[BirdWatcher]

Let's take a look at the WPK standings as we head into the (symbolic) second half of the season and just a bit after he actual middle-point of the season.

In the SJL, the Jacksonville Wolf Pack hold onto first place by 4 games over the Columbus Whalers. Pre-season predictions had these two teams tied for 2nd in the SJL behind the reigning WPK champs, the Washington Night Train. But the Night Train have thus far under-achieved and sit at a game under .500 in 6th place.

The Charlotte Sting continue to be the biggest surprise in the WPK, leading the MGL by 4 games over the also fairly surprising Brooklyn Aces. Charlotte was expected to be improved this year, after being basically the bottom feeders of the league for years, but not this much improved. The team many expected to win the league, Phoenix, has been playing better lately, but remain 4 games under .500 in 6th place. The Brewers, expected to finish in 2nd place according to pre-season predictions, are now in 3rd place, 9 1/2 games behind Charlotte. The L.A. Spinners, who got off to a great start this season, have been scuffling lately and have now fallen into 4th place.