CLUBWAKA Fall Bowling - Week 1 Recap and Team Intros

Week 1 is in the books! To see the full scores, check out the spreadsheet.

Let's take a look at the 19 teams that will be rolling with CLUBWAKA this fall:

Pin Bowl Wizards - 697

Pin Bowl Wizards: Kimmie, John, Kathy (small pictured: Sheila, Tony, Chris)

"Pin Bowl Wizards, formally BullyBalls from Summer 2019 league... Kimmie Whitlow Harrison John Harrison and Kathy Evans Brauer...missing our buddies Sheila Firth Logan, Tony Logan and Chris Brauer. We missed them so bad tonight that we used their blind scores in our first game! LOL. We did bring our team picture with them in it from summer league though!" - Kimmie

Pin Pals - 786

Whitney, Laurena, Michaela, Erik, Lindsay (not pictured: Brian) - with Caleb and Beckett

Lindsay returns from summer for the fall season and brought along some new CLUBWAKA friends to join her.
"Pin Pals ridin' dirty with Ernie and The two half humans, they make up for our missing teammate." - Lindsay

Splits and Giggles - 877

David, Teresa, "Elisa", Pat, Amelia, Hunter

"Splits & Giggles is back in action with Elisa, David & Teresa from the Spring... we added Amelia, Pat & Hunter to our crew. We did start our games off with a couple of Splits and definitely had lots of giggles week 1 of Fall." - Teresa

Tuckin' Fenpin! - 921

Kristen, TC, Tim, Tony, Rachel, John

"Meet Tuckin’ Fenpin! We like long moonlit walks on the beach and rescuing baby kittens. This returning team is a perfect mix of vets and newbs who are ready to take on any challenge and is excited to mingle as well as improve our bowling game." - TC

Strike at Dawn - 960

Amanda B. returns to CLUBWAKA bowling after a break and brought with her some new to CLUBWAKA friends - Tres, Heidi, and Shawn. Also joining them are new to CLUBWAKA - William - and spring returner - Amanda L. They may not be expert bowlers or championship contenders, but they are out there having fun and that's what matters.

Spare Me - 964

BJ, Joey, Pat, Carolyn, Karen, John

Returning from spring with mostly familiar faces - Joey, Pat, Carolyn, Karen, and John - are back in Carolina Blue and BJ is joining them this season after a "controversial" exit from a former player. Quiet and consistent describes this team... and what else would be expected from a team captained by the Silent Killer?

Bye Polar Bowlers - 972

Allan, Todd, Marie, Charmaine, Ken, Perry

Cornholers - Marie and Perry - decided to try their tossing skills on the lanes and are joined by old friends - Charmaine and Ken - and new friends, father-son duo - Todd and Allan. Allan is a reigning summer Cup Trophy champ... will he be able to bring that luck to his new squad?


Mine's In The Gutter - 988
The Phillips crew - Jeffrey, Trish, and Teddy - are joined by bowling vets - Shelley and Zach - as well as new to CLUBWAKA - Sara. The team is the spring Cup Trophy winners and they would love to repeat in the fall. They start in a similar position as that trophy winning season.

Split Happens - 1036

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

After falling short by one pin for the Cup Trophy in spring, the team took a break in summer and are back looking to make a run for the trophy again. The team of seven in spring dropped to six, but all are returning members - Tonya, Susan, Steven, Mark, Katie, and Buddy. Same team name... different color - they will be sporting Navy this season.

Framed - 1066

Taryn, Josue, Dale, Amy, Matthias (not pictured: Brandon)

After making a late season run this summer for the trophy, Framed is back with some familiar faces. Returning from the summer squad are Dale, Amy, Matthias, and Brandon and Taryn returns from the Oh Spare Me spring squad. Also joining this season is new to CLUBWAKA - Josue.


Obviously Not Golfers - 1106

One of the most consistent teams in the league, the Golfers always seem to find themselves in the top half of the standings and battling for the Domestic Beer Trophy. They have won, but it's been over a year. Team regulars of Brent Jr. and Sr., Dottie, Kristen, and Joseph are joined this season by newbie Juilian. Can they end their trophy drought?


8 Ballz and 2 Splitz - 1106

Dan, Dave, Stacy, Dana, George, Jeff

Returning from winter are 8 Ballz & 2 Splitz and...
"WE are “8 Ballz & 2 Splitz”..... Simply because.... well we HAVE “8 BALLZ & 2 SPLITZ”" - Stacy
Returning Splitz - Stacy and Dana - and returning Ballz - Dan, Dave, and George - are joined by a new pair from Jeff.


Jive A$$ Turkeys - 1118
The name changes, but the team scores remain consistently in the top. After a disappointing situation in the playoffs this summer, they are looking to make a claim at the trophy again. Returners - Jason and Jose - are joined by summer break-out bowler - Blake - and newbies - Vikki, Rebecca, and Chris.


Flame Throwers - 1175

Flame Throwers members: Danielle, (Brad), Chris G, Carole. Chris T (not pictured: Mike and Ange)

"Flame throwers team photo. We welcomed others to celebrate Brad Gonsoulin birthday. Brad is injured and sitting this season out. Danielle Smith Chris Tucker are back this season with Carole Sterling and Chris Granados, who are original flame throwers for many season, to defend their spring championship after taking the summer off. We also welcome newcomers to waka and bowling Mike Anderson and Ange Anderson. Mike plays underwater hockey with Chris Granados. We cannot wait to meet and play everyone we have a chance to play." - Chris G

Spare Wars: A New Rack - 1164

Brad, Dwight, Brian, Tabitha, Nancy, Theo

"Our team name is Spare Wars: A New Rack, but this photo looks more like The Three Amigos meet Charlie’s Angels! Let me introduce our Yoda (Brad Gault), Han and Luke (Dwight J Polka and Brian Hetland), Jar Jar Binks (Theo Gardner), and Padmé and Leia (Nancy Heid Williams and Tabitha Jefferson). How will we fare this season against all of our talented CLUBWAKA opponents? “Uh, everything’s under control. Situation normal.”" - Theo

Slightly Above Average - 1165

Phil, Andrew, Lauren, Chrissy, Jenn, Adam

Livin' On A Spare returns with a new name (Slightly Above Average) and new color (Maroon), but the squad remains the same from spring - Phil, Andrew, Lauren, Chrissy, Jenn, and Adam. Also tagging along this season is Player 7 after making his arrival late this summer. They begin this season with one of their highest team scores. Is this the season they can claim the trophy?


Eye Candy - 1169
Winter Domestic Beer Trophy champions - Kaige, Kim, Melissa, and Ed - make their return as a team. They are joined by veteran - Jeremy - and newbie Mike. You know this team is serious about their bowling when you see them walk in with their custom jerseys!


Scared Splitless - 1208

Two free agent pairs - Nathan and Ray and David G. and Sarah - were placed together to form the 19th team! In the last minute push for players, Nathan convinced Heather and David S. to join up... and the team together made their presence known on the scoreboard starting the season in second place - only six pins behind the leaders!

Win or Lose, We Still Booze - 1214

James, Ryan, Philip, Jen, Kristi, Tabetha

"This crew of free agents joined forces to become the summer champs. Starring Tabetha Burke-Hanks, Kristi Moore, Jennifer Neal, Philip Howard,Ryan Speed, and James Tierney. With our powers combined we are...WIN OR LOSE, WE STILL BOOZE!" - Kristi
They begin the fall season where they left off at the end of summer... at the top of the score board!