SOUTH NEW BERLIN – It has been a close battle for the top spot between three teams lately in the South New Berlin Horseshoe Club.

As of July 31, Rustic Ridge, who had been in the second spot, slid past Potter’s Tires by a half of a game. Potter’s Tires (Billy Schermerhorn/John Edwards) stayed put at 38-10 for the week as Ron Anderson and George Hanslmaier picked up enough points to go ahead with a 38.5-13.5 record. Even though it could be a brief lead, it was the first lead change since play resumed on July 10.

Prolifiq Sign Studio (Tresta Smith/Kate Lloyd) moved up one spot into third place and show that they could be contenders once again as they themselves held a brief lead at the start of the season. They sit about two games back while Webster Paving (Ed Webster/Bob Wells) are on their tail in fourth place. Kelly’s Flowers (Ed Kohler/Lee Coon) round out the top five teams.

Potter’s Tires swept all team leaderboards for the week while Billy Schermerhorn took the high men’s singles over teammate John Edwards (69) and Ron Anderson (64) with a 70. John Edwards swapped places with Schemerhorn for the men’s high series with a 193 over Schermerhorn’s 186 and Anderson’s 171.

Kate Lloyd won both the women’s high singles and high series over Sheryl Thurston and Lloyd’s teammate Tresta Smith. Lloyd had a high singles of a 62 while finishing with a high series of a 171.

The South New Berlin Horseshoe Club meets every Wednesday night until the season concludes.

Full Standings as of July 31:

1. Rustic Ridge: Ron Anderson/George Hanslmaier- 38.5-13.5, 7514 pts

2. Potter’s Tires: Billy Schermerhorn/John Edwards- 38-10,7861 pts

3. Prolifiq Sign Studio: Tresta Smith/Kate Lloyd- 36.5-15.5, 7653 pts

4. Webster Paving: Ed Webster/Bob Wells- 36-16,7572 pts

5. Kelly’s Flowers: Ed Kohler/Lee Coon - 33.5-18.5, 7527 pts

6. Old Skool Lawnmower Repair & Service: Larry Shaw/Dan Raymond- 29.5-18.5, 7457 pts

7. Carpet Protectors: Brian Prentice/Josh Prentice- 26.5-25.5, 7258 pts

8. Nomadic Addicts: Darla Smith/Sheryl Thurston- 25-27,7343 pts

9. Roger’s Best Value Tire & Auto: Cindy Miller/Joe Miller- 23-25,6692 pts

10. Fun Lovers: Tim Lidell/Mike Grant- 22-26,6854 pts

11. Lowe’s of Norwich: Julie Raymond/George Easler- 21-27,7277 pts

12. Stafford Builders: Al Bush/Al Patten- 20-24, 6231 pts

13. Hub Cap Munchies: Robert Glover/Roger Chase- 17-35,7294 pts

14. Rolling M Stables: Jim Moffitt/Melvin Harvey- 17-27,6770 pts

15. Top Notch Timber: Keith Clark/Jim Bulger- 16-32, 6667 pts

16. The Griswalds: Rob Rowlands/Lisa Rowlands- 15.5-28.5, 6177 pts

17. Team 18: Randy Abrams/Rodney Abrams- 11-17, 3987 pts

18. The Nook Coffeehouse: Dave Robbins/Arne Pasanen- 10-34, 6602 pts

High Singles:

Men:

Billy Schermerhorn 70

John Edwards 69

Ron Anderson 64

Women:

Kate Lloyd 62

Sheryl Thurston 40

Tresta Smith 38

Team:

Potter’s Tires 139

Webster Paving 103

Rustic Ridge 100

High Single Handicap:

Potter’s Tires 232

Prolifiq Sign Studio 209

Lowe’s of Norwich 202

High Series:

Men:

John Edwards 193

Billy Schermerhorn 186

Ron Anderson 171

Women:

Kate Lloyd 171

Sheryl Thurston 111

Tresta Smith 102

Team:

Potter’s Tires 379

Webster Paving 296

Rustic Ridge 278

High Series Handicap:

Potter’s Tires 658

Prolifiq Sign Studio 618

Lowe’s of Norwich 587