This is the last day for the group stage of the competition. We are currently planning on taking the six group winners and the next six best teams to the knockout stage, which begins with a wild-card round first. All knockout round matches are one game, to maximize home-field advantage for successful group-stage teams.
First, we have OCOUENT facing Humanity Senior, with the winner taking Group A. Kayla hit a respectable 417 for HS1 on the opening turn, giving them a decent lead to start with. Cobalt answered with 337 for OCOUENT, keeping things close initially. Chelsea hammered 919 for HS1 on the second turn, boosting their lead significantly. Salmo answered with 432, breaking out on a big pace before a high swing reined him in for OCOUENT. Yekaterina turned in another stable turn with 553 for HS1 to extend their lead again. Hughbert had a bad swing too soon in his turn, ending at 324 as OCOUENT just hasn't been able to match turns yet. Jennifer tapped 387 in a bit of a down turn for HS1, but they remain well ahead. Shiny made a little progress with 422 for OCOUENT, but they've got a long way to go at this game's halfway point. Caitlin poured on 710 for HS1 in an excellent surging attack that strengthens their lead. Dewey had a strong 576 for OCOUENT, desperately holding onto hopes of a comeback. Chris didn't do anything remarkable, scoring 364 to keep HS1's offense steady. Ruby maintained a fierce attack with 644 for OCOUENT, cutting into the deficit. Steven struck 584 for HS1, pacing his attack well to maintain the lead under some late pressure. Fuchsia swung early at one point, faltering at 371 as OCOUENT is likely to lose now. Katelynn tacked on 436 for HS1 at the end, capping their offense at 4370 for the game. Quincy had a meager 81 for OCOUENT, securing their loss and 2-2 finish at 3187. HS1 went perfect in the group stage, making them likely to have a first round-bye, while OCOUENT should make a wild-card appearance.
In Group B, Outcast welcomes Reality, with the latter needing a win or a loss by no more than 962 points to take the group. Patches picked up 656 for Reality on the first turn, a strong attack from the superstar. Violetta answered with 525 for Outcast, keeping the game close initially. Spice covered a lot of that with 425 for Reality, but the game remains close early on. Josie answered with 506 for Outcast, bringing the two teams very close after two turns. Dusty was unfazed by the intensity, striking 629 for Reality to restore a large lead. Klaus lost all control with a measly 12 for Outcast, putting them at a deep deficit. Puff II used the essentially free turn to smash 750 for Reality, giving their lead a huge boost. Prism had a good pace but a short turn for Outcast, recording 361 to bring the game to its midpoint. Missy stumbled at 65 for Reality, causing their large lead to waver slightly. Summer halved the deficit with 520 on her turn, adding a bit of intrigue into the match. Starlight fired back with 900 for Reality, a fantastic attack from the young spark plug player. Kodiak couldn't match that, falling at a mild 270 for Outcast instead. Twilight supplied 354 for Reality on her turn, a solid output for a team in the lead. Nibbles fell at 144 for Outcast, making no effort at battling back late in the game. Twinkie I had 410 for Reality at the end, giving them 4189 in what should be a win for a 4-0 group stage record. Hoppy answered with 388 for Outcast, giving them 2726 overall in a steep loss that puts them at 2-2.
The four teams receiving byes in the first round are Prime, Reality, Youth Movement, and Humanity Senior 1, all finishing 4-0 in their group games.
In Group C, Humanity Senior 2 looks to spoil Oriental United's chances at the group title. OU needs a win with at least 4737 points to top the group. Stealth had a mediocre 230 to lead off the game for OU. Gabe answered with 627 for HS2, establishing the early lead for the hosting side. Hoot hit 572 for OU, covering the deficit for now with the good turn. Bryant took a knock at 295 for HS2, weakening their lead a quarter of the way through the game. Panda poked 434 for OU this time, keeping them competitive. Niki mitigated most of the damage with 387 on her turn for HS2. Bells ripped 631 for OU in response, pulling them ahead nicely. Jasmine had a good pace, but a high swing cut her off at 280 as HS2 falls behind halfway through the game. Shelley struggled with pace at times, but stayed up long enough to record 679 as OU's resurgence continues. Nicole's back-swing caught a dead ball on the pitch, dragging it to her wicket to end her turn at 373 for the slumping HS2. Mams faltered at 184 for OU, causing their lead to slip a bit again. A. Charlton only managed 239 for HS2, unable to make a meaningful dent in the deficit. Paps took 326 for OU, missing a swing outright to end his turn early. Kirstin didn't make a move, her 292 ultimately an unimpressive performance for HS2. Wild Thing made a valiant effort, but ended with 476 to cap what should be an OU win at 3532. Dani couldn't save a ball that jumped over her bat, ending with a measly 156 as HS2 finishes 0-4 in group play with this loss at 2649. SCPRI took Group C on points, but Oriental United is in good shape to claim the 7th or 8th seed with a 3-1 record.
REAHJ has nothing to play for, but some members of the coalition might want to spoil their Humanity Junior mates' positioning. Andrew had an ugly first turn with 176 for HJ, leaving them exposed early on. Twinkie II replied with 418 for REAHJ, giving them the initial lead. Jason N. rewarded HJ's faith in him, scoring 663 to pull them ahead on the second turn. Gizmo answered with 426 for REAHJ, keeping things close after his attack. Sarah reaffirmed HJ's lead with 614 on her turn, a good look from the rookie. Puff I failed to counter the attack effectively, her 367 causing REAHJ to fall noticeably behind. Briana picked up 337 for HJ on her turn, keeping their lead steady. Sugar smashed 836 for REAHJ, pulling them ahead again with the big attack. Ted fired back with 515 for HJ, keeping his side in this back-and-forth battle. Hannah countered with 357 for REAHJ, just edging the coalition ahead of her usual club-mates. Mitchell covered the deficit with 283, but HJ finds themselves in another dangerous position. Kitty made a statement with 1013 for REAHJ, who now find themselves in a position to overtake their opponents in group stage points. Vincent charged back with 665 for HJ, trying to keep their chances of finishing second in the group alive. Cassie stumbled with a pathetic 32 for REAHJ, another twist in a game full of them as the final players step up to bat. Jason V. grabbed 553 for HJ at the end, setting their final score at 3806. Lize took the win with 480 for REAHJ, bringing their score up to 3929. On points, Humanity Junior remains ahead of REAHJ's coalition, which could prove critical for filling out the last spots in the knockout round.
A similar situation arises in Group E, as Brute Force looks to spoil the party for Celebrity. Cleo led off with 326 for Brute Force, a reasonable attack from the veteran. Lorde decided to make this a long game for the visitors, slugging 1565 on the first turn to stake out a huge Celebrity lead. Americus had a rocky turn with only 64 for Brute Force, making the deficit even worse. Sydney S. showed no mercy, adding 597 to the Celebrity total. Juno knocked 438 for Brute Force, trying to save face for the embarrassed club. Debby bowed out with a meager 80 for Celebrity, slowing their offense down just a bit. Midnight picked up 290 for Brute Force, only seeming half-invested in her performance. Pauline shot back with 702 for Celebrity, who hold a massive lead at the midway mark. Nightfur supplied 436 for Brute Force, continuing their plodding offensive march. Mario clubbed 750 more for the dominant Celebrity offense. Rainmane posted 482 for Brute Force in positive turn for her side. Daisy took a quick fall at 144 for Celebrity, attempting to speed up the game a bit. Princess had only 230 on a mediocre outing for Brute Force. Taylor S. smashed 676 for Celebrity on her turn, keeping their offense dangerous on the late turns. Dominic took 192, giving Brute Force 2458 in the heavily lopsided loss that sends them to 0-4. Melissa grabbed 348 for Celebrity at the end, icing their win at 4862. Celebrity ends at 2-2 for the group stage, in a good position to earn a wild-card bid.
Enterprise, Solid Core, Humanity Senior 2, and Brute Force all finished without a win, in positions 15-18. They will not play in the knockout round. Two additional teams will fail to qualify, those being the ones with the lowest points at 1-3.
Group F presents the most interesting scenario as CELYM welcomes BFFSCENT. Simply, a CELYM win assures all Group F teams a spot in the knockout round. However, BFFSCENT takes the group with a win or a loss of no more than 1224 points while scoring at least 2235. CELYM can also top the group with a win by 1225 points or more, and at least 3460 points scored. If BFFSCENT wins and scores more than 4750, they will be the #5 seed, otherwise it belongs to the Group C winners. Smokey got off to a positive start with 584 for BFFSCENT, well on their way to meeting the minimum points. Avril didn't hold up her end of things well for CELYM, exiting on a lousy 64. Cowzart had 364 for BFFSCENT on the second turn, adding to their lead. Peach had 280 for CELYM, unable to make any progress with the middling turn. Strawberry caught a corner and fell at 245 for BFFSCENT, potentially weakening their lead. Taylor M. took an aggressive 1092 for CELYM, overcoming the deficit for a lead to make things interesting. Cubby replied with a pacey 544 for BFFSCENT, keeping things close, which favors his coalition. Luigi spiked 570 to maintain a CELYM lead at the halfway point. Lionel had an early exit at 225, unable to cover the deficit for BFFSCENT. Brownie failed to pull away, hitting only 177 for CELYM on her turn. Slinks took advantage of the sloppiness to score 568 for BFFSCENT, covering the deficit this time. Solaris shot back with 662 for CELYM, restoring a lead with two turns left. Marsell dropped off at 250 for BFFSCENT, who currently hold the group lead on points regardless of the result. Rosalina ended at 96 for CELYM, not doing her side any favors for meeting the points requirements. Noelle had only 242 for BFFSCENT, giving them a total of 3022. Waluigi settled at 364 for CELYM, giving them a win on 3305. Both teams are 2-2, meaning that both Humanity Junior and the REAHJ coalition teams are out, finishing 13 and 14.
The matches for the wild card round, tentatively scheduled for tomorrow, are as follows.
#5 SCPRI v. #12 CELYM
#6 BFFSCENT v. #11 Forest SC
#7 Oriental United v. #10 Outcast
#8 Celebrity v. #9 OCOUENT
The teams advancing will be reseeded prior to the quarterfinals.
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