The Spring 2006 season is now underway, with eight teams entering the 16-week competition for the coveted, nonexistent championship trophy. Freda Schroeder picked up this week's high game (173) and series (501) for the women. As for the men, Ken M. Wilson snagged this week's high game with a 226, and high series was earned by Carl Goetz with a 620. Read on for all the rest of the details!

First up, on lanes 21 & 22: Bowl Movement tussled with Yo Mama. Showcasing #1 Power Ranked and #1 Head-to-Head Carl Goetz and his 620 series, Bowl Movement collected 3 wins against Yo Mama. In the meantime, Andy Metzler showed off in Yo Mama with his 471 despite his team notching only a single win. Bowl Movement begins the season in 2nd place, while Yo Mama begins in 6th.

On lanes 23 & 24: Tatonka did battle with Split Happens. Even though highlighted by the skills of Andy McLeod with his spectacular 461 series, Tatonka accomplished only 1 win against Split Happens. As for the opposition, James Long shined in Split Happens with his 519 (with kudos to Most Valuable Bowler Amy Logan) as his team took the series with 3 wins. Tatonka starts out in 7th place, while Split Happens start off with 3rd.

On lanes 25 & 26: I'm Gonna Belt Ya, Sucka! had some one-on-one time with Guttersluts. With the strength of Pat Searcy with his 524 series, the Belt celebrated a clean sweep over Guttersluts. While that was going down, Erin deVries drew the spotlight in Guttersluts with her 301 despite her team getting swept. I'm Gonna Belt Ya, Sucka! begins with 1st place, while Guttersluts commence the season with 8th.

Finally, down on lanes 27 & 28: Sweeter Than Yoohoo faced off against Bora Bora. Reinforced by Thomas Lin with his 518 series, Yoohoo split the series with Bora Bora. Across the ball return, Dennis Laube ruled Bora Bora with his 588 as they matched their opponent in wins. Sweeter Than Yoohoo gets underway in 5th place, while Bora Bora gets rolling in 4th.

Bowlers paying far too much for well vodka at The 200 Club include: Carl Goetz (205,203,212), Dennis Laube (206), Ken M. Wilson (226,201), Nick Allegri (225), and Steve Kiernan (211,224)

The Tournament of Champions begins in 3 weeks. Here are how the divisions are shaping up so far:

• First, on lanes 21&22, 8th-place Guttersluts (estimated hcp 272) will match wits with 4th-place Bora Bora. Guttersluts are expected to astounding and win the series; while Bora Bora is forecast to hold steady as they avoid getting swept.
• Moving to lanes 23&24, 1st-place I'm Gonna Belt Ya, Sucka! will test their mettle against 5th-place Sweeter Than Yoohoo (estimated hcp 71). The Belt might maintain their current strength as they and split the series with Yoohoo; while Yoohoo ought to hold steady as they keep the series tied.
• Then, over on lanes 25&26, 6th-place Yo Mama (estimated hcp 101) will chuck some balls with 3rd-place Split Happens. Yo Mama will likely spectacular and sweep the series; while Split Happens will probably raise their average even as they endure a rough night.
• Finally, on lanes 27&28, 2nd-place Bowl Movement will socialize with 7th-place Tatonka (estimated estimated hcp 328). Bowl Movement is predicted to maintain their current strength as they lose the series but avoid getting swept; while Tatonka is anticipated to catapult their team average they enjoy their victories.

THIS WEEK'S MVB Amy Logan Runner Up: (See Posting)	#1 POWER BOWLER Carl Goetz Runner Up: Steve Kiernan	#1 H2H BOWLER Carl Goetz Runner Up: Dennis Laube
FROM THE GUTTER (GUTTER QUOTE) "While my left hand was holding the phone, my right hand was hard at work!" Ben Lee, justifying talking on the phone while bowling.