BC’s A Squad had a tough Saturday, as a combination of wins and losses in perfect sequence caused them to play three games in four hours. Their relatively short bench didn’t help their cause, as many players including Jessica Kruger, Joel Ewert, and Peter Isherwood played nearly full games without rest. They were 1-2 during the stretch, taking both losses to Justin Beaver, Jake Wheeler, and the rest of the undefeated Portland Pounders.

The Pounders played both of their games against Team BC, and took full advantage of their longer bench. Justin Beaver, the highly maneuverable 3.5 was absent for long stretches of their final match as Portland will want him well rested for the finale match at 2 PM.

The Seattle Slam played an excellent game against Team BC today, but were unable to beat an exhausted BC club. BC barely had time between games to eat some excellent Nandos and get back to the bench to face off against a veteran squad that included player/coach Jeremy Hannaford, Michael Lykins, and Mike Summerson. The game was decided in a thrilling finish in which Brian Moore hit the goalpost coming across the line in their final possession, negating the point and effectively smothering Seattle’s chance at a tie.

A win still eludes BC’s Development squad, as they’ve dropped all three games of the tournament. Join us tomorrow morning as they’ll have the opportunity for a rematch against the Seattle Slam squad that bested them this morning.

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