AFI Sports
  • Home
  • Softball
    • News
    • Schedule and Locations
    • Standings
    • Playoff Bracket
    • Team Registration Form
    • Player Registration form
    • Rules
    • Rosters
  • Basketball
    • LIVESTREAM + VIDEO
    • News
    • Playoff Bracket
    • Standings
    • Schedule and Locations
    • Scores
    • NEW! Media
    • Rules
    • Team Registration Form
    • Player Registration Form
    • Rosters
  • Summer Camp
  • Contact Us
  • More Stuff...
  • Flag Football
    • News
    • Rules
    • Hall of Fame >
      • Men's Flag Football Hall of Fame
  • Youth

playoff race goes down to the wire

5/27/2015

0 Comments

 
By Alex Goodson, guest columnist


As the final weekend of gameplay for the “All Star Israel” softball league approaches, some teams are headed towards the Tier 1 playoffs and a shot at the Holyland Series championship trophy, while others prepare for the Tier 2 AFI Cup. Several teams made big statements in their last games which could give them momentum in the postseason.

MMJ knocked off undefeated Tzionim with a score of 11-5, and also beat Water Sensations 9-4, pushing MMJ into a tie for second place with Lobos. Lobos also won in convincing style, by a 12-5 margin over Good Old Boys, keeping them alive for a potential first-round bye.

Frozen Ropes remained at the top of the standings with two big wins, defeating Jerry’s Kids and Mevaseret. The undefeated team seems to be a clear cut favorite heading into the playoffs, but still has a big test against second place Lobos, who trail by just one game in the standings.

With 
Frozen Ropes, MMJ and Lobos all having clinched playoff berths, the remaining three spots are up for grabs this weekend, and the field is crowded. Although they lost to Frozen Ropes, Jerry’s Kids kept their playoff hopes alive with a win over Morningside Translations. With that win, there is potential for a 4-way tie between Jerry’s Kids, Tzionim, Water Sensations and Morningside Translations. Mevaseret and Good Old Boys are also still in the hunt, though they each need to win out, and also get some help from other team’s losses.

Tzionim still holds their fate in their own hands, needing at least one win in their doubleheader this Friday (5/29) against Water Sensations and Morningside Translations, in order to clinch. Both ends of the twinbill will have huge postseason implications, likely finalizing the Holyland Series playoff bracket.

0 Comments

Softball League Playoff Race: Anybody's Game

5/20/2015

1 Comment

 
by Alex Goodson, guest columnist


The playoff race is heating up, as the “All Star Israel Sports Camp” softball league heads for the final lap of the regular season. Only 2 weeks away from the playoffs and some teams are starting to feel the heat, while others are cruising to the postseason.

Top-seeded teams Shechter and Tzionim sit comfortably in their playoff spots, while Good Old Boys and Grossman control their own fate, as their final 2 contests are must win games.

The upcoming week includes some exciting games with huge playoff implications. Tzionim are all tied up with Shechter at the top of the standings. Tzionim faces off first against MMJ, and later takes on Morningside Translation, with the number one seed and a first round bye on the line.

Good Old Boys take on Jerry’s Kids, as Good Old Boys are playing for their playoff lives, while Jerry’s Kids also fight to stay above the playoff line. Grossman’s playoff fate also hangs in the balance, as they take on MMJ, who are doing all they can to grab that ever so valuable first round bye.

Shechter looks to keep their perfect season alive against Lobos, who are creeping up right behind them in the standings, and this game is expected to be as intense as they come.

Meanwhile, Mevaseret takes on Good Old Boys in a do-or-die showdown, with the winner still in the Holyland Series Playoff hunt, and the loser likely relegated to Tier 2.

As the season heads toward the finish line, it’s still anyone’s game. Top seeds can slip down the rankings, lower seeds can gain playoff berths, and there’s always hope for a Cinderella run for the Holyland Series Trophy. Anything can happen in this tight playoff race, which is why sports are such beautiful things.
1 Comment
    Picture

    Archives

    May 2021
    June 2019
    May 2019
    February 2019
    June 2017
    June 2015
    May 2015
    May 2013

    Categories

    All

    RSS Feed

Powered by Create your own unique website with customizable templates.