Winter 2008 Sunday 4:30pm, Sunset Bowl

Match #4 vs. Gutterballs,
February 17, 2008... match avg. / season avg.

Harlow: 137, 154... (145.5) (145.5)

D. Halos: 174, 136... (155) (141.375)

Chen: 103, 111... (107) (126.5)

Rush: 93, 67... (80) (90)

Muoio: 112, 155... (133.5) (130.75)

Alecia Sullivan: 109, 104... (106.5) (106.5)

Scorers Pin Count: Sunset Forever 523, 524= 1047

Team Total: Game 1 Lost, Game 2 Lost, Total Pin Count Lost

Final Score: Sunset Forever 0, Gutterballs 4

TEAM TOTAL: (121.33), (121.17)... (121.25)

SCORERS: (130.75), (131)... (130.875)

Week 04 proved a difficult task for Sunset Forever as Team Domination was dusted by division stalwart, the Gutterballs. Even with a plethora of Jagermeister leaping to their aid, Sunset Forever couldn't quite eek out the pins they needed to disrupt their cold as ice opponents. Dropping two close matches as well total pin count to their silent but deadly opponents, it was a heartbreaking wake-up call for our venerable heroes.

On the men's side, Dan Halos stepped up big for Sunset Forever with 8 consecutive spares in the first game proving that a light touch and heavy balls pack a larger punch than might be expected. His season leading 174 was fierce and when combined with substitute Randy "Biffle" Harlow's 137 it seemed enough to silence any team. However, the Gutterballs weren't just "any team" and in the end the Gutterballs' never-say-die attitude propelled them to a surprising Game 1 victory.

In the second game, Scott Muoio led all rollers with a 155 followed by Harlow's 154. Still, it was no match for the Gutterball's relentless team attack and impressive alcohol processing livers. Slowed somewhat by a late entry Jagerbomb introduced into their line-up, the Gutterballs nonetheless stayed strong eclipsing the 1100 pin mark and setting a new total pin count precedent that may not be surpassed by any team the rest of the season. It was an impressive performance by the Gutterballs even as it showed a chink in their armor that could possibly be exploited somewhere down the line.

Overall, it was a tough loss for Sunset Forever but not one that they will hold them down for long. If their previous come-from-behind efforts are any indication, this is a team that is playoff bound and may still win the Sunday 4:30pm bowling championship. It is a tough task, indeed, though hardly out of reach for the relentless bowling machine that is Sunset Forever.

Special thanks to Alecia and Randy for stepping in for our missing players. Your enthusiasm and bowling prowess is much appreciated!