Week 5 Pictures

Eric Flatt has been a monster in the paint all season long Cacy with with the jumper Flatt battling for a rebound Brokl swoops in for a brick Krol with the Ray Allen like jumper Grant Gibson drives the lane. Flatt has had enough, he walks off the court with 1 min to play Flatt denied interviews and photographs Laycock was feeling it Elmore had a team high 6 moving screens on the day Team 2's game plan

McAlister's Deli Game Summary - Week 4

Team 2 – 52
Team 1 – 45

Team 2 felt like they should have beaten Team 1 in their first match up of the season back in week 1. On Tuesday, they were determined to prove all of their critics wrong. Many experts said that a team led by Edmound Elzy couldn’t win. That Alex Montagano would demand too many shots. That Rob Laycock is really just a racquetball player pretending to be a basketball player. That Dave Neff refuses to play for fear of messing up his hair on a game day. Tuesday night, Team 2 put many of those stereotypes to rest once and for all. They proved that they are contenders for the championship this season by decisively beating arguably the best team in the league 52-45. A very balanced scoring attack in which all 6 of their players scored 6 points or more showed that they are not the one dimensional “sit around and watch Elzy go 1 on 5” team anymore. In past, the late 2nd half run that was led by John Griffin would have sent this into dismay. However, the were able to hold their composer and fend off Team 1 giving them their first loss of the season.

“Let’s be honest here, I’m only about 25% interested in this league right now. I really just play so I don’t have to sit back in the video room and listen to Hasen re-live how he missed a game wining jump shot in the PFOL 1 Finals back in the day”, said John Griffin. “We’ll see what happens when we get in the playoffs”.

Rob Laycock took home player of the week honors for his all around effort as he filled up the stat sheet. He had a career high 10 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 blocks and 3 steals. But really it was his constant yelling out of the score that played the biggest factor as he helped correct the score on several occasions. “He has been invaluable to me as we sit over there and keep score and stats” said PFOL score keeper Lauren Hyde. “Usually Alex Montagano or Sam Elmore is standing right in front of us and we can’t see a thing. But we know we can always count on Rob to yell out the score”.

Laycock had a brief scare in the first half as he had a hard time controlling a cut on his knee. Blood poured from his knee for almost a half hour before he realized it. “I started to get light headed and then I looked down and my leg was covered in blood”, said Laycock. “I sustained this injury a few months ago playing with a bunch of high school freshman at the Jordan YMCA. It just has never healed since that game and I must have cracked it open again, but it was well worth it. I killed those kids at the YMCA”.

This is Laycock’s 2nd season in PFOL and he has self appointed himself the “Glue” to this team. “I just try and do all the little things to help our team win” said Laycock.
“I don’t care what he does or what he calls himself as long as he passes me the rock”, said Captain Edmound Elzy.
Team 2 can secure a playoff berth with a victory on Friday vs Team 4.



Team 4 – 64
Team 3 - 56

Team 3 dropped to 0-4 on Tuesday as they lost to Team 4 for the second time this season. With only 2 games left in the regular season Team 3’s playoffs hopes seem slim to none. They would need to win their remaining 2 games and have Team 2 lose their last 2 games. In addition, Team 2 would have to lose to Team 3 by more than 3 points when they face each other during the last game of the season next week.

Richie Smith led the way for Team 4 with 22 points. He connected on 6 of 9 three pointers and grabbed 6 rebounds. Nathan Burger chipped in with 16 points as he continues to vie for the “Most Improved” player award. Alan Mowrey dished out a season high 10 assist and raised his assist to turnover ratio to 4-3 in the process.

“I really just can’t wait for the off season. This has been a horrible experience”, said Troy Brokl.

Week 4 Pictures

Troy Brokl determined to get his stats on an 0-4 team.



Doug Morgan knocks down his patent corner 3 point shot.


Jason McGuinness was feeling it from the outside Tuesday

Mowrey gets off a shot easily over Brokl

Burger taking a break from beasting people down low

TJ Ford's long lost brother pulls up for a jumper

Mowrey locks down Grant before conceding the layup.

Greg Smith going old school

Great jump ball toss by Brian Stutzman

Rob Laycock takes an infection control timeout to tend to his busted knee

Rob busting out the finger roll on a fast break layup

Elzy is the all time dunk leader in PFOL history with 3

Laycock attacks the rim again

PFOL 4 Week 3 Recap

Team 2 - 32
Team 3 - 29

Team 3 had a wide open look at a 3 by Krol Kyle at the buzzer that would have sent the game to overtime but his shot didn't fall and Team 2 escaped with a 3 point victory on Tuesday afternoon.

The game a was defensive blood bath as each team had over 20 fouls. The score was deadlocked at 10-10 at half time. When asked to comment on the lack of scoring, league commissioner Alan Mowrey said, "My son's 4th grade team scores more than this. This is not good for our league".

The scoring picked up in the last few minutes of the game as Elzy push the lead to 7 with 4 minutes left to play.

Elzy scored 18 of his team's 32 points.


Team 1 - 79
Team 4 -54

Team 1 used a 20-0 run in the first half to build a lead that they never relinquished. They had 5 players score in double figures with Eric Flatt leading the way with 24 points and 15 rebounds.

Poor shooting only complicated the problem for Team 4. "We just couldn't get anything going on offense," said Steve Reitan.

Team 1 improves to 3-0 and Team 4 falls to 2-1. "If people want to call them the best team go ahead, I'm up for the challenge" said Nathan Burger.

PFOL 4 - Week 3 Pictures

Glaser goes up for up for 2



Graham breaks loose for 2 of his 7 points


Brokl and Montagano were all over each other all day

7.6 seconds left. Time out Team 3

Krol gets a wide open look at a 3 at the buzzer. Brick.

Rost floats a shot over Burger

Pugh was 3 for 3 from beyond the Arc

Griffin looking to beat Catlin off the dribble.

PFOL 4 Week 2 Recap

Team 1 64
Team 3 44

Team 1 used a balance scoring attack to blowout Team 3 on Tuesday afternoon. Four players scored in double figures for Team 1. Eric Flatt led the way with 18 points and 12 rebounds. “It just feels good to be on a team where my scoring talents are utilized”, said Eric Flatt.

Grant Gibson had a solid game for Team 3 as he filled up the stat sheet ending up with 13 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists. Team 3 falls to 0-2.

Next week is a battle of the 0-2 teams as Elzy’s team will take on Gibson’s team. With only the top 3 teams making the playoffs, neither team wants to start off 0-3.


Team 2 28
Team 4 40

Team 4 used a 22-10 2nd half run to dispose of Team 2 on Tuesday. Edmound Elzy was held scoreless until 4 minutes left in the game. Team 2 set a PFOL record for fewest points scored in a half (10).

Nathan Burger scored 12 points and Alan Mowrey scored 10 while Vance Catlin grabbed a season high 16 rebounds.

“I am going to buy my team the book, “Setting Screens for Dummies. People need to get me open”, said Edmound Elzy.

Pictures from Week 2

Kyle Krol with the text book form on his jump shot



Grant Gibson knocks down a jumper

Sam hit a shot at the buzzer to end the first half

Richie connecting from downtown

Graham getting to the rim

Mowrey gets off a 3 over Elzy

Elzy was held to a career low 6 points

Neff pulls up for the J.

Mowrey taking the ball to the hoop.

Burger knocks down 2 of his 10 points.

PFOL 4 Week 1 Recap

Team 1 - 56
Team 2 - 50

Despite a monster game from Edmound Elzy team 2 couldn't pull out a victory over team 1 on Wednesday afternoon. Elzy scored 38 points and grabbed 9 rebounds but his team failed to come up with the win. Team 1 who played without star John Griffin in the first half used a late game run to seal the victory. Jason Rost scored 18 points and grabbed 6 rebounds for Team 1.

When asked why he didn't play in the first half, Team 1's John Griffin said, "I am going to be the "Closer" for our team this year. Just like in baseball, they bring in the closer in the 9th inning to lock up the game. That is the role I am going to play this year. I might only play about 5 minutes a game".


Team 4 - 50
Team 3 - 46

Team 3 only got 5 points from their star guard Grant Gibson, but still hung around late into the game with the help of 5 straight missed free throws by Team 4 in the final 50 seconds.

Richie Smith scored 15 points including several deep 3 point shots. Vance Catlin chipped in with 12 points and 10 rebounds.

Troy Brokl couldn't help but voice his frustrations in the locker after the game. "If they are going to get every call all year then this season is going to be a joke". The league is determining whether or not Brokl will be fined for his comments towards the officiating.

PFOL4 - Week 1 Photos

Sam Elmore and Rob Laycock tag team Eric Flatt on a layup attempt.



Alex "the Chucker" Montagano launchs a three


Rost had a strong week 1 showing

Laycock taking the ball at Andrew Boehner

Sam Elmore doesn't allow easy shots in the paint.

Edmound Elzy cherry picks for an easy dunk

Richie Smith pulling up from deep

Jake Vernon knocks down a three from the top of the key

Brokl had two three pointers on Wed

Glaser takes a jumpshot over Vernon

Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 21, 2011

Teams for PFOL 4 announced

INDIANAPOLIS – The PFOL League Office announced the rosters for the 4 teams that will compete in PFOL 4. Some of the highlights include Edmound Elzy and Eric Flatt parting ways after 3 unsuccessful seasons. Elzy will team up with Graham Neuburger and Dave Neff. “I will show my championship ring to Elzy and teach him how to win in this league, my championship experience is going to take Edmound to the next level”, said Dave Neff.

PFOL 3 MVP, John Griffin will team up with Eric Flatt and Jason Rost as he attempts to repeat as PFOL Champion. “I just looked at my roster and I don’t have the first clue who any of these people are. It doesn’t matter though, as long as they can pass we’ll be okay” said Griffin.

Grant Gibson will team up with Kyle Krol and Troy Brokl. “I’m calling it right now, we go undefeated this season”, said Gibson.

Richie Smith and Vance Catlin will team up with Jake Vernon, Alan Mowrey and Jason McGuinness. “We for sure are the oldest team in the league but I guarantee we will get all the calls”, said Alan Mowrey.

PFOL 4 season tips off this Wednesday.

One other major item of note: This season only the top 3 teams will make the playoffs. The #1 seed will get a first round bye and will play the winner of the #2 seed and #3 seed one game playoff match. The finals will be a best of 3 format.


Team 1
John Griffin
Eric Flatt
Jason Rost
Dustin Pugh
Andrew Boehner
Jesse Cacy
Jack Schmitz
Peter Dinwiddie

Team 2
Edmound Elzy
Graham Nueburger
Dave Neff
Alex Montagano
Brian Brown
Rob Laycock
Sam Elmore

Team 3
Grant Gibson
Kyle Krol
Troy Brokl
Michael Glaser
Brian Stutzman
Greg Smith
Scott Higginson

Team 4
Richie Smith
Vance Catlin
Alan Mowrey
Jake Vernon
Jason McGuiness
Steve Reitan
Nathan Burger
Doug Morgan

PFOL 4 Schedule
23-Feb
1 vs 2
3 vs 4

25-Feb
1 vs 3
2 vs 4

1-Mar
2 v 3
1 v 4

8-Mar
1 vs 2
3 vs 4

15-Mar
1 vs 3
2 vs 4

18-Mar
2 v 3
1 v 4

25-Mar
Playoffs :#2 seed vs 3 seed

28-Mar Finals Game 1

30-Mar Finals Game 2

1-Apr Finals Game 3 (if necessary)

Tie Breakers
Head to Head Matchups
Head to Head Matchups point differential
Total Points Allowed
Coin Flip

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Mike White 317-917-2819

Patriot League Bombers win PFOL 3 Championship

The Patriot League Bombers came into Season 3 of PFOL as the early preseason favorites to win the PFOL Championship. They proved that they were the best team in the league by sweeping Forecasted Showers 2-0 in the PFOL Finals on Wednesday at Conseco Feildhouse. Wednesday's 61-49 victory capped an impressive rookie season by John Griffin, Graham Nueburger and Rob Laycock. Griffin the regular season MVP took home the Finals MVP honors as he averaged 21.5 points per game and 6 rebounds. Nubeurger was the team's most versatile player as he contributed in all aspects of the game. He led the team in rebounds, assists and steals in the finals. Rob Laycock proved to be a tough nose defender and solid role player.

Forecasted Showers had several huge runs in the game as they tried to keep up with the fast paced tempo of the game. Forecasted Showers started the 2nd half with a 9-0 run to take a 2 point lead before PLB regained the lead and extended their lead back up to double digits. PLB held off another late 2ND half 13-2 run in which Edmound Elzy hit three 3 pointers in a row. PLB closed out the game with some timely shooting from Griffin.

"Let's get one thing straight, the only reason we only won by 12 points is because we wanted to keep the game close for entertainment purposes. Plus we didn't have Stutzman and Neff, if we would have had them we could have won by 30", said Rob Laycock.

Edmound Elzy led all scores with 28 points and Eric Flatt grabbed 20 rebounds to go along with 8 points. This game undoubtedly marks the end of the Elzy and Flatt's tenure together. Both have made it very clear that they plan to part ways this off season. “I felt I was underutilized for the past 3 years, I plan on taking my talents to any other team but this one", said Flatt.

“Good luck, maybe now he’s realize how good he had it”, said Elzy.

Notes
• Zach Bonvillian won his 3rd championship ring. "This has to get me into the PFOL Hall of Fame right?" said Bonvillian.
• Rumor is Jake Vernon will miss PFOL 4 with an injury.
• Season 4 of PFOL will tip off at the end of the month.