 Lamar Richardson IslandStats.com The title race in the Continental Bowling League shifted gears this weekend as league leaders Nifty Rollers delivered a statement victory over their closest rivals, Under Dawgs, in a high-stakes Week 21 clash at Warwick Lanes.
In what was billed as the match of the season so far, the Nifty Rollers proved why they are the team to beat, dismantling the second-placed Under Dawgs with a comprehensive 19 - 8 victory. The result sees the leaders extend their cushion at the summit, leaving the chasing pack with a mountain to climb as the 2025/26 campaign enters its final stretch.
The atmosphere at Warwick Lanes was electric as the top two sides faced off. While the Under Dawgs showed flashes of the brilliance that has kept them in title contention all season, they struggled to find an answer for the Nifty Rollers' relentless consistency.
With the Sunset (9th) sitting out this week on a Bye, the focus remained firmly on the battle for the podium spots.
Taking full advantage of the Under Dawgs' stumble, the third-placed Odd Balls kept their own silverware ambitions alive. They mirrored the scoreline of the mid-table battle, dispatching Spicenix (7th) with an authoritative 18 - 9 win. The victory keeps the Odd Balls within striking distance of the second spot.
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