The fifth week of Spring 2009 saw five teams climb in the standings, while four teams slipped. Two bowlers set a new personal best series, and one rolled new personal high game. Angela Bradford picked up this week's high game (202) and series (538) for the women. As for the men, Carl Goetz snagged this week's high game with a 234, and high series was earned by David Codding with a 620. Read on for all the rest of the details!
First up, on lanes 19 & 20: XXX shared a few beers with Rule 6B. Despite being led by Rich DeYoung with his 455 series, XXX accomplished only 1 win against Rule 6B. While that was going down, Most Valuable Bowler Ryan Doll oversaw Rule 6B with his above-average 522 as his team took the series with 3 wins. XXX leaps 2 spots in the standings to 8th place, while Rule 6B remains in 4th.
On lanes 21 & 22: Turkey Sandwich had some one-on-one time with Sh!t, Another Season. Although topped by #1 Power Ranked and #1 Head-to-Head Zach Frank and his amazing 560 series, Turkey Sandwich got swept by Another Season. Conversely, Cory Chorpenning drew the spotlight in Another Season with his 597 as they swept the competition. Turkey Sandwich drops 1 spot in the standings to 6th place, while Another Season jumps 2 spots to 5th.
On lanes 23 & 24: WWJB deliberately ate cheese sticks in front of Chico's Bail Bonds. In spite of top-billing by AJ Taylor with his above-average 407 series, WWJB got swept by Chico's. On the other side, David Codding dominated Chico's with his above-average 620 as they swept the competition. WWJB drops 1 spot in the standings to 10th place, while Chico's move 1 spot to 2nd.
On lanes 25 & 26: Chicks With Balls hung out with No Pinheads. Highlighting the skills of Andrea Caudillo with her above-average 451 series, the Chicks collected 3 wins against No Pinheads. On the adjacent lane, Aubrey Moren mastered No Pinheads with his 514 despite his team notching only a single win. Chicks With Balls leap 1 spot in the standings to 7th place, while No Pinheads plunge 2 spots to 3rd.
Finally, down on lanes 27 & 28: Schlitz For Us, Splits For You did battle with Capt. Awesome & Wonder Friends. Headlined by Angela Bradford with her above-average 538 series, Schlitz celebrated a clean sweep over Wonder Friends. On the other half of the score sheet, Drew Eldridge commanded Wonder Friends with his 408 despite his team getting swept. Schlitz For Us, Splits For You leaps 1 spot in the standings to 1st place, while Wonder Friends plunge 3 spots to 9th.
Bowlers sneaking into The 200 Club include: Angela Bradford (202), Carl Goetz (234), Cory Chorpenning (212,212), David Codding (205,219), David Parre (214), and Zach Frank (232)
A new personal high game was set tonight by Amy Goodnow (162, previous best 148). In addition, new personal best series were rolled by Amy Goodnow (394, previous best 374) and AJ Taylor (407, previous best 403). Angela Bradford earned both this season's women's high game and series with her 202 and 538, respectively.
In this week's Tournament of Champions brackets: Carl Goetz dominated Division 1, while Angela Bradford ruled Division 2. Chris Lewis spanked Division 3, and Zach Frank made quick work of Division 4. And, finally, nobody claimed victory in the Interdivisional bracket (though Deena Slinkard (Division ) came closest). In terms of overall points: Duncan Ferber and Carl Goetz run the show in Division 1 in a tie; Angela Bradford dominates Division 2; Chris Lewis calls the shots for Division 3; and Zach Frank and Deena Slinkard are both in the driver's seat (on each other's laps?) in Division 4 in a tie.
NEXT WEEK:
- First, on lanes 19&20, 1st-place Schlitz For Us, Splits For You will chill with 10th-place WWJB (hcp 128). Schlitz is expected to perform well and sweep the series; while WWJB is forecast to raise their average even as they endure a rough night.
- Moving to lanes 21&22, 7th-place Chicks With Balls will tussle with 8th-place XXX (hcp 9). The Chicks might perform well and win the series; while XXX ought to raise their average even as they avoid getting swept.
- Then, over on lanes 23&24, 4th-place Rule 6B (hcp 99) will chuck some balls with 5th-place Sh!t, Another Season. Rule 6B will likely maintain their current strength as they lose the series but avoid getting swept; while Another Season will probably drop their average a bit even as they enjoy their victories.
- Next up, on lanes 25&26, 6th-place Turkey Sandwich will roll against 9th-place Capt. Awesome & Wonder Friends (hcp 37). Turkey Sandwich might maintain their current strength as they and split the series with Wonder Friends; while Wonder Friends ought to hold steady as they keep the series tied.
- Finally, on lanes 27&28, 3rd-place No Pinheads (hcp 33) will test their mettle against 2nd-place Chico's Bail Bonds. No Pinheads are predicted to maintain their current strength as they lose the series but avoid getting swept; while Chico's are anticipated to raise their average while they enjoy their victories.
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THIS WEEK'S MVB
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#1 POWER BOWLER
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#1 H2H BOWLER
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FROM THE GUTTER (GUTTER QUOTE)
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| Pos. | Team name | Record | Percent | Total Pins | Change |
| 1 | Schlitz For Us, Splits For You | 15-5 | .750 | 8,942 | +1 |
| 2 | Chico's Bail Bonds | 13-7 | .650 | 10,315 | +1 |
| 3 | No Pinheads | 12-8 | .600 | 9,697 | -2 |
| 4 | Rule 6B | 12-8 | .600 | 8,585 | n/a |
| 5 | Sh!t, Another Season | 10-10 | .500 | 10,391 | +2 |
| 6 | Turkey Sandwich | 9-11 | .450 | 7,783 | -1 |
| 7 | Chicks With Balls | 9-11 | .450 | 7,435 | +1 |
| 8 | XXX | 7-13 | .350 | 7,112 | +2 |
| 9 | Capt. Awesome & Wonder Friends | 7-13 | .350 | 6,859 | -3 |
| 10 | WWJB | 6-14 | .300 | 7,068 | -1 |
