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While the Marlins and Snappers rolled themselves into a 2-2 draw, Mackerel gained on the leaders with a 3-1 victory over Piranhas. With two nights of league bowling left, the Marlins have a half point lead over Snappers and 1.5 points over Mackerel.

The Barracuda is four points behind the Marlins and kept their slim title hopes alive with a 3-1 victory over Jellyfish.

The bottom of the tables clash saw Orca swallow Tuna 3-1 and now sits 2.5 points behind their rivals.

The only whitewash of the week saw Goldfish take four from Hinds.

Other scores included: Porgies and Wahoo draw; and Cow Pollies beat Dolphins 3-1.

Patrice Tucker, who has the league's highest average for a woman, continued her success with a 204 game and 616 series. Cathy Kemp had high series honours with a 653. Olivette Armstrong also bowled well by barely missing a 200 by one pin and rolling a 639 series.

Standings: 1. Marlins 62-42; 2. Snappers 61.5-42.5; 3. Mackerel 60.5-43.5; 4. Barracuda 58-46; 5. Piranhas 57.5-46.5; 6. Porgies 55-49; 7. Jellyfish 55-49; 8. Wahoo 54-50; 9. Goldfish 51.5-52.5; 10. Hinds 45.5-58.5; 11. Cow Pollies 44-60; 12. Dolphins 42-62; 13. Tuna 42-62; 14. Orca 39.5-64.5.

Warriors League

Kickapoo is making a late push to take the league title with a 4-0 triumph over Blackfoot. They did it in grand style rolling a team high 2,630 series - 340 pins better than Blackfoot. Wendell Burrows helped lead Kickapoo with a 607 scratch series, He had 200s by rolling a 205 in his second game and one-upped himself with a 223 in the third.

Commanche drew 2-2 with Cherokee despite Mickael Ebbin (649) and Timothy Lightbourn (628) rolling the two highest handicap series for men.

The Mohicans took three of four from Choctaw as Tanya Iris rolled a 170 scratch game. Sharon Davis had a brilliant series for Choctaw with a 649.

Mohawk lost 1-3 to Navaho. The Navaho were led by Kathy Burgess' 633 series and Audrey Gorden's 185 scratch game. Charles Williams (235) and Ryan Wilson (205) both topped the 200 mark.

Standings: 1. Commanche 58-46; 2. Kickapoo 56-48; 3. Blackfoot 54-50; 4. Mohawk 53-51; 5. Mohican 51-53; 6. Navaho 49-55; 7. Cherokee 48-56; 8. Choctaw 47-57.

Commercial League

King Pins lurched ahead of BTC in one of the league's greatest title chases. The two teams have been flip-flopping the lead over the past six weeks with King Pins gaining the upperhand this week with a 3-1 victory over Sweet Life. That coupled with a BTC 3-1 loss to Spinners, gives King Pins a 1 game lead.

The Royal Gazette kept ahead of Strikers as the two sides drew 2-2.

The league's other matches saw Sunset beat Double Trouble 3-1 and the Braves taking down Do It Best Masters 3-1.

There were plenty of 200s to go around with Aesop Smith leading the way with a 244. Michael Richardson (233) and Alvin Outerbridge (226) were also in the top three among the men. Kristal Davis (226) was tops amongst the women, but Sharon DeShields (208) also had a great game. Davis also had the high handicap series as she rolled a 686. DeShields (617) and Dee Griffiths (589) took second and third high honours. Alvin Outerbridge and Aesop Smith were the best men with a 612. Chris Leverock (592) and Kenny Ford (579) also rolled well.

Standings: 1. King Pins 65-43; 2. BTC 64-44; 3. Sunset 58-50; 4. Braves 57.5-50.5: Do It Best Masters 6. Spinners 51.5-56.5; 7. Sweet Life 50-58; 8. Double Trouble 50-58; 9. Royal Gazette 45.5-62.5; 10. Strikers 44.5-63.5. n[[In-content Ad]]

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