The fifth week of Spring 2009 saw five teams climb in the standings, while four teams slipped. Two bowlers set a new personal best series, and one rolled new personal high game. Angela Bradford picked up this week's high game (202) and series (538) for the women. As for the men, Carl Goetz snagged this week's high game with a 234, and high series was earned by David Codding with a 620. Read on for all the rest of the details!
First up, on lanes 19 & 20: XXX chucked gutter balls with Rule 6B. Despite being led by Rich DeYoung with his 455 series, XXX accomplished only 1 win against Rule 6B. On the adjacent lane, Most Valuable Bowler Ryan Doll reigned supreme in Rule 6B with his above-average 522 as his team took the series with 3 wins. XXX leaps 2 spots in the standings to 8th place, while Rule 6B remains in 4th.
On lanes 21 & 22: Turkey Sandwich had some one-on-one time with Sh!t, Another Season. Although blessed by #1 Power Ranked and #1 Head-to-Head Zach Frank and his splendid 560 series, Turkey Sandwich got swept by Another Season. Meanwhile, Cory Chorpenning dominated Another Season with his 597 as they swept the competition. Turkey Sandwich drops 1 spot in the standings to 6th place, while Another Season jumps 2 spots to 5th.
On lanes 23 & 24: WWJB traded lane malfunctions with Chico's Bail Bonds. Regardless of the star power of AJ Taylor with his above-average 407 series, WWJB got swept by Chico's. While that was going down, David Codding guided Chico's with his above-average 620 as they swept the competition. WWJB drops 1 spot in the standings to 10th place, while Chico's move 1 spot to 2nd.
On lanes 25 & 26: Chicks With Balls kept stealing sips of beer from No Pinheads. Showcasing Andrea Caudillo with her above-average 451 series, the Chicks collected 3 wins against No Pinheads. On the other side, Aubrey Moren showed off in No Pinheads with his 514 despite his team notching only a single win. Chicks With Balls leap 1 spot in the standings to 7th place, while No Pinheads plunge 2 spots to 3rd.
Finally, down on lanes 27 & 28: Schlitz For Us, Splits For You took turns kicking the ball return with Capt. Awesome & Wonder Friends. Featuring Angela Bradford with her above-average 538 series, Schlitz celebrated a clean sweep over Wonder Friends. In the meantime, Drew Eldridge ruled Wonder Friends with his 408 despite his team getting swept. Schlitz For Us, Splits For You leaps 1 spot in the standings to 1st place, while Wonder Friends plunge 3 spots to 9th.
Bowlers lounging at The 200 Club include: Angela Bradford (202), Carl Goetz (234), Cory Chorpenning (212,212), David Codding (205,219), David Parre (214), and Zach Frank (232)

A new personal high game was set tonight by Amy Goodnow (162, previous best 148). In addition, new personal best series were rolled by Amy Goodnow (394, previous best 374) and AJ Taylor (407, previous best 403). Angela Bradford earned both this season's women's high game and series with her 202 and 538, respectively.

In this week's Tournament of Champions brackets: Carl Goetz triumphed over his enemies in Division 1, while Angela Bradford whipped Division 2. Chris Lewis creamed Division 3, and Zach Frank cleaned up Division 4. And, finally, nobody claimed victory in the Interdivisional bracket (though Deena Slinkard (Division ) came closest). In terms of overall points: Duncan Ferber and Carl Goetz dominate Division 1 in a tie; Angela Bradford leads Division 2; Chris Lewis tops Division 3; and Zach Frank and Deena Slinkard hold the reins in Division 4 in a tie.
NEXT WEEK:
- First, on lanes 19&20, 1st-place Schlitz For Us, Splits For You will roll against 10th-place WWJB (hcp 128). Schlitz is expected to perform well and sweep the series; while WWJB is forecast to raise their average even as they endure a rough night.
- Moving to lanes 21&22, 7th-place Chicks With Balls will challenge 8th-place XXX (hcp 9). The Chicks might perform well and win the series; while XXX ought to raise their average even as they avoid getting swept.
- Then, over on lanes 23&24, 4th-place Rule 6B (hcp 99) will spend some quality time with 5th-place Sh!t, Another Season. Rule 6B will likely maintain their current strength as they lose the series but avoid getting swept; while Another Season will probably drop their average a bit even as they enjoy their victories.
- Next up, on lanes 25&26, 6th-place Turkey Sandwich will hang out with 9th-place Capt. Awesome & Wonder Friends (hcp 37). Turkey Sandwich might maintain their current strength as they and split the series with Wonder Friends; while Wonder Friends ought to hold steady as they keep the series tied.
- Finally, on lanes 27&28, 3rd-place No Pinheads (hcp 33) will share a couple of pitchers with 2nd-place Chico's Bail Bonds. No Pinheads are predicted to maintain their current strength as they lose the series but avoid getting swept; while Chico's are anticipated to raise their average while they enjoy their victories.
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| Pos. | Team name | Record | Percent | Total Pins | Change |
| 1 | Schlitz For Us, Splits For You | 15-5 | .750 | 8,942 | +1 |
| 2 | Chico's Bail Bonds | 13-7 | .650 | 10,315 | +1 |
| 3 | No Pinheads | 12-8 | .600 | 9,697 | -2 |
| 4 | Rule 6B | 12-8 | .600 | 8,585 | n/a |
| 5 | Sh!t, Another Season | 10-10 | .500 | 10,391 | +2 |
| 6 | Turkey Sandwich | 9-11 | .450 | 7,783 | -1 |
| 7 | Chicks With Balls | 9-11 | .450 | 7,435 | +1 |
| 8 | XXX | 7-13 | .350 | 7,112 | +2 |
| 9 | Capt. Awesome & Wonder Friends | 7-13 | .350 | 6,859 | -3 |
| 10 | WWJB | 6-14 | .300 | 7,068 | -1 |




