A Game
BV 52, Axtell Park 36
(Sioux Falls, SD)--Monday night's match-up between Brandon Valley and Axtell Park was unique for more than one reason. First, it was the last game of the year for the Lynx and secondly, Coach Klumper was not able to be at the game. C Team Coach Reese was unable to coach, leaving Klumper to attend to the C and D teams in Brandon. However, Klumper cleverly set up a web cam in the Axtell Park gymnasium to make sure he could keep an eye on the A and B teams, thus enabling him to write an accurate description of the last games. So in reality, Klumper was able to watch all four games for the first time all season. Due to the web cam, the events being foretold will carry a high level of accuracy. To the game...
Despite being ranked last in the Sioux Falls league, The Axtell Park Lions showed up with their "A" game for the visiting Lynx. Tight through the first quarter, the Lynx struggled making any shots. "I am pretty sure the rims are a little smaller on our end of the court," observed Chase Marso. Immediately, Marso was tackled to the ground by a sprinting Trevor Tobin, angered about hearing such a ridiculous comment. Adam "The Baller" Bauer responded with irritation: "The rims are smaller on both sides!" After yet another scuffle, the Lynx began to play with confidence and poise. At halftime, the Lynx held a comfortable 12 point lead. Tobin, who has been one of the best shooters all year, was not finding any success from beyond the arc. Tobin may have been a little off to start the game because he took the absence of Klumper especially hard. In fact, he was balling like a baby the entire bus trip to Axtell Park. Midway through the first quarter, Tobin was laying down behind the bench, pounding his fists on the floor, still weeping over the loss of Klumper. Coming out of the half, the Lions of Axtell Park caught fire and began to "roar" back from the deficit. Hitting three, after three, Axtell tied the game and actually overtook the Lynx towards the end of the third quarter. As the fourth quarter opened up, the Lynx found themselves down by 33 points. "Well, at least we aren't down by 34 points," quipped the ever-optimistic Jacob Bruget. During the between quarters time, Coach Bisbee gave his best speech of the year, igniting a spark to get these Lynx going. In fact, he actually breathed real fire and some of the Lynx shorts started on fire. After the distinguisher calmed things down and after employing the stop-drop-and roll method, the Lynx came out ready for a comeback. The fourth quarter was all Lynx, as everything they threw up went in. Tobin regained his composure, snapping out of his depression and started knocking down shots. Luke Hyronimus had his best game of the year, leading all scorers with eleven. Colin Lloyd finished the game with ten points. The Lynx came all the way back and ended the game victorious, defeating the Lions soundly, 52-36. "It was a great game," said Bisbee, "We are starting to come together and should have a great second half of the year." At this point, Tony Tripp reminded Coach Bisbee that this was, indeed, the last game of the year. It was a total team effort for the Lynx as they finish the season 8-5. Jarad Bakker was disappointed because due to the absence of Klumper, no pictures were taken, thus no chance of Bakker getting another picture of him touching the net. Nate Winter not only won in the game, but also in the stands as a girl actually asked him out afterwards. Great job, Nate. Congratulations to the 2008-2009 BV Lynx A team on finishing their season with a win. Go Lynx.
A- Game
BV 49, Axtell Park 19
(Sioux Falls, SD)--Perfect, Perfection, Without Flaw, Flawless, unspoiled, complete, whole, champion, greatness, distinguished, celebrated, majestic, astonishing, remarkable, heroic, grand, magnificent, incredible, extraordinary. All words used to describe the GOATS of Brandon Valley. Yes, it was truly a magical night as the GOATS proved their name true and made history, going 13-0. The BV Lynx now can add their name to the list of other great teams: '72 Dolphins, '76 Indiana Hoosiers, Birds' Celtics, Magic's Lakers, Jordan's Bulls, '27 New York Yankees, '07 New England Patriots, '08 BV Lynx 8th Grade football team and on and on....This historic season ended in an anti-climactic way, as the Lynx pummeled the Axtell Park Lions 49-19. In a game that could have been 150-0, the Lynx showed class and sportsmanship as they ran a stalled offense instead of running the score up. "It just shows what kind of kids we have on this team," remarked Klumper via web cam. Leading the balanced Lynx scoring attack was Zach Van"Vern"Ede with 10 and Jared (I think) Mulder with eleven, respectively. Despite the fact the game was not exactly edge-of-your-seat entertainment, there was something done on this occasion that has never been done in the history of sports. The visiting team actually had a "Parent's Night" on the other teams court. Before the game, all of players on the Lynx that are in 8th grade (Marso points out that they are all in 8th grade) came down to the middle of the court and met their dad with a hug and their mom with a rose to thank them and show them how much they have appreciated their support throughout the undefeated season. It was an emotional moment as even Klumper teared up via web cam. Actually, one of his tears hit the web cam in Brandon and caused it to short-circuit, shooting an array of sparks in every direction. Once it was back up and running, Klumper witnessed his team finish the season with a win. "The call came to me late Sunday evening about missing the B game, it was bitter sweet. I was excited about getting to coach the C and D games, but devastated I would not be there for my teams last game, being able to celebrate with them on a perfect season," said Klumper, "All the credit in the world goes to the kids. They achieved their perfect season. It was all them." There were numerous notable performances to end the year: Adam Guthmiller, Garret Martinmaas, and Philip Volk played with their usual "faster-than-everybody-else" style, completely overwhelming the lowly Lions. Trey Ethreim, Cole Vanderbeek and Brandon Hintz controlled the perimeter on offense and defense, consistently making great passes and steals. The Mulder Twins continued their assault on the record books for shot attempts and played defense as if they had jet packs on their back. Thomas Gardner and Zach VanEde dominated the post with smoothness, finesse and skill we are only accustomed to seeing in College. It was a great season and a great team, a team that this blog author will miss dearly.
C and D Games are coming soon...
