5 Manzi vs. 2 Jarboe
58-51
In one of the most emotionally and physically intense games of the year, Jarboe capped off an incredible season and playoff run by knocking off Team Manzi in the finals. Star point guard Andrew Watkins put up 28 points in a MVP-type performance, carrying the offensive load despite being the primary focus of Manzi's defensive scheme. In the final rec game of his career, HOFer Sam Boudreau gave everything he could to keep things competitive, at one point scoring 15 straight points. At the end of the day, Team Jarboe's star power and defensive identity has simply been too much for any team to overcome all season, and their championship victory was well-deserved.
Playoff MVP: Andrew Watkins
The sweet-stroking sophomore couldn't be stopped all postseason, even by the best defenders the league had to offer. Stellar performances in back-to-back games made this an easy choice.
Sunday, March 17, 2019
Wednesday, March 13, 2019
Championship Weekend Schedule
Friday 3/15 - Final Four
7:00 PM
2 Jarboe vs. 3 Southwick
@ LA
8:15 PM
1 Strauss vs. 5 Manzi
@ LA
Sunday 3/17 - Championship
6:30 PM
Jarboe/Southwick vs. Strauss/Manzi
@ GDRHS
7:45 PM
All-Star Game
@ GDRHS
7:00 PM
2 Jarboe vs. 3 Southwick
@ LA
8:15 PM
1 Strauss vs. 5 Manzi
@ LA
Sunday 3/17 - Championship
6:30 PM
Jarboe/Southwick vs. Strauss/Manzi
@ GDRHS
7:45 PM
All-Star Game
@ GDRHS
Monday, March 11, 2019
Round 2 Results
1 Strauss vs. 8 McNamara
57-23
Strauss looked as dominant as ever, and, indeed, left Borsque & Co. with just the Co. Strauss really looks like a heavy favorite for the championship crown, and it'll take a near-perfect performance for anyone to take them down.
3 Southwick vs. 6 Hastings
59-51
Harrison overslept, leaving Mainerd to coach the team. Mainerd didn't even have to lace them up for Southwick to come up with the W, and with the win, they knock off the wildcard Team Hastings. As Hastings' season comes to an end, the performances by Chris Smith and Max Phanord all year cannot go unnoticed. These two put up two of the greatest rec seasons we have seen in recent memory, and both are serious contenders for league MVP. Let's forget about that and focus more on the iron horse that is Team Southwick. They are coming for Team Jarboe, knocking at their door. My one piece of advice for the Meerkat and friends is do not open that door for the horse. Good lord, don't open the door.
2 Jarboe vs. 7 KK
51-38
Despite going up 9 early, Jarboe proved to just have too many weapons. With a perfect blend of size, athleticism, quickness and defense, Jarboe will be a tough out for any team that goes against them. KK's strategy of not guarding the meerkat somehow didn't work, as it turns out meerkats can actually play basketball.
4 Townsend vs. 5 Manzi
36-27
Manzi came up with probably the biggest win they'll have all year, and are on cloud nine going into the semis. They were able to take down the 4 seed Team Townsend, who did not have the detriment of Hank the Tank on the floor, and did it WITHOUT Sam Boudreau. With Sam back for the semis, the rest of the league needs to watch out.
57-23
Strauss looked as dominant as ever, and, indeed, left Borsque & Co. with just the Co. Strauss really looks like a heavy favorite for the championship crown, and it'll take a near-perfect performance for anyone to take them down.
3 Southwick vs. 6 Hastings
59-51
Harrison overslept, leaving Mainerd to coach the team. Mainerd didn't even have to lace them up for Southwick to come up with the W, and with the win, they knock off the wildcard Team Hastings. As Hastings' season comes to an end, the performances by Chris Smith and Max Phanord all year cannot go unnoticed. These two put up two of the greatest rec seasons we have seen in recent memory, and both are serious contenders for league MVP. Let's forget about that and focus more on the iron horse that is Team Southwick. They are coming for Team Jarboe, knocking at their door. My one piece of advice for the Meerkat and friends is do not open that door for the horse. Good lord, don't open the door.
2 Jarboe vs. 7 KK
51-38
Despite going up 9 early, Jarboe proved to just have too many weapons. With a perfect blend of size, athleticism, quickness and defense, Jarboe will be a tough out for any team that goes against them. KK's strategy of not guarding the meerkat somehow didn't work, as it turns out meerkats can actually play basketball.
4 Townsend vs. 5 Manzi
36-27
Manzi came up with probably the biggest win they'll have all year, and are on cloud nine going into the semis. They were able to take down the 4 seed Team Townsend, who did not have the detriment of Hank the Tank on the floor, and did it WITHOUT Sam Boudreau. With Sam back for the semis, the rest of the league needs to watch out.
Round 1 Results
KK vs. Willson
49-47
This game was a fantastic way to cap off the first round of rec playoffs. In a true battle of grit, Team KK was able to topple Willson thanks to a clutch mid-range shot by D-Rod. Although he showed up late and threw up twice during the game, Alex "CASTRO" Castellano played one heck of a game. After holding The Waffle House to only 2 points he told us writers here at the blog, "I am the best defender in the league". Some would say that his one point on a bank shot free throw was the reason that KK won, and even the reason that basketball is still alive.
McNamara vs. Booth
40-34
Borsque & Co. were able to clinch the win against Booth Friday night. Borsque played his big kind heart out and prevailed. Although Matty "Bo" Binks did everything in his power to win, the Borsque was just bigger. Borsque told us writers here at the blog that Bo was "sooo quick dood". Game respect game.
Hastings vs. Sellers
61-51
Many expected this game to be slight work for Hastings, however, Sellers made sure to give them a good old fashioned fight to the death. I'll say this much, neither team really wanted to win considering who they would be playing round two. Alas, Alex Sellers seemed to be everywhere with putback after putback and rebound after rebound. This story is about a different Alex though, Alex Bushnell. Young Shnell was pulling up from everywhere and rained in a solid 24 points on the night. Alex's brother, Joe, nodded in approval at this performance.
49-47
This game was a fantastic way to cap off the first round of rec playoffs. In a true battle of grit, Team KK was able to topple Willson thanks to a clutch mid-range shot by D-Rod. Although he showed up late and threw up twice during the game, Alex "CASTRO" Castellano played one heck of a game. After holding The Waffle House to only 2 points he told us writers here at the blog, "I am the best defender in the league". Some would say that his one point on a bank shot free throw was the reason that KK won, and even the reason that basketball is still alive.
McNamara vs. Booth
40-34
Borsque & Co. were able to clinch the win against Booth Friday night. Borsque played his big kind heart out and prevailed. Although Matty "Bo" Binks did everything in his power to win, the Borsque was just bigger. Borsque told us writers here at the blog that Bo was "sooo quick dood". Game respect game.
Hastings vs. Sellers
61-51
Many expected this game to be slight work for Hastings, however, Sellers made sure to give them a good old fashioned fight to the death. I'll say this much, neither team really wanted to win considering who they would be playing round two. Alas, Alex Sellers seemed to be everywhere with putback after putback and rebound after rebound. This story is about a different Alex though, Alex Bushnell. Young Shnell was pulling up from everywhere and rained in a solid 24 points on the night. Alex's brother, Joe, nodded in approval at this performance.
Wednesday, March 6, 2019
Playoff Prediction 2 (Harrison Southwick)
Round 1
6 Hastings vs. 11 Sellers
52-31
This one is extremely obvious, Sellers is statistically the worst team in the league. Although Hastings has simmered down from their supernova start to the year, they are still luke-warm and should easily defeat the silent assassin, Alex Sellers.
10 Willson vs. 7 KK
43-39
Listen to me, both these teams are pretty rotten. HOWEVER, Team Willson has an X-factor, The Waffle House (Matt Lagar Jafar). The Waffle House is going to be open all day Friday and expect a huge game from him. One other thing that leads me to believe that KK will lose is that this teams best player will be canceled out by the worst player to touch the rec court, Alex Castrollano. Good lord this guy is terrible at basketball. Like so bad.
8 McNamara vs. 9 Booth
52-46
All year McNamara has hovered between the 6-8 seedings, this is hugely due to the fact that no one on this team ever shows up. Borsque & Co is often without the Borsque and left with the Co. When Borsque shows up to the game on Friday it will be a Bo on Borsque duel. The denser of the two is bound to prevail.
Elite 8
4 Townsend vs. 5 Manzi
55-44
After watching these two teams face off in the last game of the season the crowd was left begging for more. Thanks to Townsend, Team Manzi dropped from the 3 to 5 seed and was forced to play Townsend again in their first playoff game. Oh, the drama. Kyle Plausse has proved that he can wolly-wop anyone he so chooses, he promised me he would hit Team Manzi with the works and he did just that in the last regular season game. One would assume that this game would be much closer but it has come to our attention that Samuel Boudreau will be missing this game to travel to the magical land of Delaware, for shame Samuel, for shame.
3 Southwick vs. 6 Hastings
72-58
If this game is anything like the first time these two teams faced off then Southwick will be tasting the sweet sweet nectars of a rump whooping. It is clear that Team Southwick is so good at basketball it's crazy. As long as Jack Barry plays like he normally does and Sammy "Lovecraft" Eggiman maintains his triple double stats, then Southwick will have zero problems.
2 Jarboe vs. 10 Willson
51-38
After the Waffle House being open for a consecutive 48 hours, its employees will be all tuckered out and ready to quit. Meanwhile, the most hated player in the league, Mr. Chandler, will be all revved up and ready to rumble after his short meerkat hibernation. Expect this game to be a blowout, after all, it is a 2 seed versus 10 matchup. Chatters around the league predict that if Chandler equips his going out Topper before the big game then he could, in fact, break the 43 point league history high.
1 Strauss vs. 8 McNamara
45-38
Although Borsque is the Earth's mightiest hero, I don't believe he has the power to single-handedly take down the most annoying team to play in the league. Strauss for some reason is good and it really angers everyone. Strauss may not have the most star power in the league but they get it done.
Final Four
3 Southwick vs. 2 Jarboe
45-42
I envision this game being as close as it was the first time. I personally have never been more angry as I was when that snarky little meerkat hit a game winning three against my fantastic team. I can assure you that will never happen again. Simon Chandler is the complete opposite of a threat, its laughable. While Jarboe has been solid all year and is arguably the best defensive team in the league, they will without a doubt fall short to the sweet delicious power of Team Southwick.
4 Townsend vs. 1 Strauss
52-47
I have two words for you, Kyle and Plausse. The real deal is going to have to pick up a massive workload with the league's best/worst player, Hankus the Tankus being gone. Hank is going to North Carolina to check out the Duke basketball team. They have been blowing up his phone, knocking at his door, and delivering sweet baskets of edible arrangements in hopes of signing the young superstar. Ha, kidding. Seriously though Strauss is going down. They are overrated.
Championship
3 Southwick vs. 4 Townsend
66-64 OT
This will be the best game of the year. There is no question about it. After trash talking each other's teams all season, Southwick and Townsend will duel it out one more time for all the marbles. History will repeat itself. Southwick will win. Expect me to go down with some sort of outlandish injury as well. Jack Barry will cancel out with Kyle Plausse, Zach Millet will cancel out with Nate Townsend. That leaves us with two players, Lovecraft and the Hank. Fire versus Ice. Good versus evil. Light versus dark. Most importantly, talent over garbage. Pack the stadium for this Sunday night duel in two weeks. After you watch Southwick win you can watch team leader, me, recover from my injury and run up a check in the All-Star Game.
6 Hastings vs. 11 Sellers
52-31
This one is extremely obvious, Sellers is statistically the worst team in the league. Although Hastings has simmered down from their supernova start to the year, they are still luke-warm and should easily defeat the silent assassin, Alex Sellers.
10 Willson vs. 7 KK
43-39
Listen to me, both these teams are pretty rotten. HOWEVER, Team Willson has an X-factor, The Waffle House (Matt Lagar Jafar). The Waffle House is going to be open all day Friday and expect a huge game from him. One other thing that leads me to believe that KK will lose is that this teams best player will be canceled out by the worst player to touch the rec court, Alex Castrollano. Good lord this guy is terrible at basketball. Like so bad.
8 McNamara vs. 9 Booth
52-46
All year McNamara has hovered between the 6-8 seedings, this is hugely due to the fact that no one on this team ever shows up. Borsque & Co is often without the Borsque and left with the Co. When Borsque shows up to the game on Friday it will be a Bo on Borsque duel. The denser of the two is bound to prevail.
Elite 8
4 Townsend vs. 5 Manzi
55-44
After watching these two teams face off in the last game of the season the crowd was left begging for more. Thanks to Townsend, Team Manzi dropped from the 3 to 5 seed and was forced to play Townsend again in their first playoff game. Oh, the drama. Kyle Plausse has proved that he can wolly-wop anyone he so chooses, he promised me he would hit Team Manzi with the works and he did just that in the last regular season game. One would assume that this game would be much closer but it has come to our attention that Samuel Boudreau will be missing this game to travel to the magical land of Delaware, for shame Samuel, for shame.
3 Southwick vs. 6 Hastings
72-58
If this game is anything like the first time these two teams faced off then Southwick will be tasting the sweet sweet nectars of a rump whooping. It is clear that Team Southwick is so good at basketball it's crazy. As long as Jack Barry plays like he normally does and Sammy "Lovecraft" Eggiman maintains his triple double stats, then Southwick will have zero problems.
2 Jarboe vs. 10 Willson
51-38
After the Waffle House being open for a consecutive 48 hours, its employees will be all tuckered out and ready to quit. Meanwhile, the most hated player in the league, Mr. Chandler, will be all revved up and ready to rumble after his short meerkat hibernation. Expect this game to be a blowout, after all, it is a 2 seed versus 10 matchup. Chatters around the league predict that if Chandler equips his going out Topper before the big game then he could, in fact, break the 43 point league history high.
1 Strauss vs. 8 McNamara
45-38
Although Borsque is the Earth's mightiest hero, I don't believe he has the power to single-handedly take down the most annoying team to play in the league. Strauss for some reason is good and it really angers everyone. Strauss may not have the most star power in the league but they get it done.
Final Four
3 Southwick vs. 2 Jarboe
45-42
I envision this game being as close as it was the first time. I personally have never been more angry as I was when that snarky little meerkat hit a game winning three against my fantastic team. I can assure you that will never happen again. Simon Chandler is the complete opposite of a threat, its laughable. While Jarboe has been solid all year and is arguably the best defensive team in the league, they will without a doubt fall short to the sweet delicious power of Team Southwick.
4 Townsend vs. 1 Strauss
52-47
I have two words for you, Kyle and Plausse. The real deal is going to have to pick up a massive workload with the league's best/worst player, Hankus the Tankus being gone. Hank is going to North Carolina to check out the Duke basketball team. They have been blowing up his phone, knocking at his door, and delivering sweet baskets of edible arrangements in hopes of signing the young superstar. Ha, kidding. Seriously though Strauss is going down. They are overrated.
Championship
3 Southwick vs. 4 Townsend
66-64 OT
This will be the best game of the year. There is no question about it. After trash talking each other's teams all season, Southwick and Townsend will duel it out one more time for all the marbles. History will repeat itself. Southwick will win. Expect me to go down with some sort of outlandish injury as well. Jack Barry will cancel out with Kyle Plausse, Zach Millet will cancel out with Nate Townsend. That leaves us with two players, Lovecraft and the Hank. Fire versus Ice. Good versus evil. Light versus dark. Most importantly, talent over garbage. Pack the stadium for this Sunday night duel in two weeks. After you watch Southwick win you can watch team leader, me, recover from my injury and run up a check in the All-Star Game.
Tuesday, March 5, 2019
Playoff Prediction 1 (Jeremy Keast)
Round 1
6 Hastings vs. 11 Sellers
8 McNamara vs. 9 Booth
50-47
Coach Eddie tells his team they are only allowed to shoot threes. Chris Smith and Max Phanord go crazy from deep, but they are the only ones who score for Hastings all game. Alex Sellers goes beast mode, being the loud and emotional leader he is, and his squad pulls out the tight W.8 McNamara vs. 9 Booth
54-60
Friday night lights, Matty Bo vs. Borsque. This game is rowdy from the jump, with emotions running high. McNamara gets out to a big lead, but Booth starts crawling back into it, much to the dismay of the Borsque. Borsque's emotions are tested, as he grows angry and extra hulk-ish while Booth makes their comeback. With two minutes left, Borsque and Matty Bo get into a vicious fist fight, and both are ejected. Booth wins.
7 KK vs. 10 Willson
7 KK vs. 10 Willson
64-63
In a rematch from just 5 days earlier, Willson and KK battle it out in an intense back-and-forth game. Alex Castellano emerges from the shadows for the first time since Week 2, but chooses to stand in the fan section and root against Team KK. In a game that comes down to the wire, Coach Keast expertly draws up an out-of-bounds play that sees Joseph Pang splash a three at the buzzer for the win.
Elite 8
1 Strauss vs. 9 Booth
4 Townsend vs. 5 Manzi
Elite 8
3 Southwick vs. 11 Sellers
56-48
Sellers' title hopes come up short, as Team Southwick lucks out and watches Harrison forget how to walk as he steps onto the court for tip-off. Harrison has no choice but to either sit on the ground during the game or coach from the sideline, so Mrs. Booth lets him coach. With Harrison now being a non-factor for his team, Southwick is able to take care of business against Sellers.
1 Strauss vs. 9 Booth
65-40
Team Strauss gameplans intensely for Team Booth, and they decide to quadruple-team Matty Bo. 34 seconds into the game, Bo gets so annoyed that he walks off the court and goes home. Booth, having no one to turn to for scoring, struggle against the high-powered Strauss and crumble.
2 Jarboe vs. 7 KK
2 Jarboe vs. 7 KK
52-66
Warmed up from their Friday night game, KK comes out firing. Jarboe relies heavily on Watkins to provide for the team, but he appears to lose control of his pet meerkat who unexpectedly turns feral at halftime and bites him, and Watkins is forced to be stretchered off. Too busy trying to tame the wild beast in the second half, Team Jarboe falls apart and KK cruises into the semis.
4 Townsend vs. 5 Manzi
48-70
Following an emotional game last week for Manzi after losing at the buzzer. Sam Boudreau activates playoff mode and goes berzerk. He drops 45 on Hank in the first half alone. Adamant that he will not switch on defense, Hank remains on Sam and ends his valiant rec career with two broken ankles and a fat L in a blowout win for Manzi.
Final Four
3 Southwick vs. 7 KK
50-57
In the battle of the blog admins, Team KK is a heavy underdog. Zach Millett and Jack Barry are ready to go to work, but in a shocking turn of events, Mainerd is spotted lacing them up. After receiving word that his son is now paraplegic, he decides to take his place on the roster. Mainerd goes for 26, but its not enough as D-Rod and Keast combine for 60 on 2 total missed shots.
1 Strauss vs. 5 Manzi
67-65
This is the best game of the playoffs. Team Manzi plots to get inside of Dougie's head, and does so successfully. Bursa heckles Dougie from the sideline all game long, and Dougie, evidently rattled, breaks into tears before halftime. Needing to carry the load, Jack Blount is no match for the onslaught of Brad & Sam, as Manzi is able to pull off the close upset.
Championship
5 Manzi vs. 7 KK
It's a packed house at GDRHS, and the closest thing either Sam or Jeremy will feel to being on varsity again. Right before tip-off, the meerkat returns. It storms the court and consumes the game ball in protest, then proceeds to eat every other ball it can find in the gym. With no ball to play with, an anonymous PA announcer states that the championship will be decided by a rap battle between a member from each team. Coach Manzi steps up as Roy Kunk Lug. Alex Castellano, still rooting against his team from the stands, comes onto the court for the debut performance of "Castroworld." Casto wins the hearts of the crowd and KK is named league champs. Castellano wins league MVP.
Monday, March 4, 2019
Week 10 Results
Booth vs. Jarboe
40-34
Yes this really happened. This upset by Team Booth was not only a huge confidence boost for them as they stride into the playoffs, but it also goes to show that any team can be beat on any given day, and the ship is truly there for the taking. This is a message to the basement dwellers, Booth, Willson, and Sellers, yes even Sellers, you can win this thing.
KK vs. Willson
68-60
Willson was shorthanded this game, while KK had all their core players there. KK had control of this game most of the way, and snap their losing streak in time for playoffs. Look for this rematch in the first round of the playoffs, hopefully with Willson's full squad this time.
Townsend vs. Manzi
54-53
Sam Boudreau was inches from immortality in this one. A game that came down to the wire, Kyle Plausse drew a foul with 1.5 seconds on the clock and was able to knock in the game-winning free throw, after Sam's last second heave from half court banked out. Luckily for us all, these two get to go at it again in the quarterfinals on Sunday.
McNamara vs. Strauss
36-58
Strauss is deservedly the favorite to win the championship this year, and they showed why on Sunday. Dougie continues to be a menace on the defensive end while his offensive game is exploding. We'll see if anybody can take them down in the next two weeks.
Sellers vs. Southwick
51-37
Southwick locks in as the 3 seed as Sellers shuts the door on a disappointing regular season. We'll see how the Harrison experiment goes in the playoffs for Team Southwick now that the Meat Wagon is "playing" on a weekly basis.
40-34
Yes this really happened. This upset by Team Booth was not only a huge confidence boost for them as they stride into the playoffs, but it also goes to show that any team can be beat on any given day, and the ship is truly there for the taking. This is a message to the basement dwellers, Booth, Willson, and Sellers, yes even Sellers, you can win this thing.
KK vs. Willson
68-60
Willson was shorthanded this game, while KK had all their core players there. KK had control of this game most of the way, and snap their losing streak in time for playoffs. Look for this rematch in the first round of the playoffs, hopefully with Willson's full squad this time.
Townsend vs. Manzi
54-53
Sam Boudreau was inches from immortality in this one. A game that came down to the wire, Kyle Plausse drew a foul with 1.5 seconds on the clock and was able to knock in the game-winning free throw, after Sam's last second heave from half court banked out. Luckily for us all, these two get to go at it again in the quarterfinals on Sunday.
McNamara vs. Strauss
36-58
Strauss is deservedly the favorite to win the championship this year, and they showed why on Sunday. Dougie continues to be a menace on the defensive end while his offensive game is exploding. We'll see if anybody can take them down in the next two weeks.
Sellers vs. Southwick
51-37
Southwick locks in as the 3 seed as Sellers shuts the door on a disappointing regular season. We'll see how the Harrison experiment goes in the playoffs for Team Southwick now that the Meat Wagon is "playing" on a weekly basis.
Revised Practice Schedule - PLEASE READ
MS NORTH
Tuesday 7:30-9:00 McNamara, Manzi, Sellers (one team sits while the other two practice)
MS SOUTH
Tuesday 6-730: Booth; Townsend
Tuesday 7:30-9:00: Hastings; Jarboe
Wednesday 6-7:30: Willson; KK
Thursday: 6-7:30 Southwick; Strauss
Please note that this revised schedule will be valid for this week only and that the playoff schedule is in no way affected.
Sunday, March 3, 2019
Playoffs Schedule: Rounds 1 & 2
With the regular season concluding today, it's time for the best part of the year. The first two rounds of the playoffs are next weekend.
Friday 3/8 - Round 1
7:00 PM
6 Hastings vs. 11 Sellers
@ LA Court 1
8 McNamara vs. 9 Booth
@ LA Court 2
8:15 PM
7 KK vs. 10 Willson
@ LA Court 1
Sunday 3/10 - Elite 8
8:00 AM
3 Southwick vs. Hastings/Sellers
@ LA Court 1
1 Strauss vs. McNamara/Booth
@ LA Court 2
9:30 AM
2 Jarboe vs. KK/Willson
@ LA Court 1
4 Townsend vs. 5 Manzi
@ LA Court 2
Friday 3/8 - Round 1
7:00 PM
6 Hastings vs. 11 Sellers
@ LA Court 1
8 McNamara vs. 9 Booth
@ LA Court 2
8:15 PM
7 KK vs. 10 Willson
@ LA Court 1
Sunday 3/10 - Elite 8
8:00 AM
3 Southwick vs. Hastings/Sellers
@ LA Court 1
1 Strauss vs. McNamara/Booth
@ LA Court 2
9:30 AM
2 Jarboe vs. KK/Willson
@ LA Court 1
4 Townsend vs. 5 Manzi
@ LA Court 2
Week 10 Baller of the Week
Dougie Tompkins gets baller of the week to finish up the regular season. He had 28 points in a W for the no. 1 Team Strauss. Dougie will have all the eyes on him as he leads his title-favorite team into a playoff run.
Honorable mentions: Stevie D (26), Keast (27)
Honorable mentions: Stevie D (26), Keast (27)
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