The Spring 2010 season is now underway, with eight teams entering the 16-week competition for the coveted, nonexistent championship trophy. One bowler set a new personal best series. Angela Bradford picked up this week's high game (198) and series (538) for the women. As for the men, Ken M. Wilson snagged this week's high game with a 224, and high series was earned by Mitch Kempker with a 616. Read on for all the rest of the details!
First up, on lanes 25 & 26: Empire Strikes Back traded lane malfunctions with 3 Pin Moon. Although topped by Ken M. Wilson with his 586 series, the Empire accomplished only 1 win against 3 Pin Moon. Conversely, Ryan Doll laid down the law in 3 Pin Moon with his 589 as his team took the series with 3 wins. Empire Strikes Back begins with 6th place, while 3 Pin Moon starts off with 1st.
On lanes 27 & 28: No Pinheads waged a heated competition against Scoot Gave Us The Schlitz. With top billing by Aubrey Moren with his 549 series, the Pinheads split the series with the Schlitz. On the adjacent lane, Angela Bradford drew the spotlight in the Schlitz with her 538 as they matched their opponent in wins. No Pinheads leaves the gate in 4th place, while the Schlitz commences the season with 5th.
On lanes 29 & 30: Bowlumpkin kept stealing sips of beer from Little Lebowski Urban Achievers. Though reinforced by Rich Foster with his astonishing 519 series, Bowlumpkin accomplished only 1 win against the Urban Achievers. Countering this, #1 Power Ranked and #1 Head-to-Head Mitch Kempker shined in the Urban Achievers with his 616 as his team took the series with 3 wins. Bowlumpkin begins the season in 7th place, while the Urban Achievers begin in 2nd.
Finally, down on lanes 31 & 32: Lil' Devils did battle with The Prak Attack. Highlighting the skills of Janelle (Laube) Lamar with her 390 series, Lil' Devils collected 3 wins against the Attack. Simultaneously, Joe Longstreet reigned supreme in the Attack with his 365 despite his team notching only a single win. Lil' Devils starts out in 3rd place, while the Attack gets going with 8th.
Bowlers who lied to their significant other claiming bowling was running long then went out for after-bowling drinks at The 200 Club include: Aubrey Moren (219), Carl Goetz (211), Ken M. Wilson (224), Mitch Kempker (218,220), Rich Foster (200), Rob Kaszuba (212,200), and Ryan Doll (222)
A new personal best series was rolled tonight by Rob Kaszuba (561, previous best 523).
The Tournament of Champions begins in 3 weeks. Here are how the divisions are shaping up so far:
DIVISION 1 1. Ryan Doll 2. Ken Wilson 3. Rob Kaszuba 4. Aubrey Moren 5. Carl Goetz 6. Angela Bradford 7. Bob Brunker 8. Ian Goetz | DIVISION 2 1. Freda Schroeder 2. Dennis Laube 3. Adam Messner 4. Scott Murdock 5. Brett Schroeder 6. Phil Schroeder 7. Chris Lewis 8. Greg Shelton | DIVISION 3 1. Sarah Sauer 2. Jim Flath 3. AJ Taylor 4. Janelle Lamar 5. Amy Goodnow 6. Andrea Caudillo 7. Dave Winger 8. Joe Longstreet | DIVISION 4 1. Tiffany Schmidt 2. Shane Pfaffly 3. Orion Kinkaid 4. Bill Riley 5. Lawrence Prak |
NEXT WEEK:
- First, on lanes 25&26, 2nd-place Little Lebowski Urban Achievers will share a couple of pitchers with 8th-place The Prak Attack (estimated hcp 83). The Urban Achievers are expected to maintain their current strength as they sweep the series; while the Attack is forecast to hold steady as they endure a rough night.
- Moving to lanes 27&28, 7th-place Bowlumpkin (hcp 9) will battle 3rd-place Lil' Devils. Bowlumpkin might maintain their current strength as they lose the series but avoid getting swept; while Lil' Devils ought to raise their average while they enjoy their victories.
- Then, over on lanes 29&30, 1st-place 3 Pin Moon will chill with 5th-place Scoot Gave Us The Schlitz (estimated hcp 54). 3 Pin Moon will likely have a bit of an off night and lose the series but avoid getting swept; while the Schlitz will probably hold steady as they enjoy their victories.
- Finally, on lanes 31&32, 6th-place Empire Strikes Back will throw some gutter balls with 4th-place No Pinheads (hcp 25). The Empire is predicted to maintain their current strength as they win the series; while the Pinheads are anticipated to hold steady as they avoid getting swept.
THIS WEEK'S MVB
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FROM THE GUTTER (GUTTER QUOTE)
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Pos. | Team name | Record | Percent | Total Pins | Change |
1 | 3 Pin Moon | 3-1 | .750 | 2,088 | n/a |
2 | Little Lebowski Urban Achievers | 3-1 | .750 | 1,822 | n/a |
3 | Lil' Devils | 3-1 | .750 | 1,497 | n/a |
4 | No Pinheads | 2-2 | .500 | 1,951 | n/a |
5 | Scoot Gave Us The Schlitz | 2-2 | .500 | 1,873 | n/a |
6 | Empire Strikes Back | 1-3 | .250 | 2,048 | n/a |
7 | Bowlumpkin | 1-3 | .250 | 1,620 | n/a |
8 | The Prak Attack | 1-3 | .250 | 1,242 | n/a |