Mercedes-Benz Field, Harrison: The Monarchs have a week-opening tripleheader, playing the first of two road games against the Specters. Twinkie II sits for the hosts, while the visitors rest Panda this time. Avril bounced 304 for Southern at the start of this game, a good start undone by a cluttered pitch. Sydney shot back with 694 for Harrison on the opening turn, giving them a nice lead. Hoppy faltered at 105 for the Monarchs, unable to approach the deficit positively for the visitors. Lexi covered that damage with 304 for the Specters, keeping them in control of the game halfway through. Pounce couldn't make a save on his backhand for Southern, ending with a tough 225 as they continue to slip. Rudolph watched a good pacey performance end on a technical error, but he did replay the turn for 449 to add to the Harrison lead. Dominic poked 320 for the Monarchs, but the break apparently did not serve them well as they lose here with 954. Mitchell tacked on 480 as the Specters won with a total of 1927. Harrison is up to 12-18, while Southern drops to 16-12 and will need to recover quickly.
Volkswagen Stadium, Viewpoint Sound: The Meteors will rest their captain Mams after a recent pool appearance, while the Monarchs put Hoppy on the bench as they try to sweep their Coastal rivals. Avril crumbled with 63 for Southern in a difficult start to the game. Hoot couldn't stop a deflected ball on his backhand, falling with a middling 240 as Viewpoint Sound takes a small initial lead. Panda gave the Monarchs a bit more strength with 529 on the second attack to take the lead. Nibbles fought it off with 544 for the Meteors, restoring their lead midway through the game. Pounce covered the deficit with 292 for Southern, but the visitors do not hold a strong lead right now. Vincent added a little more with 353 for Viewpoint Sound, although this one will be close right to the end. Dominic made a nice attack with 503 for the Monarchs, putting their final score at 1387. Dani found herself under pressure almost immediately, but a lot of good blocks helped her score 289, as the Meteors picked up the win with 1426. Viewpoint Sound is up to 12-16, while Southern slips again to 16-13.
Microsoft Pitch, Del Sur: The Monarchs return home now, with Pounce taking the bench this time, while the visiting Sharks sit Gizmo for a spell of rest. Graham set the tone with a strong 656 for Eastside, giving the visitors a hefty first attack. Avril couldn't keep her swing under control for long, falling with 128 when she prematurely hit a ball into the boundary. Chelsea added 475 in a productive second attack, keeping the Sharks confidently ahead. Hoppy couldn't make a breakout attack for the Monarchs, her pitiful 69 disheartening the team even more. Cubby got bumped back at 79 for Eastside, showing their first moment of weakness in the game. Panda fell at 63 for Southern, wasting their first chance to get a grip on the game. Salmo didn't make much offense for the Sharks, but 273 ices their performance at 1483, which is looking good for a win. Dominic made a rally with 707 for the Monarchs, but they still ended up short at 967. Eastside gets a boost to 15-16, nipping at the heels of the free-falling Southern squad sitting at 16-14 now.
GE Stadium, Southridge: The Defenders choose to sit Hughbert in this game, while the Lumberjacks have Bryant resting in the first game of a road doubleheader. Whiskers couldn't clear a deflected ball for Maplewood, ending her turn on a solid 392 to lead off the scoring. Bianca fired back with 611 for Southridge on the opening turn for the hosts, giving them a slight lead early on. Diddley fought back with 359 for the Lumberjacks, but they are not meeting the pace of the hosts. Debby matched that damage exactly with 359 for the Defenders, keeping their lead steady at the halfway mark. Gabe gave Maplewood a massive boost with 759 on his turn, covering the deficit and putting the hosts in an uncomfortable position. Stephanie botched her turn with a poor 40 for the Defenders, causing them to fall far behind late in the game. Summer launched another 682 for the Lumberjacks at the end, their final score sitting high at 2192. Caitlin tried to rally with 597 for the Defenders, but they suffered the loss at 1607. Maplewood pulled off a big upset this time, rising to 15-16, while Southridge drops to 22-7 with the loss.
FedEx Ground, Eastside: The Lumberjacks complete their road doubleheader against the Sharks. The visitors rest Whiskers this time, while the hosts have Cubby on the bench. Diddley had a decent 305 for Maplewood on the opening turn, getting things going with a mild pace. Graham didn't have much in response for Eastside, taking a poor 155 as they'll trail initially. Bryant countered with a massive 1087 for the Lumberjacks on the second attack, giving them a huge lead. Chelsea shot back on 784 for the Sharks, but they are now more significantly behind at the midway mark. Gabe weakened Maplewood's lead when he only contributed 241 to their offense. Gizmo had a measly 37 for Eastside in response, unable to help the hosts at all. Summer tacked on 338 for the Lumberjacks, their final score sitting at 1971 after the decent showing. Salmo made a push with 408 for the Sharks, but they took the loss at 1384. Maplewood gets to an even 16-16 record, while Eastside drops back to 15-17 in the pivotal meeting.
The Intel Pitch, Diamond: A well-rested Gems team sits Cassandra this time, while the Prestige pull no punches in benching Waluigi for this meeting. Acorn provided a strong opening turn of 481 for Lighton this time, giving them something to build on later in the game. Rosalina answered with 495 for Diamond, keeping them in the game on the thinnest of leading margins. Spirit opted for a high-pace attack for the Prestige, and she corralled 856 on a fantastic second attack. The Gems only got 112 from a stunned Citrus, leaving them in a deep deficit at the halfway point. Katelynn didn't help Lighton's cause with only 42 on her turn, destabilizing their lead. Pedey dented the deficit with a good 408 for Diamond, but they'll need quite a bit more with a player each to go. Nicole paddled 551 for the Prestige at the end to give them a total of 1930. Smokey ended on 384 for the Gems, leaving them short at 1399. Lighton rises to 13-8 with the win, while Diamond sinks to 8-24.
Pepsi Prestige Park, Lighton: The Prestige return home to face a Sharks team hungry for a win. Katelynn will sit for the hosts this time, while Salmo is on the bench against his former team. Graham couldn't get his pace up at all in the game, taking a poor 166 for Eastside on the first turn. Acorn struggled a bit early on as well, but with a handful of fortunate deflections, he recorded 799 for Lighton to put them ahead. Chelsea tried to make a rally, ending up with 405 as the Sharks shrink the deficit. Spirit answered that with 447 for the Prestige, maintaining their lead well at the halfway mark. Gizmo countered with 513 for Eastside, a strong outing to keep them in the fight. Nicole remains in form for Lighton, tallying 776 here to extend the hosts' lead once again. Cubby managed 359 for the Sharks at the end, leaving them in a loss with 1443 overall. Waluigi added 405 for the Prestige at the end, icing their winning total at 2427. Lighton gets a bump up to 14-8 on the year, while Eastside sinks back to 15-18.
GE Stadium, Southridge: The Defenders will rest their captain Debby for this S-Line Derby meeting, while the Wolves give their rookie Hershey a game off. Juno knocked a solid 408 on the first turn for Stonebridge, offering a mild challenge to the hosts initially. Bianca had a rough turn, ending at 152 for Southridge as they'll start this game at a deficit. Frosty kept the Wolves offense healthy with 521 on the second attack, pressuring the hosts even more. Stephanie pushed forward with 790 for the Defenders this time, making it a much closer game halfway through. Vladimir kept Stonebridge in the lead with 352 this time, but their lead lacks its prior strength. Caitlin answered with 432 for Southridge this time, pulling them ahead with a player each to go. Cobalt failed the Wolves, an early swing getting tipped back and out of play to stall him with just 9 points as they lose with a total of 1290. Hughbert tapped 263 to secure the Defenders win at a final score of 1637. Southridge is up to 23-7 on the year, while Stonebridge collapses to 12-21 with the loss.
Kraft Crowns Park, Royal: The hosting Crowns will sit Jeremias for this meeting against a fellow surging team, while the Lumberjacks bench Gabe as they close a four-game road trip. Whiskers effortlessly struck 560 for Maplewood on the opening turn, giving them a strong initial lead. Kayla responded with 647 for Royal this time, putting them ahead by a small margin on the first turn. Diddley countered with 376 for the Lumberjacks, covering the deficit well enough. Jake had 349 for the Crowns on their second attack, weakening their lead in a close game halfway done. Bryant popped 363 for Maplewood, regaining the lead as he covers the deficit again. Nightfur strengthened the Royal position with 478 on her turn, making their lead a bit bigger with the final players coming to bat. Summer couldn't muster much on the final turn, her 136 leaving the Lumberjacks at a weak 1435 in the loss. Cassie tallied 487 in a no-pressure turn for the Crowns, icing their win at 1961. Royal's win streak hits ten games as they move to 17-10, while Maplewood dips to 16-17.
Toyota Pitch, Freedom: The top two teams in Select clash in this game, with the Defenders sitting Bianca for rest, while the Cascades rest Stinky this time. Debby left Southridge weak at the start, never really finding her swing as she ended with a poor 147 when she missed a ball. Jasmine sprayed 472 for Freedom in a chaotic turn that gives the hosts a decent initial lead. Stephanie had a smooth backhand to keep her turn going for the Defenders before ending with 609 to cover the deficit. Roxy couldn't keep control for the Cascades, ending with 195 after a bad swing. Caitlin kept Southridge on track pretty well, slicing 670 to make a big contribution to their lead. Nikolai couldn't answer that for Freedom, a mediocre 208 making their hopes of a comeback less likely. Hughbert showed good pace, although his 320 was a bit light on points as the Defenders close with 1746. Stripes wouldn't go quietly for the Cascades, but her 495 couldn't change the result as they lost with 1370. Southridge jumps to 24-7, while Freedom sinks to 19-10 with the loss.
Subway Field, Stonebridge: Cobalt's recent blunder earns him a bench spot as the Wolves begin a four-game home stand against a Crowns team resting their captain Nightfur this time out. Kayla gave Royal a strong first turn with 447 at a good pace, challenging the hosts immediately. Juno couldn't match it, flipping 274 for Stonebridge on the opening turn. Jake went with a spectacular pace in his appearance for the Crowns, posting 634 when it was complete. Frosty made up a lot of that ground for the Wolves, but her 590 did allow the deficit to grow a bit midway through the game. Jeremias fell with 324 when he couldn't get contact on a fast offering, weakening Royal's lead a bit. Hershey recovered a bit with 348 for Stonebridge, but they'll need more on the final turn. Cassie put up 307 for the Crowns at the end, their final score sitting at a vulnerable 1712. Vladimir couldn't attack the deficit, ending at 193 as the Wolves come up short at 1405. Royal staves off the danger to get to 18-10, while Stonebridge sinks again to 12-22.
FedEx Ground, Eastside: The Sharks make one stop at home before a long road trip, ending the week with Graham on the bench against the Specters, who sit their rookie Rudolph for this one. Sydney provided a massive opening turn of 714 for Harrison, setting them up well early on. Chelsea answered with 800 for Eastside, pulling them ahead in an energetic start to the week finale. Twinkie II had a great pace going for the Specters, but impatience caused her to end with 292 on a bad swing. Gizmo capitalized on the visitors' weakness, scoring 467 to boost the Sharks' lead. Lexi had only 248 for Harrison, unable to meet the deficit this time as the visitors struggle. Cubby poked 287 for Eastside on his turn, protecting their lead without extending it much. Mitchell tried to rally for the Specters, but a tough swing ended his turn at 264, and his team lost with 1518 total. Salmo iced the Sharks win with 361 individually for a final team score of 1915 in the win. Eastside jumps to 16-18, while Harrison drops back to 12-19.
That's all for this week in Select. Elite action will likely begin on Thursday, while Tournament play will resume today after an unscheduled day off yesterday.
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