Championship Game 3
August 1, 2008

TONY DELSEY COMPANY	36 - 41		77
HIDEAWAY MINI MART	28 - 41		69

Scoring:
TONY DELSEY COMPANY - Harvard Orlando 32 (14, 1-5, 1),
Lagnese Aaron 26 (10, 0-0, 2), Bichler Ryan 11 (5, 1-2, 0),
Romier Watson 8 (4, 0-0, 0);
HIDEAWAY MINI MART - Mandarino Regis 35 (15, 2-4, 1),
Greco A.J. 19 (7, 2-4, 1), Epperson Eddie 11 (4, 0-0, 1),
Mellix Mark 4 (2, 0-0, 0), Betton Dominique 0 (0, 0-0, 0),
Armstrong Andrew 0 (0, 0-0, 0).

Fouls:
TONY DELSEY COMPANY - Bichler 3, Watson 1;	
HIDEAWAY MINI MART - Mandarino 3, Mellix 2, Epperson 2.

Championship Game 2
July 31, 2008

TONY DELSEY COMPANY	42 - 51		93
HIDEAWAY MINI MART	40 - 50		90

Scoring:
TONY DELSEY COMPANY - Harvard Orlando 34 (14, 3-9, 1),
Lagnese Aaron 31 (11, 3-3, 2), Watson Romier 15 (6, 0-0, 1),
Bichler Ryan 11 (4, 2-4, 1);
HIDEAWAY MINI MART - Mandarino Regis 35 (16, 0-0, 1),
Cardillo Richie 29 (14, 1-6, 0), Greco A.J. 10 (2, 2-2, 0),
Epperson Eddie 10 (5, 0-0, 0), Betton Dominique 6 (3, 0-0, 0),
Armstrong Andrew 0 (0, 0-0, 0), Mellix Mark 0 (0, 0-0, 0).

Fouls:
TONY DELSEY COMPANY - Watson 2, Bichler 2, Lagnese;	
HIDEAWAY MINI MART - Cardillo 5, Epperson 4, Greco 3.

Championship Game 1
July 30, 2008

TONY DELSEY COMPANY	32 - 31		63
HIDEAWAY MINI MART	32 - 32		64

Scoring:
TONY DELSEY COMPANY - Bichler Ryan 22 (10, 2-4, 0),
Lagnese Aaron 18 (6, 0-0, 2), Harvard Orlando 17 (6, 2-4, 1),
Watson Romier 6 (3, 0-0, 0);
HIDEAWAY MINI MART - Cardillo Richie 24 (12, 0-1, 0),
Mandarino Regis 24 (11, 2-5, 0), Greco A.J. 10 (5, 0-0, 0),
Epperson Eddie 2 (1, 0-0, 0), Armstrong Andrew 2 (1, 0-0, 0),
Mellix Mark 2 (1, 0-0, 0), Betton Dominique 0 (0, 0-0, 0).

Fouls:
TONY DELSEY COMPANY - Lagnese 4, Harvard 4, Watson 2;	
HIDEAWAY MINI MART - Cardillo 3, Greco 2, Epperson 1, Mellix 1.

Semi-Final Round
July 28, 2008

TONY DELSEY COMPANY	47 - 41		88
BOULEVARD LOUNGE	47 - 26		73

Scoring:
TONY DELSEY COMPANY - Bichler Ryan 38 (18, 2-3, 0),
Lagnese Aaron 27 (13, 1-2, 0), Watson Romier 14 (7, 0-0, 0),
Harvard Orlando 9 (3, 0-0, 1), Maiorano Stephen 0 (0, 0-0, 0);
BOULEVARD LOUNGE - Contristano Rocco 25 (11, 0-0, 1),
Buckley Matt 17 (7, 3-5, 0), Stewart Nick 16 (2, 0-0, 4),
Rafalowski Zach 8 (4, 0-0, 0), Molinaro Michael 7 (2, 0-1, 1),
Denti Sean 0 (0, 0-0, 0).

Fouls:
TONY DELSEY COMPANY - Lagnese 1, Bichler 1, Harvard 1;	
BOULEVARD LOUNGE - Buckley 3, Contristano 2, Denti 1.

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MEDICINE SHOPPE		23 - 33		56
HIDEAWAY MINI MART	37 - 51		88

Scoring:
MEDICINE SHOPPE - Roche Zack 33 (13, 1-4, 2), Noel Chris 14 (7, 0-0, 0),
McHugh Matthew 9 (4, 1-4, 0), Bogaski Joe 0 (0, 0-0, 0);
HIDEAWAY MINI MART - Cardillo Richie 27 (13, 1-1, 0),
Mandarino Regis 26 (11, 1-1, 1), Greco A.J. 12 (6, 0-0, 0),
Betton Dominique 8 (1, 0-0, 2), Epperson Eddie 7 (3, 1-1, 0),
Armstrong Andrew 6 (3, 0-0, 0), Mellix Mark 2 (1, 0-0, 0).

Fouls:
MEDICINE SHOPPE - Noel 3, McHugh 2, Roche 1;
HIDEAWAY MINI MART - Cardillo 2, Mandarino 1, Mellix 1, Epperson 1,
Greco 1.

Opening Round
July 25, 2008

BOULEVARD LOUNGE	34 - 35		69
NATIONAL CITY BANK	32 - 33		65

Scoring:
BOULEVARD LOUNGE - Constristano Rocco 35 (14, 4-9, 1),
Stewart Nick 17 (5, 1-4, 2), McCann Mark 6 (2, 2-2, 0),
Buckley Matt 6 (1, 1-2, 1), Rafalowski Zach 5 (1, 0-0, 1);
NATIONAL CITY BANK - Kalsek Johnathan 23 (11, 1-2, 0),
Forrester John 22 (6, 4-5, 2), Ayers Stefan 10 (4, 2-2, 0),
Vates Jesse 6 (0, 0-0, 2), Watson Denier 4 (2, 0-0, 0),
Lunsford Drevon 0 (0, 0-0, 0), Jackson Cameron 0 (0, 0-0, 0).

Fouls:
BOULEVARD LOUNGE - Buckley 3, Contristano 3, Rafalowski 2, Stewart 1;
NATIONAL CITY BANK - Kalsek 5, Ayers 3, Lunsford 2, Forrester 2,
Watson 2, Vates 1, Jackson 1.

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ANTONIO'S PIZZERIA	29 - 24		52
HIDEAWAY MINI MART	37 - 46		83

Scoring:
ANTONIO'S PIZZERIA - Vananzi Matt 22 (10, 2-5, 0),
Buckley Matt 18 (7, 4-6, 0), Haas John 10 (5, 0-0, 0),
Ferris Austin 2 (1, 0-0, 0);
HIDEAWAY MINI MART - Cardillo Richie 37 (18, 1-3, 0),
Mandarino Regis 25 (11, 0-0, 1), Epperson Eddie 10 (3, 1-2, 1),
Mellix Mark 6 (0, 0-0, 2), Armstrong Andrew 3 (0, 0-0, 1),
Betton Dominique 2 (1, 0-0, 0).

Fouls:
ANTONIO'S PIZZERIA - Buckley 2, Vananzi 2;
HIDEAWAY MINI MART - Cardillo 4, Mellix 3, Epperson 2.

Hello Parents, Players and Friends,

It's not close to playoff time, but it will be here before
we know it, and it's important to make note of a few things
before we get to that point in the season.

First, all teams will make the playoffs.  That should take
some of the pressure off of the players and captains.  These
fifteen regular season games are not all about winning and
losing.  There is so much going on here that has nothing to
do with winning and losing.  All wins and losses do are
determine what position a team will take during the only
games where winning really matters, the playoffs.

So, with the pressure taken off winning or losing, just
what is it that we are trying to accomplish here?

First, we have brought over 50 kids together to play the
game of basketball in a structured learning environment.
The whole idea of forming a league is to provide a proper
atmosphere where these kids can learn both skills and
an understanding of the actual game of basketball.  The
only real way to do this is to play games, lots of them.

Forming teams necessitates the concept of teamwork, and helps
create a bond between the players.  Hard work and dedication
will further strengthen these concepts.  Our team captains
and instructors will do the best that they can to help with
this process.  But, in the end, it is the desire of the
individual players that will determine the success or
failure of this endeavour.  We hope that everyone will do
their best to learn the fundamentals of the game, define
their roles as a team player, and work hard to improve
their skills.  This is the key to success, and the only 
way to help their team improve.

Last season we returned to the format of having Team
Captains rather than coaches. We were pleased with the
results. We have decided to continue with this concept.
Each team has been formed around a Captain, a player
we feel has demonstrated the ability to understand the
game and lead their peers.  The Recreation Staff will
allow the Captains to manage their team to the best of
their abilities. However, this doesn't always work, and
the staff will be evaluating their progress. We will
provide guidance and make any corrections needed to
ensure that the teams can grow and develop.  This may
require temporarily assigning an instructor. Please be
patient and understanding with this process.

Now, we do have a wide range of ages involved in this
league.  It is unrealistic to think that most twelve
year olds will become dominant members of their teams.
We do not consider this a problem, and hope that these 
younger players do not become discouraged by their size 
or lack or parity with the older players.  Every player
will get an equal chance to contribute.

Regardless of age or skill level, all players are
members of a team, and must function as a team in order
to succeed as a team.  The older players will probably
do much of the scoring, but the ball bounces in all
directions, and it will often end up in the hands of
the less skilled junior player.  What will they do next?
Hopefully this experience will teach them the proper
way to deal with this situation.

Everyone will play a role in their team's success, whether
it be as a scorer, rebounder, passer, or just a player who
knows how to handle themselves in game situations and does
their best to help keep the ball in play.  For any of our
junior players who wish to compete in scholastic sports,
this will be a good chance to taste real competition against
older and better players.  They can only improve with the
experience.

It is important to note that there are many dynamics
involved here, and experience has taught us that we
must give this league, these teams, our captains and
officials, and ourselves, the necessary time to evolve.
The kids need time to get to know each other and their
strengths.  The teams need time to develop and learn to
execute.  The staff needs time to observe, evaluate and
make whatever corrections are needed.  To expect instant
results is not realistic.

Trust us.  What we see in game's 1 through 5 will not be
what we see in game's 10 through 15.  Please be patient
with the process and allow the teams to evolve.  Many
times we have seen top seeded teams get knocked off in
playoff games by low seeded teams that just took longer
to get their games in gear.

Our referees will do their best to keep the game flowing
and work hard to manage the game.  They will call fouls
and they will inevitably miss some fouls.  They also are
human.  Some of these officials are still in high school
and are still learning and developing as referees.  Mistakes
are a part of every game, and a part of life.  We will stick
by our referees decisions and do everything to support and
encourage their development.

As program coordinators, we have put a lot of trust in the
individuals chosen to help officiate and teach.  We respect
them and we expect the same from the parents and players.
Any problems should be brought to the attention of the staff
after the game, and these concerns will be dealt with
accordingly.

It's also VERY important to recognize that this is all just
a game. It's a Rec League, and that is all.  This is not the
NBA, and sometimes we all need to step back for a moment and
refocus.  The Brookline Recreation Center provides this
program for the purpose of bringing kids together to play
basketball in a safe, friendly and competitive environment.
That's all it is.  It's just a game, and hopefully we will
all have a little fun.  We will NOT tolerate obstructive
behavior from anyone: parents, players or patrons alike.
We are here to give the kids a chance to play basketball
and have some fun.  There can be NO other way.

SO.......

We ask that everyone be patient with the process and when
its time for the playoffs we will have some good games
to entertain us.

Thanks everyone for your support!

-Milan and Clint