The Spring 2009 season is now underway, with ten teams entering the 16-week competition for the coveted, nonexistent championship trophy. Two bowlers set a new personal best series, and four rolled new personal high games. Freda Schroeder landed this week's high game for the women with a 184, and women's high series was bagged by Angela Bradford with a 481. As for the men, Cory Chorpenning earned this week's high game (289) and series (689). Read on for all the rest of the details!
First up, on lanes 19 & 20: No Pinheads had a rendezvous with Sh!t, Another Season. Despite being led by Dennis Laube with his 548 series, No Pinheads accomplished only 1 win against Another Season. In the midst of this, #1 Power-Ranked Cory Chorpenning guided Another Season with his 689 as his team took the series with 3 wins. No Pinheads leaves the gate in 8th place, while Another Season commences the season with 1st.
On lanes 21 & 22: Chico's Bail Bonds couldn't stop inappropriately groping Chicks With Balls. Featuring #1 Head-to-Head Ken M. Wilson and his 586 series, Chico's collected 3 wins against the Chicks. Simultaneously, Janelle (Laube) Lamar drew the spotlight in the Chicks with her 400 despite her team notching only a single win. Chico's Bail Bonds starts out in 2nd place, while the Chicks begin in 9th.
On lanes 23 & 24: Schlitz For Us, Splits For You alternated between bowling and dry humping Turkey Sandwich. Highlighting the skills of Angela Bradford with her 481 series, Schlitz split the series with Turkey Sandwich. Across the ball return, Jason Carpio showed off in Turkey Sandwich with his 621 as they matched their opponent in wins. Schlitz For Us, Splits For You gets underway in 5th place, while Turkey Sandwich starts off with 4th.
On lanes 25 & 26: Rule 6B shared a few beers with WWJB. Showcasing Ryan Doll with his 488 series, Rule 6B collected 3 wins against WWJB. On the adjacent lane, Dave Winger oversaw WWJB with his staggering 512 despite his team notching only a single win. Rule 6B begins with 3rd place, while WWJB gets rolling in 10th.
Finally, down on lanes 27 & 28: Capt. Awesome & Wonder Friends had a delightful time with XXX. Blessed by Drew Eldridge with his 424 series, Wonder Friends split the series with XXX. On the other half of the score sheet, Rich DeYoung commanded XXX with his 483 as they matched their opponent in wins. Capt. Awesome & Wonder Friends 7th place, while XXX 6th.
Bowlers getting the VIP treatment in The 200 Club include: Aubrey Moren (203), Cory Chorpenning (211,289), Dennis Laube (214), Jason Carpio (223,233), Ken M. Wilson (204), and Rob Kaszuba (209)

The 289 rolled by Cory Chorpenning is the new 2nd-best game in league history!
The Tournament of Champions begins in 3 weeks. Here are how the divisions are shaping up so far:
DIVISION 1 1. Cory Chorpenning 2. Jason Carpio 3. Ken Wilson 4. Dennis Laube 5. David Codding 6. Duncan Ferber 7. Aubrey Moren 8. Rob Kaszuba 9. Carl Goetz 10. Ryan Doll | DIVISION 2 1. Rich DeYoung 2. Angela Bradford 3. Freda Schroeder 4. Adam Messner 5. Chris Lewis 6. David Parre 7. Drew Eldridge 8. Phil Schroeder 9. Scott Murdock 10. Ben Wetteborn | DIVISION 3 1. Sarah Sauer 2. Brett Schroeder 3. Janelle Lamar 4. Andrea Caudillo 5. Ryan Housknecht 6. AJ Taylor 7. Kelly Minihan 8. Brandi Spiva 9. Deena Slinkard 10. Zach Frank | DIVISION 4 1. Ben Lee 2. Rich Foster 3. Amber Kollman 4. Tiffany Schmidt 5. Amy Goodnow 6. Amanda Zahnweh 7. Eric Summers |
NEXT WEEK:
- First, on lanes 19&20, 3rd-place Rule 6B (hcp 83) will compete against 2nd-place Chico's Bail Bonds. Rule 6B is expected to roll a little low and get swept; while Chico's are forecast to hold steady as they rack up a sweep.
- Moving to lanes 21&22, 8th-place No Pinheads will match wits with 4th-place Turkey Sandwich (hcp 71). No Pinheads might maintain their current strength as they win the series; while Turkey Sandwich ought to hold steady as they avoid getting swept.
- Then, over on lanes 23&24, 1st-place Sh!t, Another Season will tussle with 7th-place Capt. Awesome & Wonder Friends (hcp 191). Another Season will likely maintain their current strength as they sweep the series; while Wonder Friends will probably hold steady as they endure a rough night.
- Next up, on lanes 25&26, 5th-place Schlitz For Us, Splits For You will face 6th-place XXX (estimated hcp 72). Schlitz might perform well and win the series; while XXX ought to hold steady as they avoid getting swept.
- Finally, on lanes 27&28, 10th-place WWJB (estimated hcp 61) will throw some gutter balls with 9th-place Chicks With Balls. WWJB is predicted to perform well, yet still manage to lose the series but avoid getting swept; while the Chicks are anticipated to raise their average while they enjoy their victories.
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 | Sh!t, Another Season | 3-1 | .750 | 2,127 | n/a |
2 | Chico's Bail Bonds | 3-1 | .750 | 2,064 | n/a |
3 | Rule 6B | 3-1 | .750 | 1,753 | n/a |
4 | Turkey Sandwich | 2-2 | .500 | 1,667 | n/a |
5 | Schlitz For Us, Splits For You | 2-2 | .500 | 1,602 | n/a |
6 | XXX | 2-2 | .500 | 1,454 | n/a |
7 | Capt. Awesome & Wonder Friends | 2-2 | .500 | 1,411 | n/a |
8 | No Pinheads | 1-3 | .250 | 1,938 | n/a |
9 | Chicks With Balls | 1-3 | .250 | 1,436 | n/a |
10 | WWJB | 1-3 | .250 | 1,408 | n/a |