The eleventh week of Fall 2005 saw one team climb in the standings, while one team slipped. One bowler set a new personal best series. Freda Schroeder picked up this week's high game (180) and series (467) for the women. As for the men, Ken M. Wilson snagged this week's high game with a 222, and high series was earned by Michael Basham with a 566. Read on for all the rest of the details!

First up, on lanes 21 & 22: Munson'd chucked gutter balls with Tatonka. Although topped by Mark Belles with his below-average 333 series, Munson'd got swept by Tatonka. Conversely, #1 Power-Ranked and Most Valuable Bowler Andy McLeod ruled Tatonka with his miraculous 474 as they swept the competition. Munson'd remains in 8th place, while Tatonka remains in 1st.

On lanes 23 & 24: Three Men and a Babe traded lane malfunctions with Derka, Derka. Though reinforced by Ken M. Wilson with his 548 series, Three Men and a Babe accomplished only 1 win against Derka, Derka. Across the ball return, Thomas Lin dominated Derka, Derka with his 497 as his team took the series with 3 wins. Three Men and a Babe remains in 6th place, while Derka, Derka remains in 5th.

On lanes 25 & 26: Same Belt, New Notch had a rendezvous with Harry Potter and the Magic Balls. With top billing by Demond Robinson with his 543 series, the Belt split the series with Harry Potter. Concurrently, Jason Caton oversaw Harry Potter with his dramatic 463 as they matched their opponent in wins. Same Belt, New Notch remains in 3rd place, while Harry Potter remains in 7th.

Finally, down on lanes 27 & 28: The Big LeBowlskies shared a few beers with Bora Bora!. Regardless of the star power of #1 Head-to-Head Michael Basham and his awe-inspiring 566 series, The Big LeBowlskies got swept by Bora Bora!. In the midst of this, Phil Schroeder laid down the law in Bora Bora! with his phenomenal 499 as they swept the competition. The Big LeBowlskies plummet 2 spots in the standings to 4th place, while Bora Bora! jumps 2 spots to 2nd.

Bowlers getting the VIP treatment in The 200 Club include: Andy McLeod (205), Demond Robinson (204,202), Dennis Laube (200), and Ken M. Wilson (222)

A new personal best series was rolled tonight by Michael Basham (566, previous best 542).

In this week's Tournament of Champions brackets: David Codding staked a claim for the Iron Throne in Division 1, while Michael Basham whipped Division 2. Phil Schroeder had his way with Division 3, and Andy McLeod won Division 4. In terms of overall points: Ken M. Wilson is in the driver's seat in Division 1; Scott Murdock calls the shots for Division 2; Phil Schroeder governs Division 3; and Andrea DeLong reigns over Division 4.

NEXT WEEK:

• First, on lanes 21&22, 3rd-place Same Belt, New Notch will share a couple of pitchers with 4th-place The Big LeBowlskies (hcp 36). The Belt is expected to maintain their current strength as they lose the series but avoid getting swept; while The Big LeBowlskies are forecast to raise their average while they enjoy their victories.
• Moving to lanes 23&24, 7th-place Harry Potter and the Magic Balls will battle 2nd-place Bora Bora! (hcp 4). Harry Potter might maintain their current strength as they lose the series but avoid getting swept; while Bora Bora! ought to raise their average while they enjoy their victories.
• Then, over on lanes 25&26, 8th-place Munson'd (hcp 124) will socialize with 6th-place Three Men and a Babe. Munson'd will likely maintain their current strength as they get swept; while Three Men and a Babe will probably raise their average while they rack up a sweep.
• Finally, on lanes 27&28, 1st-place Tatonka (hcp 75) will challenge 5th-place Derka, Derka. Tatonka is predicted to perform well, yet still manage to lose the series but avoid getting swept; while Derka, Derka is anticipated to hold steady as they enjoy their victories.

^*(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!)

THIS WEEK'S MVB Andy McLeod Runner Up: (See Posting)	#1 POWER BOWLER Andy McLeod Runner Up: Michael Basham	#1 H2H BOWLER Michael Basham Runner Up: Phil Schroeder
FROM THE GUTTER (GUTTER QUOTE) "Demond you're out of your element! Andy, the Chinaman is not the issue here!" Thomas Fowler, laying out the facts.

Pos.	Team name	Record	Percent	Total Pins	Change
1	Tatonka	31-13	.705	16,792	n/a
2	Bora Bora!	27-17	.614	17,612	+2
3	Same Belt, New Notch	25-19	.568	21,847	n/a
4	The Big LeBowlskies	25-19	.568	20,200	-2
5	Derka, Derka	23.5-20.5	.534	19,707	n/a
6	Three Men and a Babe	21-23	.477	21,060	n/a
7	Harry Potter and the Magic Balls	17-27	.386	17,579	n/a
8	Munson'd	6.5-37.5	.148	12,988	n/a

Men's High Series Scratch	Women's High Series Scratch
Michael Basham - 566 Ken Wilson - 548 Demond Robinson - 543 Dennis Laube - 523 David Codding - 514	Freda Schroeder - 467 Janelle Lamar - 410 Tracy Rychlewski - 362 Amanda Cox Jeter - 353 Liz Hager - 351
Men's High Series Handicap	Women's High Series Handicap
Andy McLeod - 670 Michael Basham - 664 John Richardson - 643 Phil Schroeder - 635 Scott Murdock - 633	Liz Hager - 605 Freda Schroeder - 584 Amanda Cox Jeter - 569 Janelle Lamar - 568 Andrea DeLong - 564
Men's High Game Scratch	Women's High Game Scratch
Ken Wilson - 222 Andy McLeod - 205 Demond Robinson - 204 Dennis Laube - 200 Michael Basham - 195	Freda Schroeder - 180 Janelle Lamar - 162 Amanda Cox Jeter - 145 Tracy Rychlewski - 145 (t) Liz Hager - 131 Andrea DeLong - 110
Men's High Game Handicap	Women's High Game Handicap
Andy McLeod - 270 Ken Wilson - 233 Scott Murdock - 232 Jason Caton - 228 Michael Basham - 227 Jason Carpio - 227 (t)	Freda Schroeder - 219 Amanda Cox Jeter - 217 Liz Hager - 215 Janelle Lamar - 214 Tracy Rychlewski - 199
Men's Pins Over Average	Women's Pins Over Average
Andy McLeod - 87 Scott Murdock - 44 Jason Caton - 42 Jason Carpio - 38 Ken Wilson - 36 Michael Basham - 36 (t) John Richardson - 36 (t)	Liz Hager - 37 Amanda Cox Jeter - 35 Freda Schroeder - 29 Janelle Lamar - 28 Tracy Rychlewski - 13