The tweltfh week of Fall 2005 saw one team climb in the standings, while one team slipped. One bowler set a new personal best series, and one rolled new personal high game. Freda Schroeder picked up this week's high game (210) and series (524) for the women. As for the men, Seth Gunderson snagged this week's high game with a 230, and high series was earned by Andy Metzler with a 600. Read on for all the rest of the details!
First up, on lanes 21 & 22: Same Belt, New Notch shared a few beers with The Big LeBowlskies. Showcasing Seth Gunderson with his powerful 552 series, the Belt collected 3 wins against The Big LeBowlskies. Conversely, Janelle (Laube) Lamar mastered The Big LeBowlskies with her above-average 457 despite her team notching only a single win. Same Belt, New Notch remains in 3rd place, while The Big LeBowlskies sink 1 spot to 5th.
On lanes 23 & 24: Harry Potter and the Magic Balls had a delightful time with Bora Bora!. Although blessed by Andy Metzler with his spectacular 600 series, Harry Potter accomplished only 1 win against Bora Bora!. As for the opposition, #1 Power Ranked and #1 Head-to-Head John Richardson reigned supreme in Bora Bora! with his outstanding 566 as his team took the series with 3 wins. Harry Potter and the Magic Balls remains in 7th place, while Bora Bora! remains in 2nd.
On lanes 25 & 26: Munson'd faced off against Three Men and a Babe. With Munson'd forfeiting, all Three Men and a Babe needed to do was roll within 40 pins of their combined team average each game. Mission accomplished. In their battle to get within at least 40 pins of average, David Codding ruled Three Men and a Babe with his 572 as they swept the competition. Munson'd remains in 8th place, while Three Men and a Babe remains in 6th.
Finally, down on lanes 27 & 28: Tatonka accepted a challenge by Derka, Derka. In spite of top-billing by Andy McLeod with his 349 series, Tatonka got swept by Derka, Derka. On the flipside, Most Valuable Bowler Thomas Lin took the lead in Derka, Derka with his commanding 584 as they swept the competition. Tatonka remains in 1st place, while Derka, Derka moves 1 spot to 4th.
Bowlers getting the VIP treatment in The 200 Club include: Andy Metzler (222), David Codding (204,201), Freda Schroeder (210), Seth Gunderson (230), and Thomas Lin (202,202)
A new personal high game was set tonight by Seth Gunderson (230, previous best 218). In addition, a new personal best series was rolled by Andy Metzler (600, previous best 543). Adding to the excitement, the 524 rolled by Freda Schroeder is this season's new high series among women.
In this week's Tournament of Champions brackets: Thomas Lin swept Division 1, while Freda Schroeder claimed victory in Division 2. Phil Schroeder dominated Division 3, and John Richardson walloped Division 4. In terms of overall points: Ken M. Wilson tops Division 1; Seth Gunderson and Scott Murdock are both in the driver's seat (on each other's laps?) in Division 2 in a tie; Phil Schroeder runs the show in Division 3; and John Richardson holds the reins in Division 4.
NEXT WEEK:
- First, on lanes 21&22, 1st-place Tatonka (hcp 34) will chuck some balls with 7th-place Harry Potter and the Magic Balls. Tatonka is expected to maintain their current strength as they get swept; while Harry Potter is forecast to hold steady as they rack up a sweep.
- Moving to lanes 23&24, 5th-place The Big LeBowlskies (hcp 22) will meet with 6th-place Three Men and a Babe. The Big LeBowlskies might maintain their current strength as they lose the series but avoid getting swept; while Three Men and a Babe ought to raise their average while they enjoy their victories.
- Then, over on lanes 25&26, 2nd-place Bora Bora! (hcp 48) will battle 4th-place Derka, Derka. Bora Bora! will likely roll decently, yet still manage to lose the series but avoid getting swept; while Derka, Derka will probably hold steady as they enjoy their victories.
- Finally, on lanes 27&28, 8th-place Munson'd (hcp 140) will challenge 3rd-place Same Belt, New Notch. Munson'd is predicted to maintain their current strength as they lose the series but avoid getting swept; while the Belt is anticipated to hold steady as they enjoy their victories.
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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 | Tatonka | 31-17 | .646 | 18,229 | n/a |
| 2 | Bora Bora! | 30-18 | .625 | 19,492 | n/a |
| 3 | Same Belt, New Notch | 28-20 | .583 | 23,836 | n/a |
| 4 | Derka, Derka | 27.5-20.5 | .573 | 21,428 | +1 |
| 5 | The Big LeBowlskies | 26-22 | .542 | 21,976 | -1 |
| 6 | Three Men and a Babe | 25-23 | .521 | 22,992 | n/a |
| 7 | Harry Potter and the Magic Balls | 18-30 | .375 | 19,359 | n/a |
| 8 | Munson'd | 6.5-41.5 | .135 | 12,988 | n/a |
