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WEEKLY UPDATE

Semi-Finals & Finals Night Recap (Now With Extra Drama!) It’s crunch time, folks! Only the top teams remain, and they’re ready to battle it out like caffeinated gladiators. We kicked things off with the A Division semis—serious intensity, serious skill, and maybe a few questionable warm-up stretches. These led us straight into the grand finale, the Finals, where things got so tense even the scoreboard was sweating. Over in the B Finals, we had MK facing off against WM in a match that had more twists than a soap opera. Both teams came ready to win—or at least dramatically dive for the ball like their reputations depended on it. Every team had a shot, and every game was fast, furious, and occasionally fueled by halftime snacks. Bottom line: no dull moments, just great matchups, and close calls.

Game Recaps

A Division Semi-Final #1: HS vs AT – One-Sided Surprise!In a match that looked like it could go either way, HS decided to skip the suspense and make things a bit more… decisive. They opened the scoring just two minutes in, giving AT a wake-up call that clearly worked—AT clapped back with two quick goals and briefly held the lead. Briefly, as in, “don’t-blink-or-you’ll-miss-it” brief. HS then said “no thanks” to drama, rattled off three unanswered goals, and strutted into halftime up 4-2. The second half? Tighter than a pair of brand-new cleats. It took five whole minutes before anyone scored—an eternity in game time—but HS struck again, extending the lead to 5-2 and planting AT firmly on their heels. They even sprinkled in a little flair with a mid-air goal that made it 6-2, just to make sure we were all awake. AT gave it a last push, managing one more goal, but HS’s goalie turned into a brick wall and shut the door. Final score: HS 6, AT 3, and semi-final #1 goes to the team that came to play... and stayed to dominate.

A Division Semi-Final #2: TS vs TA – Grit, Goals, and Goalpost Heartbreak - This one was a nail-biter wrapped in grit, dipped in tension, and served with a side of goalposts. TS and TA went at it in a defensive slugfest where every inch of the floor was earned—and every goal felt like finding a unicorn. TA kicked things off with a slap shot from basically downtown, reminding everyone that sometimes you just gotta send it. TS answered with a slick deflection goal, but TA wasn’t done playing pinball with the goalie and bounced one in to regain the lead. TS tied it up again with a textbook snipe from the slot, only for TA to sneak in a late one before halftime like someone grabbing the last slice of pizza. TA up 3-2 at the break. Second half? Pure chaos. TS tied it almost immediately with a backhander that said, “We’re not done yet.” But TA clapped back twice in a single minute—one blocker-side beauty and one sneaky fake-pass-turned-shot that fooled everyone, including probably a few fans in the stands. TS hit more posts than a broken social media app but couldn’t break through. In the final minutes, it got chippy, intense, and more physical than a Black Friday sale, but TA held strong. Final score: TA 5, TS 3, and TA punches their ticket to the Finals in style—while TS wonders if goalposts have a personal vendetta.

B Division Finals: MK vs WM – Chippy, Chaotic, and Championship-Worthy- It was MK vs WM, Round ∞, in a rivalry so spicy it could’ve come with a warning label. These two have been battling all season—equal parts skill, strategy, and "accidental" bumps into each other. And true to form, this final had all the playoff drama you could want (plus a little seasoning of chaos).

The first half was pure ping-pong: MK scores, WM ties. WM scores, MK responds. Just when it looked like they might trade goals forever, MK hit the gas late and snuck in two to go into halftime with a 6-4 lead—probably while whispering “momentum” under their breath. MK came out flying in the second half, scoring two quick ones to stretch the lead to 8-4 and making it look like they were cruising to the title. But WM wasn’t done. Nope. They stormed back with three unanswered goals and suddenly it was 8-7, nerves were frayed, and coaches were sweating like they just ran the whole game themselves. With time ticking down and WM tossing their goalie for the extra attacker, things got wild. MK, clearly fans of dramatic finishes, fought through some scrappy moments and sealed it with two empty-netters—because who doesn’t love a little scoreboard padding? Final score: 10-7. MK takes the B Division crown in a game that had everything—goals, grit, tension, and probably a few bruised egos. Congrats to MK: champions, survivors, and goalpost avoiders.

A Division Finals: HS vs TA – A Heavyweight Showdown with a Side of Drama

It was the matchup everyone wanted—two top teams, one big prize, and enough tension to make a drumline jealous. HS and TA both clawed their way through tight semi-finals earlier in the evening, so by the time they hit the floor for the A Division Final, they were warmed up, locked in, and probably running on adrenaline (and maybe leftover orange slices). From the first whistle, this one had classic written all over it. HS opened the scoring, but TA clapped back like, “Not today.” Goals traded like Pokémon cards—HS up, TA answers, HS pulls ahead, TA says "hang on a second." At one point it was 6-4 HS at halftime, thanks to a late goal and a powerplay that hit just right. Second half? HS jumped to 7-4, but then both goalies decided they were auditioning for the Brick Wall Olympics. TA fought back hard, making it 7-6 and turning the final minutes into a chaos-fueled thriller. Then, just as TA smelled a comeback, the penalty bug bit—and HS cashed in like a kid with arcade tokens, pushing the lead to 8-6. Still, TA wasn’t done—because of course they weren’t. They scored again to make it 8-7, then pulled the goalie for the ol’ 6-on-4 Hail Mary. But HS’s goalie? Locked in. Like “you shall not pass” levels of locked in. And just to rub a little salt in the wound, HS bagged a shorty to seal the deal. Final score: 9-7. HS takes the A Division title in a thriller that had everything—goals, grit, guts, and just the right amount of chaos. Hats off to both teams…

Players of the Day

M: Zach Thomas (3G/1A/GWG)

F: Heather Patterson (1G/2A)

G: Stephane Portelance (2GP- 2 wins)