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 waged a heated competition against The Incredibowls. Even though highlighted by the skills of Amanda Schulte with her above-average 379 series, Handicrappers got swept by The Incredibowls. As for the opposition, Carl Goetz oversaw 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 kept grabbing the balls of Big Pin Pin. Topped by Andy Metzler with his above-average 492 series, Sub Parre collected 3 wins against Pin Pin. In the midst of this, Brad Zollars guided 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 took turns kicking the ball return with Bowlingstar Galactica. With top billing by trifecta-winner (#1 Head-to-Head, #1 Power-Ranked, and Most Valuable Bowler) Angela Bradford and her dazzling 580 series, 4 Play celebrated a clean sweep over the Galactica. Concurrently, Jason Carpio ruled the Galactica with his stupendous 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. Led by Nik Domann with his above-average 546 series, the Belt collected 3 wins against Nellielocks. In the meantime, Dennis Laube dominated 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 eradicated Division 1, while Angela Bradford spanked Division 2. Scott Murdock dominated Division 3, and Andrea Wilson ruled Division 4. In terms of overall points: Carl Goetz dominates Division 1; Michael Basham reigns over Division 2; Freda Schroeder governs Division 3; and Andrea Wilson holds the reins in Division 4.

NEXT WEEK:

• First, on lanes 19&20, 5th-place Nellielocks and the 3 Spares will spend some quality time with 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 chill with 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 test their mettle against 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) "Smith, Andrea, and I had a three way that last frame. Err, I mean, we were all three in the gutter. Dammit, you know what I mean!" Nik Domann, with whom the seed for the idea has now been planted.