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III.8
Crushers(33508) vs Toronto Blue Devils(25095)

In this matchup Toronto Blue Devils made an amazing run to the finals as they finished the season as the number 4 seed, but still made it to the playoffs! Crushers have HCA as they finished the season 22-0 in dominant fashion. MVP Theo Dupuy(9861771) leads the way for Crushers and he is a stellar division III player. Crushers total team salary is extemely high for a division III team and they would definetly do well in division II. Toronto Blue Devils have a small roster of 9, but are very young and strong nonetheless and are led by Pakistan Small Forward Khodadad Abedini(9737759).

My Pick: Crushers HCA and Theo Dupuy prove too much for Toronto Blue Devils.

III.9
Fundamentally Sound(33492) vs Pangaa(24990)
In this 1v1 matchup Fundamentally Sound one of the strongest div III teams faces off against Pangaa who is the benefactor of an extremely weak conference, where they were able to win the conference with a 13-9 record. Fundamentally Sound have a good balance of outside and inside players including Fundamentally Sound veteran Conor MacSymon(11817284) who leads the outside attack when Coach Coach decides to go that way. Pangaa has most of their talent down low led by 33 year old veteran Giuseppino Biancucci(921762).

My Pick: Fundamentally Sound finally gets up to division II.

III.10
Budweisers(24944) vs Spider Wasp(24897)
In a 1v1 matchup Budweisers face off against Spider Wasp. Budweisers claimed HCA with their 21-1 record this season. Spider Wasp's successful 20-2 season was led by league MVP Sanel Eusebi(5792499) although the roster only currently contains 8 players. Budweisers have more depth on their team along, and are led by Canadian Homer Ruth(9256237), Budweisers seem to be stronger outside then in, but definitely have the ability to go either way.

My Pick: Budweisers depth and HCA overcomes a slight talent disadvantage.

III.11
TAKE YOU DOWN(33224) vs East-End Screaming Goombas B.C.(33356)
TAKE YOU DOWN hold HCA in this 1v1 battle as they finished the season with a strong 21-1 season. East-End Screaming Goombas B.C. are led by center Alcock McCreadie(1155187) and also contain Lightning Thunder draft pick Ciro Tino(14642514)!!! TAKE YOU DOWN has a major injury to one of their better players, Emre Ozengin(2990323). Hopefully their two young Canadian prospects can step up as Terrell Lachance(17731512) and Moses Main(19313108) look well on their way to a Canada U21 spot and possibly a division II spot.

My Pick: TAKE YOU DOWN's injury combined with East-End Screaming Goombas B.C.'s talent result in East-End Screaming Goombas advancing to division II.

III.12
The Hounds(25054) vs Grant Raptor(25076)
The Hounds(my pick for best first year div III team) have HCA after a stellar 20-2 season in III.12 and will face off against the other conference champion 19-3 Grant Raptor. The Hounds joined the league this season after I promoted from it and have taken it by storm. They have a balanced deep team. Unfortunately the roster is old and changes will have to be made soon. The likes of Karol Ciurzynski(6025198) have led the team so far. Grant Raptor have a very young team and are too very balanced and deep. They have many good big men trainees and look set for the future and if they do not promote this season expect them too very soon.

My Pick: The Hounds win in 3 due to HCA.

III.13
lincoln high(33171) vs Raiders12(33495)
lincoln high finished second in their conference, but stil have HCA with an 18-4 record that matches Raiders12's 18-4 record, but Raiders12 had a worse PD. lincoln high is being led by young Canadian power forward Rafael Gauthier(17731459) who is in the running for a U21 spot next season. Raiders12 have a fairly weak team, but are young and should only improve.

My Pick: lincoln high wins this one fairly easily.

III.14
The Ravens(33425) vs Webfoots(25133)
The Ravens finished second in their conference with a 20-2 record, but claimed HCA anyways over Webfoots and their 19-3 record. Ignasi Cervera(6713438) is a dominant inside threat for The Ravens and has helped alot in their run to the finals. Another factor has been Efstratios Kalampokas(18435479) who is on the Cyprus U21 team at the ripe age of 20! Webfoots have some very young and good guard trainees and have Augedas Muzas(13468128) who has led the outside attack.

My Pick: The Ravens and their HCA advance.

III.15
Haylors(25047) vs Soaring Eagles(33877)
Haylors are the number 1 team facing off against the number two team from their conference. Soaring Eagles have a very strong roster and have made it to the finals in one of the strongest leagues in division III. Dave Bliss(11735153) leads the inside attack for this team. Haylors went undefeated with Ciro Caprioli(5792997) being a major part in the success of the team.

My Pick: Haylors win at home.

III.16
Murfs Blue Devils(33497) vs NorthYork Shockers(33955)
Murfs Blue Devils finished the season 21-1 and have HCA for these finals. Mihkel Ling(9581630) won the league MVP voting for the Murfs Blue Devils and should be huge in this season finals against NorthYork Shockers. NorthYork Shockers are dependant on their two big men down low in Mario Giovanbattista(2938044) and Lucian Villa(3096904), but do not have much else on their roster.

My Pick: Murfs Blue Devils win this series.

*I made my picks before the first games, just didnt finish the write ups in time :P

III.7
" Headless Thompson Gunners are a relatively new team and have built a really sold lineup with tons of balance and depth, however they contain alot of veterans which may or may not hurt them."

hey 7 of my 13 are 21 or under including 3 or 4 of the starters depending if I go outside or in

My Pick: Benat Briceno carries The Dream Shakers to glory
somehow kept him in check in game 1
let us pray

Great write-up Bballin. Thanks for the positive words.

Keep the articles coming.

T

Nice write up. You nailed mine on the head. I don't want to move on, even if I could lol. I also pick Lincoln High to sweep this series.

great writeups!! and thx for the positive comment

Crap. I wasn't around yesterday to see what happened, and I'm a bit stunned I lost game one.

Good Game VenomX.

You will win the next 2 games as their top 2 players are injured, it should be easy with your lineup, unless it has players with undeserved paychecks

Except they were already injured. I never expected him to have a chance.

His ENT was higher but even with that its shocking, ur teams way better.... n i think he will prolly go normal against u tmrw

WOW im surprised you blew right by fundamentally sound! congrats and my best regards towards Coach Coach i wish u better luck next season!