The baller of the week is Kyle Plausse. He put up 30 in a showdown vs. Team Hastings, and came up with a win that no one expected outside of Team Townsend. Easily the biggest upset of this young season.
Honorable mention: Sam Boudreau
Thursday, December 20, 2018
Monday, December 17, 2018
Week 3 Results
Southwick vs. Keast/Kimetto
45-37
45-37
This was a very accurate prediction. KK came out hot and took an early lead, but that was before Zack Millett got rolling in his much anticipated debut. Despite Keast shaking off some of the rust and now looking like 80% of his old self, the second half surge of Team Southwick was too much to withstand, capped off by a buzzer-beating layup for team captain Harrison Southwick for his 3rd and 4th points of the season.
Strauss vs. Jarboe
55-43
Maybe we should sleep on Jarboe. This game was supposed to be the game of the week, but once again Strauss came out and took care of business with ease. Perhaps a humbling loss for Team Jarboe will get them to keep their mouths shut (Simon) and focus more on playing good team ball.
Willson/Dzwonek vs. Booth
57-43
Team Willson won a game! No longer will they be in the basement of the league, as they actually looked pretty decent in their first dub of the season. Ben Rivet was able to contain Matty Bo, and that's all it seems to take to dismantle Team Booth.
Sellers vs. Manzi
40-55
Sam Boudreau was dominant again, and Manzi was able to pull out an easy W this week. As Sam continues to get familiar with his teammates and their tendencies, this team only gets stronger. As for Sellers, two losses in a row does not look good for their power ranking positioning, as they have gotten off to a rather disappointing start.
Townsend vs. Hastings
70-65
WOW. No one predicted this, and on behalf of everyone in the blog administration, we'd like to issue a formal apology to Kyle Plausse for doubting Team Townsend in this uphill battle. Kyle dropped a 30-piece on the top-ranked team in the league, and led an absolute offensive outpouring in the most exciting game of the week.
Sunday, December 16, 2018
Week 3 Game Predictions
Southwick vs. Keast/Kimetto
45-32
Both of these teams were left reeling after embarrassing blowout losses last week, and will no doubt come into this matchup with a massive chip on their shoulders. However, the addition of sophomore bigman Zach Millett to Team Southwick will no doubt elevate their overall performance tenfold. Unless Jeremy Keast can stop playing like a total bum and actually score more than 9 points for once, expect an easy win for Southwick.
Strauss vs. Jarboe
46-44
This is for sure the matchup of the week: the #2 and #3 teams facing off in what we all hope will be an all-time rec ball classic. The deadly guard trio of Watkins, teDuits, and Chandler will put up their best effort against a stout Strauss defense led by DPOY frontrunner Dougie Thompkins. I'm expecting a true back-and-forth game with multiple lead changes, but at the end of the day, I believe Team Jarboe will go down at the mercy of a magnificent offensive performance from superstar-in-the-making Jack Blount.
Willson/Dzwonek vs. Booth
34-52
Coming off their bye, Matty "Bo Binks" Cota and Team Booth will be anxious to come out and deliver a statement win in a matchup vs. Willson/Dzwonkek, who have already earned themselves the reputation as far and away the league's worst team. Expect nothing short of a stellar showcase from Cota, who underwhelmed in his first game but is looking to prove to himself and his detractors that he is a varsity-level player. Although Team WD will hit their fair share of outside shots, their defensive woes will prove too much to overcome.
Sellers vs. Manzi
60-65
On paper, it appears that Team Manzi is clearly the superior squad in terms of pure talent. On the contrary, I believe Sam Boudreau and Bradley teDuits will have a tough time defending the likes of Alex Sellers and Jake Scharn, two lengthy and deceivingly athletic big men who can score inside at will and love to crash the boards. Ultimately, Team Manzi will prevail in a fast-paced shootout, as Sam Boudreau, especially with the extra rest he was afforded due to the afternoon game time, will likely put up a 40 piece.
Townsend vs. Hastings
32-74
Let's be honest; this game won't be competitive from the jump. Team Townsend's star point guard Kyle Plausse will do his best to produce some sort of offense for his squad, but there's not a chance he or anyone else will be able to slow down Hastings' dynamic offensive attack. I don't really have much else to say about this game other than that Chris Smith, Max Phanord, and Lil Bush will dominate once again en route to their third straight victory.
Friday, December 14, 2018
Week 3 Power Rankings
11. Willson/Dzwonek (-)
Another blowout loss for this team. Although Lamare put in his best effort this week, Willson still came up short. Unless this team wants to climb the rankings in the weeks to come, then the rest of the team will have to help out Matt.
10. Townsend (-)
Hank the Zank is still yet to make an appearance this rec season, which might be the only positive thing going for Team Townsend at this point. At this point, all this team can do is look to Kyle Plausse, have him pick up his backpack, and start carrying.
9. Keast/Kimetto (-1)
Alex Castellano scored 0 points, including a stretch of 4 consecutive possessions where he did not pass once and turned the ball over all 4 times. That, along with a terrible shooting outing can sum up Team KK's week, and they'll have to establish some sort of rhythm before we lose faith in this squad.
8. Booth/Dorr (+1)
Not much to say about this team as they had a bye this past week. They should get an easy win over the runt of the league, Team Willson.
7. Southwick (-5)
A devastating loss in week two drops Team Southwick down several ticks. Harrison Southwick is ("shockingly") still terrible. Week after week the league grows impatient waiting for his breakout performance. We will see what they can do week 3 with the addition of Zach Millet to the team.
6. Sellers (-2)
Sellers started out their season strong but still lost to McNamara in overtime. The sleeper of the league, Jamie Smith, looks to be a menace so far. Although Alex Sellers and Jake Scharns performances were underwhelming in their first game it is clear that if a big three might emerge in the league and take over the spot of McNamara's three.
5. McNamara (+2)
McNamara fought hard Week 2 and came out with a well-deserved win. This team proved they were capable of scary things during times of their game. Kasey Griffiths yet again played a solid game and has proved himself to be a true force on the court.
4. Manzi (+1)
The lead MVP candidate, Sam Boudreau, is looking as good as ever as he carried Team Manzi to their first win of the season. Coach Will "Bursa" Manzi is instituting his no mercy play style early on. This team is drawing success from all depths of their roster so far. They look to improve to 2-1 this week as they take on the 1-0 Team Sellers.
3. Strauss (-)
Team Strauss looked impressive again in Week 2, with Dougie Tompkins surging to the top of the DPOY polls after a phenomenal overall performance, exposing washed-up bum Jeremy "Ugly Kid" Keast. Also, Jack Blount is the real deal.
2. Jarboe (+4)
No more sleeping on Jarboe. Despite their goofy appearance on paper, this team knows how to play, you just have to see it to believe it. They're full of athletes and have displayed remarkable chemistry thus far. They're always on the same page on the court, and that alone is frightening.
1. Hastings (-)
No surprise here. After two weeks, Hastings stays on top. They put up 76 points, and the pairing of Max Phanord and Chris Smith appears to truly be an all-time duo.
10. Townsend (-)
Hank the Zank is still yet to make an appearance this rec season, which might be the only positive thing going for Team Townsend at this point. At this point, all this team can do is look to Kyle Plausse, have him pick up his backpack, and start carrying.
9. Keast/Kimetto (-1)
Alex Castellano scored 0 points, including a stretch of 4 consecutive possessions where he did not pass once and turned the ball over all 4 times. That, along with a terrible shooting outing can sum up Team KK's week, and they'll have to establish some sort of rhythm before we lose faith in this squad.
8. Booth/Dorr (+1)
Not much to say about this team as they had a bye this past week. They should get an easy win over the runt of the league, Team Willson.
7. Southwick (-5)
A devastating loss in week two drops Team Southwick down several ticks. Harrison Southwick is ("shockingly") still terrible. Week after week the league grows impatient waiting for his breakout performance. We will see what they can do week 3 with the addition of Zach Millet to the team.
6. Sellers (-2)
Sellers started out their season strong but still lost to McNamara in overtime. The sleeper of the league, Jamie Smith, looks to be a menace so far. Although Alex Sellers and Jake Scharns performances were underwhelming in their first game it is clear that if a big three might emerge in the league and take over the spot of McNamara's three.
5. McNamara (+2)
McNamara fought hard Week 2 and came out with a well-deserved win. This team proved they were capable of scary things during times of their game. Kasey Griffiths yet again played a solid game and has proved himself to be a true force on the court.
4. Manzi (+1)
The lead MVP candidate, Sam Boudreau, is looking as good as ever as he carried Team Manzi to their first win of the season. Coach Will "Bursa" Manzi is instituting his no mercy play style early on. This team is drawing success from all depths of their roster so far. They look to improve to 2-1 this week as they take on the 1-0 Team Sellers.
3. Strauss (-)
Team Strauss looked impressive again in Week 2, with Dougie Tompkins surging to the top of the DPOY polls after a phenomenal overall performance, exposing washed-up bum Jeremy "Ugly Kid" Keast. Also, Jack Blount is the real deal.
2. Jarboe (+4)
No more sleeping on Jarboe. Despite their goofy appearance on paper, this team knows how to play, you just have to see it to believe it. They're full of athletes and have displayed remarkable chemistry thus far. They're always on the same page on the court, and that alone is frightening.
1. Hastings (-)
No surprise here. After two weeks, Hastings stays on top. They put up 76 points, and the pairing of Max Phanord and Chris Smith appears to truly be an all-time duo.
Thursday, December 13, 2018
This Weekend's Game Schedule
Reminder: This change applies only to this upcoming weekend of games.
| LA Court 1 | LA Court 2 | LA Court 1 | LA Court 2 | LA Court 1 | ||
| 2:00 PM | 2:00 PM | 3:10 PM | 3:10 PM | 4:20 PM | BYE | |
| 12/16/2018 | T8 v T4 | T9 v T3 | T11 v T1 | T7 v T5 | T10 v T2 | T6 |
| Southwick | Strauss | Willson | Sellers | Townsend | McNamara | |
| v | v | v | v | v | ||
| Keast/Kimetto | Jarboe | Booth | Manzi | Hastings |
Monday, December 10, 2018
11/16 Game Times
This Sunday's games will be moved to 2:00, 3:10, and 4:20 in the afternoon due to LA needing the gym in the morning. Spread the word!
Sunday, December 9, 2018
Week 2 Results
Townsend vs. Jarboe
45-57
The trio of Andrew Watkins, Colin teDuits, and Simon Chandler proved too much for Kyle Plausse and Team Townsend to handle as Team Jarboe was able to pull off a decisive victory in this week's early morning game. Chandler finished with a career-high 18 points, while Max "The Tummy" Jarboe sunk his first career three pointer. Plausse put up an impressive 25 in a losing effort.
Southwick vs. Manzi
40-63
An upset to say the least, Team Manzi put together a spectacular all-around performance to take down #2 ranked and thought-to-be powerhouse Team Southwick. Sam Boudreau had a typical MVP performance, dropping 33 easy points and eclipsing double digit rebounds. Sophomore guard Will Bordes had himself a day, hitting 3 three-pointers and playing great man-to-man D. The key to Manzi's win, however, was Bradley teDuit's unbelievable defensive performance, as he kept Southwick's star point guard Jack Barry in check from the get-go.
Sellers vs. McNamara
43-50
The debut of Team Sellers did not disappoint. Although they were unable to get the win, the match featured a remarkable comeback for Sellers, which was capped off by two huge free throws from Donny Partridge to tie the game with 3 seconds left, sending it into overtime. In OT, McNamara took care of business, and was able to put this one away. Sleeper pick Jamie Smith poured in 23 in the effort, while Kasey Griffiths dropped a team-high 16 in the McNamara win.
Strauss vs. Keast/Kimetto
50-23
The first half of this game was a total slugfest, with neither team able to find a rhythm on offense. In the final 16 minutes, however, Team Strauss turned on the afterburners, blowing KK out the water and outscoring them 33-13. Rising star Jack Blount led his squad with an efficient 18. DPOY frontrunner Dougie Thompkins was instrumental in the victory, holding former varsity standout Jeremy Keast to single digits.
Willson/Dzwonek vs. Hastings
53-76
This game was exactly what you might expect from a #1 vs. #11 matchup. Team Hastings was simply unstoppable on the offensive side of the ball and frankly, every team in the league should be scared of them. Chris Smith and Max Phanord are legitimate superstars, with the former putting up 27 effortless points. Grant "Gillsie" Willsie has proven to be especially valuable, having himself another double-double. Matt Lamarre's solid 20-point performance was the only thing that kept this game from becoming a complete nightmare for Team WD.
45-57
The trio of Andrew Watkins, Colin teDuits, and Simon Chandler proved too much for Kyle Plausse and Team Townsend to handle as Team Jarboe was able to pull off a decisive victory in this week's early morning game. Chandler finished with a career-high 18 points, while Max "The Tummy" Jarboe sunk his first career three pointer. Plausse put up an impressive 25 in a losing effort.
Southwick vs. Manzi
40-63
An upset to say the least, Team Manzi put together a spectacular all-around performance to take down #2 ranked and thought-to-be powerhouse Team Southwick. Sam Boudreau had a typical MVP performance, dropping 33 easy points and eclipsing double digit rebounds. Sophomore guard Will Bordes had himself a day, hitting 3 three-pointers and playing great man-to-man D. The key to Manzi's win, however, was Bradley teDuit's unbelievable defensive performance, as he kept Southwick's star point guard Jack Barry in check from the get-go.
Sellers vs. McNamara
43-50
The debut of Team Sellers did not disappoint. Although they were unable to get the win, the match featured a remarkable comeback for Sellers, which was capped off by two huge free throws from Donny Partridge to tie the game with 3 seconds left, sending it into overtime. In OT, McNamara took care of business, and was able to put this one away. Sleeper pick Jamie Smith poured in 23 in the effort, while Kasey Griffiths dropped a team-high 16 in the McNamara win.
Strauss vs. Keast/Kimetto
50-23
The first half of this game was a total slugfest, with neither team able to find a rhythm on offense. In the final 16 minutes, however, Team Strauss turned on the afterburners, blowing KK out the water and outscoring them 33-13. Rising star Jack Blount led his squad with an efficient 18. DPOY frontrunner Dougie Thompkins was instrumental in the victory, holding former varsity standout Jeremy Keast to single digits.
Willson/Dzwonek vs. Hastings
53-76
This game was exactly what you might expect from a #1 vs. #11 matchup. Team Hastings was simply unstoppable on the offensive side of the ball and frankly, every team in the league should be scared of them. Chris Smith and Max Phanord are legitimate superstars, with the former putting up 27 effortless points. Grant "Gillsie" Willsie has proven to be especially valuable, having himself another double-double. Matt Lamarre's solid 20-point performance was the only thing that kept this game from becoming a complete nightmare for Team WD.
Week 2 Baller of the Week
Our Week 2 Baller of the Week goes to Sam Bourdeau. Sam had himself a day dropping 33 points in a huge blowout win. Those in the stands were able to watch Sam finagle everyone in his path.
Honorable Mentions: Chris Smith, Jamie Smith, Simon Chandler, Kasey Griffiths, Jack Blount, and Bradley teDuits
A special honorable mention goes out to Will "Hank" Zinkann who greatly helped his team out by sleeping through his alarm.
Friday, December 7, 2018
Week 2 Predictions
Townsend vs. Jarboe
35-45
Team Jarboe is feeling hot coming off of a Week 1 swamping and is looking to carry that momentum into their game against Team Townsend. Although Townsend was a little lack-luster in their performance last week, they will have back their first round pick, Kyle Plausse. I'd have the score closer if not for league renowned Bubonic Plague, Will "Hank the Zank" Zinkann.
Southwick vs. Manzi
53-49
This game will be close for sure. The highly anticipated duel of the quarterbacks will make for a good game. Both teams will have to give it there all to gain any sort of lead, and neither Sam or Bradley are known for having back to back mediocre weeks. However, I give this Week 2 win to Team Southwick due to the unrivaled coach-player bond of Harrison Southwick and Jack Barry trumping that of Will Manzi and Bradley Teduits.
Sellers vs. McNamara
44-38
I anticipate a win from Team Seller's in their season debut. McNamara is coming straight off a crushing defeat and will be looking to redeem themselves in their Week 2 match up. While both teams have two of the biggest rosters in the league, the depth of Seller's roster outmatches that of McNamara.
Strauss vs. Keast
38-43
The outcome of this game was hard to decide on for a couple of reasons, but ultimately I believe that Team KK will prevail. It is extremely hard to contain former Varsity player, Jeremy Keast. Although I do have faith that Dougie Tompkins will be able to limit his scoring, it will require a full team effort to subdue his excellent court vision. If Strauss can completely shutdown Keast on defense then there is a possibility that their young cast can take the win. However, I do not see this happening.
Willson vs. Hastings
39-55
There is not much to say about this match up. Based off of last week's results and power rankings, this game should be a blowout. Team Willson will have to dig deep to contain the league's most powerful back court. In the end expect Hastings to improve to 2-0 and Willson to fall to 0-2.
35-45
Team Jarboe is feeling hot coming off of a Week 1 swamping and is looking to carry that momentum into their game against Team Townsend. Although Townsend was a little lack-luster in their performance last week, they will have back their first round pick, Kyle Plausse. I'd have the score closer if not for league renowned Bubonic Plague, Will "Hank the Zank" Zinkann.
Southwick vs. Manzi
53-49
This game will be close for sure. The highly anticipated duel of the quarterbacks will make for a good game. Both teams will have to give it there all to gain any sort of lead, and neither Sam or Bradley are known for having back to back mediocre weeks. However, I give this Week 2 win to Team Southwick due to the unrivaled coach-player bond of Harrison Southwick and Jack Barry trumping that of Will Manzi and Bradley Teduits.
Sellers vs. McNamara
44-38
I anticipate a win from Team Seller's in their season debut. McNamara is coming straight off a crushing defeat and will be looking to redeem themselves in their Week 2 match up. While both teams have two of the biggest rosters in the league, the depth of Seller's roster outmatches that of McNamara.
Strauss vs. Keast
38-43
The outcome of this game was hard to decide on for a couple of reasons, but ultimately I believe that Team KK will prevail. It is extremely hard to contain former Varsity player, Jeremy Keast. Although I do have faith that Dougie Tompkins will be able to limit his scoring, it will require a full team effort to subdue his excellent court vision. If Strauss can completely shutdown Keast on defense then there is a possibility that their young cast can take the win. However, I do not see this happening.
Willson vs. Hastings
39-55
There is not much to say about this match up. Based off of last week's results and power rankings, this game should be a blowout. Team Willson will have to dig deep to contain the league's most powerful back court. In the end expect Hastings to improve to 2-0 and Willson to fall to 0-2.
Thursday, December 6, 2018
Week 2 Power Rankings
With the first weekend of games behind us, we have some MAJOR shakeups in the power rankings!
11. Willson/Dzwonek (-3)
After an absolutely miserable offensive performance vs. an undermanned Team Jarboe, it is hard to be optimistic about this squad's chances of putting together a winning season. It doesn't help their cause that the backcourt duo of James Willson and Stevie D appeared outmatched in every phase of the game. Unless sophomore big man Matt Lamarre can start stringing together MVP-level performances, it'll be difficult for this team to escape from the bottom of the rankings as the season goes on.
10. Townsend (-)
It's difficult to assess this team, as they were missing easily their best player in Kyle Plausse this past Sunday, but nevertheless, these boys struggled to find consistent success on either side of the ball. After a concerning loss to an especially atrocious Keast/Kimetto team, I'm curious to see if their lack of true depth will prove to be a chronic issue or if Plausse's return will catalyze this team's overall performance. More likely than not, however, the presence of Will "Hank" Zinkann in the rotation will just be too much to overcome.
9. Booth/Dorr (-3)
This team got completely smacked by likely league powerhouse Hastings on Sunday, despite having a former varsity stud in Matthew Cota on their roster. Although I'm sure most teams will struggle to compete against Hastings this season, Booth/Dorr's incompetent defensive performance is quite concerning. Unless Cota and his squad can tighten things up defensively, this team is in for a long season.
8. Keast/Kimetto (+3)
Team KK took care of business this week as they should have, as Team Townsend had only five players and were missing both their best and worst players in Kyle Plausse and Will "Hank" Zinkann, respectively. So, not much can be concluded from their performance this week, but we will see how this team progresses and overcomes the impairment of Alex Castellano on the roster.
7. McNamara (-3)
Team McNamara received a healthy dose of Jack Barry and Team Southwick in their debut matchup. What stuck out the most from this game was the lack of chemistry from McNamara's big three. Although Kasey Griffiths had a productive game, this rest of this squad did not seem to be on the same page. McNamara will look to build upon their Week 1 performance as they take on Team Sellers (who has yet to play) this Sunday.
6. Jarboe (+3)
Jarboe looked exceptional this week, with a tremendous display of ball movement and defense, all without the presence of Andrew Watkins. With several DPOY candidates on the roster, this team's debut showed that they are a force to be reckoned with. However, teams look better than they really are when they play weaker teams, and more can be said about the struggles of Team Willson from this game than the dominance of Team Jarboe. A repeat of last week's performance in Week 2 would surely silence all doubts about Team Jarboe and would launch them into the top of the ranks.
5. Manzi/Boudreau (-3)
It was a disappointing performance from Manzi/Boudreau this past weekend to say the least. Team leader Sam Boudreau looked sluggish, while Bradley teDuits was rather ineffective on both sides of the ball. The talent on this team, however, is too apparent for them to drop too far in the rankings. If Boudreau can work himself into shape over the next couple weeks and metamorphosize into the MVP-level performer he has been in the past, look for Manzi/Boudreau to recover quickly from their shocking Week 1 loss.
4. Sellers (-1)
This team didn't play this week so not much to say here. I had to drop them down a spot due to the exceptional performance of some other teams.
3. Strauss (+2)
Team Strauss came out with a lot of energy right from the jump. Their youth and defensive tenacity was on full display, and was key in putting the clamps on some of Team Manzi/Boudreau's best players. Sophomore big Jack Blount had himself an impressive performance, solidifying himself as a force to be reckoned with. This team's scrappy mentality will keep them at the winning end of games more often than not this season.
2. Southwick (+5)
Questions were floating around the league concerning whether or not Team Southwick's young cast would be able to deliver this season. This past week, those questions were answered. Sophomore demigod, Jack Barry, efficiently lead this team to a big Week 1 win against Kasey Griffiths and Team McNamara. Contributions came from all across the board as Devon Crandall banked in 4 threes and solid defense was played all around. Let's not forget that this team was missing vital players, Riley Curran and Lil YungDad.
1. Hastings (-)
This squad looks scary good already. The superstar backcourt pairing of Chris Smith and Max Phanord accounted for nearly 50 combined points in a dominating win vs. Booth/Dorr. With the offensive output I witnessed from this team on Sunday, I think it will be a tall task for anyone to take them down. Expect Hastings at #1 to be a mainstay this season.
11. Willson/Dzwonek (-3)
After an absolutely miserable offensive performance vs. an undermanned Team Jarboe, it is hard to be optimistic about this squad's chances of putting together a winning season. It doesn't help their cause that the backcourt duo of James Willson and Stevie D appeared outmatched in every phase of the game. Unless sophomore big man Matt Lamarre can start stringing together MVP-level performances, it'll be difficult for this team to escape from the bottom of the rankings as the season goes on.
10. Townsend (-)
It's difficult to assess this team, as they were missing easily their best player in Kyle Plausse this past Sunday, but nevertheless, these boys struggled to find consistent success on either side of the ball. After a concerning loss to an especially atrocious Keast/Kimetto team, I'm curious to see if their lack of true depth will prove to be a chronic issue or if Plausse's return will catalyze this team's overall performance. More likely than not, however, the presence of Will "Hank" Zinkann in the rotation will just be too much to overcome.
9. Booth/Dorr (-3)
This team got completely smacked by likely league powerhouse Hastings on Sunday, despite having a former varsity stud in Matthew Cota on their roster. Although I'm sure most teams will struggle to compete against Hastings this season, Booth/Dorr's incompetent defensive performance is quite concerning. Unless Cota and his squad can tighten things up defensively, this team is in for a long season.
8. Keast/Kimetto (+3)
Team KK took care of business this week as they should have, as Team Townsend had only five players and were missing both their best and worst players in Kyle Plausse and Will "Hank" Zinkann, respectively. So, not much can be concluded from their performance this week, but we will see how this team progresses and overcomes the impairment of Alex Castellano on the roster.
7. McNamara (-3)
Team McNamara received a healthy dose of Jack Barry and Team Southwick in their debut matchup. What stuck out the most from this game was the lack of chemistry from McNamara's big three. Although Kasey Griffiths had a productive game, this rest of this squad did not seem to be on the same page. McNamara will look to build upon their Week 1 performance as they take on Team Sellers (who has yet to play) this Sunday.
6. Jarboe (+3)
Jarboe looked exceptional this week, with a tremendous display of ball movement and defense, all without the presence of Andrew Watkins. With several DPOY candidates on the roster, this team's debut showed that they are a force to be reckoned with. However, teams look better than they really are when they play weaker teams, and more can be said about the struggles of Team Willson from this game than the dominance of Team Jarboe. A repeat of last week's performance in Week 2 would surely silence all doubts about Team Jarboe and would launch them into the top of the ranks.
5. Manzi/Boudreau (-3)
It was a disappointing performance from Manzi/Boudreau this past weekend to say the least. Team leader Sam Boudreau looked sluggish, while Bradley teDuits was rather ineffective on both sides of the ball. The talent on this team, however, is too apparent for them to drop too far in the rankings. If Boudreau can work himself into shape over the next couple weeks and metamorphosize into the MVP-level performer he has been in the past, look for Manzi/Boudreau to recover quickly from their shocking Week 1 loss.
4. Sellers (-1)
This team didn't play this week so not much to say here. I had to drop them down a spot due to the exceptional performance of some other teams.
3. Strauss (+2)
Team Strauss came out with a lot of energy right from the jump. Their youth and defensive tenacity was on full display, and was key in putting the clamps on some of Team Manzi/Boudreau's best players. Sophomore big Jack Blount had himself an impressive performance, solidifying himself as a force to be reckoned with. This team's scrappy mentality will keep them at the winning end of games more often than not this season.
2. Southwick (+5)
Questions were floating around the league concerning whether or not Team Southwick's young cast would be able to deliver this season. This past week, those questions were answered. Sophomore demigod, Jack Barry, efficiently lead this team to a big Week 1 win against Kasey Griffiths and Team McNamara. Contributions came from all across the board as Devon Crandall banked in 4 threes and solid defense was played all around. Let's not forget that this team was missing vital players, Riley Curran and Lil YungDad.
1. Hastings (-)
This squad looks scary good already. The superstar backcourt pairing of Chris Smith and Max Phanord accounted for nearly 50 combined points in a dominating win vs. Booth/Dorr. With the offensive output I witnessed from this team on Sunday, I think it will be a tall task for anyone to take them down. Expect Hastings at #1 to be a mainstay this season.
Sunday, December 2, 2018
Week 1 Baller of the Week
The first Baller of the Week goes to Max Phanord. Max went off this morning and dropped 26 points en route to a blowout victory for #1 ranked Team Hastings.
Honorable mentions: Kasey Griffiths, Jack Barry & Devon Crandall
Honorable mentions: Kasey Griffiths, Jack Barry & Devon Crandall
Week 1 Scores
Southwick 54 McNamara 38
Strauss 53 Manzi/Boudreau 44
Jarboe 43 Willson/Dzwonek 21
Keast/Kimetto 49 Townsend 38
Hastings 64 Booth/Dorr 38
Strauss 53 Manzi/Boudreau 44
Jarboe 43 Willson/Dzwonek 21
Keast/Kimetto 49 Townsend 38
Hastings 64 Booth/Dorr 38
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