Championship Game 1
August 6, 2007

RAY ELECTRIC			17 - 28		45
MEDICINE SHOPPE			31 - 27		58

Scoring:
RAY ELECTRIC - Kalsek Frank 16 (7, 2-2, 0),
Lagnese Aaron 10 (5, 0-0, 0), Roth Tyler 9 (2, 2-2, 1),
Ray Jayson 6 (2, 2-3, 0), Bichler Ryan 4 (2, 0-0, 0),
Mellix Mark 0 (0, 0-0, 0), Harvard Orlando 0 (0, 0-0, 0),
Cusick Bernie 0 (0, 0-0, 0);
MEDICINE SHOPPE - Noszka Matt 27 (8, 2-2, 3),
Vukmanovich Roman 12 (4, 1-2, 1), Barnhart Cody 9 (3, 0-0, 1),
Dinkel Troy 6 (1, 1-2, 1), Wosko Trevor 4 (2, 0-0, 0),
Cain Michael 0 (0, 0-0, 0), Butter Zachary 0 (0, 0-0, 0).

Fouls:
RAY ELECTRIC - Ray 2, Kalsek 1, Lagnese 1, Mellix 1, Harvard 1;	
MEDICINE SHOPPE - Noszka 2, Vukmanovich 2, Dinkel 1.

Semi-Final Round
August 3, 2007

RAY ELECTRIC			19 - 35		54
IVORY PLASTERING		17 - 35		52

Scoring:
RAY ELECTRIC - Lagnese Aaron 21 (7, 1-5, 2),
Harvard Orlando 12 (3, 0-0, 2), Mellix Mark 7 (2, 0-0, 1),
Bichler Ryan 6 (3, 0-1, 0), Kalsek Frank 4 (2, 0-2, 0),
Ray Jayson 2 (0, 2-6, 0), Cusick Bernie 2 (1, 0-0, 0);
IVORY PLASTERING - Zorn David 22 (8, 6-8, 0),
Foster Adrian 19 (8, 3-12, 0), Retsch Matt 8 (4, 0-0, 0),
Meyer Brandon 3 (1, 1-4, 0), Adamsky Donald 0 (0, 0-0, 0),
Payne Blair 0 (0, 0-0, 0), Epperson Eddie 0 (0, 0-0, 0).

Fouls:
RAY ELECTRIC - Kalsek 5, Bichler 3, Mellix 3, Lagnese 3, Harvard 2,
Ray 1;	
IVORY PLASTERING - Meyer 3, Foster 3, Epperson 3, Retsch 2, Zorn 2,
Adamsky 1.

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MEDICINE SHOPPE			39 - 35		74
DEBOR FUNERAL HOME		16 - 22		38

Scoring:
MEDICINE SHOPPE - Michel Maurice 21 (10, 1-3, 0),
Noszka Matt 21 (5, 2-2, 3), Barnhart Cody 10 (5, 0-0, 0),
Vukmanovich Roman 8 (4, 0-0, 0), Dinkel Troy 6 (3, 0-0, 0),
Cain Michael 6 (2, 2-2, 0), Butter Zachary 2 (1, 0-0, 0),
Wosko Trevor 0 (0, 0-0, 0);
DEBOR FUNERAL HOME - El-Tahch Matthew 10 (4, 2-4, 0),
Molinaro Michael 8 (4, 0-0, 0), Vates Jesse 8 (1, 0-0, 2),
Fontana Richard 4 (2, 0-6, 0), Forrester John 4 (2, 0-0, 0),
Giel Matt 4 (1, 2-2, 0).

Fouls:
MEDICINE SHOPPE - Noszka 3, Barnhart 3, Vukmanovich 1, Dinkel 1;
DEBOR FUNERAL HOME - El-Tahch 1, Giel 1, Forrester 1, Fontana 1.

Opening Round
August 1, 2007

HIDEAWAY MINI MART	23 - 36		59
IVORY PLASTERING	43 - 27		70

Scoring:
HIDEAWAY MINI MART - Sirmons DeVontay 22 (11, 0-0, 0),
Kalsek Johnathan 12 (6, 0-0, 0), Molinaro Matthew 10 (5, 0-0, 0),
Tiani John 6 (3, 0-2, 0), Gestrich Cody 5 (1, 0-0, 1),
Zwickle Alex 4 (2, 0-0, 0);
IVORY PLASTERING - Foster Adrian 23 (6, 2-6, 3),
Zorn David 15 (6, 0-1, 1), Epperson Eddie 13 (3, 4-5, 1),
Retsch Matt 10 (5, 0-1, 0), Meyer Brandon 4 (2, 0-0, 0),
Adamsky Donald 3 (1, 1-2, 0), Payne Blair 2 (1, 0-0, 0).

Fouls:
HIDEAWAY MINI MART - Kalsek 4, Tiani 3, Sirmons 3, Zwickle 1, Molinaro 1;
IVORY PLASTERING - Epperson 2, Foster 1, Payne 1, Retsch 1, Adamsky 1.

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ANTONIO'S PIZZERIA	31 - 37		68
DEBOR FUNERAL HOME	38 - 38		76

Scoring:
ANTONIO'S PIZZERIA - Contristano Rocco 18 (16, 0-0, 2),
McCann Mark 16 (8, 0-1, 0), Buckley Matt 10 (5, 0-0, 0),
Welch Jonathon 8 (1, 0-0, 2), Others 16 (6, 1-2, 1);
DEBOR FUNERAL HOME - El-Tahch Matthew 20 (10, 0-0, 0),
Giel Matt 19 (8, 0-0, 1), Molinaro Michael 17 (7, 0-0, 1),
Fontana Richard 10 (5, 0-0, 0), Forrester John 8 (4, 0-0, 0),
Soria Alex 2 (1, 0-0, 0), Vates Jesse 0 (0, 0-0, 0).

Fouls:
ANTONIO'S PIZZERIA - None;
DEBOR FUNERAL HOME - Fontana 2, Giel 1, Soria 1.

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COMMUNITY BANK		14 - 20		34
MEDICINE SHOPPE		26 - 36		62

Scoring:
COMMUNITY BANK - Skiff Ben 16 (7, 2-4, 0),
Kollinger Jason 12 (5, 2-2, 0), Cardillo Richie 4 (1, 2-2, 0),
Marshall Frank 2 (1, 0-0, 0), Brust Michael 0 (0, 0-0, 0),
Campagna Joey 0 (0, 0-0, 0), Robele Vinnie 0 (0, 0-0, 0),
Beyers Mark 0 (0, 0-0, 0);
MEDICINE SHOPPE - Noszka Matt 19 (3, 4-4, 3), Dinkel Troy 16 (2, 0-0, 4),
Michel Maurice 8 (4, 0-7, 0), Barnhart Cody 7 (2, 0-0, 1),
Vukmanovich Roman 6 (3, 0-1, 0), Butter Zachary 5 (1, 0-0, 1),
Cain Michael 1 (0, 1-2, 0), Wosko Trevor 0 (0, 0-0, 0).

Fouls:
COMMUNITY BANK - Skiff 3, Cardillo 3, Kollinger 1, Campagna 1, Marshall 1;
MEDICINE SHOPPE - Barnhart 3, Vukmanovich 1, Noszka 1, Michel 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
fourteen 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 60 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.

This season we have made some changes to the team
structure.  There will be no coaches.  Instead, we are
returning to the format of having Team Captains.
Each team was 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 lead their team to the best of
their abilities.  We would like to see these players
come together and learn to work as a team.

However, this may not always work, and the Recreation
Staff will be evaluating their progress and making any
corrections needed to ensure that these teams grow and
develop.  This may require temporarily assigning an
instructor to sit with the team and provide guidance.
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 eleven
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 14.  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