The race for the Mixed Majors Bowling League title saw a significant shift at Warwick Lanes this week as league leaders Fight Back delivered a statement performance against their nearest rivals.
In the headline fixture of the round, the table-toppers faced off against third-place Thunderbolts. Any hopes of a competitive upset were quickly extinguished as Fight Back produced a clinical display, dismantling the challengers with a commanding 16.5–3.5 victory. The result sees the leaders extend their cushion at the summit as the 2026 campaign enters its business end.
Second-place Spare Change did their best to keep pace, recording a convincing 16–4 win over Unpredictable. The loss is a blow for the fourth-place side, who now face a widening gap between themselves and the top three.
Further down the standings, the battle for mid-table supremacy intensified. Seventh-place Activators secured a vital 12–8 win over Movers "N" Shakers, a result that leaves the eighth-place side anchored in the bottom half of the table. Meanwhile, Mix Ups leapfrogged their opponents into sixth position following a hard-fought 11–9 victory over the Warriors.
The high-scoring night at Warwick Lanes continues a season defined by heavy hitting, with the league's top performers consistently finding the pocket. With only a handful of rounds remaining, all eyes will be on whether anyone can halt the momentum of the imperious Fight Back squad.
Women Scratch Game
Kenneisha Simmons 244; Christal Hanna 201; Makonnah Harvey 198; Shantaye Wolffe 197
Men Scratch Game
Kevin Swan 276; Anthony Smith 259; Anthony Zuill 256; Anthony Hayward 255
Women Scratch Series
Kenneisha Simmons 609; Christal Hanna 577; Patrice Tucker 543; Makonnah Harvey 522
Men Scratch Series
Anthony Zuill 744; Anthony Hayward 697; Justin Paynter 639; Dayvon Tucker 630
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