The fourth week of Spring 2009 saw four teams climb in the standings, while three teams slipped. Angela Bradford picked up this week's high game (172) and series (497) for the women, while Duncan Ferber earned this week's high game (225) and series (586) for the men. Meanwhile, the Tournament of Champions also kicked off tonight, beginning of 13 weeks of one-on-one bowling excitement! Read on for all the rest of the details!

First up, on lanes 19 & 20: Capt. Awesome & Wonder Friends entered a showdown to the death with No Pinheads. Though featuring Ryan Housknecht with his (either injured, sick, or sandbagging) 279 series, Wonder Friends accomplished only 1 win against No Pinheads. Conversely, Phil Schroeder dominated No Pinheads with his above-average 506 as his team took the series with 3 wins. Capt. Awesome & Wonder Friends drop 1 spot in the standings to 6th place, while No Pinheads move 1 spot to 1st.

On lanes 21 & 22: Schlitz For Us, Splits For You alternated between bowling and dry humping Chico's Bail Bonds. Blessed by Angela Bradford with her above-average 497 series, Schlitz collected 3 wins against Chico's. Simultaneously, David Codding showed off in Chico's with his 553 despite his team notching only a single win. Schlitz For Us, Splits For You leaps 1 spot in the standings to 2nd place, while Chico's plunge 2 spots to 3rd.

On lanes 23 & 24: Chicks With Balls alternated splits with Rule 6B. In spite of top-billing by Andrea Caudillo with her above-average 437 series, the Chicks accomplished only 1 win against Rule 6B. On the other half of the score sheet, Ryan Doll oversaw Rule 6B with his 504 as his team took the series with 3 wins. Chicks With Balls remains in 8th place, while Rule 6B remains in 4th.

On lanes 25 & 26: WWJB shared a platter of cheese sticks with Turkey Sandwich. Notwithstanding the leadership of AJ Taylor with his 376 series, WWJB got swept by Turkey Sandwich. While that was going down, Jason Carpio commanded Turkey Sandwich with his below-average 523 (benefitted greatly by real star — trifecta-winner #1 Power-Ranked, #1 Head-to-Head, and Most Valuable Bowler Zach Frank) as they swept the competition. WWJB plummets 3 spots in the standings to 9th place, while Turkey Sandwich jumps 2 spots to 5th.

Finally, down on lanes 27 & 28: XXX had a delightful time with Sh!t, Another Season. Demonstrating the prowess of Rich DeYoung with his below-average 456 series, XXX split the series with Another Season. In the meantime, Duncan Ferber laid down the law in Another Season with his above-average 586 as they matched their opponent in wins. XXX remains in 10th place, while Another Season jumps 2 spots to 7th.

Bowlers entering The 200 Club include: Carl Goetz (223), Cory Chorpenning (222), David Codding (203), David Parre (200), Duncan Ferber (225), and Jason Carpio (208)

In this week's Tournament of Champions brackets: Duncan Ferber had his way with Division 1, while David Parre ruled Division 2. Nobody claimed victory in Division 3 (though Andrea Caudillo came closest), and Deena Slinkard decimated Division 4. And, finally, nobody claimed victory in the Interdivisional bracket, and in fact we aren't even going to talk about this bracket as it was a complete embarassment. In terms of overall points: Duncan Ferber leads Division 1; David Parre holds the reins in Division 2; Andrea Caudillo tops Division 3; and Deena Slinkard dominates Division 4.

NEXT WEEK:

• First, on lanes 19&20, 10th-place XXX (hcp 67) will throw some gutter balls with 4th-place Rule 6B. XXX is expected to perform well, yet still manage to lose the series but avoid getting swept; while Rule 6B is forecast to hold steady as they enjoy their victories.
• Moving to lanes 21&22, 5th-place Turkey Sandwich (hcp 120) will face 7th-place Sh!t, Another Season. Turkey Sandwich might maintain their current strength as they get swept; while Another Season ought to hold steady as they rack up a sweep.
• Then, over on lanes 23&24, 9th-place WWJB (hcp 180) will roll against 3rd-place Chico's Bail Bonds. WWJB will likely roll decently, yet still manage to get swept; while Chico's will probably hold steady as they rack up a sweep.
• Next up, on lanes 25&26, 8th-place Chicks With Balls (hcp 132) will compete against 1st-place No Pinheads. The Chicks might maintain their current strength as they lose the series but avoid getting swept; while No Pinheads ought to drop their average a bit even as they enjoy their victories.
• Finally, on lanes 27&28, 2nd-place Schlitz For Us, Splits For You will meet with 6th-place Capt. Awesome & Wonder Friends (hcp 87). Schlitz is predicted to perform well and win the series; while Wonder Friends are anticipated to raise their average even as they avoid getting swept.

THIS WEEK'S MVB Zach Frank Runner Up: (See Posting)	#1 POWER BOWLER Zach Frank Runner Up: David Parre	#1 H2H BOWLER Zach Frank Runner Up: David Parre
FROM THE GUTTER (GUTTER QUOTE) "While my left hand was holding the phone, my right hand was hard at work!" Cory Chorpenning, justifying talking on the phone while bowling.