Marlins reel off big victory against Amberfish

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9: Marlins did themselves a favour — and the rest of the league — when they knocked off the Fishbowl League’s first place Goldfish 3-1. Goldfish now lead second place Amberfish by a game while Hog Fish are now three back with Marlins six behind.

Elvin Thomas led all bowlers with a 238 game, edging Carlos Estravit by a pin for high scratch game honours. Mark Basden had a 231 while Gladwin Harvey rolled a 217.

Cathee Tumbridge’s 206 was tops amongst the women with Rebekah Darrell bowling a 195 and Lisa Saints a 193. Corrine Durrant (189), Lynn Cann (186) and Rita Smith (183) also etched their names into the score sheet.

It was a close battle for the high handicap series honour but Cann emerged on top with a 684. Darrell’s 670 was second overall while Joseph Benevides was the first man at 660.

Scores: Mackerel 2, Snappers 2; Marlins 3, Goldfish 1; Rainbow Runners 1, Dolphins 3; Barracuda 0, Swordfish 4; Wahoo 3, Cow Pollies 1; Tuna, Hog Fish 3; Porgies 3, Amberfish 1.

Standings: 1. Goldfish 34-18; 2. Amberfish 33-19; 3. Hog Fish 31-21; 4. Marlins 28-24; 5. Swordfish 27.5-24.5; 6. Porgies 27-25; 7. Barracuda 26.5-25.5; 8. Snappers 26-26; 9. Mackerel 25-27; 10. Wahoo 24.5-27.5; 11. Tuna 24-28; 12. Cow Pollies 23-19; 13. Dolphins 21.5-30.5; 14. Rainbow Runners 13-39.

Continental League

Quickie Lickie Laundry were pressed hard by Pinjammers who came away with a 22 to 8 win. The big victory allowed Jammers to make up 18 games on the leaders and now trail by just 16.

Anthony Hayward was on fire as he rolled a 250 game on his way to a 676 series. Renald Bean translated his 234 into a 648 series while Woody Jones (231) and Skeets Zuill (663) also made the honours list.

Kenneisha Simmons was the top top woman with a 232 and 644 while Peaches Perinchief had a 213 and 531.

Winnette Wellington (189) and Pebbles Tucker (513) also made the honours list.

Scores: Nifty Rollers 26, Bermuda Pest Control 4; New Hope 17, The Invaders 13; Pinjammers 22, Quickie Lickie Laundry 8; Cubs 18, Odd Balls 12, Pinsplitters 23, Spicenix 7.

Standings: 1. Quickie Lickie Laundry 259.5-130.5; 2. Pinjammers 243.5-146.5; 3. Cubs 233.5-156.5; 4. New Hope 221-169; 5. Pinsplitters 188.5-201.5; 6. The Invaders 188.5-201.5; 7. Odd Balls 175-215; 8. Spicenix 161.5-228.5; 9. Bermuda Pest Control 155.5-234.5; 10. Nifty Rollers 123.5-266.5.

Mixed Majors

Strikers had the upset of the week as they defeated Unpredictable 17 to 3. They are now within striking distance of jumping into seventh place. 

David Maycock had a 246 game, which was 10 better than Robert Dill. Vernon Daniels rolled a 232.

Jennifer Stovell was the top woman as she rolled a 218 on her way to a 552. Kathleen Christopher (213), Fhia Sherlock (208), Patricia Price (533) and Carla Whitehurst (526) all made the honours list.

Scores: Strikers 17, Unpredictable 3; Rebels 16, True Mix 4; Fight Back 15, Troublemakers 5; Gang in Blue 14, Untouchables 6; Activators 13, Mix Ups 7; Movers N Shakers 10, Minimax Forwarders 10.

Standings: 1. Gang in Blue 184.5-75.5; 2. Fight Back 178.5-81.5; 3. Activators 164.5-95.5; 4. Minimax Forwarders 149-111; 5. Unpredictable 132.5-127.5; 6. Mix Ups 128-132; 7. True Mix 110-150; 8. Untouchables 106.5-153.5; 9. Troublemakers 105.5-154.5; 10. Movers N Shakers 104.5-155.5; 11. Strikers 103-157; 12. Rebels 94-166.

Barritt’s League

The top two teams met last week with Pembroke Jrs emerging with a slim 17.5 to 12.5 victory over PH Club. Juniors now leads the league by over 40 games.

Willoughby Harvey had a 221 game to best Jermain Desilva for top honour by three pins. Gilbert DeCosta rolled a 216.

Christopher Leverock rolled a 618 to have the highest series but Hilton Hayward was not too far behind with a 601. DeSilva had a 591 series.

Scores: Team Bouchee 16, Haascobe; Sparks 14, Young Bloods 16, Pin Raiders 28, Bye; Pembroke Jrs 17.5, PH Club 12.5.

Standings: 1. Pembroke Jrs 306-84; 2. PH Club 264.5-119.5; 3. Pin Raiders 239-151; 4. Haascobe 233-154; 5. Team Bouchee 200-187; 6. Sparks 152.5-234.5; 7. Young Bloods 85-302.