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 spent a romantic evening with No Pinheads. Even though highlighted by the skills of Ryan Housknecht with his (either injured, sick, or sandbagging) 279 series, Wonder Friends accomplished only 1 win against No Pinheads. In the midst of this, Phil Schroeder laid down the law in 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 shared a few beers with Chico's Bail Bonds. Starring Angela Bradford with her above-average 497 series, Schlitz collected 3 wins against Chico's. Countering this, 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 entered a showdown to the death with Rule 6B. Though featuring Andrea Caudillo with her above-average 437 series, the Chicks accomplished only 1 win against Rule 6B. Across the ball return, Ryan Doll called the shots for 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 couldn't stop undressing with their eyes the members of Turkey Sandwich. In spite of the prowess of AJ Taylor with his 376 series, WWJB got swept by Turkey Sandwich. Meanwhile, Jason Carpio took the lead in 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 spent some quality time with Sh!t, Another Season. Led by Rich DeYoung with his below-average 456 series, XXX split the series with Another Season. As for the opposition, Duncan Ferber dominated 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 rolling into 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 decimated Division 1, while David Parre made quick work of Division 2. Nobody claimed victory in Division 3 (though Andrea Caudillo came closest), and Deena Slinkard staked a claim for the Iron Throne in 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 runs the show in Division 2; Andrea Caudillo calls the shots for Division 3; and Deena Slinkard holds the reins in Division 4.

NEXT WEEK:

• First, on lanes 19&20, 10th-place XXX (hcp 67) will test their mettle against 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 tussle with 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 socialize with 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 spend some quality time with 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 match wits 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) "I tried to be discrete, but Duncan caught me coveting his big ball bag." Amanda Zahnweh, unable to keep her eyes off it.