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 faced off against The Incredibowls. Although blessed by Amanda Schulte with her above-average 379 series, Handicrappers got swept by The Incredibowls. On the adjacent lane, Carl Goetz mastered 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 shared a platter of cheese sticks with Big Pin Pin. Starring Andy Metzler with his above-average 492 series, Sub Parre collected 3 wins against Pin Pin. As for the opposition, Brad Zollars shined 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 couldn't stop inappropriately groping Bowlingstar Galactica. With top billing by trifecta-winner (#1 Head-to-Head, #1 Power-Ranked, and Most Valuable Bowler) Angela Bradford and her splendid 580 series, 4 Play celebrated a clean sweep over the Galactica. On the other side, Jason Carpio dominated the Galactica with his miraculous 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 shared a few beers with Nellielocks and the 3 Spares. Demonstrating the prowess of Nik Domann with his above-average 546 series, the Belt collected 3 wins against Nellielocks. While that was going down, Dennis Laube oversaw 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 who lied to their significant other claiming bowling was running long then went out for after-bowling drinks 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 clobbered Division 1, while Angela Bradford routed Division 2. Scott Murdock ruled Division 3, and Andrea Wilson vanquished Division 4. In terms of overall points: Carl Goetz runs the show in Division 1; Michael Basham reigns over Division 2; Freda Schroeder holds the reins in Division 3; and Andrea Wilson calls the shots for Division 4.

NEXT WEEK:

• First, on lanes 19&20, 5th-place Nellielocks and the 3 Spares will compete against 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 face 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 challenge 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 tussle 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 do it at least once a day, usually around 7:00 at night. I just wait till no one is around, then I whip it out. F it." Ken Wilson, on drinking from his flask after hours.