Championship Game 3
July 27, 2011

MOONLITE CAFE			32 - 36		68
MEDICINE SHOPPE			42 - 20		62

Scoring:
MOONLITE CAFE - Mitchell Dylan 30 (7, 13-16, 1),
Petite Malik 25 (5, 9-12, 2), Cotton Demetrius 9 (1, 1-3, 2),
Manuel Tony 2 (0, 2-2, 0), Manuel Nick 2 (1, 0-0, 0),
Roell Mark 0 (0, 0-0, 0), Vates Karly 0 (0, 0-0, 0),
James D'onte 0 (0, 0-0, 0), Bogaski Cory 0 (0, 0-0, 0);
MEDICINE SHOPPE - Branch Clarence 25 (11, 0-1, 1),
Valforte Alexa 9 (4, 1-2, 0), Quinten Tyler 8 (4, 0-0, 0),
Noel Julius 8 (3, 2-3, 0), Buckley Amanda 4 (2, 0-1, 0),
Lewis Lamont 4 (2, 0-1, 0), Newton Troy 2 (1, 0-0, 0),
Hoffman Kara 2 (1, 0-0, 0).

Fouls:
MOONLITE CAFE - Mitchell 2, Cotton 2, Manuel T 2, Manuel N 1,
Vates 1, Bogaski 1, James 1, Petite 1;
MEDICINE SHOPPE - Lewis 5, Noel 5, Branch 4, Quinten 3, Hoffman 3,
Newton 2, Buckley 2, Valforte 1.

Championship Game 2
July 26, 2011

MOONLITE CAFE			27 - 32		59
MEDICINE SHOPPE			27 - 34		61

Scoring:
MOONLITE CAFE - Petite Malik 31 (13, 5-13, 0),
Mitchell Dylan 24 (7, 10-14, 0), Bogaski Corey 4 (2, 0-0, 0),
Vates Karly 0 (0, 0-0, 0), Manuel Tony 0 (0, 0-0, 0),
Roell Mark 0 (0, 0-0, 0), Cotton Demetrius 0 (0, 0-0, 0),
James D'onte 0 (0, 0-0, 0), Manuel Nick 0 (0, 0-0, 0);
MEDICINE SHOPPE - Branch Clarence 18 (6, 6-7, 0),
Quinten Tyler 10 (4, 2-2, 0), Lewis Lamont 8 (4, 0-0, 0),
Valforte Alexa 6 (3, 0-1, 0), Noel Julius 6 (3, 0-2, 0),
Thomas Tawaan 6 (2, 2-2, 0), Newton Troy 5 (2, 1-2, 0),
Hoffman Kara 2 (1, 0-0, 0), Buckley Amanda 0 (0, 0-0, 0).

Fouls:
MOONLITE CAFE - Bogaski 5, Mitchell 4, Cotton 2, James 1, Petite 1,
Manuel T 1;
MEDICINE SHOPPE - Buckley 3, Newton 3, Hoffman 3, Noel 3, Lewis 2,
Quinten 2, Branch 2, Valforte 1.

Championship Game 1
July 25, 2011

MOONLITE CAFE			35 - 26		61
MEDICINE SHOPPE			21 - 26		47

Scoring:
MOONLITE CAFE - Petite Malik 29 (13, 3-6, 0),
Mitchell Dylan 16 (7, 2-2, 0), Cotton Demetrius 7 (2, 0-0, 1),
Vates Karly 5 (1, 0-0, 1), Manuel Tony 4 (2, 0-0, 0),
Roell Mark 0 (0, 0-1, 0), Bogaski Corey 0 (0, 0-0, 0),
James D'onte 0 (0, 0-0, 0);
MEDICINE SHOPPE - Branch Clarence 17 (7, 0-0, 1),
Quinten Tyler 10 (5, 0-3, 0), Noel Julius 9 (4, 1-4, 0),
Hoffman Kara 5 (2, 1-2, 0), Lewis Lamont 3 (1, 1-8, 0),
Buckley Amanda 2 (1, 0-0, 0), Newton Troy 1 (0, 1-2, 0),
Valforte Alexa 0 (0, 0-0, 0), Thomas Tawaan 0 (0, 0-0, 0).

Fouls:
MOONLITE CAFE - Petite 4, Bogaski 3, Cotton 3, Manuel T 2, Roell 2,
Mitchell 1;
MEDICINE SHOPPE - Quinten 3, Noel 3, Branch 2, Thomas 2, Newton 1,
Hoffman 1, Valforte 1, Lewis 1.

Semi-Final Round
July 22, 2011

MOONLITE CAFE			33 - 47		80
PITTSBURGH BOXING		31 - 24		55

Scoring:
MOONLITE CAFE - Petite Malik 33 (14, 2-4, 1),
Cotton Demetrius 17 (2, 1-2, 4), Mitchell Dylan 15 (5, 2-3, 1),
Roell Mark 6 (3, 0-0, 0), Vates Karly 5 (2, 1-2, 0),
Bogaski Corey 4 (2, 0-0, 0), James D'onte 0 (0, 0-0, 0);
PITTSBURGH BOXING - Wilson Jared 17 (7, 0-0, 1),
Griffiths Keynon 10 (5, 0-0, 0), Wilson Jake 9 (4, 1-2, 0),
Zange Jordan 7 (3, 1-4, 0), Tiani Olivia 4 (2, 0-0, 0),
Thomas C.J. 4 (2, 0-0, 0), Wentzel Lucas 2 (1, 0-0, 0),
Knorr Dylan 2 (1, 0-0, 0).

Fouls:
MOONLITE CAFE - Bogaski 2, Petite 2, James 1, Cotton 1;
PITTSBURGH BOXING - Wilson Jake 3, Wilson Jared 3, Griffiths 1,
Wentzel 1.

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MEDICINE SHOPPE			32 - 24		56
HIDEAWAY MINI MART		30 - 24		54

Scoring:
MEDICINE SHOPPE - Branch Clarence 18 (4, 4-5, 2),
Noel Julius 13 (6, 1-3, 0), Quinten Tyler 10 (5, 0-6, 0),
Thomas Tawaan 8 (0, 2-2, 2), Buckley Amanda 4 (2, 0-0, 0),
Lewis Lamont 3 (0, 0-0, 1), Valforte Alexa 0 (0, 0-0, 0),
Hoffman Kara 0 (0, 0-0, 0), Newton Troy 0 (0, 0-0, 0);
HIDEAWAY MINI MART - Trautman Michael 28 (10, 2-3, 2),
Phillips Edward 10 (3, 4-4, 0), Travers Bailey 6 (2, 2-2, 0),
Watson Romier 5 (1, 0-0, 1), Arnold Blake 5 (1, 3-4, 0),
Evans Nicole 0 (0, 0-0, 0), Covington Christian 0 (0, 0-0, 0).

Fouls:
MEDICINE SHOPPE - Noel 4, Quinten 3, Branch 2, Hoffman 2, Lewis 1;
HIDEAWAY MINI MART - Watson 4, Travers 3, Evans 2, Trautman 1,
Arnold 1, Phillips 1, Covington 1.

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 forty 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.

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 4 will not be
what we see in game's 6 through 9.  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.

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