It was a good fifth season for Gremlins in League IV.54 with similarities of the first four seasons. Once again Gremlins started slowly and had to battle through early season adversity.
After starting 1-3, 3-4, 3-3, and 3-3 the first four seasons, Gremlins started this season 1-2. Just like in the previous four seasons the Gremlin players were seen walking off the court with sad faces and their heads handing down. The locker room was so quiet that you could hear a pin drop.
Once again the Gremlins coach called a special team meeting to be sure that everyone was on the same page. Gremlins responded by winning 12 games in a row.
Gremlins hit a bump in the road when they lost 4 straight games starting with The Americans, followed by BlazingSharks, then Nettoverbrennungsofen. and then Midget Dunkers. Gremlins had to win all 3 of their remaining games to get into the playoffs.
Gremlins were faced with 3 must win games starting with Skillz That Killz. Gremlins survived a Skillz That Killz crunch to win the game 108-101 in what would be their last home game of the season. Their loyal fans gave them a long standing ovation reminiscent of previous seasons.
Gremlins were then able to win their next 2 games on the road to get into the playoffs.
In Round 1 of the playoffs Gremlins were matched against The Americans. The Americans came out swinging and built up a 7 point lead in the 1st quarter. Gremlins would not quit and rallied in the 2nd half. The game went right down to the wire. The score was tied with 15 seconds left when Gremlins made a free throw to take the lead 107-106. The Americans had a chance to win the game with no time showing on the clock but they missed the final shot.
Gremlins players and their small group of fans who made the trip were ecstatic for such a thrilling end to a playoff game. The American players and their fans on the other hand were in total disbelief. The Americans had come to within 1 second of winning their first playoff game since they were Green Fiends.
In Round 2 of the playoffs Gremlins were matched against Nettoverbrennungsofen. Gremlins came out swinging and built up a 5 point lead in the 1st quarter and then increased it to 7 points in the 2nd quarter. Nettoverbrennungsofen rallied in the 2nd half and pulled away in the 4th quarter to win the game 102-87.
Gremlins played their hearts out but it was not enough. Tears of joy and sadness filled the Gremlin locker room knowing that they all did their very best.
A group of loyal Gremlin fans waited for the players to arrive at the airport to congratulate them on their fine season. Hopefully next season will be even better for the entire Gremlin organization and their fans.
Last edited by Gizmo at 8/19/2012 9:45:00 AM