RYBOY’S FRIDAY BLOG and Season Summary and Awards

Confetti rained down from the sky as did the tears of joy, for others tears of sadness.  Unfortunately, the CEBC friendship league came to a close last Tuesday.  Emotions ran away from the green team who took CEBC friendship league’s most coveted prize.  The green team, coached by John Kwok, is now etched in Cornerstone record books, forever encased in glory row.  The championship game was played at a frenetic pace at both ends of the court.  See below for game recap summary for details.

 

Final Standings and grades are as follows:

 

Team

Final record

Final Grade

Comments

1. Green

 

6-1

A-/B+

Defensive Juggernaut wins CEBC’s most coveted prize.

2. Gray

 

4-3

B+/B

Team played best when it mattered most.

3. Red

 

5-2

B/B-

Lost pivotal game in playoffs.

4. Black

 

3-4

B/B-

Team played well all season.  Good player chemistry.

5. White

 

1-6

C/C-

Final game..first win. Inconsistent all season.

6. Blue

 

2-5

C/C-

Played well in spurts.  B Chew’s preseason rank #1. Ironically came in last place.

 

Game Recaps:

 

Winner: White 48 Loser: Blue 43

 

This was the “formality” game.  It was like the OLD Warriors and Bucks game at the end of the regular season, where both were hoping to lose to better their draft position. 


Darryl Greene had his most impressive game of the season, finishing with a stat line that was unprecedented.  His final tally was 27 pts, 16 rebs, 2 asts, 3stls, and 2 blks.

The league has named Darryl Greene and Greg Wong player of the week.   The first win of the season came at a great time.  Although it was the last game of the season, Octavio Jimenez, had the team inspired.   The blue team shot a dismal 28.57% from the field and could not get the offensive rhythm going.  Point Center Brian Chew went 0-4 while being shadowed by Darryl Greene most of the game.  DG was the only player to score in double digits while Kevin Mau chipped it with 9.   The blue team, slated to finish in first place according to B Chew’s rankings*, finished in last place.   The white team ended on a high note but must improve their backcourt play to be successful. 

*B Chew who wrote the up the preseason rankings is incidentally also the coach of the blue team



Winner: Red 57 Loser: Black 52

Nothing changed this late Tuesday night.  The red team continued to dominate the Black team.   Anthony Pineda had a strong game and finished with 20 pts and 9 rebs but could not contain Greg Wong who is a match up nightmare to almost every team.  His speed gives taller players trouble and his size and strength give smaller players trouble.  Greg Wong finished with 20 pts and 18 rebs.  In the end, Wong and Acosta were too strong on the offensive and defensive boards.  The Red team finished 3rd overall, but will be a force next season.  Black, the surprise team of the year, finished 3-4.   They will be back next season.  They could improve by adding a big man or a slasher to the roster. 

Winner: Green 46 Loser: Gray 35

The championship game was played at a frenetic pace the whole game.  The gray team who was on a tear late in the season, tried to establish a running game, but was stopped short because of the green team’s ability to play good man to man defense.  The green team improved drastically this season, in part to Norman Siu’s ability to guard the opposing team’s best player.  The green team stuck to their bread and butter and limited the gray team to 29.95% shooting.  They also hit crucial free throws at the end to keep the game out of reach.  Again, led by Sherman Lee and John Chang, the green team got enough offense to get by the gray team.  I was watching Barry Bonds steal a base early this season.   Questions suddenly popped in my mind like:  Did he just do that?!?  How?!?  What the heck just happened?!?  Is this reality!??  What dream am I in!??  Likewise, when Matt Hedges goes coast to coast the same questions fill my mind.   Matt Hedges and Colman Chung tried to establish the pace by going full throttle to the hoop, but it was not enough to deny the green team its first championship.   The green team hit their free throws in the end to extend the lead and they never relinquished the lead.   Sources tell me the green team’s coach has already predicted a repeat next year.

 

Season Awards: 

 

CEBC Friendship League

 

MVP: Greg Wong (huge game impact and consistent all season)

Coach of the Year: Eugene Tse (got the most out of his players)

Most Improved: Chris Wong (improved FG% and defense helped win chip)

6th Man: Kevin Mau (solid play all year, provided boost for team)

Most Inspirational: Daniel Quach and Calvin Lee (cagey veterans always in big plays)

Most blockable Player: Osbert Orr: Defenders had a field day all season long as their hands were tattooed with the Spalding logo mainly because of his offensive creativity and ingenuity.  He had a hand in 21 percent of all shots blocked.*

 

*Not an official stat taken 

 

 

1st Team : Based on individual performances, consistency, and team success

PG: Erik Chan

SG: Sherman Lee

SF: Neil Wong

PF: Anthony Pineda

C:  Greg Wong

 

2nd Team

PG: Colman Chung

SG:  Armondo Perez

SF: Darryl Greene Jr.

PF: John Chang

C:  Alan Lin 

 

3rd Team

PG: Sherman Low

SG:  Chris Wong

SF:  Matt Hedges

PF:  Jeff Chan

C:  John Acosta

 

1st Team All-Defense: Based on man to man defense, team defense, defensive rebounding, and statistics

 

PG: Erik Chan

SG: Adam Moscoso

SF:  Darryl Greene Jr.

PF: Norman Siu

C:  Alan Lin

 

1st Team All Fantasy: Based on statistics alone

 

PG:  Erik Chan    

SG: Darryl Greene Jr.

SF:  Anthony Pineda

PF: Greg Wong          

C: Alan Lin 


CEBC Objectives and league note: 

 

The league office thanks all the participants, refs, and scorekeepers.  The league was a success thanks to everyone who had a hand in it.  Friendships were made, some basketball and competition were displayed, ideas were discussed, and ideas and arguments for Christ were offered.  By now our main objective for this friendship league should be clear: to share the love of Christ to our friends.  

 

If you want a topic handout for any of the weeks feel free to talk to your team captain or email me at Ryboy23@hotmail.com

 

For upcoming events please access our calendar at www.cebc.net

Look forward to next season!