The fifth week of Spring 2009 saw five teams climb in the standings, while four teams slipped. Two bowlers set a new personal best series, and one rolled new personal high game. Angela Bradford picked up this week's high game (202) and series (538) for the women. As for the men, Carl Goetz snagged this week's high game with a 234, and high series was earned by David Codding with a 620. Read on for all the rest of the details!
First up, on lanes 19 & 20: XXX hung out with Rule 6B. Although topped by Rich DeYoung with his 455 series, XXX accomplished only 1 win against Rule 6B. Simultaneously, Most Valuable Bowler Ryan Doll laid down the law in Rule 6B with his above-average 522 as his team took the series with 3 wins. XXX leaps 2 spots in the standings to 8th place, while Rule 6B remains in 4th.
On lanes 21 & 22: Turkey Sandwich sparred with Sh!t, Another Season. Although blessed by #1 Power Ranked and #1 Head-to-Head Zach Frank and his stunning 560 series, Turkey Sandwich got swept by Another Season. Concurrently, Cory Chorpenning guided Another Season with his 597 as they swept the competition. Turkey Sandwich drops 1 spot in the standings to 6th place, while Another Season jumps 2 spots to 5th.
On lanes 23 & 24: WWJB alternated splits with Chico's Bail Bonds. Notwithstanding the leadership of AJ Taylor with his above-average 407 series, WWJB got swept by Chico's. Across the ball return, David Codding oversaw Chico's with his above-average 620 as they swept the competition. WWJB drops 1 spot in the standings to 10th place, while Chico's move 1 spot to 2nd.
On lanes 25 & 26: Chicks With Balls spent some quality time with No Pinheads. Demonstrating the prowess of Andrea Caudillo with her above-average 451 series, the Chicks collected 3 wins against No Pinheads. In the meantime, Aubrey Moren shined in No Pinheads with his 514 despite his team notching only a single win. Chicks With Balls leap 1 spot in the standings to 7th place, while No Pinheads plunge 2 spots to 3rd.
Finally, down on lanes 27 & 28: Schlitz For Us, Splits For You shared a few beers with Capt. Awesome & Wonder Friends. Highlighting the skills of Angela Bradford with her above-average 538 series, Schlitz celebrated a clean sweep over Wonder Friends. As for the opposition, Drew Eldridge dominated Wonder Friends with his 408 despite his team getting swept. Schlitz For Us, Splits For You leaps 1 spot in the standings to 1st place, while Wonder Friends plunge 3 spots to 9th.
Bowlers who lied to their significant other claiming bowling was running long then went out for after-bowling drinks at The 200 Club include: Angela Bradford (202), Carl Goetz (234), Cory Chorpenning (212,212), David Codding (205,219), David Parre (214), and Zach Frank (232)

Angela Bradford earned both this season's women's high game and series with her 202 and 538, respectively.
In this week's Tournament of Champions brackets: Carl Goetz eradicated Division 1, while Angela Bradford had her way with Division 2. Chris Lewis swept Division 3, and Zach Frank got the better of Division 4. And, finally, nobody claimed victory in the Interdivisional bracket (though Deena Slinkard (Division ) came closest). In terms of overall points: Duncan Ferber and Carl Goetz dominate Division 1 in a tie; Angela Bradford calls the shots for Division 2; Chris Lewis governs Division 3; and Zach Frank and Deena Slinkard reign over Division 4 in a tie.
NEXT WEEK:
- First, on lanes 19&20, 1st-place Schlitz For Us, Splits For You will match wits with 10th-place WWJB (hcp 128). Schlitz is expected to perform well and sweep the series; while WWJB is forecast to raise their average even as they endure a rough night.
- Moving to lanes 21&22, 7th-place Chicks With Balls will compete against 8th-place XXX (hcp 9). The Chicks might perform well and win the series; while XXX ought to raise their average even as they avoid getting swept.
- Then, over on lanes 23&24, 4th-place Rule 6B (hcp 99) will battle 5th-place Sh!t, Another Season. Rule 6B will likely maintain their current strength as they lose the series but avoid getting swept; while Another Season will probably drop their average a bit even as they enjoy their victories.
- Next up, on lanes 25&26, 6th-place Turkey Sandwich will tussle with 9th-place Capt. Awesome & Wonder Friends (hcp 37). Turkey Sandwich might maintain their current strength as they and split the series with Wonder Friends; while Wonder Friends ought to hold steady as they keep the series tied.
- Finally, on lanes 27&28, 3rd-place No Pinheads (hcp 33) will test their mettle against 2nd-place Chico's Bail Bonds. No Pinheads are predicted to maintain their current strength as they lose the series but avoid getting swept; while Chico's are anticipated to raise their average while they enjoy their victories.
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 | Schlitz For Us, Splits For You | 15-5 | .750 | 8,942 | +1 |
2 | Chico's Bail Bonds | 13-7 | .650 | 10,315 | +1 |
3 | No Pinheads | 12-8 | .600 | 9,697 | -2 |
4 | Rule 6B | 12-8 | .600 | 8,585 | n/a |
5 | Sh!t, Another Season | 10-10 | .500 | 10,391 | +2 |
6 | Turkey Sandwich | 9-11 | .450 | 7,783 | -1 |
7 | Chicks With Balls | 9-11 | .450 | 7,435 | +1 |
8 | XXX | 7-13 | .350 | 7,112 | +2 |
9 | Capt. Awesome & Wonder Friends | 7-13 | .350 | 6,859 | -3 |
10 | WWJB | 6-14 | .300 | 7,068 | -1 |