The Intel Pitch, Diamond: The Yellow Derby is first on the schedule this week. Cassandra sits for the hosting Gems, while the visiting Spurs have Sage on the bench for this one. Spice had an unimpressive 234 for Victoria on the opening turn of the game. Rosalina answered with 288 for Diamond to give them a small lead at the start this time. Yekaterina was forced onto her backhand and failed to flick it to safety, ending with a meager 52 for the Spurs in a disappointing effort. Citrus had a couple of subtle touches on her backhand, but under pressure, she fell at 345 as the Gems only mildly extend their lead. Wario had only 69 for Victoria, failing to produce much on offense in a frustrating game. Pedey blundered to 691 for Diamond, lacking much control on his swings but still scoring well. Strawberry had a heavy back-swing that ended her turn at 311, leaving the Spurs at a loss with 666. Smokey went off with 833 for the Gems at the end, icing their win at 2157 to snap an eight-game home losing streak. Diamond is up to 10-26, while Victoria drops to 14-17 with the loss.
Kraft Crowns Park, Royal: The Crowns are back home in their first game this week, sitting Cassie, while the Gems complete their doubleheader on the road with Rosalina out of the lineup. Citrus had an awful 51 for Diamond, getting distracted early and predictably bowing out. Kayla pounded 566 for Royal in response, their first turn going much better as the hosts claim an early lead. Pedey pulled back with 380 for the Gems, but they'll remain behind despite an improved second attack. Jake accepted 929 after a technical error, doing well in extending the Crowns lead significantly. Smokey tried to help for Diamond, but he was a little low on pace and ended at 361. Jeremias shot back with 745 for Royal, boosting their lead once again with a great turn. Cassandra rallied with 690 for the Gems, but they still lost definitively at 1482. Nightfur capped the Crowns win with 488, giving them a total of 2728. Royal rises to 19-10, while Diamond falls back to 10-27.
Pepsi Prestige Park, Lighton: The Prestige finally give Spirit another game off, while the Meteors have Vincent on the bench in the road half of their doubleheader. Mams tried to get by with fancy bat work, but she dragged a ball into her wicket, ending at 117 for Viewpoint Sound in a poor start. Acorn doubled that with 233 for Lighton, a slow start for the hosts as well. Hoot shot back with 566 for the Meteors, putting them more confidently ahead on the second attack. Katelynn had only 257 for the Prestige, unable to cover the deficit at the halfway mark. Nibbles tried to extend the Viewpoint Sound lead, but a bad swing cut him down at a poor 242. Nicole made mild progress with 272 for Lighton, keeping things relatively close as the final players come to bat. Dani pushed 320 for the Meteors, some clever backhand work keeping her going as she brings their final score to 1245. Waluigi made up more ground with 353, but the Prestige took a surprising loss at 1115. Viewpoint Sound is up to 14-17, while Lighton drops to 15-12.
Volkswagen Stadium, Viewpoint Sound: The Meteors return home, hosting the last-place Gems. Citrus will take the bench for the visitors, while the hosts sit their captain Mams. Rosalina flopped on the first turn for Diamond, taking a meager 82 to leave them immediately vulnerable. Hoot didn't have the best pace, but his swings were consistent, and he tallied 575 for Viewpoint Sound to take the early lead. Pedey shot back with 456 for the Gems, doing well to pressure the hosts. Nibbles grabbed 340 for the Meteors, an unremarkable effort but enough to retain their lead. Smokey had a middling 238 for Diamond this time out, causing them to slip further behind. Vincent got tangled up between low-rollers and a backhand settle that never flicked forward, ending at a paltry 63 for Viewpoint Sound. Cassandra rallied with 591 for the Gems, covering the deficit with their final score of 1367. Dani failed to reply, ending at 97 as the Meteors lost with 1075. Diamond bounces up again to 11-27, while Viewpoint Sound drops to 14-18.
Subway Field, Stonebridge: The Prestige are back at it in this road game, sitting Katelynn, while the Wolves rest Frosty in this meeting. Acorn went off with 719 for Lighton right at the start of the game, a strong opening turn for the visitors. Juno had only 382 for Stonebridge in response, halving the deficit. The Prestige's Spirit countered with 573 on the second attack, extending their lead quite nicely. Hershey likely just won the game for the Wolves, rallying with an epic and massive 2531 to produce a gigantic lead. Nicole faltered with 192 for Lighton, too stunned to make much of a counterattack as her side falls into an abyss for scoring. Vladimir didn't ease up at all for Stonebridge, tacking on an even 1000 to their offense. Waluigi attacked with pace but ended at 407 for the Prestige, who lost with a total of 1891. Cobalt was a bit light on offense at 249, but the Wolves secured the 18th 4k performance in league history in their win at 4162, a highlight in a lost season. Stonebridge is up to 13-24, while Lighton is sliding under a heavier schedule, down to 15-13.
Volkswagen Stadium, Viewpoint Sound: The Meteors go without Vincent in this meeting, while another rookie, Cassie, sits for the Crowns in the first game of their doubleheader. Kayla had a poor 188 for Royal on the opening turn, leaving the visitors a tad vulnerable. Mams answered with 615 for Viewpoint Sound, putting them ahead initially with a productive outing. Jake dealt with mild clutter well, but his late rhythm was lacking when he fell with 330 for the Crowns, unable to cover the deficit. Hoot shot back with 481 for the Meteors, keeping them firmly ahead at the midway mark. Jeremias buckled at 147 for Royal this time, causing the deficit to grow again. Nibbles collapsed with 60 for Viewpoint Sound, potentially leaving them a little vulnerable late in the game. Nightfur responded with 481 for the Crowns, giving them a total of 1146, falling short of forcing a response. Dani double-tapped the third offering, ending with a pitiful 25 but securing the Meteors win at 1181. Viewpoint Sound is up to 15-18, while Royal slips to 19-11 as top teams are slipping this week.
Kraft Crowns Park, Royal: The Castle Derby has higher stakes here, as the Crowns sit Kayla in hopes of rebounding after a loss, while Stephanie sits for the visiting Defenders as they start a five-game road trip. Bianca picked up 407 for Southridge in this game, a solid start from the sophomore. Jake countered with 558 for Royal, giving them the lead in a bitter rivalry match. Debby had only 99 for the Defenders, getting distracted and also not quite having the swings she wanted. Jeremias shot back with 384 for the Crowns, extending their lead nicely at the halfway mark. Caitlin helped Southridge cover the deficit with 497 on this turn, but the lead is not large. Nightfur stayed consistent with 455 for Royal, keeping them ahead with the good turn. Hughbert got overwhelmed fairly early, ending with 136 as the Defenders lose with 1139. Cassie contributed 459 for the Crowns at the end, lifting them to the win with 1856. Royal is back to 20-11, while Southridge dips to 24-9, their iron grip on the league lead beginning to weaken.
Microsoft Pitch, Del Sur: The Monarchs take on S-Line Derby rivals in the Wolves, with the hosts sitting Avril ahead of a long road trip, while the Wolves bench Cobalt in a one-off road game. Juno immediately pressured the hosts, slashing 814 for Stonebridge on a great first turn. Hoppy answered with 178 for Southern this time, a poor start putting them far behind. Frosty slipped at 112 for the Wolves, potentially letting their opponents regain their footing. Panda made a large dent with 681 for the Monarchs, making it a much closer game at the halfway point. Hershey went smaller this time, but his 394 is a respectable addition to the Stonebridge offense. Pounce countered that much more strongly with 688 for Southern, putting them ahead with a player each to go. Vladimir picked up 135 for the Wolves, unable to cover the deficit as they lost with 1455. Dominic tacked on another 705 for the Monarchs to put them at a total of 2252 in this win. Southern gets an important win to rise to 20-15, while Stonebridge is officially out of contention for a Hutton Cup spot at 13-25.
Pepsi Prestige Park, Lighton: The Prestige continue a busy week as they begin a four-game home stand. Nicole sits for the hosts this time, while the Specters bench Mitchell for this game. Harrison got off to a great start with 661 for Harrison, giving them a stable foundation. Acorn shot back with 552 for Lighton on their opening turn, keeping them within striking distance initially. Twinkie II pounded 965 back for the Specters in a difficult turn at times, but ultimately a productive one. Spirit lost ground with 721 for the Prestige, but they still have a chance despite the deficit. Lexi countered with a strong 535 for Harrison, keeping them in charge. Katelynn made minor progress with 631 for Lighton, but they'll need more on the next turn. Rudolph hit only 280 for the Specters, potentially leaving them exposed at a total of 2441. Waluigi made quite the push with 433 for the Prestige, but they still fell with a total of 2337. Harrison pulls off the upset this time, going to 14-19, while Lighton plummets to 15-14.
Pepsi Prestige Park, Lighton: The Prestige sit their captain Acorn in a critical game for their season, while the visiting Lumberjacks bench Bryant after a bad previous outing last week. Whiskers had no troubles with pace for Maplewood, but her last swing went high, cutting her off at 388. Spirit did a similar thing, but far earlier in her turn, ending with a meager 80 for a fatigued Lighton side. Diddley scraped 640 for the Lumberjacks on the second attack, giving them a much more convincing lead. Katelynn couldn't do anything with 96 for the Prestige, their season falling apart all at once. Gabe tapped only 131 for Maplewood as the scoring begins to get a bit sloppy all around. Nicole cut into the deficit with 608 for Lighton, but they've got another noticeable hill to climb with a player each to go. Summer shot back with 742 for the Lumberjacks, padding their offense to a final score of 1901. Waluigi failed to catch up with 360 for the Prestige, this loss totaling 1144. Maplewood gets to fifth place at 19-18, while Lighton sinks to 15-15.
The Intel Pitch, Diamond: The Gems face a tough task when they host a Defenders team ready to prove they haven't peaked. Both captains, Smokey and Debby, sit this one out. Bianca shelved 760 for Southridge in a potent and pacey opening turn for the visitors. Rosalina forced herself into a technical error replay, and then had a pitiful 49 on the second try as Diamond falls behind early. Stephanie tallied 643 on the second attack to pad the Defenders lead quite nicely. Citrus fell at a measly 16 for the Gems after an errant swing on the third offering. Caitlin tacked on 291 for Southridge this time, keeping their lead strong and stable. Pedey took only 197 for Diamond, their offense falling very flat in this lopsided meeting. Hughbert had a poor 135 for the Defenders at the end, but this gave them a final score of 1829 in what should be a win. Cassandra made a push with 519 for the Gems, but they lost with 781 in total. Southridge is up to 25-9, while Diamond sinks to 11-28.
Pepsi Prestige Park, Lighton: The Prestige and Defenders meet in the week's finale, with Waluigi resting for the hosts while Hughbert sits for performance for the visitors. Bianca poked 471 for Southridge this time, tired and lacking pace from the long travel in the doubleheader. Acorn got 320 back for Lighton, keeping them close again despite such strategies failing earlier. Debby lost control rather early for the Defenders, her 113 causing their lead to weaken. Spirit chopped 703, giving the Prestige a clear lead halfway through the game. Stephanie didn't even bring Southridge close with 135, causing them to panic a bit as the game slips away from them. Katelynn had a weak 83 for Lighton, unable to secure the game as the final players come to bat. Caitlin went off with 1218 for the Defenders, putting their final score at 1937 in a stunning turn of events. Nicole tried to pull back, but her 608 left the Prestige in a loss at 1714. Southridge stuns everyone in rising to 26-9, while Lighton's collapse sees them fall to 15-16.
That's all for Week 17 in Select. Elite will get their Week 17 start tomorrow at a minimum.
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