The third week of Fall 2003 saw four teams climb in the standings, while three teams slipped. Angela Bradford picked up this week's high game (242) and series (575) for the women. As for the men, Steve Robinson snagged this week's high game with a 205, and high series was earned by Nik Domann with a 538. And the Tournament of Champions divisions are now set, ready for one-on-one action to begin next week! Read on for all the rest of the details!

First up, on lanes 17 & 18: Spare Change accepted a challenge by Wolverines. Even though highlighted by the skills of Demond Robinson with his (either injured, sick, or sandbagging) 465 series, Spare Change accomplished only 1 win against the Wolverines. In the meantime, Dennis Laube ruled the Wolverines with his 442 as his team took the series with 3 wins. Spare Change drops 1 spot in the standings to 3rd place, while the Wolverines move 1 spot to 2nd.

On lanes 19 & 20: Anchors Aweigh! shared a platter of cheese sticks with Bowl me Ishmael!. With the strength of David Codding with his below-average 528 series, the Anchors missed a clean sweep over Ishmael by just one pin.Countering this, Paul Linder called the shots for Ishmael with his (either injured, sick, or sandbagging) 354 as his team missed getting swept by just one pin. Anchors Aweigh! remains in 1st place, while Ishmael plunges 3 spots to 7th.

On lanes 21 & 22: Atomic Goo couldn't stop inappropriately groping Bowlers of Mass Confusion. Though reinforced by Steve Robinson with his above-average 499 series, Atomic Goo accomplished only 1 win against Mass Confusion. As for the opposition, Jason Carpio guided Mass Confusion with his fantastic 501 as his team took the series with 3 wins. Atomic Goo drops 1 spot in the standings to 8th place, while Mass Confusion jumps 2 spots to 6th.

Finally, down on lanes 23 & 24: Gutter Minds did battle with Theee Beeelt. Blessed by #1 Power-Ranked and Most Valuable Bowler Angela Bradford and her splendid 575 series, Gutter Minds split the series with Theee Beeelt. Simultaneously, #1 Head-to-Head Nik Domann oversaw Theee Beeelt with his outstanding 538 as they matched their opponent in wins. Gutter Minds leap 1 spot in the standings to 4th place, while Theee Beeelt moves 1 spot to 5th.

Bowlers rolling into The 200 Club include: Angela Bradford (204,242) and Steve Robinson (205)

The Tournament of Champions begins next week. Here are the final division assignments for this season:

• First, on lanes 17&18, 6th-place Bowlers of Mass Confusion will challenge 5th-place Theee Beeelt (hcp 10). Mass Confusion is expected to perform well, but split the series with Theee Beeelt; while Theee Beeelt is forecast to raise their average while they keep the series tied.
• Moving to lanes 19&20, 8th-place Atomic Goo (hcp 79) will test their mettle against 4th-place Gutter Minds. Atomic Goo might maintain their current strength as they lose the series but avoid getting swept; while Gutter Minds ought to hold steady as they enjoy their victories.
• Then, over on lanes 21&22, 1st-place Anchors Aweigh! will spend some quality time with 3rd-place Spare Change (hcp 64). The Anchors will likely have a bit of an off night and lose the series but avoid getting swept; while Spare Change will probably raise their average while they enjoy their victories.
• Finally, on lanes 23&24, 7th-place Bowl me Ishmael! (estimated hcp 54) will face 2nd-place Wolverines. Ishmael is predicted to maintain their current strength as they get swept; while the Wolverines are anticipated to raise their average while they rack up a sweep.

THIS WEEK'S MVB Angela Bradford Runner Up: (See Posting)	#1 POWER BOWLER Angela Bradford Runner Up: Nik Domann	#1 H2H BOWLER Nik Domann Runner Up: Jason Carpio
FROM THE GUTTER (GUTTER QUOTE) "I normally play with house balls, but tonight Carl let me play with his." Corey Weinfurt, taking his hands from a place many hands have been to a place only Carl Goetz's hands have been.