The fifth week of Fall 2003 saw two teams climb in the standings, while two teams slipped. Angela Bradford picked up this week's high game (211) and series (518) for the women. As for the men, Bill Krejci snagged this week's high game with a 224, and high series was earned by Pat Searcy with a 606. Read on for all the rest of the details!
First up, on lanes 15 & 16: Atomic Goo took turns kicking the ball return with Anchors Aweigh!. Although topped by Most Valuable Bowler Freda Schroeder and her spectacular 434 series, Atomic Goo accomplished only 1 win against the Anchors. On the flipside, Carl Goetz guided the Anchors with his above-average 564 as his team took the series with 3 wins. Atomic Goo remains in 8th place, while the Anchors remain in 1st.
On lanes 17 & 18: Wolverines faced off against Theee Beeelt. With the strength of Dennis Laube with his 452 series, the Wolverines collected 3 wins against Theee Beeelt. Across the ball return, Nik Domann reigned supreme in Theee Beeelt with his above-average 500 despite his team notching only a single win. Wolverines remains in 2nd place, while Theee Beeelt sinks 1 spot to 6th.
On lanes 19 & 20: Bowlers of Mass Confusion did battle with Bowl me Ishmael!. Starring Jason Carpio with his above-average 486 series, Mass Confusion collected 3 wins against Ishmael. On the other side, Paul Linder dominated Ishmael with his 375 despite his team notching only a single win. Bowlers of Mass Confusion leaps 1 spot in the standings to 5th place, while Ishmael remains in 7th.
Finally, down on lanes 21 & 22: Spare Change traded lane malfunctions with Gutter Minds. Despite being led by Bill Krejci with his astounding 568 series, Spare Change accomplished only 1 win against Gutter Minds. On the other half of the score sheet, #1 Power Ranked and #1 Head-to-Head Pat Searcy laid down the law in Gutter Minds with his phenomenal 606 as his team took the series with 3 wins. Spare Change drops 1 spot in the standings to 4th place, while Gutter Minds move 1 spot to 3rd.
Bowlers getting the VIP treatment in The 200 Club include: Angela Bradford (211), Bill Krejci (224), Bob Brunker (221), Carl Goetz (203), David Codding (204,204), and Pat Searcy (222,204)
In this week's Tournament of Champions brackets: Carl Goetz mopped up Division 1, while Pat Searcy staked a claim for the Iron Throne in Division 2. Nobody claimed victory in Division 3 (though Scott Murdock came closest), and Ginger O'Reilly claimed victory in Division 4. In terms of overall points: Carl Goetz dominates Division 1; Aaron Weidner runs the show in Division 2; Scott Murdock tops Division 3; and Ginger O'Reilly calls the shots for Division 4.
NEXT WEEK:
- First, on lanes 15&16, 3rd-place Gutter Minds will chuck some balls with 5th-place Bowlers of Mass Confusion (hcp 44). Gutter Minds are expected to maintain their current strength as they win the series; while Mass Confusion is forecast to hold steady as they avoid getting swept.
- Moving to lanes 17&18, 7th-place Bowl me Ishmael! (hcp 133) will match wits with 4th-place Spare Change. Ishmael might maintain their current strength as they get swept; while Spare Change ought to raise their average while they rack up a sweep.
- Then, over on lanes 19&20, 2nd-place Wolverines (hcp 92) will socialize with 1st-place Anchors Aweigh!. The Wolverines will likely roll decently and win the series; while the Anchors will probably hold steady as they avoid getting swept.
- Finally, on lanes 21&22, 6th-place Theee Beeelt will hang out with 8th-place Atomic Goo (hcp 42). Theee Beeelt is predicted to perform well and win the series; while Atomic Goo is anticipated to drop their average a bit while avoid getting swept.
*(Remember, the predicted results above are based on mathematical extrapolations and can be changed by all sorts of factors. If you don't like how your team's results are predicted, you and your teammates have the power to prove the math wrong!)
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#1 POWER BOWLER
 Pat Searcy Runner Up: Bill Krejci
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#1 H2H BOWLER
 Pat Searcy Runner Up: Carl Goetz
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FROM THE GUTTER (GUTTER QUOTE)
"Three thousand years of beautiful tradition, from Moses to Sandy Koufax..."
Janelle Lamar, on her recent conversion.
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EXPANDED STANDINGS
Top Individual Achievements for Week 5