Metro League (Vancouver) Info & More
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NEWS
Click link for Metro League site: http://metroleague.ca/2016/01/19/fall-c ... ame-recap/
#1 SB Battle 110 – #2 Stallions 100
The Richmond Oval always seems to gleam that much more on “Fight for Fall” championship night. The atmosphere in the gym had a mix of excitement and a touch of intensity. The courtside seats were sold out, the premium bleacher seats were taken, the upstairs workout walk was packed, and the VIP section behind the bench and scores table was standing room only.
Both teams took the court with a different tone and attitude. The Stallions were silent in their warmups and game planning. At the other end of the court, SB Battle was bouncy and full of energy. Both teams looked off by one or two players, but as deep as they both are, it didn’t seem to make a difference at the time.
The game started out like a chess match, as both teams looked to see where they could find openings in the opposing team’s defence. The battle tested Stallions took over the game quickly. Quick shots from the outside by Elliot Mason and Jit Lochan where dropping; and Mark Halfnight knocked down open shot after open shot. SB Battle was out of sorts on offence and defence. Wing players had to matchup with the oversized wings of the Stallions which were used to playing inside and out. Mason took control of the first part of the game, knocking down shots from all over the place. SB Battle was not in sync on offence or defence for long stretches in the first half. Gabriel Diggs, Clay Crellin, and Kadeem Willis battled inside to keep SB close, but midway through the half the Stallions led 34-16.
However, then SB found their stride. Their continued attack started to pay dividends with hustle rebounds and trips to the free throw line. Andrew Creightney would knock down a few crucial shots. The comeback was slow, but steady as SB closed the gap to four. The Stallions would hit a jumper to stretch their halftime lead to 60-54.
The beginning of the first half started with Crellin and Mason trading 3-pointers for their teams, but the Stallions would move ahead on some good team passing, and fast break finishes. Kadeem Willis would take a low post move to the middle, drawing contact, making the basket, and getting the foul for a 3-point play. Just as he was shooting the free throws, a much needed reserve rolled up to the SB Battle bench. “The not so secret weapon” Ransford Brempong came walking in, fresh from some where he had to wear a sports jacket. SB Battle seemed to see this all at once, and instant energy filled their sideline. Once warmed up and in the game, Ransford paid instant dividends. After Crellin took on a double team at the hoop for a tough bucket, Brempong would take a charge, Demi Harris would make two free throws, and Crellin would chip in another layup to give SB Battle its first lead of the game.
From the midway point of the second half, it was nip and tuck for both teams. Any mistake was being exploited and capitalized upon by both teams. SB was able to maintain a slim lead on the back of Brempong. The former Canadian national team member singlehandedly cut the Stallions to one shot attempt per possession, and blocked six shots in just one half. On the offensive end, SB got huge contributions from Willis and Glen Gravenguard.
After the Stallions called a timeout, they would mount their last push. Long time founder and captain of the Stallions, Roger Shueng would not go down without a fight. He relentlessly attacked the rim with tough contested finishes. Mason and Lochan would help tie the game at 95 with five minutes remaining in the game. SB would put the game out of reach with a frenzy of good passing and finishes off of fast breaks. Crellin would put the dagger in the game with a made 3-point shot plus the foul for the 4-point play.
SB went on to win the “Fight for Fall” 2015 Championship, and in a well deserved vote, Brempong won the game MVP award.
TOP SCORERS
SB Battle: Clay Crellin 28, Kadeem Willis 20, Gabriel Gibb 18, Demitri Harris 17, Glenn Gravengard 14, Andrew Creightney 8, Ransford Brempong 7
Stallions: Elliot Mason 34, Jit Lochan 24, Roger Sheung 16, Mark Halfnights 11, Brody Greig 10, Luis Ayala 2
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NEWS
Click link for Metro League site: http://metroleague.ca/2016/01/19/fall-c ... ame-recap/
#1 SB Battle 110 – #2 Stallions 100
The Richmond Oval always seems to gleam that much more on “Fight for Fall” championship night. The atmosphere in the gym had a mix of excitement and a touch of intensity. The courtside seats were sold out, the premium bleacher seats were taken, the upstairs workout walk was packed, and the VIP section behind the bench and scores table was standing room only.
Both teams took the court with a different tone and attitude. The Stallions were silent in their warmups and game planning. At the other end of the court, SB Battle was bouncy and full of energy. Both teams looked off by one or two players, but as deep as they both are, it didn’t seem to make a difference at the time.
The game started out like a chess match, as both teams looked to see where they could find openings in the opposing team’s defence. The battle tested Stallions took over the game quickly. Quick shots from the outside by Elliot Mason and Jit Lochan where dropping; and Mark Halfnight knocked down open shot after open shot. SB Battle was out of sorts on offence and defence. Wing players had to matchup with the oversized wings of the Stallions which were used to playing inside and out. Mason took control of the first part of the game, knocking down shots from all over the place. SB Battle was not in sync on offence or defence for long stretches in the first half. Gabriel Diggs, Clay Crellin, and Kadeem Willis battled inside to keep SB close, but midway through the half the Stallions led 34-16.
However, then SB found their stride. Their continued attack started to pay dividends with hustle rebounds and trips to the free throw line. Andrew Creightney would knock down a few crucial shots. The comeback was slow, but steady as SB closed the gap to four. The Stallions would hit a jumper to stretch their halftime lead to 60-54.
The beginning of the first half started with Crellin and Mason trading 3-pointers for their teams, but the Stallions would move ahead on some good team passing, and fast break finishes. Kadeem Willis would take a low post move to the middle, drawing contact, making the basket, and getting the foul for a 3-point play. Just as he was shooting the free throws, a much needed reserve rolled up to the SB Battle bench. “The not so secret weapon” Ransford Brempong came walking in, fresh from some where he had to wear a sports jacket. SB Battle seemed to see this all at once, and instant energy filled their sideline. Once warmed up and in the game, Ransford paid instant dividends. After Crellin took on a double team at the hoop for a tough bucket, Brempong would take a charge, Demi Harris would make two free throws, and Crellin would chip in another layup to give SB Battle its first lead of the game.
From the midway point of the second half, it was nip and tuck for both teams. Any mistake was being exploited and capitalized upon by both teams. SB was able to maintain a slim lead on the back of Brempong. The former Canadian national team member singlehandedly cut the Stallions to one shot attempt per possession, and blocked six shots in just one half. On the offensive end, SB got huge contributions from Willis and Glen Gravenguard.
After the Stallions called a timeout, they would mount their last push. Long time founder and captain of the Stallions, Roger Shueng would not go down without a fight. He relentlessly attacked the rim with tough contested finishes. Mason and Lochan would help tie the game at 95 with five minutes remaining in the game. SB would put the game out of reach with a frenzy of good passing and finishes off of fast breaks. Crellin would put the dagger in the game with a made 3-point shot plus the foul for the 4-point play.
SB went on to win the “Fight for Fall” 2015 Championship, and in a well deserved vote, Brempong won the game MVP award.
TOP SCORERS
SB Battle: Clay Crellin 28, Kadeem Willis 20, Gabriel Gibb 18, Demitri Harris 17, Glenn Gravengard 14, Andrew Creightney 8, Ransford Brempong 7
Stallions: Elliot Mason 34, Jit Lochan 24, Roger Sheung 16, Mark Halfnights 11, Brody Greig 10, Luis Ayala 2
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Spring Season Info (Mar 21)
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2016 Spring League Update
Week 1 http://metroleague.ca/blog/chase-to-the ... hip-week-1
Week 2 http://metroleague.ca/blog/chase-to-the ... hip-week-2
Week 7 http://metroleague.ca/blog/chase-to-the ... hip-week-7
Week 8 http://metroleague.ca/blog/chase-to-the ... hip-week-8
Click link for Metro League Facebook site: https://www.facebook.com/vancouverbasketball
Vancouver Metro Basketball League Spring ‘Chase To The Championship’ Week 9 Schedule.
Division 1: Monday
7:00 - Toonsquad vs Men’s All Native Court 1
8:00 - Blues Bball Club vs Sonic Boom Court 1
9:00 - Stallions vs The Academy Court 1
8:00 - Coquitlam Boys vs UBC Court 5
9:00 - Hilltoppers vs SB Battle Court 5
Bye - Underwater Squad
Vancouver Metro Basketball League Spring ‘Chase To The Championship’ Week 9 Schedule.
Division 2: Sunday
11:00 - B.O.B. vs B2B Court 5
12:00 - Western Union vs Core Court 5
1:00 - WH vs YMCMB Court 5
2:00 - Ball So Hard vs Emperors Court 5
3:00 - The Party vs Team Fight Court 5
4:00 - Soul Good vs Cloverdale Brodies Court 5
Division 2: Monday
7:00 - Stepbrothers vs Sofa King Good Court 7
Week 2 http://metroleague.ca/blog/chase-to-the ... hip-week-2
Week 7 http://metroleague.ca/blog/chase-to-the ... hip-week-7
Week 8 http://metroleague.ca/blog/chase-to-the ... hip-week-8
Click link for Metro League Facebook site: https://www.facebook.com/vancouverbasketball
Vancouver Metro Basketball League Spring ‘Chase To The Championship’ Week 9 Schedule.
Division 1: Monday
7:00 - Toonsquad vs Men’s All Native Court 1
8:00 - Blues Bball Club vs Sonic Boom Court 1
9:00 - Stallions vs The Academy Court 1
8:00 - Coquitlam Boys vs UBC Court 5
9:00 - Hilltoppers vs SB Battle Court 5
Bye - Underwater Squad
Vancouver Metro Basketball League Spring ‘Chase To The Championship’ Week 9 Schedule.
Division 2: Sunday
11:00 - B.O.B. vs B2B Court 5
12:00 - Western Union vs Core Court 5
1:00 - WH vs YMCMB Court 5
2:00 - Ball So Hard vs Emperors Court 5
3:00 - The Party vs Team Fight Court 5
4:00 - Soul Good vs Cloverdale Brodies Court 5
Division 2: Monday
7:00 - Stepbrothers vs Sofa King Good Court 7
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Week 9 Results
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Vancouver Metro Basketball League Spring ‘Chase To The Championship’ Week 9 Scores.
Division 1
SB Battle 100 vs Hiltoppers 0
Stallions 85 vs The Academy 84
UBC 115 vs Coquitlam Boys 56
Toonsquad 69 vs Men’s All Native 54
Blues Bball Club 90 vs Sonic Boom 66
Bye: Underwater Squad
Division 2
B2B 48 vs B.O.B. 41
Western Union 71 vs Core 61
YMCMB 64 vs WH 49
Ball So Hard 65 vs Emperors 56
Sofa King Good 85 vs Stepbrothers 54
The Party 100 vs Team Flight 0
Soul Good vs Cloverdale Brodies (Reschedule)
Vancouver Metro Basketball League Spring ‘Chase To The Championship’ Week 9 Scores.
Division 1
SB Battle 100 vs Hiltoppers 0
Stallions 85 vs The Academy 84
UBC 115 vs Coquitlam Boys 56
Toonsquad 69 vs Men’s All Native 54
Blues Bball Club 90 vs Sonic Boom 66
Bye: Underwater Squad
Division 2
B2B 48 vs B.O.B. 41
Western Union 71 vs Core 61
YMCMB 64 vs WH 49
Ball So Hard 65 vs Emperors 56
Sofa King Good 85 vs Stepbrothers 54
The Party 100 vs Team Flight 0
Soul Good vs Cloverdale Brodies (Reschedule)
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Week 10 Schedule
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Vancouver Metro Basketball League Spring ‘Chase To The Championship’ Week 10 Schedule.
Division 1 - Monday
7:00 - Blues Bball Club vs Hilltoppers Court 5
7:00 - UBC vs Underwater Squad Court 1
8:00 - Stallions vs Men’s All Native Court 5
8:00 - Toonsquad vs Coquitlam Boys Court 1
9:00 - SB Battle vs The Academy Court 1
Bye - Sonic Boom
Division 2 - Sunday
11:00 - Core vs WH Court 5
12:00 - B2B vs Emperors Court 5
1:00 - Cloverdale Brodies vs Team Flight Court 5
2:00 - B.O.B. vs The Party Court 5
3:00 - Western Union vs Ball So Hard Court 5
4:00 - Step Brothers vs YMCMB Court 5
Division 2 -Monday
7:00 - Soul Good vs Sofa King Good Court 5
Vancouver Metro Basketball League Spring ‘Chase To The Championship’ Week 10 Schedule.
Division 1 - Monday
7:00 - Blues Bball Club vs Hilltoppers Court 5
7:00 - UBC vs Underwater Squad Court 1
8:00 - Stallions vs Men’s All Native Court 5
8:00 - Toonsquad vs Coquitlam Boys Court 1
9:00 - SB Battle vs The Academy Court 1
Bye - Sonic Boom
Division 2 - Sunday
11:00 - Core vs WH Court 5
12:00 - B2B vs Emperors Court 5
1:00 - Cloverdale Brodies vs Team Flight Court 5
2:00 - B.O.B. vs The Party Court 5
3:00 - Western Union vs Ball So Hard Court 5
4:00 - Step Brothers vs YMCMB Court 5
Division 2 -Monday
7:00 - Soul Good vs Sofa King Good Court 5
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Week 10 Wrap Up & Week 11 Look Ahead
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Week 11 Schedule
Division 1 Monday (June 6)
7:00 - Underwater Squad vs Toonsquad Court 5
8:00 - Stallions vs Coquitlam Boys Court 5
8:00 - Sonic Boom vs UBC Court 1
9:00 - SB Battle vs Men’s All Native Court 5
9:00 - Hilltoppers vs The Academy Court 1
Bye - Blues Basketball Club
Week 10 Scores
Division 1
Hilltoppers 0 vs Blues Bball Club 100
Underwater Squad vs UBC (Reschedule)
All Native 100 vs Stallions 0
Coquitlam Boys 0 vs Toonsquad 100
Academy 0 vs SB Battle 100
Bye: Sonic Boom
Division 2
WH 100 vs Core 0
Emperors 56 vs B2B 44
Team Flight 60 vs Cloverdale Brodies 49
The Party 77 vs B.O.B. 85
Western Union 49 vs Ball So Hard 43
Stepbrothers 33 vs YMCMB 49
Soul Good 67 vs Sofa King Good 68
Week 10 Standings
Division 1
SB Battle 8-1
Stallions 7-2
UBC 6-2
Toonsquad 6-3
Academy 5-4
Underwater Squad 5-3
Academy 5-4
Sonic Boom 4-5
Blues Bball Club 4-6
Men’s All Native 3-6
Coquitlam Boys 1-8
Hilltoppers 0-9
Division 2
Western Union 9-1
Sofa King Good 9-1
B2B 8-2
B.O.B. 7-3
WH 6-4
YMCMB 6-4
The Party 5-5
Ball So Hard 5-5
Emperors 5-5
Soul Good 3-6
Cloverdale Brodies 2-7
Core 2-8
Team Flight 2-8
Stepbrothers 0-10
Week 11 Schedule
Division 1 Monday (June 6)
7:00 - Underwater Squad vs Toonsquad Court 5
8:00 - Stallions vs Coquitlam Boys Court 5
8:00 - Sonic Boom vs UBC Court 1
9:00 - SB Battle vs Men’s All Native Court 5
9:00 - Hilltoppers vs The Academy Court 1
Bye - Blues Basketball Club
Week 10 Scores
Division 1
Hilltoppers 0 vs Blues Bball Club 100
Underwater Squad vs UBC (Reschedule)
All Native 100 vs Stallions 0
Coquitlam Boys 0 vs Toonsquad 100
Academy 0 vs SB Battle 100
Bye: Sonic Boom
Division 2
WH 100 vs Core 0
Emperors 56 vs B2B 44
Team Flight 60 vs Cloverdale Brodies 49
The Party 77 vs B.O.B. 85
Western Union 49 vs Ball So Hard 43
Stepbrothers 33 vs YMCMB 49
Soul Good 67 vs Sofa King Good 68
Week 10 Standings
Division 1
SB Battle 8-1
Stallions 7-2
UBC 6-2
Toonsquad 6-3
Academy 5-4
Underwater Squad 5-3
Academy 5-4
Sonic Boom 4-5
Blues Bball Club 4-6
Men’s All Native 3-6
Coquitlam Boys 1-8
Hilltoppers 0-9
Division 2
Western Union 9-1
Sofa King Good 9-1
B2B 8-2
B.O.B. 7-3
WH 6-4
YMCMB 6-4
The Party 5-5
Ball So Hard 5-5
Emperors 5-5
Soul Good 3-6
Cloverdale Brodies 2-7
Core 2-8
Team Flight 2-8
Stepbrothers 0-10
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Scores & More
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Men’s Division 1 Playoff Schedule - 1st Round (Jun 13)
8:00 UBC vs Toonsquad Court 1
8:00 Stallions vs Sonic Boom Court 5
9:00 Academy vs Underwater Squad Court 1
9:00 SB Battle vs Blues Bball Club Court 5
Division 1
Underwater Squad 106 vs Toonsquad 90
Sonic Boom 62 vs UBC 84
Men’s All Native 62 vs SB Battle 89
Stallions 100 vs Coquitlam Boys 0
Academy 100 vs Hilltoppers 0
Men’s Division 1 Final Standings
1.SB Battle
2.Stallions
3.UBC
4.Academy
5.Underwater Squad
6.Toonsquad
7.Sonic Boom
8.Blues Basketball Club
9.Men’s All Native
10.Coquitlam Boys
11.Hilltoppers
Men’s Division 2 Playoff Scores
YMCMB 59 vs B.O.B. 77
Sofa King Good 77 vs Ball So hard 45
WH 59 vs B2B 66
The Party 55 vs Western Union 67
Men’s Division 2 Playoff Schedule - 2nd Round
3:00 - Western Union vs B2B Court 5
4:00 - Sofa King Good vs B.O.B. Court 5
Men’s Division 1 Playoff Schedule - 1st Round (Jun 13)
8:00 UBC vs Toonsquad Court 1
8:00 Stallions vs Sonic Boom Court 5
9:00 Academy vs Underwater Squad Court 1
9:00 SB Battle vs Blues Bball Club Court 5
Division 1
Underwater Squad 106 vs Toonsquad 90
Sonic Boom 62 vs UBC 84
Men’s All Native 62 vs SB Battle 89
Stallions 100 vs Coquitlam Boys 0
Academy 100 vs Hilltoppers 0
Men’s Division 1 Final Standings
1.SB Battle
2.Stallions
3.UBC
4.Academy
5.Underwater Squad
6.Toonsquad
7.Sonic Boom
8.Blues Basketball Club
9.Men’s All Native
10.Coquitlam Boys
11.Hilltoppers
Men’s Division 2 Playoff Scores
YMCMB 59 vs B.O.B. 77
Sofa King Good 77 vs Ball So hard 45
WH 59 vs B2B 66
The Party 55 vs Western Union 67
Men’s Division 2 Playoff Schedule - 2nd Round
3:00 - Western Union vs B2B Court 5
4:00 - Sofa King Good vs B.O.B. Court 5
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Playoffs Update
Click link for Vancouver Basketball Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vancouverbasketball
Vancouver Metro Basketball League Spring ‘Chase To The Championship’
Men’s Division 1 Playoff Scores - Elite 8
SB Battle 120 vs Blues Bball Club 72
Toonsquad 78 vs UBC 71
Stallions 80 vs Sonic Boom 71
Underwater Squad 100 vs Academy 0
Men’s Division 1 Playoff Schedule - Final 4 (June 20)
Court 1 Toonsquad vs Stallions 8 PM
Court 1 SB Battle vs Underwater Squad 9 PM
Men’s Division 2 Playoff Scores - Final 4
B.O.B. 72 vs Sofa King Good 78
Western Union 69 vs B2B 55
Men’s Division 2 Playoff Schedule - Championship (June 27)
Court 1 Sofa King Good vs Western Union 8 PM
Vancouver Metro Basketball League Spring ‘Chase To The Championship’
Men’s Division 1 Playoff Scores - Elite 8
SB Battle 120 vs Blues Bball Club 72
Toonsquad 78 vs UBC 71
Stallions 80 vs Sonic Boom 71
Underwater Squad 100 vs Academy 0
Men’s Division 1 Playoff Schedule - Final 4 (June 20)
Court 1 Toonsquad vs Stallions 8 PM
Court 1 SB Battle vs Underwater Squad 9 PM
Men’s Division 2 Playoff Scores - Final 4
B.O.B. 72 vs Sofa King Good 78
Western Union 69 vs B2B 55
Men’s Division 2 Playoff Schedule - Championship (June 27)
Court 1 Sofa King Good vs Western Union 8 PM
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