The fourth week of Fall 2005 saw two teams climb in the standings, while two teams slipped. One bowler set a new personal best series. Janelle (Laube) Lamar picked up this week's high game (132) and series (382) for the women, while David Codding earned this week's high game (245) and series (702) for the men. Meanwhile, the Tournament of Champions also kicked off tonight, beginning of 13 weeks of one-on-one bowling excitement! Read on for all the rest of the details!
First up, on lanes 21 & 22: Tatonka celebrated their love of large, heavy balls with Derka, Derka. Reinforced by Will Jeter with his above-average 534 series, Tatonka split the series with Derka, Derka. Concurrently, Thomas Lin drew the spotlight in Derka, Derka with his 535 as they matched their opponent in wins. Tatonka drops 1 spot in the standings to 3rd place, while Derka, Derka remains in 1st.
On lanes 23 & 24: Munson'd faced off against Three Men and a Babe. Regardless of the star power of Gabe Wishnie with his 386 series, Munson'd got swept by Three Men and a Babe. In the midst of this, trifecta-winner (#1 Head-to-Head, #1 Power-Ranked, and Most Valuable Bowler) David Codding took the lead in Three Men and a Babe with his phenomenal 702 as they swept the competition. Munson'd remains in 8th place, while Three Men and a Babe moves 1 spot to 5th.
On lanes 25 & 26: Same Belt, New Notch accepted a challenge by The Big LeBowlskies. In spite of the prowess of Demond Robinson with his 539 series, the Belt accomplished only 1 win against The Big LeBowlskies. Simultaneously, Dennis Laube oversaw The Big LeBowlskies with his 537 as his team took the series with 3 wins. Same Belt, New Notch remains in 4th place, while The Big LeBowlskies move 1 spot to 2nd.
Finally, down on lanes 27 & 28: Harry Potter and the Magic Balls hung out with Bora Bora!. Although blessed by Andy Metzler with his 501 series, Harry Potter accomplished only 1 win against Bora Bora!. In the meantime, John Richardson laid down the law in Bora Bora! with his stupendous 445 as his team took the series with 3 wins. Harry Potter and the Magic Balls remains in 7th place, while Bora Bora! sinks 1 spot to 6th.
Bowlers sneaking into The 200 Club include: David Codding (236,245,221), Demond Robinson (201), Dennis Laube (226), Ken M. Wilson (200,224), and Will Jeter (220)
A new personal best series was rolled tonight by David Codding (702, previous best 648). Adding to the excitement, the 702 rolled by David Codding is this season's new high series for men.
The 702 rolled by David Codding is the new 3rd-best series in league history!
In this week's Tournament of Champions brackets: Ken M. Wilson spanked Division 1, while nobody claimed victory in Division 2 (though David Parre came closest). Nobody claimed victory in Division 3 (though Janelle (Laube) Lamar came closest), and John Richardson walloped Division 4. In terms of overall points: Ken M. Wilson calls the shots for Division 1; David Parre is in the driver's seat in Division 2; Janelle (Laube) Lamar dominates Division 3; and John Richardson governs Division 4.
NEXT WEEK:
- First, on lanes 21&22, 8th-place Munson'd (hcp 127) will tussle with 4th-place Same Belt, New Notch. Munson'd is expected to maintain their current strength as they lose the series but avoid getting swept; while the Belt is forecast to hold steady as they enjoy their victories.
- Moving to lanes 23&24, 6th-place Bora Bora! (hcp 87) will hang out with 1st-place Derka, Derka. Bora Bora! might maintain their current strength as they get swept; while Derka, Derka ought to hold steady as they rack up a sweep.
- Then, over on lanes 25&26, 3rd-place Tatonka (hcp 48) will compete against 7th-place Harry Potter and the Magic Balls. Tatonka will likely maintain their current strength as they and split the series with Harry Potter; while Harry Potter will probably hold steady as they keep the series tied.
- Finally, on lanes 27&28, 2nd-place The Big LeBowlskies (hcp 33) will meet with 5th-place Three Men and a Babe. The Big LeBowlskies are predicted to maintain their current strength as they lose the series but avoid getting swept; while Three Men and a Babe is anticipated to raise their average while 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 | Derka, Derka | 12-4 | .750 | 7,610 | n/a |
| 2 | The Big LeBowlskies | 11-5 | .688 | 7,280 | +1 |
| 3 | Tatonka | 11-5 | .688 | 6,044 | -1 |
| 4 | Same Belt, New Notch | 8-8 | .500 | 8,008 | n/a |
| 5 | Three Men and a Babe | 8-8 | .500 | 7,894 | +1 |
| 6 | Bora Bora! | 8-8 | .500 | 6,191 | -1 |
| 7 | Harry Potter and the Magic Balls | 5-11 | .313 | 6,592 | n/a |
| 8 | Munson'd | 1-15 | .063 | 6,112 | n/a |
