BOHICA 87, Rusty Aries 64
BOHICA jumped out to an 11-0 lead to open the game and never looked back as they ran to their second BVBL title in as many years. Paced by Kris Johnson (22 points and 7 threes) and Brian Vayda (18 points) BOHICA lead from wire to wire. Rusty Aries made a few runs and even got the lead to single digits as late as 10 minutes to go in the first half behind the balanced attack of Josh Dunton (15) Alex Curry (15) and Raheem Lewis (12).
BOHICA was not to denied however as Joey McCann tossed in 17 of his own and Jeff Lindgren added 14. Scott Felper provided his normal junkyard dog game and Justin Aldrich ran the offense effectively and efficiently.
Rusty Aries Scoring:
Curry 15
Dunton 15
Lewis 12
Whitten 10
Groth 5
Taylor 5
Monoco 2
BOHICA Scoring:
Johnson 22 (finals MVP)
Vayda 18
McCann 17* (playoff MVP 16 PPG in playoffs)
Lindgren 14
Aldrich 7
Felper 6
Leonelli 3
On behalf of the league Rusty Aries should be commended on a very successful first season. All teams of the league in fact are commended and we are looking forward to having you back next summer. Despite rain and a few shaky weeks the league as a whole ran much smoother this year and we look forward to the 2010 season.
For those of you interested in fall league please email 508athletics@gmail.com
Monday, August 24, 2009
Monday, August 17, 2009
CHAMPIONSHIP SUNDAY!
Championship Sunday is this Sunday August 23rd. The Finals will be held at 8 PM followed immediately by the All Star Game at 9.
Here is a rough finals breakdown:
Rusty Aries #1 (9-0)
At A Glance:
Probable Starters:
G- Josh Dunton Co League MVP, 1st Team All League, Player Of The Week (3& 7)
G- Raheem Lewis Worcester State College Basketball Team
G- Doug Taylor Captain
F- Andrew Groth 2nd Team All League, Bridgewater State Basketball Team
F- Billy Monaco 6'6 Uxbridge High Product
Notable Reserves:
G/F Alex Curry 20 Points in semi final win over 508 Orange to lead team
G/F Brian Whitten Team's leading 3 point threat
Results:
Week 1: The Squad 44-34 W
Week 2: D &E Painting 45-43 W
Week 3: 508 Grey 57-48 W
Week 4: Woonsocket 55-38
Week 5: 508 Orange 46-34 W
Week 6: Banner Bar 47-46 W
Week 7: Kings 59-47 W
Quarters: Pregamers 48-44 W
Semis: 508 Orange 49-43 W
By The Numbers:
AVG Points Scored: 50 PPG
AVG Points Allowed: 41.8 PPG
AVG Margin: +8.2
Fun Facts:
Rusty Aries had the stingiest defense in the league this year ranked #1 in points allowed
Although a new team 2 of Rusty Aries players (Josh Dunton and Alex Curry) reached the semifinals last year playing for the now defunct Bridge Ballers
Teammates Raheem Lewis and Andrew Groth met on the floor this year in college with Groth's Bridgewater State squad taking both meetings (90-82) and (71-60). Lewis' Worcester State Team did however defeat BOHICA player Brian Vayda's Clark team 64-62 and BOHICA players Justin Aldrich and Jeff Lindgren's Nichols team 77-70
Rusty Aries has the longest winning streak ever to a start a team's existence (9) and the second longest winning streak in the league's history to BOHICA's 14 (snapped earlier this year)
BOHICA #2 (8-1)
At A Glance:
Probable Starters:
G-Justin Aldrich All Star, Nichols College Basketball Team
G-Kris Johnson Second Team All League, Eastern Conn Basketball Alum
G- Joey McCann All Star, Defensive Player Of The Year, Week 5 POTY
F- Brian Vayda Co MVP, First Team All League, Clark Basketball Team
F- Jordan Vander Baan Whitinsville Christian and Calvin College Basketball Alum
Notable Reserves:
G- Jeff Lindgren Nichols College Basketball Alum
G/F Scott Felper Two year veteran, Nipmuc Basketball Alum
G/F Anthony Leonelli Two Year Veteran, Slow Footed Guard
G/F Mike Baroni Millbury Basketball Alum
Results:
Week 1: 508 Grey 86-27 W
Week 2: Pregamers 57-39 W
Week 3: The Squad 63-49 W
Week 4: Canoe Club 71-43 W
Week 5: Red Raiders 81-44 W
Week 6: 508 Orange 65-70 L
Week 7: Banner Bar 70-46 W
Quarters: Canoe Club 74-46 W
Semis: Banner Bar 60-50 W
By The Numbers:
AVG Points Scored: 69.6 PPG
AVG Points Allowed: 46 PPG
AVG Margin: +23.6 PPG
Fun Facts:
BOHICA's 1 game totals: 86 points week 1 and 81 points week 5 are the two highest one game totals in league history.
Joey McCann's 40 points in week 5 is the highest single game total in league history
BOHICA lost 2 players off last year's championship team: Brian Wood and Rich Fazi and have picked up only one in Mike Baroni.
What To Watch For:
If it is a close game you have to give the edge to Rusty Aries. They have ground out close games all year long and players like Dunton, Whitten and Groth have shined down the stretch of games. BOHICA has not played in many close games in 2 years and it's questionable they will know what to do when the time comes. Should be a great game!
Here is a rough finals breakdown:
Rusty Aries #1 (9-0)
At A Glance:
Probable Starters:
G- Josh Dunton Co League MVP, 1st Team All League, Player Of The Week (3& 7)
G- Raheem Lewis Worcester State College Basketball Team
G- Doug Taylor Captain
F- Andrew Groth 2nd Team All League, Bridgewater State Basketball Team
F- Billy Monaco 6'6 Uxbridge High Product
Notable Reserves:
G/F Alex Curry 20 Points in semi final win over 508 Orange to lead team
G/F Brian Whitten Team's leading 3 point threat
Results:
Week 1: The Squad 44-34 W
Week 2: D &E Painting 45-43 W
Week 3: 508 Grey 57-48 W
Week 4: Woonsocket 55-38
Week 5: 508 Orange 46-34 W
Week 6: Banner Bar 47-46 W
Week 7: Kings 59-47 W
Quarters: Pregamers 48-44 W
Semis: 508 Orange 49-43 W
By The Numbers:
AVG Points Scored: 50 PPG
AVG Points Allowed: 41.8 PPG
AVG Margin: +8.2
Fun Facts:
Rusty Aries had the stingiest defense in the league this year ranked #1 in points allowed
Although a new team 2 of Rusty Aries players (Josh Dunton and Alex Curry) reached the semifinals last year playing for the now defunct Bridge Ballers
Teammates Raheem Lewis and Andrew Groth met on the floor this year in college with Groth's Bridgewater State squad taking both meetings (90-82) and (71-60). Lewis' Worcester State Team did however defeat BOHICA player Brian Vayda's Clark team 64-62 and BOHICA players Justin Aldrich and Jeff Lindgren's Nichols team 77-70
Rusty Aries has the longest winning streak ever to a start a team's existence (9) and the second longest winning streak in the league's history to BOHICA's 14 (snapped earlier this year)
BOHICA #2 (8-1)
At A Glance:
Probable Starters:
G-Justin Aldrich All Star, Nichols College Basketball Team
G-Kris Johnson Second Team All League, Eastern Conn Basketball Alum
G- Joey McCann All Star, Defensive Player Of The Year, Week 5 POTY
F- Brian Vayda Co MVP, First Team All League, Clark Basketball Team
F- Jordan Vander Baan Whitinsville Christian and Calvin College Basketball Alum
Notable Reserves:
G- Jeff Lindgren Nichols College Basketball Alum
G/F Scott Felper Two year veteran, Nipmuc Basketball Alum
G/F Anthony Leonelli Two Year Veteran, Slow Footed Guard
G/F Mike Baroni Millbury Basketball Alum
Results:
Week 1: 508 Grey 86-27 W
Week 2: Pregamers 57-39 W
Week 3: The Squad 63-49 W
Week 4: Canoe Club 71-43 W
Week 5: Red Raiders 81-44 W
Week 6: 508 Orange 65-70 L
Week 7: Banner Bar 70-46 W
Quarters: Canoe Club 74-46 W
Semis: Banner Bar 60-50 W
By The Numbers:
AVG Points Scored: 69.6 PPG
AVG Points Allowed: 46 PPG
AVG Margin: +23.6 PPG
Fun Facts:
BOHICA's 1 game totals: 86 points week 1 and 81 points week 5 are the two highest one game totals in league history.
Joey McCann's 40 points in week 5 is the highest single game total in league history
BOHICA lost 2 players off last year's championship team: Brian Wood and Rich Fazi and have picked up only one in Mike Baroni.
What To Watch For:
If it is a close game you have to give the edge to Rusty Aries. They have ground out close games all year long and players like Dunton, Whitten and Groth have shined down the stretch of games. BOHICA has not played in many close games in 2 years and it's questionable they will know what to do when the time comes. Should be a great game!
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