The fifteenth week of Fall 2005 saw two teams climb in the standings, while two teams slipped. Freda Schroeder picked up this week's high game (189) and series (513) for the women. As for the men, Demond Robinson snagged this week's high game with a 246, and high series was earned by John Richardson with a 630. Meanwhile, Tournament of Champions is officially down to its final eight bowlers, who will face each other next week competing for two cash prizes! Read on for all the rest of the details!

First up, on lanes 21 & 22: Harry Potter and the Magic Balls deliberately ate cheese sticks in front of Three Men and a Babe. Despite being led by Andy Metzler with his above-average 506 series, Harry Potter accomplished only 1 win against Three Men and a Babe. As for the opposition, David Codding reigned supreme in Three Men and a Babe with his 584 as his team took the series with 3 wins. Harry Potter and the Magic Balls remains in 7th place, while Three Men and a Babe moves 1 spot to 4th.

On lanes 23 & 24: Tatonka traded lane malfunctions with The Big LeBowlskies. Headlined by Will Jeter with his above-average 490 series, Tatonka collected 3 wins against The Big LeBowlskies. Across the ball return, Michael Basham ruled The Big LeBowlskies with his 492 despite his team notching only a single win. Tatonka drops 1 spot in the standings to 3rd place, while The Big LeBowlskies remain in 6th.

On lanes 25 & 26: Derka, Derka accepted a challenge by Same Belt, New Notch. Despite the strength of Rich DeYoung with his 529 series, Derka, Derka accomplished only 1 win against the Belt. Meanwhile, Demond Robinson oversaw the Belt with his miraculous 614 (with kudos to Most Valuable Bowler Scott Murdock) as his team took the series with 3 wins. Derka, Derka drops 1 spot in the standings to 5th place, while the Belt remains in 1st.

Finally, down on lanes 27 & 28: Bora Bora! had a delightful time with Munson'd. Topped by #1 Power Ranked and #1 Head-to-Head John Richardson and his dazzling 630 series, Bora Bora! celebrated a clean sweep over Munson'd. On the adjacent lane, Thomas Fowler took the lead in Munson'd with his (either injured, sick, or sandbagging) 218 despite his team getting swept. Bora Bora! leaps 1 spot in the standings to 2nd place, while Munson'd remains in 8th.

Bowlers enjoying a guest admission to The 200 Club include: David Codding (212,201), Demond Robinson (246,208), John Richardson (224,221), Michael Basham (203), and Phil Schroeder (204)

In this week's Tournament of Champions brackets: Rich DeYoung spanked Division 1, while Scott Murdock made quick work of Division 2. Phil Schroeder shut down Division 3, and Andy McLeod conquered Division 4. Congratulations to our division champions! The following eight people will compete next week for the big prize!

NEXT WEEK:

• First, on lanes 21&22, 1st-place Same Belt, New Notch will chuck some balls with 2nd-place Bora Bora! (hcp 88). The Belt is expected to see a pretty significant "market correction" to their averages as they get swept; while Bora Bora! is forecast to see their team average take a dive even though they rack up a sweep.
• Moving to lanes 23&24, 3rd-place Tatonka (hcp 104) will tussle with 4th-place Three Men and a Babe. Tatonka might drop their averages like a brick, yet still manage to sweep the series; while Three Men and a Babe ought to see their team average take a dive while they endure a rough night.
• Then, over on lanes 25&26, 5th-place Derka, Derka will roll against 6th-place The Big LeBowlskies (hcp 2). Derka, Derka will likely tank their averages considerably, yet still manage to sweep the series; while The Big LeBowlskies will probably see their team average take a dive while they endure a rough night.
• Finally, on lanes 27&28, 7th-place Harry Potter and the Magic Balls will match wits with 8th-place Munson'd (hcp 53). Harry Potter is predicted to maintain their current strength as they sweep the series; while Munson'd is anticipated to hold steady as they endure a rough night.

THIS WEEK'S MVB Scott Murdock Runner Up: (See Posting)	#1 POWER BOWLER John Richardson Runner Up: Demond Robinson	#1 H2H BOWLER John Richardson Runner Up: Phil Schroeder
FROM THE GUTTER (GUTTER QUOTE) "The faster I go, the harder it gets." Janelle Lamar, contemplating slowing down the pace a little.