The Fall 2005 season is now underway, with eight teams entering the 16-week competition for the coveted, nonexistent championship trophy. Two bowlers set a new personal best series, and three rolled new personal high games. Tracy Rychlewski landed this week's high game for the women with a 183, and women's high series was bagged by Freda Schroeder with a 484. As for the men, Ken M. Wilson earned this week's high game (238) and series (642). Read on for all the rest of the details!
First up, on lanes 19 & 20: Same Belt, New Notch traded lane malfunctions with Three Men and a Babe. Showcasing Carl Goetz with his 541 series, the Belt split the series with Three Men and a Babe. On the other half of the score sheet, #1 Power Ranked and #1 Head-to-Head Ken M. Wilson ruled Three Men and a Babe with his outstanding 642 as they matched their opponent in wins. Same Belt, New Notch gets underway in 3rd place, while Three Men and a Babe gets rolling in 4th.
On lanes 21 & 22: Tatonka couldn't stop inappropriately groping Bora Bora!. Topped by Will Jeter with his 437 series, Tatonka split the series with Bora Bora!. Meanwhile, Freda Schroeder guided Bora Bora! with her 484 as they matched their opponent in wins. Tatonka leaves the gate in 6th place, while Bora Bora! gets going with 5th.
On lanes 23 & 24: The Big LeBowlskies took turns kicking the ball return with Derka, Derka. Even though highlighted by the skills of Dennis Laube with his 455 series, The Big LeBowlskies accomplished only 1 win against Derka, Derka. In the meantime, Rich DeYoung dominated Derka, Derka with his 539 as his team took the series with 3 wins. The Big LeBowlskies begins with 8th place, while Derka, Derka commences the season with 1st.
Finally, down on lanes 25 & 26: Munson'd spent a romantic evening with Harry Potter and the Magic Balls. While headlined by Thomas Fowler with his 423 series, Munson'd accomplished only 1 win against Harry Potter. On the other side, Andy Metzler mastered Harry Potter with his fantastic 543 as his team took the series with 3 wins. Munson'd begins the season in 7th place, while Harry Potter begins in 2nd.
Bowlers bribing their way into The 200 Club include: Andy Metzler (231), Carl Goetz (200), David Codding (220), Demond Robinson (202), Ken M. Wilson (202,202,238), Rich DeYoung (205), and Thomas Lin (205)

The Tournament of Champions begins in 3 weeks. Here are how the divisions are shaping up so far:
DIVISION 1 1. Ken Wilson 2. David Codding 3. Andy Metzler 4. Carl Goetz 5. Rich DeYoung 6. Demond Robinson 7. Seth Gunderson 8. Thomas Lin | DIVISION 2 1. Freda Schroeder 2. Scott Murdock 3. Jason Carpio 4. David Hayob 5. Dennis Laube 6. Tracy Rychlewski 7. Will Jeter 8. Thomas Fowler | DIVISION 3 1. Mark Belles 2. Phil Schroeder 3. Janelle Lamar 4. Gabe Wishnie 5. John Richardson 6. Amy Logan 7. Amanda Cox Jeter 8. Lauren Schuster | DIVISION 4 1. Andy McLeod 2. Kathryn Holt 3. Andrea DeLong |
NEXT WEEK:
- First, on lanes 21&22, 1st-place Derka, Derka will challenge 2nd-place Harry Potter and the Magic Balls (hcp 20). Derka, Derka is expected to maintain their current strength as they win the series; while Harry Potter is forecast to drop their average a bit while they avoid getting swept.
- Moving to lanes 23&24, 8th-place The Big LeBowlskies (estimated estimated hcp 83) will face 7th-place Munson'd. The Big LeBowlskies might spectacular and sweep the series; while Munson'd ought to hold steady as they endure a rough night.
- Then, over on lanes 25&26, 4th-place Three Men and a Babe will hang out with 5th-place Bora Bora! (estimated hcp 137). Three Men and a Babe will likely maintain their current strength as they win the series; while Bora Bora! will probably raise their average even as they avoid getting swept.
- Finally, on lanes 27&28, 3rd-place Same Belt, New Notch will socialize with 6th-place Tatonka (estimated hcp 169). The Belt is predicted to maintain their current strength as they win the series; while Tatonka is anticipated to hold steady as they avoid getting swept.
THIS WEEK'S MVB
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FROM THE GUTTER (GUTTER QUOTE)
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Pos. | Team name | Record | Percent | Total Pins | Change |
1 | Derka, Derka | 3-1 | .750 | 1,841 | n/a |
2 | Harry Potter and the Magic Balls | 3-1 | .750 | 1,760 | n/a |
3 | Same Belt, New Notch | 2-2 | .500 | 2,057 | n/a |
4 | Three Men and a Babe | 2-2 | .500 | 1,897 | n/a |
5 | Bora Bora! | 2-2 | .500 | 1,482 | n/a |
6 | Tatonka | 2-2 | .500 | 1,420 | n/a |
7 | Munson'd | 1-3 | .250 | 1,586 | n/a |
8 | The Big LeBowlskies | 1-3 | .250 | 1,579 | n/a |