Fisher angles high single in pro league win

Rob Fisher is quietly putting together his best season in the Niagara 5- Pin Mixed Pro League, creeping up the men’s high average toward league leader Tyler Wendel.

This week in his final game he flirted with perfection, rolling five strikes in a row, before hitting a chopoff, which he spared, and then striking out the rest of the game, finishing with a fantastic 415, the highest single thrown in the league this season.

Added to his previous games of 264 and 296, Fisher finished with the second- highest series of the year, a blistering 975, to lead his Oh Canada Eh Dinner Show Canucks to a 2- 1 win over the league- leading Crossfire Wrestling Piledrivers in a match decided by a single twopin.

Fisher received help from Shawn Pellizari, who fired 751 ( 251, 274, 226).

Replying for the Piledrivers was Brian McFarlane, no slouch himself as he carded a super 845 ( 293, 304, 248), with help from Wendy Bonnette’s 720 ( 294, 256) and Chantal Papineau’s 700 ( 241, 264).

The second- place Reggie’s Renovations Inc. Hammerheads took advantage of the Piledrivers’ loss as they closed the gap between the top two spots to a single point heading into the final week of the second segment of the season by knocking off the Wine Place Whiners 2- 1.

Jeff Stevens had the hot hand for the Hammerheads tossing a solid 815 ( 231, 290, 294). Frank Newman wasn’t far behind, rolling 791 ( 273, 309).

The Whiners shot back with Sara Kennedy, who just missed the 800 mark, settling with 797 ( 254, 353). John Wendel was right behind with 776 ( 318, 258).

The Oh Canada Eh Dinner Show Town Criers brought the only broom of the night as they swept the Dale Mellway Life Insurance Magic 3- 0. Fern French paced the winners with a solid 788 ( 269, 327), while being helped along by Chris Disher’s 663 ( 243, 225) and P. J. Cole. who followed closely with 657 ( 228, 229).

The Magic answered with Adam Eckhardt, who checked in with 748 ( 229, 297, 222).

In the evening’s final match, the Lakeside Electrical Lightning took two of three from the Scorecard Harry’s Half Pints. Norm Stup led the Lightning’s charge throwing a steady 777 ( 272, 252, 253), while Tyler Wendel was a model of consistency, backing up Stup’s effort with 718 ( 239, 246, 233).

The Half Pints returned fire with Rob Macdonald’s 689 ( 210, 285).

Notes: In the zone qualifier for this year’s Ontario Open Championships after a gruelling 20- game rolloff the following league members qualified for the following southern Ontario teams: Sara Kennedy, made the ladies team; Paul Asselin, Tyler Wendel and Dave Pendlebury made the men’s team; Wilma Vanderzwaag, Jordan Terry and Adam Eckhardt made the mixed team. Tim Dixon, John Wendel, Wendy Bonnette and Trish Aubertin qualified for the seniors team which will be coached by Matt Kowalyk. The Ontario Open Championships take place on Easter weekend at Sherwood Lanes in Hamilton.