LEFTOVER LASAGNA PREVAILS

HOUSE!

LEFTOVER LASAGNA ARE 2017 BVBL CHAMPS

In their 4th year in existence Leftover claims their first title. Alex Bradley finals MVP. Guges wins Playoff MVP.

Leftover Lasagna 62, Youngbloodz 55

A game befitting of a championship game pitted 2 of the Titans of the BVBL- The Youngbloodz got off to a hot start and lead by 5 at the half behind the outside shooting of Mark Devries who ended up with 18- 15 in the first half- all from downtown. 

In the second the Leftover squad chipped away with Matt Labove (19) anchoring the interior, and Alex Bradley (17) burying 3s to keep them in the game.

Leftover's use of a 1-3-1 zone, rare by men's league standards, helped stifle the Youngbloodz offense, although Dan Main did manage 14 in defeat, while Ian Converse kicked in 11. 

Youngbloodz still left late when playoff MVP Eric Guglielmello made huge play after huge play down the stretch to lift Leftover in the lead and eventually after some free throws to the championship...

"Leftover Lasagna lives for Sundays" an ebullient Guges stated...continuing "I'm glad we could join a special group of teams as BVBL Champions. Had to beat a couple of tough teams to do it, and we wouldn't have it any other way. House!"

He wasn't wrong about their path, in the quarters they dodged a bullet as 508 Athletics shot rimmed out, in the semis they beat 3 time defending champion BOHICA- then downed longtime nemesis The Youngbloodz to reach the promised land.

The Youngbloodz run should not get lost in the shuffle here, they have been to the finals 3 of the last years, Captain Derek Moore compared his squad to the Buffalo Bills of the 90s, but they are young enough and talented enough, something tells me they'll be back this way again. 

Once again on behalf of the league, thanks to all the teams for making the 10th season our best yet. 

Leftover Lasagna Scoring:

Matt Labove 19

Eric Gugelielmello 18

Alex Bradley 17

EJ Bradley 6

Dom Mastascutsa 2

Tom McLean 0

Chad Labove 0

Youngbloodz Scoring

Mark Devries 18

Dan Main 14

Ian Converse 11

Jeremy Bacon 7

Sean Doncaster 3

Connor Costello 2

Evan Lerner 0

Derek Moore 0

Finals Preview:

On Sunday August 20 the BVBL will conclude it's 10th season with a much anticipated finals matchup.#3 Youngbloodz will face #4 Leftover Lasagna at 730 PM insuring a brand new BVBL champion for the first time in 4 years. 


7:30 PM

#3 Youngbloodz vs #4 Leftover Lasagna

The Path Traveled:

Leftover Lasagan had a pedestrian 4-3 regular season but have turned it on the playoffs with wins over Bedroom Bullies, 508 Athletics, and 3 time defending champ BOHICA. 

Youngbloodz went 5-2 with only 2 attendance based losses. They then beat the Madmen, RImjobs, and Wisniewski Warriors to reach the finals for the 3rd time in 4 years. 

Previous Meeting: 7/16

Youngbloodz 56, Leftover Lasagna 49
This one was a rockfight with neither team getting much going on offense until Dan Main (30) found the range. Dom Mastascusta lead LL with 15.


Leftover Lasagna 
Matt Labove 6-9 Former D1 big man anchors the interior for Leftover
Chad Labove 6-8 Former WPI standout anchors and makes winning plays
Dom Mastascutsa 6-5 One of the tougher inside/outside matchups in the BVBL
Eric Guglielmello 5-10 Curry alum one of the league's best defenders and most relentless offensive players. 
EJ Bradley 6-3 RWU alum is a skilled wing and steady floor player for the Leftover Squad.
Tom McLean 6-5 Athletic wing has had a great comeback seaso
Alex Bradley 6-0 Rookie sharpshooter. 
"Coach" A mysterious man content to pull the strings away from the spotlight. An x factor. 

YOUNGBLOODZ

Connor Costello 6'5 F Salve product (First Team All Defense BVBL North)

Ian Converse 6'5 W  This year's MVP, WPI Grad.

Jeremy Bacon 6'3 W Woo State/Hopedale product one of the most athletic players in league

Mark Devries 5'10 G  Former Uxbridge  standout. One of the league's premier clutch shooters

Dan Main 6-3 G Former Wheelock star one of the league's most consistent offensive players. 

Derek Moore 6-3 F  Worcester State Football Player, Physical mainstay in the interior high energy guy

Sean Doncaster 6-2 G Big offseason pickup former WPI point guard. 

Evan Lerner  6-5 W Former clark player, matchup issue with length

Shan Finnegan 6-2 W Energy Guy 

Leftover By The Numbers:
Week 1: Leftover Lasagna 75, Heat Check 42
Week 2: Leftover Lasagna 56, Wisniewski Warriors 54
Week 3L Whitewater 50, Leftover Lasagna 48
Week 4: Leftover Lasagna 69, Sutton 55
Week 5: Leftover Lasagna 66, BUCS 63
Week 6: Youngbloodz 56, Leftover Lasagna 49
Week 7: BOHICA 75, Leftover Lasagna 54
First Round: (4) Leftover Lasagna 87, (13) Bedroom Bullies 59    
Quarters: (4) Leftover Lasagna 62, (5) 508 Athletics 60
Semis: Leftover Lasagna 68, BOHICA 58

Average Points For: 63.4
Average Points Against: 57.2
Average Margin: +7.2 
Best Win: vs BOHICA in the semis. 
Worst Loss: Headscratcher Week 3 to Whitewater 






Youngbloodz By The Numbers
Week 1: Youngbloodz 62, Sutton TBA 59 (OT)
Week 2: Youngbloodz 52, Whitewater 37
Week 3: BUCS 72, Youngbloodz 65
Week 4: Youngbloodz 64, BOHICA 56
Week 5: Youngbloodz 95, Heat Check 37
Week 6: Youngbloodz 56, Leftover Lasagna 49
Week 7: Wisniewski Warriors 61, Youngbloodz 53
First Round: (3) Youngbloodz 85, (14) Madmen 61
Quarters: (3) Youngbloodz 74, (11) Rimjobs 61
Semis: Youngbloodz 50, Wisniewski Warriors 49
Average Points For: 65.6
Average Points Against: 53.4
Average Margin: +12.2
Best Win: Week 4 vs BOHICA

Worst Loss: Week 3 vs the BUCS 


Around The League:

"Leftover 75 Youngbloodz 64...Too big down low, and they beat BOHICA" -Unnamed North Captain 

"Youngbloodz 72 Leftover 58...Too much Bloodz" -Unnamed South Captain

"Youngbloodz 62 Leftover 60...they have the size to slow them down" -Unnamed North Captain

"BOHICA 76 Leftover 66...slow start for BOHICA strong finish" -Unnamed East Captain

"Leftover 63-59 too much size and expeirene" -Unnamed North Player

"BOHICA 92...wait...we're not in it this year....well that sucks..." -Unnamed North Captain/Commish

"Youngbloodz 52, Leftover 49...it's their time" -Unnamed North Captain