CLUBWAKA Spring Bowling - Week 1 Recap and Team Intros

Week 1 is in the books! To see all the scores and standings, check out the Google spreadsheet!

Many teams also completed the Weekly Team Challenge: take a Team Photo!

Rumslingas - 876

Blaine, Rusty, Ben, Nicole (not present: Guy and Shenika)

"We’re Rumspringa!!!! Come do a shot with us." - Blaine Campbell
This pretty much sums up the Rumslingas... always down to have a good time!

Oh Spare Me - 951
Dale returns this season bringing in some new faces Taryn, Dan, and Marina. Also joining are WAKA veterans, but bowling newbies, Amy and Matthias. 

We Don't Give A Split - 973

Jen, Cory, Natalie, Amanda, Ashanti, Mandi (not present: Eric)

We Don't Give A Split has been around the league for awhile, but have some new faces this season! Team regulars Ashanti, Mandi, and Eric are joined this season by newbies Cory, Natalie, and Amanda, as well as new commish, Jen.

Spare Me - 978

John, Karen, Pat, James (not present: Carolyn and Joey)

"We are Spare Me! Our entire team (save moi) is new to CLUBWAKA and we are all new to the bowling league! Only 4 of us made it tonight because Carolyn is off winning big money in Vegas and Joey is traveling with his golfing team. Ima have to have a long talk about their priorities.... Thanks for a good time tonight!" -Silent ‘Spare Me’ Killer (Karen Savell)

The Pin-credibles - 1057

Gaylynn, Lee, Will, Zach, Shelley (not present: Rose)

The Disney kid in me loves this team name! League veterans Gaylynn, Shelley, and Zach join forces with new faces Lee, Will, and Rose to take down the pins!

Mine's In The Gutter - 1100

David, Jeff S, Barbie, Jeff P, Trish, Teddy

These longtime bowling veterans have yet to hoist a trophy. Will this be their season?

Split Happens - 1111

Tonya, Susan, Steven, Mark, Mike, Katie, Buddy

While some of the faces have changed from season to season, the Split Happens team has been a regular of the league since joining in the summer of 2018.

Livin' On A Spare - 1117

Phil, Andrew, Lauren, Chrissy, Jenn, Adam

"We're halfway there... Livin' On A Spare Player Profile: Player 7, to be named!!! He/she will be joining the team in August." - Jenn Green

Splits and Giggles - 1126

Tracey, David, Teresa, Elisa, Craig, Kendra

A revamp of last season's "Where's The Pitch?" David, Teresa, Elisa, and Craig are joined this season by Tracey and Kendra.

Spare Trek: Rack of Khan - 1134

Cheryl, Tracy, Kim, Christabelle, John, Tony

"Spare Trek: Rack of Khan... and yes we're a bunch of weirdos." - Christabelle Keonacorn

Laying down on the job... or acting like the pins?

Obviously Not Golfers - 1138

Kristen, Joseph, Dottie, Josh, Brent Jr, Brent Sr

Sporting a tie-dye of their team colors, the Golfers are back for another season! After entering the playoffs last season as the top seed, but falling short in the championship match, they are hungry to reclaim the trophy.

Spare Wars: A New Rack - 1177

Brad, Carrie, Dwight, Nancy, Theo, Brian

"Spare Wars: A New Rack. Nancy, Theo, and I have been bowling together for many years. We added Carrie and Brian last season. New to the team this season, but not new to our hearts is Dwight. We are still trying to find the right beer to strike ratio." - Brad Gault

Flame Throwers - 1227

Antonio, Brad, Chris G, Danielle, Chris T, Carole

"Flame throwers returns the same team from last season. We always have a blast playing each Sunday night no matter who we are paired against. We are loud and proud. Carole Sterling and Chris Granados have bowled together since flame throwers started in the summer of 2017. Antonio Ribeiro, Danielle Smith, Brad Gonsoulin, and Chris Tucker joined the team for this past winter season and helped the flames burn a 3rd place finish. We look forward to seeing everyone each Sunday night." - Chris Granados

Jank - 1415
Starting the season as the team to beat, Jank takes an early lead thanks to the top three male bowlers for the week: Jason (204/398), Jose (221/397), and Jeremy (210/360). Rounding out the top team are Angela, Yani, and Matt. Will they be able to hang on all the way to the trophy?