The ninth week of Spring 2005 saw three teams climb in the standings, while four teams slipped. Angela Bradford picked up this week's high game (199) and series (580) for the women. As for the men, Demond Robinson snagged this week's high game with a 234, and high series was earned by Carl Goetz with a 600. Read on for all the rest of the details!

First up, on lanes 19 & 20: Handicrappers deliberately ate cheese sticks in front of The Incredibowls. Although blessed by Amanda Schulte with her above-average 379 series, Handicrappers got swept by The Incredibowls. Simultaneously, Carl Goetz took the lead in The Incredibowls with his above-average 600 as they swept the competition. Handicrappers drop 1 spot in the standings to 4th place, while The Incredibowls jump 2 spots to 6th.

On lanes 21 & 22: Sub Parre entered a showdown to the death with Big Pin Pin. With the strength of Andy Metzler with his above-average 492 series, Sub Parre collected 3 wins against Pin Pin. On the other half of the score sheet, Brad Zollars drew the spotlight in Pin Pin with his above-average 446 despite his team notching only a single win. Sub Parre leaps 1 spot in the standings to 3rd place, while Pin Pin sinks 1 spot to 7th.

On lanes 23 & 24: 4 Play matched wits with Bowlingstar Galactica. Led by trifecta-winner (#1 Head-to-Head, #1 Power-Ranked, and Most Valuable Bowler) Angela Bradford and her spectacular 580 series, 4 Play celebrated a clean sweep over the Galactica. On the other side, Jason Carpio reigned supreme in the Galactica with his exceptional 569 despite his team getting swept. 4 Play leaps 1 spot in the standings to 1st place, while the Galactica sinks 1 spot to 8th.

Finally, down on lanes 25 & 26: All Belt, No Buckle hung out with Nellielocks and the 3 Spares. Starring Nik Domann with his above-average 546 series, the Belt collected 3 wins against Nellielocks. Across the ball return, Dennis Laube commanded Nellielocks with his 506 despite his team notching only a single win. All Belt, No Buckle drops 1 spot in the standings to 2nd place, while Nellielocks remain in 5th.

Bowlers paying far too much for well vodka at The 200 Club include: Carl Goetz (203,201), Demond Robinson (234), Jason Carpio (211), and Nik Domann (232)

In this week's Tournament of Champions brackets: Carl Goetz ruled Division 1, while Angela Bradford crushed Division 2. Scott Murdock creamed Division 3, and Andrea Wilson vanquished Division 4. In terms of overall points: Carl Goetz governs Division 1; Michael Basham dominates Division 2; Freda Schroeder leads Division 3; and Andrea Wilson tops Division 4.

NEXT WEEK:

• First, on lanes 19&20, 5th-place Nellielocks and the 3 Spares will challenge 8th-place Bowlingstar Galactica (hcp 11). Nellielocks are expected to perform well and sweep the series; while the Galactica is forecast to hold steady as they endure a rough night.
• Moving to lanes 21&22, 2nd-place All Belt, No Buckle will roll against 1st-place 4 Play (hcp 36). The Belt might perform well and win the series; while 4 Play ought to hold steady as they avoid getting swept.
• Then, over on lanes 23&24, 4th-place Handicrappers (hcp 4) will test their mettle against 3rd-place Sub Parre. Handicrappers will likely roll decently, yet still manage to lose the series but avoid getting swept; while Sub Parre will probably raise their average while they enjoy their victories.
• Finally, on lanes 25&26, 6th-place The Incredibowls will socialize with 7th-place Big Pin Pin (hcp 39). The Incredibowls are predicted to perform well and win the series; while Pin Pin is anticipated to raise their average even as they avoid getting swept.

THIS WEEK'S MVB Angela Bradford Runner Up: (See Posting)	#1 POWER BOWLER Angela Bradford Runner Up: Phil Schroeder	#1 H2H BOWLER Angela Bradford Runner Up: Carl Goetz
FROM THE GUTTER (GUTTER QUOTE) "I tried to be discrete, but Bart caught me coveting his big ball bag." Angela Bradford, unable to keep her eyes off it.