Week three of the Continental Bowling League season at Warwick Lanes saw the league table begin to take on a more definitive shape, as teams jostled for position with a series of crucial matches.
With the league leaders, Nifty Rollers, on a bye this week, the other top teams had a chance to gain ground. Second-placed Under Dawgs made the most of the opportunity, delivering a commanding performance against the ninth-placed Cubs. The Under Dawgs dominated the lanes, securing a huge 29-1 victory that further solidified their spot near the top of the standings.
Third-placed The Invaders also put in a solid performance, overcoming seventh-placed Sunset with a 16.5-10.5 win. The victory keeps The Invaders firmly in the hunt and puts some distance between them and the middle of the pack.
In other key matches, fourth-placed Astronauts secured a good win over the struggling Odd Balls, who sit in eighth. The Astronauts' 17-10 victory keeps them in the top half of the table and puts pressure on the teams above them.
Meanwhile, fifth-placed Spicenix delivered a decisive 19-8 defeat to sixth-placed New Hope. The win is a significant one for Spicenix, who now hold a comfortable margin over the middle-of-the-road teams and are well-positioned to make a run at the top four.
As the season progresses, the competition is heating up, and every pin and frame will count as the teams battle for playoff positioning. The Nifty Rollers will return to action next week, looking to defend their top spot against a field of challengers who are eager to close the gap.
High Scratch Games
Women
Carol Edness 207, Charletta Samuels 196, Ashley Botelho 192
Men
Mark Gibbons 265, Terrence Minors 256, Anthony Smith 225
High Scratch Series
Women
Charletta Samuels 565, Carol Edness 559, Ashley Botelho 515
Men
Mark Gibbons 688, Terrence Minors 651, Anthony Smith 633
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