Scores (Week 2)

These are the scores I have so far. Updates soon to come.

Tranfaglia 39 - Deluca 38
Gingas 67 - Kidger 21
Stewart 49 - Werner 46
Dave 48 - Dorff 46
Bonnett 49 - Mahan 38
Saraceno 58 - Walsh 45

Interview With Dean McCann

Q. In your opinion, who is the best player in the league?
Dean: Me. 12 points in the first half this week, but I'm just warming up.

Q. If you could trade for one player, who would it be?
Dean: Dan McGuinness. All around solid player, and he passes.

Q. Walk us through your stellar performance last week.
Dean: Made a few threes, made some lay ups, and passed the ball. I got some solid assists.

Q. What team is the best in the league?
Dean: Team Dave.

Q. What would you like to improve about the league this year?
Dean: Id like a longer season so we could play every team before playoffs.

Q. What is the key to your success?
Dean: You gotta warm up with the long sleeves. Its a given.

Q. What is the most overrated team in your opinion?
Dean: Team Stewart. Easy meat.

Q. Any additions thoughts?
Dean: The league is going to have to step up its game against Team Dave because we are an unstoppable force. Undefeated.

Thanks Dean

Week 1 Scores:
Dave 55 Mahan 42
Bonnet 46 Gingras 37
Dorff 38 Saraceno 37
Walsh 53 Werner 40
Stewart 50 Tranfaglia 42
Kidger 35 Deluca 26

Baller of the Week (Week 1):
I don't think there is any competition here for this week. Although good games were had by Dean McCann, Andrew St. Pierre, Eric Yanchenko, and Michael Gingras, This week's award goes to Team Stewart's Joey Stewart. He had a huge game for his team leading them to victory over Tranfaglia. He totaled 24 points after scoring his teams first 14. Congrats Stew.

Pre Season Power Rankings

1. Team Stewart

Clearly one of the strongest teams in the league, Stewart will be bringing the leadership of Quintin and Joey combined with a solid squad. They have other good scoring options as well. Athleticism is definitely this teams strong suit and could very well force the pace of the game to be very fast.

2. Team Saraceno

Saraceno can be really good this year. This team has maybe the best coaching in the league. Great strategy with Nick Freiter as a first round pick. They have lots of good potential in their players, it’s just whether they will play well together or not. If some players can step up and be a threat from behind the arc, Saraceno will be a well rounded team who will win many of their match ups.

3. #TeamDave

Great all around team. They have lots of skill in many different areas. Bailey and Hilbrunner can control the paint, while Murphy and Marken can take the ball up (as well as hit crucial threes when they’re on their game). Dean McCann and Pete Aumeis will come in great handy for the point guards, for they both know how to play and are smart with the ball. 

4. Team Mahan

Height? Yes. Ball handlers? Decent. Shooting? Maybe.With number two draft pick Austin Hourani teaming with the Hubers and Ben Lutkevitch, they are going to be a force under the hoop. Good passing will lead to good point scoring. However, Austin cannot be the only factor to this team. Ben Lutkevich has great potential to add to the team, and both the Pangs can shoot the lights out when they are hot. Team Mahan will dominate the boards with the Huber brothers and Austin, and their team’s veteran status will hopefully lead Team Mahan to their best season yet.

5. Team Deluca 

With debatably the best coaching in the league, this is a good all-around team with very solid depth. Myles and Nolan had great seasons last year and if they repeat that and other players step up to help produce some offense this team could be tough to beat.

6. Team Gingras

Definitely a sleeper team for the league. This team may be young and lack height, they will win with their ability to dominate offense and play a tenacious defense. If they can shut down they drive, they will be extremely successful this year. Great coaching with their ability to draft the way they did. This team will go far in the playoffs.

7. Team Walsh

Team Walsh needs to play a tight defense, for they lack a lot of good shooters. Brogan can play point while Kevin sinks threes. It is up to the coaches’ later round picks to contribute to the offensive game and make shots. They have some serious sleepers on their team.

8. Team Bonnett

If this team works well enough, they have great potential. Dan Mcguinness is going to have to dominate the game and become the leading point scorer, and the young guns of the team may have to step up to provide some support for the seniors. 

9. Team Tranfaglia

Zach Cotoni has to have a big year for this team. Tyler Belanger will contribute his part on offense, and with tight defense, they have good chances to win games this year. It is all up to later round picks to make plays on the court. 

10. Team Dorff

Although they may have some height on their side, Dick Dorff’s squad lacks the depth necessary for rec ball success. They will be good under the hoop on offense and defense, but that will not be enough. They lack a dominant scorer who can maintain a lead, and Bryce is going to need to put up numbers. Team Dorff may be a sleeper, but I need proof.

11. Team Werner

Team Werner is extremely young. It seems like they have good chemistry with nine sophomores, which can hopefully translate to some good basketball. However, this may not be enough to beat the more veteran teams.

12. Team Kidger

With no seniors, Team Kidger lacks the bench depth to keep a lead. Yanchencko is going to have to be money with the ball and consistent from the 3 point line if they hope to keep it close. If they want to have a successful season, all of their players are going to have to make some big plays and put up some big numbers. 

Schedule Updated

Be sure to check the schedule page for an updated copy of the schedule.

Rosters Updated!

Check the rosters tab for the 2013-2014 season rosters. Schedules have been finalized and should be posted as soon as possible, so be on the lookout for those coming soon.

Notice
For any teams with thursday practice slots (Gingras and Dorff I believe) there will be practice tomorrow.

Evaluation Update

The schedule for this weeks round of evaluations is as followed:

When Mon, 11/18
Where: Lawrence Academy8:30-9:45pm
Last names K-Z

When Tue, 11/19
Where: Lawrence Academy8:30-9:45pm
 Last names A-J

Let it Begin!

Seemingly out of thin air, the highly anticipated rec evaluations have been announced for tommorrow, November 16th. Evaluations will be held at Lawrence Acadamy from 8:30 - 9:50 for last names beginning with A-J, and from 10:10 -11:30 for last names beginning with K - Z. Hope to see everyone ready to play!

Open Gym

ATTENTION! Anybody looking to get back in that pristine rec ball form, feel free to attend the open gyms at the high school. They start tomorrow evening and go all the way, every Thursday until the school season starts (a little before rec starts) so you will have plenty of chances to go and play. Don't think these are just for school players all players are welcome. Gotta prepare boys if you want the Calderan Cup!

SNOW UPDATE -- CHANGE to SCHEDULE

SATURDAY
 
HS
12:30 Gym Opens
1:00 Girls HS Championship Game (King v Hartzell)
2:30 BHS Semi-Final Game (Tranfaglia v Stone)
3:45 BHS Semi-Final Game (Saraceno v Bailey)
 
SUNDAY
 
MSN
12:30 Gym Opens
1:00 Coaches/Sons Game
2:15 BHS Championship Game
3:30 BHS All-Star Game (there is another game after this so we have to be done by 4:30)

2012-2013 All Star Players


EAST                                          WEST  

Alex Dhionis                          Kenny Rutledge
Alex Kieleczawa                       Doug Rosa
Alex Murphy                           Patrick Stevens
Austin Hourani                        Dan McGuinness
Cedric Wirta                          Liam Henry
Mike Allen                            Joey Stewart
Jack Allen                            Jamie Bailey
Evan Pfenninger                       Jean Perrissin-Fabert
Matt Plausse                          Matthew Tornaritis
Michael Murphy                        Jonathan Higgins
Josh Acaba                            Quintin Forbes
Nick Freiter                          Ryan Bunis
Ryan Dawson                           Tim Boudreau
Alex Debreceni                        Willy Stewart


2012-2013 All Star Coaches
EAST                                            WEST


Andreas Tornaritis                    Paul Stevens/Tom Rosa
Mike Werner                           Tom Saraceno
Matt Deluca                           Paul Debreceni

Playoff Schedule

All-Star Ballot

Scores: Week 8

Tranfaglia Tornaritis
Stevens 58 Dawson 54
Werner Gingras (Buzzer beater by Owen Torgersen)
Bailey Mahan
Stark Stone
Deluca Dorff???
Saraceno Debreceni???

Baller of the Week: Week 7

Week Seven's award goes to Team Gingras' only senior, Ryan Bunis. Ryan dropped 23 points while leading his team to a blowout victory over Team Bailey. Congratulations Ryan!

Scores: Week 7

With this penultimate week of the season came some close calls, replacement refs, and the first win of the season for team Dorff. Team Mahan almost managed to take down the undefeated Tornaritis but fell just short in overtime.

Stevens 45 Saraceno 43
Tranfaglia 46 Deluca 43
Gingras 67 Bailey 43
Werner Stone
Tornaritis Mahan (OT)
Dorff Stark
Dawson Debreceni

Baller of the Week: Week 6

The baller of the week last week went to Mike "biggie" Allen who dropped six threes and four twos in a heartbreaking one point loss to team Mahan. Congratulations Mike!

Scores: Week 6

Week six was another fantastic week of Recball with several games that went down to the wire. It just goes to show anybody can beat anybody any given Saturday.
Gingras 48 Debreceni 35
Tornaritis Deluca
Stevens 46 Dorff 45
Mahan Tranfaglia
Dawson Stone
Werner Stark
Saraceno Bailey

Scores: Week 5

I'm not sure if all of these are right, feel free to correct them
Stevens 57 Stone 36
Saraceno Tranfaglia
Gingras Dawson
Deluca 45 Bailey 44
Werner Debreceni
Tornaritis Stark
Mahan Dorff

Scores: Week 4

Tornaritis 46 Gingras 37
Debreceni 51 Dorff 50
Stevens 52 Stark 40
Mahan 30 Deluca 28
Tranfaglia Dawson
Saraceno Werner
Bailey Stone (2OT)

Power Rankings

1. Dawson (+1)
   Team Dawson has confirmed that they are one of the best teams in the league with their 3-0 start.

2. Tornaritis (+10)
   Also, off to a fast start, Team Tornaritis has made the biggest leap in the power rankings. Over the first three weeks, they've climbed from the basement, and proved they belong at the top.

3. Stone (+1)
   Despite a narrow loss to one of the top teams, Tornaritis last week, team Stone has proven their worth with two wins including a thrashing of team Gingras in week two.

4. Tranfaglia (+6)
   The Allen brothers have brought team Tranfaglia to a surprising undefeated record out of the starting gate. It will be interesting if they can maintain their unblemished record much longer.

5. Stevens (+6)
  Although missing key players in their first few games, others have stepped up such as Jeremy Gaissl, to carry team Stevens to a 2-1 record to start the season.

6. Werner (--)
  Team Werner has been pretty much as expected. Their versatility and championship coaching experience have made them an above average team in the league.

7. Saraceno (-6)
   My preseason number one team has not lived up to the potential I believed they had. Without Kessler, they have begun the season with a 1-2 record.

8. Gingras (--)
  They may say they play "above the rim", but they have yet to prove to me that they are an above average team. A team that I expected to have good chemistry has had instances of inner turmoil.

9. Stark (--)
  Team Stark got their first win in over a year in their first game, but have dropped two games in a row since. We'll see how they look Saturday when they take on team Stevens.
 
10. Mahan (-5)
   From what I have seen of team Mahan, they are not as bad as their record reflects, and could easily bounce back and have a successful remainder of the season.

11. Bailey (-4)
   It took until the third week in the season to win their first game, but maybe they have shaken of the rust and can build off of last week's win.

12. Debreceni (-9)
   Although a senior laden team, Debreceni has yet to get it together this season and have fallen to an
0-3 record. They have also fallen 9 spots in the power rankings, the most of any team.

13. Deluca (+1)
   They were really missing Charlie Burke at the beginning of the season, but he has since been replaced by Jean Perrissin, the talented import from France.

14. Dorff (-1)
  Team Dorff still has much to prove with their unimpressive start to the season, having not won a game yet.

Scores Week 3

Scores?
Stevens 45 DeLuca 42
Dawson 51 Saraceno 49
Gingras Stark
Tranfaglia Debreceni
Bailey Dorff
Tornaritis Stone