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 hung out with Derka, Derka. With the strength of Dennis Laube with his above-average 561 series, The Big LeBowlskies celebrated a clean sweep over Derka, Derka. In the midst of this, Thomas Lin shined 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 kept stealing sips of beer from Harry Potter and the Magic Balls. Though featuring Brian Henderson with his 373 series, Munson'd accomplished only 1 win against Harry Potter. Meanwhile, Jason Caton showed off in 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 some one-on-one time with Bora Bora!. While headlined by Joel Henning with his above-average 389 series, Tatonka got swept by Bora Bora!. As for the opposition, trifecta-winner (#1 Head-to-Head, #1 Power-Ranked, and Most Valuable Bowler) John Richardson commanded Bora Bora! with his wondrous 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 took turns kicking the ball return with Three Men and a Babe. Reinforced by Carl Goetz with his above-average 605 series, the Belt collected 3 wins against Three Men and a Babe. Concurrently, Ken M. Wilson took the lead 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 slipping under the velvet rope in front of 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 topped Division 1, while Jason Carpio claimed victory in Division 2. Brian Henderson creamed Division 3, and John Richardson won Division 4. In terms of overall points: Ken M. Wilson runs the show in Division 1; Seth Gunderson calls the shots for Division 2; Phil Schroeder dominates Division 3; and Andrea DeLong leads Division 4.

NEXT WEEK:

• First, on lanes 21&22, 6th-place Three Men and a Babe will compete 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 battle 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 test their mettle 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) "Will's beer spill was more devastating than Katrina!" John Richardson, using an appropriate metaphor for the costly flood.