Demigods vs. Lyin’ Kings – A Battle for Pride Rock (and Booty Bread)

In what was billed as the most evenly matched showdown of Week 4, the Demigods of Olympus took on the Lyin’ Kings of the savanna in a three-game clash that carried more weight than just the win column. With long-time rivals Tony Le (Demigods) and Hieu Nguyen (Lyin’ Kings) once again putting their Michelin star dinner wager and the infamous booty bread challenge on the line, the atmosphere was thick with tension. Season 9 marks their fifth straight year of this captain’s duel, and the series now sits knotted at 2-2. Something had to give.

Game 1: 

Both squads entered hungry after suffering close defeats in Week 3, but it was the Lyin’ Kings who pounced first. Their pair of top draft picks roared out of the gate, putting on a display worthy of a Circle of Life montage. The Demigods, normally steady as Hercules himself, couldn’t keep pace with the fiery start. Like Hades in the Underworld, Tony tried to light a spark, but it wasn’t enough to stave off the Lions’ charge.

Final: Lyin’ Kings 873 – Demigods 813

• Tony: 198

• Hieu: 204

Game 2: 

The script flipped in Game 2. Whether it was fatigue, overconfidence, or the jungle drums coming from the neighboring lanes, the Lyin’ Kings lost their edge. The Demigods seized the opportunity, muscling together their most cohesive team effort of the night. Channeling the strength of Zeus’s golden boy, the squad struck back and tied the series.

Final: Demigods 851 – Lyin’ Kings 832

• Tony: 415

• Hieu: 419
  
  

Game 3: 

With the series locked at 1–1, the stakes were monumental. The booty bread tally sat at Hieu +4, and bragging rights for Season 9 hung in the balance. But this was not to be Tony’s redemption song. Despite multiple ball changes and frantic adjustments, the Demigod captain stumbled to his second-worst game of the season, dragging down Olympus with him.

Meanwhile, Vinh Ly channeled his inner Scar, delivering a ruthless performance in his best game and series of the season, against his own fiancée no less. “What a jerk,” muttered more than a few onlookers, but the scoreboard didn’t care. The Lyin’ Kings rallied behind Vinh’s breakout and closed the door emphatically.

Final: Lyin’ Kings 899 – Demigods 828

• Tony: 592 (Booty 👑🍞)

• Hieu: 632
  
  

Final Takeaway

The Lyin’ Kings roared loudest when it mattered most, rallying the jungle, and storming back to reclaim Pride Rock in decisive fashion. Backed by Vinh Ly’s breakout performance, the pride showed their full strength while the Demigods crumbled under the weight of their captain’s struggles. For Tony, this was no hero’s journey, more like a trip to the Underworld, as he finds himself in the cellar, with the dreaded booty bread crown.

Meanwhile, Hieu once again proved why he’s king of the jungle, extending his edge in their personal rivalry and seizing the momentum in Season 9. The Demigods may be immortal in myth, but on the lanes. As we reach the midpoint of the season, they’ll need to rediscover their strength fast to keep their post season dreams alive.

Cool Runnings vs Big Strike 4 – Week 4 Showdown

Both Cool Runnings and Big Strike 4 came into Week 4 fresh off their first victories of the season, each hoping to keep the momentum rolling. With confidence high on both sides, this clash was destined to be as unpredictable as a Jamaican bobsled team taking on San Fransokyo’s heroes.

Game 1
Big Strike 4’s captain, Steven, finally returned to action after missing his last matchup due to injury. Just two days earlier, Steven played through the pain and completed his make-up games. The recent news of Steven slaying the Lyin’ Kings seemed to spark the team’s confidence. Riding that wave of hype, T.P. and Vu Phan exploded for their best games of Season 9. Meanwhile, the Jamaicans looked more like they were slipping on ice than sprinting downhill, with every bowler shooting below average. Big Strike 4 cruised to an easy opening win, 895–812.

Game 2
The heroes looked locked in, working together with sharp precision, but Cool Runnings wasn’t about to crash out this early. Captain Le Nguyen came roaring back with a blistering 223 raw, his best performance of the season, channeling the same fearless determination he once brought to a frozen track. Paired with Bi-powler Bowler Dan riding his own high, the Jamaicans had their best game of the year. Cool Runnings score of 871 was just enough to sneak past Big Strike 4 by 9 pins, winning game 2, 871–862. 

Game 3
With the series tied, everything came down to the rubber match. Big Strike 4 stayed sharp, looking more like a well-oiled San Fransokyo tech squad than a bowling team. But for Cool Runnings, the stars aligned again, this time with #1 draft pick Vegas and Diego “Fuego” igniting at just the right moment. Though Le cooled off slightly and Dan faltered, their teammates’ firepower pushed the Jamaicans to their new season-high score of 883. That was just enough to sink Big Strike 4 by 19 pins, 883–846, giving Cool Runnings the series win.

Final Takeaway
While Big Strike 4 did not take the win in week 4, they showed flashes of real potential. With T.P. finding his groove and the team putting up the second-highest pin count of the night, they earned the total pinfall point and proved they’re a threat to any opponent. On the flip side, Cool Runnings has been steadily improving each week, climbing higher and higher like their unlikely bobsled run to Olympic glory. Now sitting at 2-1, they may still be in last place with just 9 points, but the Jamaicans have momentum on their side; and nobody should underestimate them.

Week 4 Showdown: Incredi-bowls vs. Roar Omega Roar

It was only fitting that Week 4 featured a clash of the titans. Both squads came in undefeated, both boasting some of the league’s brightest stars, and both ready to prove why they belonged at the top of the BSL standings. The Incredi-bowls, with their explosive, pin-shattering offense, have resembled a family of superheroes all season. Roar Omega Roar, on the other hand, has Amy.

And if that wasn’t enough? Fans were treated to a marquee duel: last season’s top two raw bowlers, Shelby Garcia and Stephen Chiu, squaring off once again.

Game 1
Game 1 was supposed to deliver fireworks—but instead, it opened with more of a whimper than a bang. The Incredi-bowls, usually bursting out of the gate like Dash Parr on roller skates, sputtered early. No one could quite find their rhythm, and even their dependable averages looked out of reach. Roar Omega Roar wasn’t much better, bowling as if their scream canisters were running low.

But in the end, the Monsters had just enough scare power to hold off their super-powered rivals. Roar Omega Roar edged out Game 1, 836–773.

Game 2
All eyes were on Shelby and Stephen, the league’s #1 and #2 bowlers from a season ago. Both had mirrored struggles in Game 1, each hovering around 150 when their averages are nearly 200. Game 2 demanded heroes, and they answered. Shelby started with a turkey, firing up the Incredi-bowls crowd like Violet raising a force field. Stephen, however, shook off a rough first frame. Despite missing an easy spare in the first game, he strung together an eight-bagger, finishing with a monstrous 253.

The game went down to the wire. The Incredi-bowls gave a balanced team effort, but when the dust settled, Roar Omega Roar held on by a single pin, 836–835. One pin, just enough to clinch the matchup.

Game 3
With the match already decided, pride and points were still on the line in Game 3. Enter Jayt. The quiet contributor who has been steadily heating up these past two weeks turned in yet another heroic performance. With the rest of the Incredi-bowls still underperforming, Jayt carried the squad like Mr. Incredible hauling a runaway train. His big game landed him in the Top 5 for the second straight week, propelling the Incredi-bowls to an 845–834 victory in Game 3.

Final Thoughts
The Incredi-bowls walked away with a hard-earned 2 points, but questions linger. Their formula often relies on one or two of their superstars delivering massive games. But when a hero is unable to step up to the plate, even their high-powered offense struggles to keep up.

Roar Omega Roar, meanwhile, continues to embody the Monsters University mantra: teamwork makes the scream work. Individually, the monsters haven't been flashy, rather, they shine much brighter together as a team, which is likely why they remain the lone undefeated team in the BSL.

One thing’s certain: if these two squads meet again in the postseason, the lanes are going to shake.

Goof Troop vs. Pinside Out – Week 4 Recap

Both teams entered Week 4 with something to prove. Goof Troop, riding high but inconsistent, sat in 2nd place in the standings, while Pinside Out, despite excellent scoring,had been plagued by opponents’ season-best performances all year. With both squads ranked in the top 3 in total pins through three weeks, the matchup promised fireworks. What unfolded was not just fireworks,it was BSL history.

Game 1

From the first frame, Goof Troop came out like Max and Goofy belting “Stand Out” on stage,full of confidence and impossible to ignore. Every single bowler shattered their averages, combining for the best team score since Week 2 matchups began. Dillon and Anny both posted their personal season highs, leading the Troop to a massive 969–829 victory. Pinside Out bowled a solid game, but much like Joy trying to steer Riley’s emotions, it didn’t matter, they simply got trampled. Goof Troop wins 969 - 829

Game 2

Pinside Out entered the second game with that familiar Inside Out feeling, Sadness whispering in the corner: “Here we go again.” And again, it was true. For the third straight week, they faced an opponent’s season-high performance.

But this time, the story wasn’t just about high scores. It was about perfection.

Dillon, fresh off his best-ever game, looked like Powerline himself had lent him rhythm and timing. Strike after strike fell, and by the 7th frame, Bowlero had gone silent. By the 8th and 9th, whispers could be heard spreading up and down the lanes: a perfect game was in progress.

The first 300 game in BSL history. 

Not much can be really said to truly encapsulate the excitement of the moment. The energy in the alley was electric, the vibes immaculate. Not much can be really said to truly encapsulate the excitement of the moment. The rest of the match? Almost irrelevant. Goof Troop rode Dillon’s wave to yet another season-high, leaving Pinside Out once again wondering if Anger had a hand in their schedule-making.

Final Thoughts

Congratulations to Dillon Nguyen of Goof Troop, who etched his name into BSL lore with the league’s first-ever perfect 300 game in our 9 seasons. And congratulations to the Commissioner, who presided over a night that will live on in BSL history, and accomplished a feat that no other commissioner before him has been able to do.

For Pinside Out, there’s hope their luck turns soon, because no team, not even one led by Joy, can withstand this many emotional gut punches in a row.

But for now, Week 4 belongs entirely to Goof Troop, and to Dillon’s unforgettable moment of perfection.