The ninth week of Fall 2005 saw two teams climb in the standings, while one team slipped. Freda Schroeder picked up this week's high game (158) and series (448) for the women, while Carl Goetz earned this week's high game (237) and series (605) for the men. Read on for all the rest of the details!

First up, on lanes 21 & 22: The Big LeBowlskies accepted a challenge by Derka, Derka. Reinforced by Dennis Laube with his above-average 561 series, The Big LeBowlskies celebrated a clean sweep over Derka, Derka. Conversely, Thomas Lin took the lead in Derka, Derka with his below-average 476 despite his team getting swept. The Big LeBowlskies leap 1 spot in the standings to 4th place, while Derka, Derka plunges 2 spots to 5th.

On lanes 23 & 24: Munson'd alternated between bowling and dry humping Harry Potter and the Magic Balls. Despite the strength of Brian Henderson with his 373 series, Munson'd accomplished only 1 win against Harry Potter. On the flipside, Jason Caton oversaw Harry Potter with his above-average 420 as his team took the series with 3 wins. Munson'd remains in 8th place, while Harry Potter remains in 7th.

On lanes 25 & 26: Tatonka had a rendezvous with Bora Bora!. Despite being led by Joel Henning with his above-average 389 series, Tatonka got swept by Bora Bora!. Concurrently, trifecta-winner (#1 Head-to-Head, #1 Power-Ranked, and Most Valuable Bowler) John Richardson laid down the law in Bora Bora! with his fantastic 480 as they swept the competition. Tatonka remains in 1st place, while Bora Bora! moves 1 spot to 3rd.

Finally, down on lanes 27 & 28: Same Belt, New Notch spent some quality time with Three Men and a Babe. Headlined by Carl Goetz with his above-average 605 series, the Belt collected 3 wins against Three Men and a Babe. In the meantime, Ken M. Wilson showed off in Three Men and a Babe with his 533 despite his team notching only a single win. Same Belt, New Notch remains in 2nd place, while Three Men and a Babe remains in 6th.

Bowlers ducking past the bouncer at The 200 Club include: Carl Goetz (237), David Codding (212), Demond Robinson (202,202), Dennis Laube (200), and Ken M. Wilson (201)

In this week's Tournament of Champions brackets: Demond Robinson walloped Division 1, while Jason Carpio topped Division 2. Brian Henderson vanquished Division 3, and John Richardson triumphed over his enemies in Division 4. In terms of overall points: Ken M. Wilson calls the shots Division 1; Seth Gunderson holds the reins in Division 2; Phil Schroeder tops Division 3; and Andrea DeLong is in the driver's seat in Division 4.

NEXT WEEK:

• First, on lanes 21&22, 6th-place Three Men and a Babe will test their mettle against 3rd-place Bora Bora! (hcp 92). Three Men and a Babe is expected to maintain their current strength as they win the series; while Bora Bora! is forecast to raise their average even as they avoid getting swept.
• Moving to lanes 23&24, 2nd-place Same Belt, New Notch will chill with 1st-place Tatonka (hcp 128). The Belt might maintain their current strength as they sweep the series; while Tatonka ought to hold steady as they endure a rough night.
• Then, over on lanes 25&26, 4th-place The Big LeBowlskies will compete against 8th-place Munson'd (hcp 90). The Big LeBowlskies will likely roll decently and win the series; while Munson'd will probably raise their average even as they avoid getting swept.
• Finally, on lanes 27&28, 5th-place Derka, Derka will match wits with 7th-place Harry Potter and the Magic Balls (hcp 51). Derka, Derka is predicted to maintain their current strength as they just barely miss sweeping the series; while Harry Potter is anticipated to hold steady as they just barely avoid getting swept.

THIS WEEK'S MVB John Richardson Runner Up: (See Posting)	#1 POWER BOWLER John Richardson Runner Up: Carl Goetz	#1 H2H BOWLER John Richardson Runner Up: Dennis Laube
FROM THE GUTTER (GUTTER QUOTE) "Fuck it, Dude, let's go bowling." Thomas Lin, having a senior moment.