The ninth week of Fall 2003 saw two teams climb in the standings, while three teams slipped. Andee Weinfurt picked up this week's high game (168) and series (421) for the women, while Carl Goetz earned this week's high game (212) and series (562) for the men. Read on for all the rest of the details!

First up, on lanes 15 & 16: Spare Change hung out with Theee Beeelt. Although blessed by #1 Head-to-Head and Most Valuable Bowler Demond Robinson and his above-average 547 series, Spare Change accomplished only 1 win against Theee Beeelt. While that was going down, Seth Gunderson laid down the law in Theee Beeelt with his 445 as his team took the series with 3 wins. Spare Change drops 1 spot in the standings to 8th place, while Theee Beeelt jumps 2 spots to 6th.

On lanes 17 & 18: Atomic Goo did battle with Bowl me Ishmael!. Though reinforced by Phil Schroeder with his 390 series, Atomic Goo got swept by Ishmael. Countering this, Pat O'Reily dominated Ishmael with his 469 (with a nod to #1 Power-Ranked Michael Basham) as they swept the competition. Atomic Goo drops 1 spot in the standings to 4th place, while Ishmael moves 1 spot to 3rd.

On lanes 19 & 20: Bowlers of Mass Confusion shared a few beers with Wolverines. Demonstrating the prowess of Jason Carpio with his 490 series, Mass Confusion collected 3 wins against the Wolverines. On the other side, Thomas Lin reigned supreme in the Wolverines with his 496 despite his team notching only a single win. Bowlers of Mass Confusion remains in 2nd place, while the Wolverines remain in 5th.

Finally, down on lanes 21 & 22: Anchors Aweigh! had a delightful time with Gutter Minds. Headlined by Carl Goetz with his 562 series, the Anchors collected 3 wins against Gutter Minds. Conversely, Pat Searcy commanded Gutter Minds with his 535 despite his team notching only a single win. Anchors Aweigh! remains in 1st place, while Gutter Minds sink 1 spot to 7th.

Bowlers slipping under the velvet rope in front of The 200 Club include: Carl Goetz (212) and Pat Searcy (203)

In this week's Tournament of Champions brackets: Demond Robinson dominated Division 1, while Corey Weinfurt eradicated Division 2. Jim Jones made quick work of Division 3, and Paul Linder shut down Division 4. In terms of overall points: Carl Goetz reigns over Division 1; Corey Weinfurt calls the shots for Division 2; Seth Gunderson dominates Division 3; and Ginger O'Reilly is in the driver's seat in Division 4.

NEXT WEEK:

• First, on lanes 15&16, 7th-place Gutter Minds will compete against 5th-place Wolverines (hcp 56). Gutter Minds are expected to roll a little low and lose the series but avoid getting swept; while the Wolverines are forecast to raise their average while they enjoy their victories.
• Moving to lanes 17&18, 1st-place Anchors Aweigh! will share a couple of pitchers with 2nd-place Bowlers of Mass Confusion (hcp 67). The Anchors might maintain their current strength as they lose the series but avoid getting swept; while Mass Confusion ought to raise their average while they enjoy their victories.
• Then, over on lanes 19&20, 8th-place Spare Change will match wits with 4th-place Atomic Goo (estimated hcp 66). Spare Change will likely maintain their current strength as they win the series; while Atomic Goo will probably hold steady as they avoid getting swept.
• Finally, on lanes 21&22, 6th-place Theee Beeelt will face 3rd-place Bowl me Ishmael! (hcp 68). Theee Beeelt is predicted to perform well, yet still manage to lose the series but avoid getting swept; while Ishmael is anticipated to raise their average while they enjoy their victories.

THIS WEEK'S MVB Demond Robinson Runner Up: (See Posting)	#1 POWER BOWLER Michael Basham Runner Up: Demond Robinson	#1 H2H BOWLER Demond Robinson Runner Up: Michael Basham
FROM THE GUTTER (GUTTER QUOTE) "Fuck it, Dude, let's go bowling." David Codding, having a senior moment.