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The Fall 2004 season is now underway, with eight teams entering the 16-week competition for the coveted, nonexistent championship trophy. One bowler set a new personal best series, and one rolled new personal high game. Angela Bradford picked up this week's high game (168) and series (469) for the women, while Justin Strelow earned this week's high game (233) and series (609) for the men. Read on for all the rest of the details!
First up, on lanes 19 & 20: Bowlkake had some one-on-one time with The Belt Strikes Back. Showcasing #1 Power-Ranked Justin Strelow and his astounding 609 series, Bowlkake split the series with the Belt. On the flipside, Nik Domann ruled the Belt with his 490 as they matched their opponent in wins. Bowlkake begins with 4th place, while the Belt gets going with 5th.
On lanes 21 & 22: A Solid No. 2 had a delightful time with Recreation Intoxication. Reinforced by Corey Weinfurt with his 533 series, No. 2 collected 3 wins against Recreation . Simultaneously, Pat Searcy laid down the law in Recreation with his (either injured, sick, or sandbagging) 483 despite his team notching only a single win. A Solid No. 2 begins the season in 2nd place, while Recreation commences the season with 6th.
On lanes 23 & 24: Paul Hamms shared a platter of cheese sticks with Die Schlag-Maschinen. Demonstrating the prowess of #1 Head-to-Head Bill Krejci and his 530 series, the Hamms collected 3 wins against Die Schlag-Maschinen. On the other half of the score sheet, Amanda Schulte dominated Die Schlag-Maschinen with her 356 despite her team notching only a single win. Paul Hamms starts out in 3rd place, while Die Schlag-Maschinen starts off with 7th.
Finally, down on lanes 25 & 26: Real Ultimate Ninja Bowlers couldn't stop undressing with their eyes the members of Ashley Razabacks. Led by Dennis Laube with his 476 series, the Ninjas celebrated a clean sweep over the Razabacks. . With the Razabacks forfeiting, all the Ninjas needed to do was roll within 40 pins of their combined team average each game. Mission accomplished. Real Ultimate Ninja Bowlers gets underway in 1st place, while the Razabacks begin in 8th.
Bowlers slipping under the velvet rope in front of The 200 Club include: James Long (211) and Justin Strelow (206,233)

The Tournament of Champions begins in 3 weeks. Here are how the divisions are shaping up so far:
DIVISION 1 1. Justin Strelow 2. Ken Wilson 3. Corey Weinfurt 4. Bill Krejci 5. Nik Domann 6. James Long 7. Pat Searcy 8. Dennis Laube | DIVISION 2 1. Angela Bradford 2. Michael Basham 3. Jason Carpio 4. Eric Lynch 5. Seth Gunderson 6. Scott Murdock 7. Andee Weinfurt 8. Deena Slinkard | DIVISION 3 1. Amanda Schulte 2. Chad Green 3. Mike Killion 4. Janelle Lamar 5. Barbara Killion 6. Ray Haynes |
NEXT WEEK:
- First, on lanes 19&20, 7th-place Die Schlag-Maschinen will tussle with 8th-place Ashley Razabacks (estimated hcp 359). Die Schlag-Maschinen is expected to maintain their current strength as they sweep the series; while the Razabacks are forecast to see their team average take a dive while they endure a rough night.
- Moving to lanes 21&22, 3rd-place Paul Hamms (estimated hcp 76) will chuck some balls with 1st-place Real Ultimate Ninja Bowlers. The Hamms might astounding and sweep the series; while the Ninjas ought to raise their average even as they endure a rough night.
- Then, over on lanes 23&24, 5th-place The Belt Strikes Back (estimated estimated hcp 5) will face 6th-place Recreation Intoxication. The Belt will likely roll decently and win the series; while Recreation will probably raise their average even as they avoid getting swept.
- Finally, on lanes 25&26, 4th-place Bowlkake will match wits with 2nd-place A Solid No. 2 (hcp 48). Bowlkake is predicted to roll a little low, but split the series with No. 2; while No. 2 is anticipated to hold steady as they keep the series tied.
THIS WEEK'S MVB
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FROM THE GUTTER (GUTTER QUOTE)
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Pos. | Team name | Record | Percent | Total Pins | Change |
1 | Real Ultimate Ninja Bowlers | 4-0 | 1.000 | 1,473 | n/a |
2 | A Solid No. 2 | 3-1 | .750 | 1,815 | n/a |
3 | Paul Hamms | 3-1 | .750 | 1,578 | n/a |
4 | Bowlkake | 2-2 | .500 | 2,114 | n/a |
5 | The Belt Strikes Back | 2-2 | .500 | 1,696 | n/a |
6 | Recreation Intoxication | 1-3 | .250 | 1,686 | n/a |
7 | Die Schlag-Maschinen | 1-3 | .250 | 1,326 | n/a |
8 | Ashley Razabacks | 0-0 | .000 | -21 | n/a |