The second week of Spring 2005 saw five teams climb in the standings, while three teams slipped. One bowler set a new personal best series. Janelle (Laube) Lamar landed this week's high game for the women with a 182, and women's high series was bagged by Angela Bradford with a 498. As for the men, Eric Lynch snagged this week's high game with a 220, and high series was earned by Bob Brunker with a 586. Read on for all the rest of the details!
First up, on lanes 19 & 20: The Incredibowls kept grabbing the balls of Big Pin Pin. Notwithstanding the leadership of Carl Goetz with his 522 series, The Incredibowls accomplished only 1 win against Pin Pin. Meanwhile, Mitch Wheeler commanded Pin Pin with his below-average 506 as his team took the series with 3 wins. The Incredibowls plummet 3 spots in the standings to 5th place, while Pin Pin jumps 2 spots to 1st.
On lanes 21 & 22: Handicrappers spent a romantic evening with Sub Parre. Topped by Bill Krejci with his 526 series, Handicrappers split the series with Sub Parre. Across the ball return, Andy Metzler reigned supreme in Sub Parre with his 458 as they matched their opponent in wins. Handicrappers leap 1 spot in the standings to 6th place, while Sub Parre moves 1 spot to 7th.
On lanes 23 & 24: Nellielocks and the 3 Spares couldn't stop inappropriately groping Bowlingstar Galactica. With top billing by Dennis Laube with his above-average 571 series, Nellielocks missed a clean sweep over the Galactica by just one pin.As for the opposition, #1 Power Ranked and #1 Head-to-Head Corey Weinfurt called the shots for the Galactica with his exceptional 569 as his team missed getting swept by just one pin. Nellielocks and the 3 Spares leap 3 spots in the standings to 3rd place, while the Galactica plunges 3 spots to 8th.
Finally, down on lanes 25 & 26: All Belt, No Buckle alternated splits with 4 Play. In spite of the prowess of Nik Domann with his above-average 505 series, the Belt accomplished only 1 win against 4 Play. Concurrently, Most Valuable Bowler Bob Brunker laid down the law in 4 Play with his above-average 586 as his team took the series with 3 wins. All Belt, No Buckle plummets 3 spots in the standings to 4th place, while 4 Play jumps 2 spots to 2nd.
Bowlers getting the VIP treatment in The 200 Club include: Bob Brunker (207,203), Corey Weinfurt (205), Dennis Laube (209,216), Eric Lynch (220), Michael Basham (204), and Rich DeYoung (200)
A new personal best series was rolled tonight by Rich DeYoung (541, previous best 539). Janelle (Laube) Lamar earned this season's women's high game with her 182, and Angela Bradford claimed the season's women's high series with her 498. In addition, Eric Lynch nabbed this season's men's high game with his 220., while Bob Brunker bagged the season's men's high series with his 586.
The Tournament of Champions begins in 2 weeks. Here are how the divisions are shaping up so far:
| DIVISION 1 1. Pat Searcy 2. Bob Brunker 3. Eric Lynch 4. Dennis Laube 5. Mitch Wheeler 6. Carl Goetz 7. Rich DeYoung 8. Demond Robinson | DIVISION 2 1. Corey Weinfurt 2. Jason Carpio 3. Nik Domann 4. Angela Bradford 5. Andy Metzler 6. Michael Basham 7. David Hayob 8. Seth Gunderson | DIVISION 3 1. David Parre 2. Freda Schroeder 3. Phil Schroeder 4. Scott Murdock 5. Janelle Lamar 6. Brad Zollars 7. Deena Slinkard 8. Chip Cooper | DIVISION 4 1. Ashley Razak 2. Kris Hiestand 3. Tracy Rychlewski 4. Amanda Schulte 5. Bart Smith 6. Andrea Wilson 7. Aaron Hoyt |
NEXT WEEK:
- First, on lanes 19&20, 6th-place Handicrappers (hcp 116) will chuck some balls with 8th-place Bowlingstar Galactica. Handicrappers are expected to maintain their current strength as they and split the series with the Galactica; while the Galactica is forecast to drop their average a bit while keep the series tied.
- Moving to lanes 21&22, 4th-place All Belt, No Buckle will battle 1st-place Big Pin Pin (hcp 46). The Belt might perform well and win the series; while Pin Pin ought to hold steady as they avoid getting swept.
- Then, over on lanes 23&24, 7th-place Sub Parre (hcp 132) will challenge 2nd-place 4 Play. Sub Parre will likely roll decently, but split the series with 4 Play; while 4 Play will probably hold steady as they keep the series tied.
- Finally, on lanes 25&26, 3rd-place Nellielocks and the 3 Spares will throw some gutter balls with 5th-place The Incredibowls (hcp 43). Nellielocks are predicted to maintain their current strength as they lose the series but avoid getting swept; while The Incredibowls are 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 | Big Pin Pin | 6-2 | .750 | 3,344 | +2 |
| 2 | 4 Play | 5-3 | .625 | 3,998 | +2 |
| 3 | Nellielocks and the 3 Spares | 4.5-3.5 | .563 | 3,770 | +3 |
| 4 | All Belt, No Buckle | 4-4 | .500 | 3,699 | -3 |
| 5 | The Incredibowls | 4-4 | .500 | 3,448 | -3 |
| 6 | Handicrappers | 3-5 | .375 | 3,054 | +1 |
| 7 | Sub Parre | 3-5 | .375 | 2,640 | +1 |
| 8 | Bowlingstar Galactica | 2.5-5.5 | .313 | 3,598 | -3 |
