The Spring 2010 season is now underway, with eight teams entering the 16-week competition for the coveted, nonexistent championship trophy. One bowler set a new personal best series. Angela Bradford picked up this week's high game (198) and series (538) for the women. As for the men, Ken M. Wilson snagged this week's high game with a 224, and high series was earned by Mitch Kempker with a 616. Read on for all the rest of the details!
First up, on lanes 25 & 26: Empire Strikes Back celebrated their love of large, heavy balls with 3 Pin Moon. While headlined by Ken M. Wilson with his 586 series, the Empire accomplished only 1 win against 3 Pin Moon. On the adjacent lane, Ryan Doll took the lead in 3 Pin Moon with his 589 as his team took the series with 3 wins. Empire Strikes Back begins the season in 6th place, while 3 Pin Moon gets going with 1st.
On lanes 27 & 28: No Pinheads had some one-on-one time with Scoot Gave Us The Schlitz. Reinforced by Aubrey Moren with his 549 series, the Pinheads split the series with the Schlitz. Countering this, Angela Bradford shined in the Schlitz with her 538 as they matched their opponent in wins. No Pinheads begins with 4th place, while the Schlitz gets rolling in 5th.
On lanes 29 & 30: Bowlumpkin couldn't stop undressing with their eyes the members of Little Lebowski Urban Achievers. Although blessed by Rich Foster with his dazzling 519 series, Bowlumpkin accomplished only 1 win against the Urban Achievers. Across the ball return, #1 Power Ranked and #1 Head-to-Head Mitch Kempker showed off in the Urban Achievers with his 616 as his team took the series with 3 wins. Bowlumpkin leaves the gate in 7th place, while the Urban Achievers start off with 2nd.
Finally, down on lanes 31 & 32: Lil' Devils had a rendezvous with The Prak Attack. Highlighting the skills of Janelle (Laube) Lamar with her 390 series, Lil' Devils collected 3 wins against the Attack. Meanwhile, Joe Longstreet guided the Attack with his 365 despite his team notching only a single win. Lil' Devils gets underway in 3rd place, while the Attack commences the season with 8th.
Bowlers sneaking into The 200 Club include: Aubrey Moren (219), Carl Goetz (211), Ken M. Wilson (224), Mitch Kempker (218,220), Rich Foster (200), Rob Kaszuba (212,200), and Ryan Doll (222)
A new personal best series was rolled tonight by Rob Kaszuba (561, previous best 523).
The Tournament of Champions begins in 3 weeks. Here are how the divisions are shaping up so far:
| DIVISION 1 1. Ryan Doll 2. Ken Wilson 3. Rob Kaszuba 4. Aubrey Moren 5. Carl Goetz 6. Angela Bradford 7. Bob Brunker 8. Ian Goetz | DIVISION 2 1. Freda Schroeder 2. Dennis Laube 3. Adam Messner 4. Scott Murdock 5. Brett Schroeder 6. Phil Schroeder 7. Chris Lewis 8. Greg Shelton | DIVISION 3 1. Sarah Sauer 2. Jim Flath 3. AJ Taylor 4. Janelle Lamar 5. Amy Goodnow 6. Andrea Caudillo 7. Dave Winger 8. Joe Longstreet | DIVISION 4 1. Tiffany Schmidt 2. Shane Pfaffly 3. Orion Kinkaid 4. Bill Riley 5. Lawrence Prak |
NEXT WEEK:
- First, on lanes 25&26, 2nd-place Little Lebowski Urban Achievers will chill with 8th-place The Prak Attack (estimated hcp 83). The Urban Achievers are expected to maintain their current strength as they sweep the series; while the Attack is forecast to hold steady as they endure a rough night.
- Moving to lanes 27&28, 7th-place Bowlumpkin (hcp 9) will challenge 3rd-place Lil' Devils. Bowlumpkin might maintain their current strength as they lose the series but avoid getting swept; while Lil' Devils ought to raise their average while they enjoy their victories.
- Then, over on lanes 29&30, 1st-place 3 Pin Moon will compete against 5th-place Scoot Gave Us The Schlitz (estimated hcp 54). 3 Pin Moon will likely have a bit of an off night and lose the series but avoid getting swept; while the Schlitz will probably hold steady as they enjoy their victories.
- Finally, on lanes 31&32, 6th-place Empire Strikes Back will hang out with 4th-place No Pinheads (hcp 25). The Empire is predicted to maintain their current strength as they win the series; while the Pinheads are anticipated to hold steady as they avoid getting swept.
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THIS WEEK'S MVB
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#1 POWER BOWLER
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#1 H2H BOWLER
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FROM THE GUTTER (GUTTER QUOTE)
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| Pos. | Team name | Record | Percent | Total Pins | Change |
| 1 | 3 Pin Moon | 3-1 | .750 | 2,088 | n/a |
| 2 | Little Lebowski Urban Achievers | 3-1 | .750 | 1,822 | n/a |
| 3 | Lil' Devils | 3-1 | .750 | 1,497 | n/a |
| 4 | No Pinheads | 2-2 | .500 | 1,951 | n/a |
| 5 | Scoot Gave Us The Schlitz | 2-2 | .500 | 1,873 | n/a |
| 6 | Empire Strikes Back | 1-3 | .250 | 2,048 | n/a |
| 7 | Bowlumpkin | 1-3 | .250 | 1,620 | n/a |
| 8 | The Prak Attack | 1-3 | .250 | 1,242 | n/a |
