The tenth week of Fall 2003 saw two teams climb in the standings, while two teams slipped. Angela Bradford picked up this week's high game (179) and series (484) for the women. As for the men, Demond Robinson snagged this week's high game with a 226, and high series was earned by Pat Searcy with a 605. Read on for all the rest of the details!

First up, on lanes 15 & 16: Gutter Minds entered a showdown to the death with Wolverines. Starring #1 Power Ranked and #1 Head-to-Head Pat Searcy and his above-average 605 series, Gutter Minds split the series with the Wolverines. Countering this, Dennis Laube showed off in the Wolverines with his above-average 473 (with kudos to Most Valuable Bowler Janelle Laube) as they matched their opponent in wins. Gutter Minds drop 1 spot in the standings to 8th place, while the Wolverines sink 1 spot to 6th.

On lanes 17 & 18: Anchors Aweigh! shared a platter of cheese sticks with Bowlers of Mass Confusion. With the strength of Carl Goetz with his above-average 566 series, the Anchors split the series with Mass Confusion. Across the ball return, Jason Carpio mastered Mass Confusion with his 483 as they matched their opponent in wins. Anchors Aweigh! remains in 1st place, while Mass Confusion remains in 2nd.

On lanes 19 & 20: Spare Change chucked gutter balls with Atomic Goo. Demonstrating the prowess of Demond Robinson with his 502 series, Spare Change collected 3 wins against Atomic Goo. On the other side, Phil Schroeder ruled Atomic Goo with his above-average 448 despite his team notching only a single win. Spare Change leaps 1 spot in the standings to 7th place, while Atomic Goo remains in 4th.

Finally, down on lanes 21 & 22: Theee Beeelt shared a few beers with Bowl me Ishmael!. Blessed by Nik Domann with his 480 series, Theee Beeelt collected 3 wins against Ishmael. Meanwhile, Brook Schuler oversaw Ishmael with his 480 despite his team notching only a single win. Theee Beeelt leaps 1 spot in the standings to 5th place, while Ishmael remains in 3rd.

Bowlers paying far too much for well vodka at The 200 Club include: Carl Goetz (213), David Codding (207), Demond Robinson (226), Jason Carpio (201), and Pat Searcy (222,201)

In this week's Tournament of Champions brackets: Carl Goetz swept Division 1, while Pat Searcy claimed victory in Division 2. Phil Schroeder won Division 3, and Janelle (Laube) Lamar ruled Division 4. In terms of overall points: Carl Goetz runs the show in Division 1; Pat Searcy reigns over Division 2; Seth Gunderson is in the driver's seat in Division 3; and Janelle (Laube) Lamar tops Division 4.

NEXT WEEK:

• First, on lanes 15&16, 4th-place Atomic Goo (estimated hcp 66) will share a couple of pitchers with 2nd-place Bowlers of Mass Confusion. Atomic Goo is expected to maintain their current strength as they get swept; while Mass Confusion is forecast to raise their average while they rack up a sweep.
• Moving to lanes 17&18, 8th-place Gutter Minds will compete against 5th-place Theee Beeelt (hcp 56). Gutter Minds might perform well and win the series; while Theee Beeelt ought to raise their average even as they avoid getting swept.
• Then, over on lanes 19&20, 1st-place Anchors Aweigh! will challenge 3rd-place Bowl me Ishmael! (hcp 160). The Anchors will likely maintain their current strength as they win the series; while Ishmael will probably raise their average even as they avoid getting swept.
• Finally, on lanes 21&22, 7th-place Spare Change will chill with 6th-place Wolverines (hcp 23). Spare Change is predicted to maintain their current strength as they lose the series but avoid getting swept; while the Wolverines are anticipated to hold steady as they enjoy their victories.

THIS WEEK'S MVB Janelle Laube Runner Up: (See Posting)	#1 POWER BOWLER Pat Searcy Runner Up: Ken Wilson	#1 H2H BOWLER Pat Searcy Runner Up: Carl Goetz
FROM THE GUTTER (GUTTER QUOTE) "I mounted it, got what I needed, then dismounted it." Nik Domann, allegedly taking about getting files off a remote hard drive earlier in the day.