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Spicenix lost control of the Freisenbruch-Meyer Continental League in a head-to-head matchup versus Pinsplitters. The pitched battle saw Pinsplitters emerge victorious 19 to 11 and grab a nearly eight-point lead in a match that neither team bowled particularly well as they didn't make the top three in games or series.

Gregory Simons was oh-so-close to a perfect game as a rolled a 290. He had a nine on his first ball, which he picked up for a spare and then rolled 11 strikes in a row. He had a league high with a 652 series. Woody Jones also had a good night at Warwick Lanes with a 225 and 591. Phillip Francis (222) and Anthony Smith (638) also bowled well.

Patrice Tucker, the Bermuda Open ladies champion, was still in good form as she rolled a 245 game and 612 series. Kathy Christopher used her 234 game to build a women's high series of 624. Juliette Smith rolled a 218 on her way to a 544 series.

Scores: Pinsplitters 19, Spicenix 11; Pinjammers 28, Quickie Lickie Laundry 2; Cubs 20, New Hope 10; Bermuda Pest Control 19, The Invaders 11; Nifty Rollers 27.5, Odd Balls 2.5.

Standings: 1. Pinsplitters 199-101; 2. Spicenix 191.5-108.5; 3. Pinjammers 181.5-118.5; 4. Quickie Lickie Cleaners 170-130; 5. Cubs 169.5-130.5; 6. New Hope 139.5-160.5; 7. Bermuda Pest Control 136.5-163.5; 8. The Invaders 124-176; 9. Nifty Rollers 117.5-182.5; 10. Odd Balls 71-229.

Mixed majors Bowling League

Troublemakers were brought back to the pack when Strikers beat them 16 to 4. This allowed Fight Back to close within six games after beating True Mix 15 to 4.

George Ben missed out on a 600 series by one pin. He also had the high game with a 233. Kiundea Zuill (211), Wayne Kelly (205, 571) and Douglas Evans (550) also made the honours list.

Pat Price had the high game with a 205 while Carla Whitehurst had the high series for women with a 549. Whitehurst missed out on a 200 by three pins while Price had a 532 series. Patrice Tucker rolled a 201 as the foundation for her 513 series.

Scores: Strikers 16, Troublemakers 4; Activators 16, Minmax Forwarders 4; Fight Back 15, True Mix 5; Movers N Shakers 12, Gang in Blue 8; Try Hards 12, Mix Ups 8; Untouchables 11, Strike Force 9.

Standings: 1. Troublemakers 129-71; 2. Fight Back 123-77; 3. Activators 120.5-79.5; 4. Untouchables 119-81; 5. Gang in Blue 118.5-81.5; 6. Minmax Forwarders 98.5-101.5; 7. Mix Ups 97-103; 8. Unpredictables 95.5-104.5; 9. Strikers 93-107; 10. Movers N Shakers 87.5-112.5; 11. Try Hards 85-115; 12. True Mix 33.5-166.5.

Fishbowl League

Mackerel swam past Marlins and Wahoo to move into first. Mackerel hooked Marlins 3-1 in their head-to-head encounter while Wahoo lost 3-1 to Hinds.

Gladwin Harvey led all bowlers with a 263, but Brian Botelho also rolled well with a 258. Hanny Consolacion (226), Lelina Niere (216), Judy Aldred (207), Tim Doyle (202) and Lionel Cann (201) also topped the 200 mark. Other top women bowlers included: Lynn Cann (192), Marj Correia (182), Ann Bothelho (181) and Sandra Ford (171).

Brian Botelho (670) had the top handicap series. Cindy Laurin (628) was the top woman.

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

Standings: 1. Mackerel 28.5-15.5; 2. Marlins 27-17; 3. Hog Fish 27-17; 4. Wahoo 27-17; 5. Snappers 26-18; 6. Snappers 26-18; 7. Tuna 22.5-21.5; 8. Hinds 22-22; 9. Porgies 20-24; 10. Dolphins 19-25; 11. Barracuda 18-26; 12. Flying Fish 17-27; 13. Swordfish 16-28; 14. Cow Pollies 15-29.

East End Winter League

Here We Come closed the gap on Ten Pins with a 7 to 2 triumph over Spare Collectors.

Lane conditions were tough as no one managed to roll a 200. Matthew Viney (195), Slim Watson (192) and Thomas Perry (191) were the top men while Linda Simons (195), Maryellen Jackson (180) and Beth Stovell (179) led the women.

Viney had the top series with a 536, besting Perry by seven pins. Flash Furbert missed out on his 500 by three pins. Jackson was the top woman with a 517 while Linda Simons (474) and Laurie Simons (454) had the next two best scores.

Scores: Here We Come 7, Spare Collectors 2; See-Breeze Strikers 6, Ten Pins 3; Fireballs 6, Pin Snipers 6; Trailblazers 7, Up-N-Comin 2; Strike Squad 4, TLC 5.

Standings: 1. Ten Pins 58-32; 2. Here We Come 56-34; 3. Pin Snipers 54-36; 4. TLC 52-38; 5. Spare Collectors 47-43; 6. Strike Squad 45-45; 7. Fireballs 42-48; 8. See-Breeze Strikers 38-52; 9. Up-N-Comin 31-59; 10. Trailblazers 27-63.

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