We Goin’ Sizzler – Semi Finals

Welcome back, as we head into the semi-finals tonight! These playoffs have been interesting as we have seen some upsets but can these Cinderella stories keep going or will they finally be eliminated by a top contender?

We start with Division 5A, BALLZ DEEP won their divisional playoff game easily by a score of 36-19. This set up a battle with second seed GHOSTS in the Quarter finals. The game was an offensive shootout, with both teams combining for over 400 yards. RYAN DOBBS-GARNETT was the difference maker in this one as he had 6 catches on 6 targets for 44 YDs, 2 TDs and 2 SKs, 2 PDs on defense. In the end BALLZ DEEP upset GHOSTS 40-20 and are headed to the semi-finals.

Another surprise was to see GOOFY GOOBERS win their Quarter final match up versus second seed METAVERSE. After getting by LONGHORNS 42-25 in the divisional playoff game, GOOFY GOOBERS had the daunting task of taking on METAVERSE. The game was a close one from beginning to end, tied 6-6 at halftime, GOOFY GOOBERS converted on key XPs to win 20-18. METAVERSE QB JONATHAN PEREZ struggled for productivity going 7 for 22 for only 100 YDs and 2 TDs, while GOOFY GOOBERS QB RUSSELL SCHWARTZ threw for over 200 YDs. MAX BURAH had a monster game catching 7 of 7 targets for 103 YDs and 1 TD.

THE R.E.E.T. continue to win and are headed to the semi finals after a 6 TD performance from QB SANTINO SPARAGNA. In a 41-33 win over LOS BANDITOS in the Quarter finals in which DANTE SPARAGNA had 125 receiving YDs, THE R.E.E.T. continue to look unstoppable.

The RAVENS were less impressive as they looked out of sorts after their bye. They defeated BACKWOODS FC 21-12 in a game that saw QB JOEL HOULE throw 2 INTs. A win is a win and the RAVENS are also headed to the semi-finals.

#1 THE R.E.E.T vs #3 GOOFY GOOBERS

#1 RAVENS vs #3 BALLZ DEEP

Tonight is also the start of the NHL second round playoffs.

On to Division 5B, the WARRIORS pull off the upset over AIR FORCE 1 by a score of 31-30! AIR FORCE 1 QB SIMON BLAIS had a nearly perfect game going 15 for 18 with 192 YDs and 5 TDs, unfortunately he also threw 1 INT that was returned to the house for a pick 6. Essentially though, it was the AIR FORCE 1 defense that was exposed in this one. The WARRIORS QB MITCH FERGENBAUM rose to the occasion with 3 TDs, 2 to MATTHEW LEUTNER, and the aforementioned pick 6 to book his team a spot in the semi-finals.

LOCKDOWN continue to dominate and, with a 27-13 win over the COOKERS, they are headed to the semi-finals as a #1 seed. QB BUCK ANEER only threw for 82 YDs but did have 4 TDs and ran for 46 YDs.

LE SPEAKEASY also head to the semi-finals after a 38-14 win over BINES. This game was never in doubt as QB VINCENT RICHARD blew up and went 17 for 21 with 158 YDs and 6 TDs while ADAM BATEMAN added 3 INTs on defense.

Finally, TRAPSTARS continue their playoff run after finishing the season as a #1 seed and defeat TWO PFIZERS AND FOT’S HALF JOHNSON 39-32. DANNY MCFEE tried his best with 181 YDs and 4 TDs, 2 to JOEY TAYLOR with 118 YDs, but just couldn’t keep up with QB COOPER YOUNG who had 215 YDs and 6 TDs, 3 of which went to VINCENT RIZZOLO for 60 YDs.

#1 TRAPSTARS vs #3 WARRIORS

#1 LOCKDOWN vs #2 LE SPEAKEASY

Until next week, Pain Heals. Chicks Dig Scars. Glory Lasts Forever.

Frank ‘Falco’ Teoli