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Myrtannia
Dr-J
Gnomes win first AOBC ever in fairly easy style
The Gnomes second go around at the Atlantian Oceania Basketball Championship is already more successful than their first attempt. The team having spent more time together knew their strengths and weaknesses better and were ready to go quickly.
Straight from the start the Gnomes applied the forty minutes of hell defense and pressed the Nedalians into the ground. In the first 6 minutes they came up with 6 steals and jumped out to a quick 24-10 lead.
The Nedalians battled back a bit and pulled within three midway through the second quarter at 40-37. But the Gnomes reestablished control and went to the half with a 50-42 lead.
Coming out of the half the Gnomes some how ramped up the intesity of the press even more and just dominated the third quarter. They scored 30 points while holding Nedalia to a mere 7 to make the score 80-49.
The Gnomes pulled off the press and the Nedalians were able to regroup and take control of the final quarter of the game. But with such a large deficit there wasn't much they could do and just pulled to the final margin of down 14.
Rn-Mndez lead the way for the Gnomes with 36 points including 8-10 from behind the three point line. Gy-Pt chipped in another 20 points as the backcourt speed really damaged the Nedalians.
Next up is the host Myrtannians. The Gnomes would like to repeat their performance, but realize that this will be an incredibly difficult match. |
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Lamoni impresses the new boys
In a game in which their newbie opponents never lead, Lamoni showed the team from 95X what AOBC style play was all about. Lamoni won by the largest margin to date in AOBC III, and held their opponent to the fewest points scored to date in the tournament.
Hugh Humber; whom Lamonian fans have kept on calling 'Superman,' continued to impress the fans in the first game of his last AOBC, even managing to go 10/15 from the three point line, when everyone was expecting him to continually dunk it. Hugh took a philosophical look at it, "If I had repeatedly dunked on the newbies, it would look like I was taunting them. So, I took the harder road, and surprised even myself. I also intend to retire at the end of this AOBC, so I figured to do some things that I haven't really done yet. I have all the LBA and AOBC records that anyone should ever need, not to mention winning AOBC I. Why get greedy?"
The Hawks face Milchama next, in what is sure to be an interesting matchup. In AOCAF XVII (which Lamoni won!!!!), the Milchama Warriors sported a team that featured a man on a horse, as well as a goalkeeper. Although all indications are that Milchama will be playing a full roster for the AOBC, this should still be an interesting match.
Lamoni - 88
95X - 72 |
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Errish Vanguard - Sporting Section
Green Wave Drops Debut
In Myrtannia's capital, the Republic of Ereeland's men's basketball team fell victim to an energized host nation team. A host nation team that won the tournament the last time around. After falling behind badly in the first half, the Errish lads made a contest of it with a spirited run.
But the Suns could not be vanquished by the gallant Green Wave boys, and eventually captured a 104-100 victory. Part of Ereeland's failure to keep up was the size difference between the two centers. Robert Harring of Ereeland stands at 6'11", while Myrtannia's Vito Munise towers above him at 7'6". Scary stuff.
On the bright side, the fact that the Green Wave kept it from being a blowout is promising. Zachary Zwilling led Ereeland with 26 points, including a perfect 6/6 on treys on an otherwise dismal shooting night for the Green Wave. Dan Kleine added 10 points and 6 rebounds off the bench.
The Green Wave face Nedalia next, losers of their first game against the much improved Gnomes of Az-Cz.
"Nedalia might be a mysterious team - we don't even know who's really playing for 'em - but we can't take this team lightly. A win is the only way to get us back on track," coach Tim Meddaugh said.
Shamrocks Sink Baz Girls
Over in Niniisto, the Ereeland Shamrocks team put on a show against Bazalonia's women's team. Both nations were fielding a women's team for the first time, so it seemed like an even match on paper. The first quarter showed that it was no fair fight.
Ereeland controlled the first tip and ran with it. The Shamrocks' early 32-2 run set the tone for the whole game. Bazalonia woke up in the second quarter to get within 12, 48-36 before the half, but that was it. Exploiting turnovers by the Bazalonians, the Shamrocks simply outran their opponents and dominated the fast break points column.
When Bazalonia squared up its interior defense to stop the fast break, Ereeland took it outside. Daphne Angelo (28 points) and Elva Pressnell (22 points) both torched Bazalonia from outside. Cari Warburton (14 points, 10 rebounds) and Fern Sleeper (10 points, 6 rebounds) helped keep things clear inside. It all added up to an impressive 101-91 victory that catapulted Ereeland into the top spot in the women's division.
"It's just for one day, though," said coach Gordon Bob, "I'm proud of how our girls handled themselves out there tonight, but we've got a ways to go. Myrtannia's next and they're a very tough team."
The Dryads, who Ereeland faces next, beat 95x in a defensive battle in which they never trailed. Like their men's team, the Myrtannian women have a size advantage up front against Ereeland. In order to win, Ereeland has to run the floor and isolate star center Ping Seek. If the Shamrocks allow others to contribute, it's going to be a long night. |
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From the Pacific City Courier
95X Doubles Up on Bazalonia
Both teams record their first win
Myrtannia - Scratch 95X off the list of new nations to the Atlantian Oceania Basketball Championship that have no chance, as both the men's and women's teams earned their first victories.
"It might be just one team... but we all feel a little better," comments Janelle Foxwood, who scored 12 in the women's win over the Dribbling Bazzettes. 91-76. Ashley Maranz was the team's leading scorer with 23.
"We checked to make sure everyone's alarm clock was working," jokes Coach Mark Walters. "Several of the players commented that was when the clock hit zero at the end of the last game."
The women next play Ereeland. Both teams are 1-1.
The men also made a statement, defeating the Dribbling Bazalopes by 25 in their 103-78 win.
"We have it in is," says Ryan Powell, with 13 points and 12 assists in the game.
Leading scorer Duke Woodstock commented after scoring 19: "it was more of a team effort. Carl (Holgate), Harold (Steele), Blake (Belmont), Ryan and I all scored at least 10...."
"The players said it all," Coach Frank Lester said. "They were like a different team out there tonight."
Next up is fellow newcomers Milchama, who are still looking for their first win. 95X's men's team improves to 1-1. |
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"Dribbling Bazalopes go un-named - Officials Embarresed"
Today finally we saw the official line up for the AORBC, the line up was as expecting for a number of reasons, partly because it is exactly the same as the other AORBC however, the primary reason is that 2 games have been played. Those Games against Milchama and 95-X which resulted in a 9 pt win against Milchama and a 25 point humiliation against new comers 95-X.
The Dribbling Bazzettes where not going well either in their first foray into internation basketball languishing on the bottom of the table being thrashed by both Ereeland and 95-X in their games. Officials from the national basketball comittee have made a statement that players just have not had the crowd support they once had due to various factors, however they expect this to change soon.
The Dribbling Bazalopes face Lamoni Hawks next at Ah-Harim Memorial Colessium and the Dribbling Bazzettes face their biggest Challenge. The Myrtannian Dryads
Dribbling Bazalopes
Starting Lineup
1 (Captain): Roger Geffories 6'4"
2: Daniel Death (pro nounced Dee-th) 7'4"
3: Kevin Hobbs 6'8"
4: Andrew Mills 6'7"
5: Trevor Assington 6'5"
Bench
11: Richard Jamieson 6'6"
12: Reginald Potts 6'9"
13: Craig Johan 6'11"
14: Peter Smith 6'1"
15: Smythe Peters 6'2"
16: "Peppy" Eiragon Ricardo 7'0"
17: John Luke Paul 6'3"
18: Hezekiah Lukeson 6'4"
Dribbling Bazzettes
Starting Lineup
1(Captain) Natasha Deen
2 Sarah Monet
3. Louise Ricardo
4. Mary Jules
5. Annette Hendrickson
Bench... maybe later
The team will be wearing kits provided by Sabre Inc. (OOC: When D&S come back I'll get her to make up some Dribbling Bazzettes unis) |
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Hawks soar (undefeated) above Group A
With wins against AOBC opponents 95X and Milchama, the Hawks are the only team in group A that is currently undefeated. The 92-79 scoreline against Milchama continues with Lamonian defensive AOBC traditions; and the Hawks are in great shape to capture their second AOBC title.
In group B, friends and allies Myrtannia are the only team in that group to go undefeated. The bookies are already taking the chance of calculating the odds of a Lamoni-Myrtannia finals matchup. As we do well know, such a matchup in the finals would virtually garuntee that one side would have more than one AOBC title, and that side would then be seen as the best basketball team in all of AO.
Another side to this whole story is the Hugh Humber angle. If you ever been to one of the past AOBC's (or AORBC's, as they were then known), you would know that Hugh Humber is the short Lamonian Center with a HUGE presence. Humber's nickname is Superman, and he has certainly been that for Lamonian AORBC/AOBC teams. Many have enjoyed watching Humber dunk, jump shoot, and recently even score from behind the arc. Being that Humber has announced his retirement after this AOBC, the thinking in the Lamonian locker room is that there would be no better way to give him a sendoff than to win the AOBC cup for the second time.
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Milchama - 79 |
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From the Pacific City Courier
'X Men Win Shootout; Women Hold On
Both teams win close games and improve to 2-1
Myrtannia - The players couldn't understand why Men's coach Frank Lester read them the riot act after last night's 89-87 victory over Milchama at Bunkal Arena.
"Something about them being the worst team we've played so far," mumbled Harold Steele, whose 20-footer with 2 seconds to go sealed the win for 95X.
Logan Lombard, who fouled out of his second game, sent Milchama to the free throw line with 10 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter, with the score at 87-86. Milchama missed the second free throw, and a crucial rebound by backup center Daniel Lancaster gave 95X posession, allowing the quick pass down the floor to Steele for his winning shot.
"We won on luck. They have to play their best all the time, not just against the strong opponents," Lester later explained to the Courier. "For example, Duke (Woodstock) is a great kid, but he's gone from being leading scorer the last two games to missing every single shot he put up in the second (quarter)."
Backup guard Blake Belmont played most of the rest of the game for 95X.
Carl Holgate led 95X scoring with 22; Belmont scored 18 off the bench. Ryan Powell's 11 was second among the starters.
"Everyone's surprised," Powell said after Lester's speech. "We tried to tell him we won the game, and how would we know who was a good or bad team. Then he said we needed him because of this."
"Ryan almost understands," Lester replied. "They're young - but, after all, he called me," referring to the phone call Lester received from Powell, asking him if he'd be willing to coach the team.
Meanwhile, the 95X Women watched Ereeland's 30-foot 3 point attempt at the buzzer rattle off the rim in their 101-99 win at Elimico Court in Niniisto. All 95X starters reached double figures, in part because of a 15-0 scoring run in the third quarter started by Ashley Maranz, putting them back in the game.
Kristin Hazel led all scorers with 25, and added 8 rebounds.
Next up, both teams again face Bazalonia. Both teams won their previous games by wide margins. The AOBC is set up so each team plays each team in their group twice before the single elimination tournament. |
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Myrtannians Ubeaten After Three; Second Set of Games Next
HALOSEN - It's been a perfect start to AOBC IV for both Myrtannian national teams, as each hunts for a second trophy. In the nation's capital, the Suns have been dominant against their opponents thanks in large part to the efforts of Vito Munise. The 7'6" center, seemingly fully recovered from knee surgery, has been too much of a force for opposing teams to handle.
The second game of the tournament was against the undersized but explosive Gnomes of Az-Cz, coming off a blowout of Nedalia themselves. After the opening win against Ereeland, the Suns were ready to see just about anything from the Az-Czzers. It turned out to be an exciting, fast past matchup where neither team went ahead by more than four for most of the game. Munise played well, scoring another 30 points and adding 14 rebounds into the mix.
Unable to drive inside, the Gnomes took it outside and kept close with long jumpers. Going into the final 12 seconds, it was all even at 87-87. Alec Rivlin tried to pass it in to Irwin Bartmettler, who was hounded by a pair of gnomes. Bartmettler passed it out to an open Prince Manolis, who nailed the three to make it 90-87 Myrtannia. Az-Cz took a timeout, only to see their inbound pass stolen by Rivlin, who hurled it with a baseball throw toward the basket. Manolis caught the toss with a spring heeled leap, and turned it into an alley-oop dunk at the buzzer. The slam gave Myrtannia a 92-87 victory.
Yesterday, the Suns went into a matchup with winless Nedalia, who have seemingly always struggled in AOBC. It was no different against the Suns, as Myrtannia's defense kept the Lions at bay the entire game. The Suns used fast breaks to outpace Nedalia, and the charge was led by Prince Manolis. Manolis, who scored 16 against Az-Cz, racked up a career AOBC-high 28 points to go with 5 steals. Vito Munise overpowered the Lions inside, scoring 32 points, grabbing 13 rebounds, and blocking 4 shots on defense. Myrtannia won 80-68.
"We're in a good rhythm right now, and these other guys just can't keep up. If we keep the games going at our pace, we're bound to do well out there," commented guard Alec Rivlin, "Big V and Prince torch 'em on offense, and we stop 'em dead on defense, and use speed to get around 'em. Sometimes we literally run through 'em."
Over in Niniisto, the Dryads are making their case for a run at their second AOBC women's title. In the first of their two previous games, the Dryads played a decent team from Ereeland, who'd won by ten in their first game. Unfortunately for the Shamrocks, Dryads defense put a stop to any hopes of an upset. Myrtannia again led the entire way, at one point by as many as 20, and never by less than 8.
Ping Seek was held to 12 points, 16 rebounds, and 5 blocks, but the Dryads found other ways to get past the Shamrocks. Mary Finley and Cheryle Odmark combined for 54 points, and Kyra Platko added a career-high 18 off the bench as the Dryads won 105-96.
The Bazalonia game was much closer, as the Dryads couldn't stop a determined Bazette attack. Myrtannia found itself playing a seesaw matchup as each team took turns scoring. Bazalonia actually took an 88-85 lead with 3 seconds remaining, and Myrtannia took a timeout. On the inbound pass, Margaret Averbach got it into Ping, who got a sky hook off at the buzzer along with the foul.
Ping converted the free throw and it went to overtime tied at 88. In OT, it was still back and forth, leaving the score at 98 apiece, again with seconds to play. Odmark pushed it up the floor, then found veteran Rona Lee open just inside the three point line. Lee faked out her defender, then drilled a shot that put the Dryads up by two. Bazalonia's final possession ended with Ping getting a huge block as time expired to seal the win. Both national teams are now 3-0.
Next up for the Suns will be the Gnomes of Az-Cz again, whom they defeated in a close matchup two days ago. Az-Cz is coming in off a big 101-91 win over Ereeland, and will be looking to add a third notch to the win column. The Dryads will face Ereeland's Shamrocks, who were two point losers to 95X, 101-99 yesterday. Myrtannia won their last matchup to the tune of 105-96.
With the unbeaten record, the Suns are now considered by the Lamonian media to be a favorite to reach the championship final against the Hawks. A last Hugh Humber-Vito Munise duel would be quite interesting, as both veteran centers are playing very well once again. Historically, Munise has the slight edge, including the last meeting, a Myrtannia victory in the AORBC III Final. However, the Hawks are looking to give Hugh one last championship, and are playing very well in Group A.
"We're not going ahead that far. If we anticipate the final instead of focusing on our group, we're liable to stumble on the way. Nothing's gauranteed at this point," Munise said. |
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And welcome to the BazSports Coverage of the 3rd Atlantian Oceania Regional Basketball Championship. I'm your Host Denis Rainy.
Today saw the Dribbling Bazalopes and the Dribbling Bazzettes both faced rivals from the state of 95-X, the new comers who had upstaged the Dribbling Bazalopes and dominated against the Dribbling Bazzettes in their first match up where put back in their place today. Let's go right to the action of the mens. The 95-X team took control in the first quarter with a demanding 26 points to 13 from Bazalonia. Daniel Death scoring a long range 3 pointer, the only highlight of a poor performance by the mens team.
<Video of the Daniel Death 3 Pointer followed by scores by the 95-X mens squad.>
However the Womens fair much better however still were not able to get off to the lead that they needed to climb from the bottom of the Table. The Dribbling Bazzettes had a narrow 2 point lead 18-20 points at the end of the first quarter.
<Video of The Druibbling Bazzettes scoring there goals with an impressive lay-out from #4 Mary Jules.>
The 2nd Quarter saw the Dribbling Bazalopes turn the game around and managed to come out ahead on the quarter, however they still had a few points to catch up. Andrew Mill's combined with an Assist from Peppy Ricardo to turn the match around. At the end of the half it was Bazalonia 39, 95-X 48
<Video of goals by Peter Smith, Roger Geffories and Kevin Hobbs countered by goals from Carl Holgate and Kyle Hawthorne>
The Bribbling Bazzetes however faired worse in their matchup, however only marginaly at half-time the score was 52-52, tied 95-x had caught up their 2 goals. The entire match up to this point had been a see-sawing affair with no clear winner. This could easily be determined by OverTime as the Match against the Dryads went.
<Video of Sarah Monet, Janelle Foxwood , Mary Jules and Kristin Hazel scoring goals, Sarah's was a bit more energentic and wowed the Audience, however it made little difference apart from showboating.>
The 3rd Quarter, after half time continued the run that the Dribbling Bazalopes had this time improving on their performance being 1 point shy of the 95-X team at 3/4 time. And despite Trevor Assington injuring his ancle making him in doubt for the next AORBC matches the team didn't seem to slow down at all. Bazalonia 59, 95-X 60.
<Video of John Luke Paul and Richard Jameson in addition to the Captain Roger Geffories getting in a wonder 2 pointer at the net.>
3rd quarter saw what seemed a renewed Bazzettes team play more agressively that they have been seen to play before... They pretty much seemed to be able to do no wrong while their opponents could do no right only racking up 6 points against and amazing 24 by the Bazzettes. 76-58
<Video of Bazzette goal after Bazzette goal including 2 amazing 3 pointers by Natasha Deen>
The last quarter once again saw a nominally Dribbling Bazalope dominated quarter and while coming from behind, once the team got in front which took until this last quarter to achieve they never let it go. 26 points where scored by the Bazalonians comapred to 18 points from the 95-X mens team. Bazalonia 85, Ninety-Five X 78
<Video of related Bazalonian and 95-Xian(?) goals and the Bazalonian celebration once the game had ended>
The Dribbling Bazzettes however lost their aggressive drive and seemed to give the 95-X team a thought that the light at the end of the tunnel was not indeed a train comming towards them, however failed to fully capitalise managing to only crawl back 4 points in the last quarter. However the Dribbling Bazzettes still won by quite an impressive margin. Bazalonia 98, Ninety-Five X 75. Which now lifts them up from last place on the table.
<Video of various assorted generic goals, nothing inspired by the Bazalonian women, though their maybe something inspiried by the 95-X, should it be RPed>
The next game day we are facing our cross strait friends Milchama in the mens division. The only other team to perform worse in our group and Ereeland whom we stole 3rd place on the rankings over. Both of these teams are the Bazalopes Greated chance to get into the 2nd spot on the group tables and progress to the Semi-finals of the men or the Finals of the women. I am Denis Rainy and this has been BazSport's Highlight coverage of the Atlantian Oceania Regional Basketball Championship.
This post has been edited by Bazalonia on Jan 1 2007, 02:24 AM |
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"Why do we suck at basketball?"
"Because we tried to get a bunch of Jews to play basketball successfully. You know how that will work out. More importantly we don't have one black player on the team."
"So? GBN won the title without a black guy."
"Who are they?"
"Nevermind. The point is we had no chance."
"So how will we do against Bazalonia"
"Is the 0-5 isn't as bad as it seems banner any indication?"
"No, not really"
"Are you retarded?"
"No, not really"
"Is that all you will say now?"
"No, not really"
"Well then say something else"
"No, don't need to"
"Ha! you did say something else! yeh!"
"International conspiracy!"
"Ok, that's why we lost excellent."
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Milchama News-Today-Tommorow-Chronicle-Telegraph-Journal-Update -Register-Sun-Enquirer-Post-Gazette-Times-Picayune-Herald
Sports Section
International conspiracy blamed for Milchama's failings in basketball
The great international conspiracy has struck again...
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"Good job"
"It worked!"
"It's the Milchamian press, of course it worked they eat up stuff like that"
"Thank you Douglas Jefferey"
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From the Pacific City Courier
Slipped Away
Men's, Women's 95X teams drop games; both now 2-2
Myrtannia - The 95X Men's Atlantian Oceania Basketball Championship Team lost a critical game last night, surrendering a lead which early on was as much as 20 points in their 85-78 loss to Bazalonia.
"We just lost steam," said an exhausted Carl Holgate after the game, who led 95X with 25 points and 6 rebounds.
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The Men's teams' next game is against unbeated Lamoni. The team is looking at this as possibly the last chance to play a spoiler role in the tournament.
One lineup change of note for that game: Daniel Lancaster will start at center for 95X. Underperforming Logan Lombard will come off the bench.
The Women's team suffered a similar fate in a 98-75 blowout defeat to the Dribbling Bazzettes. Kristin Hazel and Janelle Foxwood both led 95X with 14 points each.
"We were disappointed," Danielle Hazel said after the game. "They really wanted the win, and it showed.
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Next up for the women is 4-0 Myrtannia. Coach Mark Walters said in an interview after the game the team is hoping to play their best for a better outcome than the tournament opener.
Meanwhile, XBN reports it's pleased with viewership of its television broadcast of the 95X AOBC games, with last night's game possibly one of the highest-rated for the network this season, despite the men's loss. |
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