Thursday, June 6, 2013

Max's All Stars 13-game winning streak comes to an end in Harlem4Life Championship Game

Max's All Stars lost the Harlem4Life Championship Game against KYDA by a final score of 72-66. The team was shorthanded as only 6 players suited up - Corey Orgias, Darryl "Truck" Bryant, Dave Seagers, Kiwan Smith, Patrick James and Rob Thomas all played hard in this game and throughout the season. Also, shout out to Aaron "Problem" Williams, Anthony "Africa" Pimble and Marvin Billups Jr who couldn't make it, but helped get Max's All Stars to the final game. There were definitely some miscues and missed opportunities for Max's All Stars in the game, but they were right there down the stretch. Unfortunately, the referees made some very questionable calls and missed a crucial intentional foul late in the game. Down six points, but rallying, Dave Seagers stole the ball from a KYDA player. Seagers was then blatantly fouled as the KYDA player grabbed his jersey causing him to fall and lose control of the ball, but the referee (who was right in front of the play) did not blow the whistle and play continued. KYDA regained possession, one of their players immediately drew a foul, went to the line and sank two free throws. Thus, this was easily a four or five-point swing - but c'est la vie! This is a valuable learning experience and motivation for the summer. Harlem4Life provided Max's All Stars with the necessary exposure and experience for Summer 2013. On to the next one.
With the loss, Max's All Stars 13-game overall winning streak comes to an end and they finish the Spring 2013 Harlem4Life League with a 7-2 record.

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