RIYADH, 23 April 2004 — Schneider Electric claimed Team of the Week honors during the 15th session of the NAK Park USA Sunday Night Bowling League 8th Conference at the Riyadh Bowling Club lanes here.
In a tight race for team honors at least four teams were all in contention, but in the end it was Schneider which crossed the line first with a 22-12 victory over Al Mishari Pinbusters on total pinfalls of 4,028 and 3,848.
D'Invaders fell just five pins shy of Schneider's output, carding total pinfalls of 4,023 in crushing Okey Lang 21-13. Okey Lang tallied total pinfalls of 3,838. Lopsided victories were also turned in by rampant leader D'Marvelous, who were equally efficient in a 21-10 shelling of Jadawel Bowling Club on total pinfalls of 3,973 and 3,810, and Unlimited VI, a 20-9 winner over Blue Blood on total pinfalls of 3,926-3,710.
Saudi Tornado downed HTG-Margie 17-13 (3,880-3,809) in the other match in the five-man team league event sponsored by NAK Park USA.
Tony Vicario of D'Invaders was named Bowler of the Week after he shot the high series of 899.
Schneider Electric built their winning total mainly behind the trio of Resty de Jesus, Cas Encila and Boy Mirando who carded 857, 826 and 802 in that order.
Oscar Bernabe added 766, with Angel Pantoja chipping in 590 and Eric Perez 187. D'Invaders, of course, were led by Vicario whose efforts were complimented by Fernie Ballano with 868, Darcy Odono with 803, Ronald Bautista with 771 and JB Valerio with 552.
D'Marvelous drew solid contributions of 833 from Benito Santos, 828 from Freddie Aquino and 768 from Jim Lasaca.
Standings after the 15th week:
1. D'Marvelous 333 2. D'Invaders 312 3. Saudi Tornado 293 4. Unlimited VI 284 5. Schneider Electric 266 6. Jadawel Bowling Club 243 7. HTG-Margie 240 8. Blue Blood 228 9. Al Mishari Pinbusters 221 10. Okey Lang 132.
