Not much movement at the top this week as the top 4 all won, or in Debreceni's case lost a close game that was basically a toss-up in a one minute double overtime period. Sorry these are up so late, the internet was down yesterday. I will have the weekly game picks for week 5 up later tonight, so check back soon.
*Also, note that the first games on Saturday start at 5:00pm.*
1.) Calderan (4-0) [--]
Squeaked out a win against the previously undefeated Debreceni, but a win is a win. First place in the power rankings belongs to team Calderan once again after the big double overtime victory.
*Also, note that the first games on Saturday start at 5:00pm.*
1.) Calderan (4-0) [--]
Squeaked out a win against the previously undefeated Debreceni, but a win is a win. First place in the power rankings belongs to team Calderan once again after the big double overtime victory.
2.) Debreceni (3-1) [--]
Although they lost, they played Calderan to the brink. Phil DuBay is becoming a solid contributor and has shown the ability to rebound and score down low, especially in the clutch, as he did with only a few seconds remaining to send last Saturday's game into OT.
Although they lost, they played Calderan to the brink. Phil DuBay is becoming a solid contributor and has shown the ability to rebound and score down low, especially in the clutch, as he did with only a few seconds remaining to send last Saturday's game into OT.
3.) Burke (3-1) [--]
After losing their first game to Debreceni by a small margin, Team Burke has recovered nicely and built up a three-game winning streak. Because of their outstanding defense and aggressive rebounding, which has led to a lot of inside scoring, they have entered the top tier of the league's best.
After losing their first game to Debreceni by a small margin, Team Burke has recovered nicely and built up a three-game winning streak. Because of their outstanding defense and aggressive rebounding, which has led to a lot of inside scoring, they have entered the top tier of the league's best.
4.) Jarboe (3-1) [--]
Escaped with a win over Team Smith thanks to a game winning three-pointer by Will Lamy who has been a big surprise thus far. Their inside scoring has been a strong point and Zach Dhionis has been their go-to guy, especially in the clutch-- he came through again last week sinking some clutch free-throws down the stretch. However, they blew a lead and were barely able to hang on because they have no one who could remotely slow Honkonen down... so there is still room for improvement.
5.) Fotino (2-2) [+4]
They were able to hang on in the end after Team Hegeman had a scoring surge down the stretch on Saturday. Team Fotino has a lot of upside and they started to play as a team a lot more last week- comparable to the way they played in week one- so it looks as if they are on the upswing.
Escaped with a win over Team Smith thanks to a game winning three-pointer by Will Lamy who has been a big surprise thus far. Their inside scoring has been a strong point and Zach Dhionis has been their go-to guy, especially in the clutch-- he came through again last week sinking some clutch free-throws down the stretch. However, they blew a lead and were barely able to hang on because they have no one who could remotely slow Honkonen down... so there is still room for improvement.
5.) Fotino (2-2) [+4]
They were able to hang on in the end after Team Hegeman had a scoring surge down the stretch on Saturday. Team Fotino has a lot of upside and they started to play as a team a lot more last week- comparable to the way they played in week one- so it looks as if they are on the upswing.
6.) Hegeman (2-2) [--]
Played a strong game without Cotoni, and even though they fell short in the end, the win-like-a-team attitude was there. They had contributions from the supporting cast as well, which will be necessary as they look towards the stretch run after vacation.
Played a strong game without Cotoni, and even though they fell short in the end, the win-like-a-team attitude was there. They had contributions from the supporting cast as well, which will be necessary as they look towards the stretch run after vacation.
7.) Stevens (2-2) [+3]
Team Stevens has thrived on aggressive play thus far, coming back from a 19-point first half deficit with fast-break points and good defense. They need to work on playing more consistently however, as several weak first halves have put them in an insurmountable hole to start the second. But watch out, as they are always on the verge of a scoring explosion!
Team Stevens has thrived on aggressive play thus far, coming back from a 19-point first half deficit with fast-break points and good defense. They need to work on playing more consistently however, as several weak first halves have put them in an insurmountable hole to start the second. But watch out, as they are always on the verge of a scoring explosion!
8.) Smith (2-2) [-1]
Aaron Honkonen has been outstanding thus far, and Doug Smith has scored some big baskets as his sidekick. The addition of Matt Plause should help the two top scoring threats shoulder the load on the offensive end, but they need their supporting cast to step up and score a bit more if they want to go far.
Aaron Honkonen has been outstanding thus far, and Doug Smith has scored some big baskets as his sidekick. The addition of Matt Plause should help the two top scoring threats shoulder the load on the offensive end, but they need their supporting cast to step up and score a bit more if they want to go far.
9.) Lavallee (2-2) [+2]
They have proven to be one of the most inconsistent teams, alternating wins and losses so far. When they play well they can beat anyone, and when they don't they can lose to anyone-- so consistency is what this team is looking for as they head in to a very winnable game against Team Dion.
They have proven to be one of the most inconsistent teams, alternating wins and losses so far. When they play well they can beat anyone, and when they don't they can lose to anyone-- so consistency is what this team is looking for as they head in to a very winnable game against Team Dion.
10.) Dawson (2-2) [+3]
After a two game winning streak they have made a move up the power-rankings elevator, but the teams they have beaten have a combined two wins, and that number won't change as they head into another winnable game against the winless Team Wright. The loss of Kyle Karaska hasn't hurt them as Jared Dawson has played strong defense the last two weeks and emerged as a scoring threat. He could be a difference maker for them down the stretch.
After a two game winning streak they have made a move up the power-rankings elevator, but the teams they have beaten have a combined two wins, and that number won't change as they head into another winnable game against the winless Team Wright. The loss of Kyle Karaska hasn't hurt them as Jared Dawson has played strong defense the last two weeks and emerged as a scoring threat. He could be a difference maker for them down the stretch.
11.) MacLeod (2-2) [-3]
Tynan MacLeod has been all-star caliber up to this point as the main threat for Team MacLeod. Unfortunately a second option has yet to step up as a reliable scorer, a weakness that could be exposed this weekend as Tynan MacLeod will not play.
Tynan MacLeod has been all-star caliber up to this point as the main threat for Team MacLeod. Unfortunately a second option has yet to step up as a reliable scorer, a weakness that could be exposed this weekend as Tynan MacLeod will not play.
12.) Bailey (1-3) [-7]
Blew a 19-point first half lead, and a 12-point halftime lead to Team Stevens. They rely way too much on the jump shot falling, and unless they can begin to score inside and play defense, they could be in trouble. Huge disappointment thus far as they've been unable to back up their trash talk whatsoever.
13.) Wright (0-4) [-1]
They have no continuity in their offense and have failed to play as a team thus far. They have the talent and potential, but not the attitude and effort of a team that wants to succeed.
They have no continuity in their offense and have failed to play as a team thus far. They have the talent and potential, but not the attitude and effort of a team that wants to succeed.
14.) Dion (0-4) [--]
After another 20+ point loss, it's hard to give a positive outlook for this team. Zach Hurst has had a slow start, but if he, Barberich and McEvoy can dominate the inside they have a chance to win a few games before it's all said and done... but that has yet to come close to happening. And now McEvoy is getting the call up to varsity so the outlook isn't any better.
7 comments:
i heard mcevoy is getting moved up to varsity
Yeah McEvoy not playing rec. anymore
yes its true... but obviously they cant move any lower soooooo
wt does that mean to gereado or jon wolfe possibly a return to there respective teams?
hey pj, you know why we're inconsistant? cause we lack players haha. our first loss was legitimate, but our second one was because we were missing tommy and george. we are plenty good when we have all of our players.
No jon and Gerardo r just going on vacation so there taking 2 kids up
MacLeod beat #5 Fotino and #7 Stevens yet they are ranked #11? Huh?
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