The fifth week of Fall 2005 saw four teams climb in the standings, while two teams slipped. Freda Schroeder picked up this week's high game (157) and series (446) for the women. As for the men, Carl Goetz snagged this week's high game with a 230, and high series was earned by Ken M. Wilson with a 598. Read on for all the rest of the details!

First up, on lanes 21 & 22: Munson'd tussled with Same Belt, New Notch. Even though highlighted by the skills of Mark Belles with his 364 series, Munson'd got swept by the Belt. Countering this, Carl Goetz showed off in the Belt with his above-average 577 as they swept the competition. Munson'd remains in 8th place, while the Belt jumps 2 spots to 2nd.

On lanes 23 & 24: Bora Bora! did battle with Derka, Derka. Demonstrating the prowess of trifecta-winner (#1 Head-to-Head, #1 Power-Ranked, and Most Valuable Bowler) John Richardson and his stunning 476 series, Bora Bora! celebrated a clean sweep over Derka, Derka. Meanwhile, Rich DeYoung shined in Derka, Derka with his below-average 518 despite his team getting swept. Bora Bora! leaps 1 spot in the standings to 5th place, while Derka, Derka plunges 3 spots to 4th.

On lanes 25 & 26: Tatonka accepted a challenge by Harry Potter and the Magic Balls. Starring Will Jeter with his below-average 470 series, Tatonka celebrated a clean sweep over Harry Potter. Concurrently, David Hayob reigned supreme in Harry Potter with his 449 despite his team getting swept. Tatonka leaps 2 spots in the standings to 1st place, while Harry Potter remains in 7th.

Finally, down on lanes 27 & 28: The Big LeBowlskies faced off against Three Men and a Babe. Despite being led by Nik Domann with his 536 series, The Big LeBowlskies got swept by Three Men and a Babe. In the meantime, Ken M. Wilson commanded Three Men and a Babe with his 598 as they swept the competition. The Big LeBowlskies plummet 4 spots in the standings to 6th place, while Three Men and a Babe jumps 2 spots to 3rd.

Bowlers ducking past the bouncer at The 200 Club include: Carl Goetz (230), David Codding (200), David Parre (210), and Ken M. Wilson (209)

In this week's Tournament of Champions brackets: Ken M. Wilson spanked Division 1, while Seth Gunderson clobbered Division 2. Phil Schroeder routed Division 3, and Andrea DeLong staked a claim for the Iron Throne in Division 4. In terms of overall points: Ken M. Wilson tops Division 1; Seth Gunderson runs the show in Division 2; Phil Schroeder governs Division 3; and Andrea DeLong reigns over Division 4.

NEXT WEEK:

• First, on lanes 21&22, 3rd-place Three Men and a Babe will face 1st-place Tatonka (hcp 121). Three Men and a Babe is expected to maintain their current strength as they win the series; while Tatonka is forecast to raise their average even as they avoid getting swept.
• Moving to lanes 23&24, 7th-place Harry Potter and the Magic Balls (hcp 44) will tussle with 6th-place The Big LeBowlskies. Harry Potter might maintain their current strength as they and split the series with The Big LeBowlskies; while The Big LeBowlskies ought to drop their average a bit while keep the series tied.
• Then, over on lanes 25&26, 5th-place Bora Bora! (hcp 116) will chuck some balls with 2nd-place Same Belt, New Notch. Bora Bora! will likely roll decently, yet still manage to lose the series but avoid getting swept; while the Belt will probably hold steady as they enjoy their victories.
• Finally, on lanes 27&28, 4th-place Derka, Derka will meet with 8th-place Munson'd (hcp 92). Derka, Derka is predicted to maintain their current strength as they win the series; while Munson'd is anticipated to hold steady as they avoid getting swept.

THIS WEEK'S MVB John Richardson Runner Up: (See Posting)	#1 POWER BOWLER John Richardson Runner Up: Greg Franklin	#1 H2H BOWLER John Richardson Runner Up: Ken M. Wilson
FROM THE GUTTER (GUTTER QUOTE) "David tried to top Amy that frame but wound up getting nothing but dead wood." Freda Schroeder, describing the typical outcome for David Parre.