawkin (6-8) lost to Brian Cunniff (7-7).
Mike Fletcher of Wildwood Crest (5-9) lost to Bud Rinck (10-4).
Jim Schafer (8-6) was not challenged.
Tom Williams (10-4) was not challenged.

WEEK NO. 3
Bob Stephens was the overall winner again.
The Week 3 challenges:
Bob Stephens of Northfield (10-4) lost to Jim Schafer (11-3).
Joey Benton of Manahawkin (10-4) defeated Tom Getzke (6-8).
Andy Herbert of Somers Point (10-4) defeated Bud Rinck (9-5).
Jeff Higbee of EHT (9-5) defeated Brian Cunniff (5-9).
Jim Conover of EHT (9-5) lost to Scott Wahl (9-5) on the tiebreaker.
Paul Jedic of Tuckerton (8-6) lost to Steve Parker (8-6) on the tiebreaker.
Terry McRae of Galloway Township (7-7) lost to Tom Williams (11-3).
Tony Monroe of Absecon (6-8) lost to Mike Gill (11-3).
Bob Maccri of Bridgeton (5-9) lost to Dennis Smith (10-4).

WEEK NO. 2
No winner - games postponed until Week No. 18.

WEEK NO. 1
Bob Stephens was the overall winner.
The Week 1 challenges:
Bob Stephens of Northfield (11-4) defeated Jim Schafer (10-5).
Jim Conover of EHT (10-5) defeated Dennis Smith (8-7).
Paul Jedic of Tuckerton (8-7) defeated Brian Cunniff (7-8).
Bobby Barr of Ocean City (10-5) lost to Tom Getzke (11-4).
Dan Ross of Vineland (9-6) lost to Tom Williams (12-3).
Jack Boyd of Northfield (8-7) lost to Mike Gill (10-5).
Rev. Charles Rinck of EHT (7-8) lost to Bud Rinck (10-5).
Steve Parker (7-8) was not challenged.
Scott Wahl (6-9) was not challenged.


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