The fifth week of Fall 2005 saw four teams climb in the standings, while two teams slipped. Freda Schroeder picked up this week's high game (157) and series (446) for the women. As for the men, Carl Goetz snagged this week's high game with a 230, and high series was earned by Ken M. Wilson with a 598. Read on for all the rest of the details!

First up, on lanes 21 & 22: Munson'd waged a heated competition against Same Belt, New Notch. Notwithstanding the leadership of Mark Belles with his 364 series, Munson'd got swept by the Belt. In the midst of this, Carl Goetz drew the spotlight in the Belt with his above-average 577 as they swept the competition. Munson'd remains in 8th place, while the Belt jumps 2 spots to 2nd.

On lanes 23 & 24: Bora Bora! entered a showdown to the death with Derka, Derka. Topped by trifecta-winner (#1 Head-to-Head, #1 Power-Ranked, and Most Valuable Bowler) John Richardson and his awe-inspiring 476 series, Bora Bora! celebrated a clean sweep over Derka, Derka. Simultaneously, Rich DeYoung reigned supreme in Derka, Derka with his below-average 518 despite his team getting swept. Bora Bora! leaps 1 spot in the standings to 5th place, while Derka, Derka plunges 3 spots to 4th.

On lanes 25 & 26: Tatonka took turns kicking the ball return with Harry Potter and the Magic Balls. Highlighting the skills of Will Jeter with his below-average 470 series, Tatonka celebrated a clean sweep over Harry Potter. As for the opposition, David Hayob took the lead in Harry Potter with his 449 despite his team getting swept. Tatonka leaps 2 spots in the standings to 1st place, while Harry Potter remains in 7th.

Finally, down on lanes 27 & 28: The Big LeBowlskies spent a romantic evening with Three Men and a Babe. Despite being led by Nik Domann with his 536 series, The Big LeBowlskies got swept by Three Men and a Babe. On the adjacent lane, Ken M. Wilson dominated Three Men and a Babe with his 598 as they swept the competition. The Big LeBowlskies plummet 4 spots in the standings to 6th place, while Three Men and a Babe jumps 2 spots to 3rd.

Bowlers bribing their way into The 200 Club include: Carl Goetz (230), David Codding (200), David Parre (210), and Ken M. Wilson (209)

In this week's Tournament of Champions brackets: Ken M. Wilson spanked Division 1, while Seth Gunderson routed Division 2. Phil Schroeder claimed victory in Division 3, and Andrea DeLong won Division 4. In terms of overall points: Ken M. Wilson leads Division 1; Seth Gunderson governs Division 2; Phil Schroeder holds the reins in Division 3; and Andrea DeLong tops Division 4.

NEXT WEEK:

• First, on lanes 21&22, 3rd-place Three Men and a Babe will spend some quality time with 1st-place Tatonka (hcp 121). Three Men and a Babe is expected to maintain their current strength as they win the series; while Tatonka is forecast to raise their average even as they avoid getting swept.
• Moving to lanes 23&24, 7th-place Harry Potter and the Magic Balls (hcp 44) will battle 6th-place The Big LeBowlskies. Harry Potter might maintain their current strength as they and split the series with The Big LeBowlskies; while The Big LeBowlskies ought to drop their average a bit while keep the series tied.
• Then, over on lanes 25&26, 5th-place Bora Bora! (hcp 116) will throw some gutter balls with 2nd-place Same Belt, New Notch. Bora Bora! will likely roll decently, yet still manage to lose the series but avoid getting swept; while the Belt will probably hold steady as they enjoy their victories.
• Finally, on lanes 27&28, 4th-place Derka, Derka will hang out with 8th-place Munson'd (hcp 92). Derka, Derka is predicted to maintain their current strength as they win the series; while Munson'd is anticipated to hold steady as they avoid getting swept.

THIS WEEK'S MVB John Richardson Runner Up: (See Posting)	#1 POWER BOWLER John Richardson Runner Up: Greg Franklin	#1 H2H BOWLER John Richardson Runner Up: Ken M. Wilson
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