The Intel Pitch, Diamond: The Gems will rest Pedey after a pair of pool appearances, while the Meteors do the same for Hoot in the opener for the final week. Princess had some pace to start things off, but her 364 left Viewpoint Sound in an awkward starting position. Shadow sent 407 for Diamond, playing at a lower pace as the hosts grab a small lead. Frosty only managed 300 for the Meteors on the second attack in a low-scoring game. Smokey kicked up the pace with 650 for the Gems in a big attack to strengthen their lead. Nibbles fell at a poor 248 for Viewpoint Sound, failing to cover the deficit this time. Katelynn had a solid start before dropping at 260 for Diamond, who are not in danger. Dani couldn't make an impact with 144 for the Meteors, leaving them at a loss with 1056. Leonardo punched 526 for the Gems at the end to seal their win at 1843. Diamond is up to 22-18 while Viewpoint Sound is 17-25 after the loss.
UPS Ground, Maplewood: The Lumberjacks elect to give Bryant some rest, while the Wolves are sitting Hershey after his pool debut earlier. Juno had a solid start with 484 for Stonebridge, not making it easy on the hosts. Whiskers led off the Maplewood home finale with 654, an excellent turn to give her side the early lead. Cobalt fell short with 214 for the Wolves, leaving the visitors exposed. Diddley's 429 was a strong boost to the lead for the Lumberjacks at the halfway mark of the game. Wild Thing play a respectable turn of 391 for Stonebridge, trying to keep them within striking distance. Summer stumbled at 160 for Maplewood, leaving them vulnerable with a player each to go. Vladimir wasted the chance with a pathetic 85 for the Wolves, capping their loss at 1174. Gabe wasn't great with 146 for the Lumberjacks, but it was enough to take the win at 1389. Maplewood finishes 18-4 at home and moves to 29-14 overall, while Stonebridge dips to 19-23.
Google Pitch at Union Ground, Modernistic: The Union sit Sydney C. for this finale in the league's biggest rivalry, while the Nighthawks are still without Cheddar in their last regular season game. Peach smashed 676 for North Modernistic on the opening turn, showing just how bad the visitors want the top Select seed. Ms. Puppy fell far short of that mark at 195 for Modernistic. Gal tacked on 407 for the Nighthawks in a solid supporting appearance. Daisy held too low of a pace when she flipped a ball out of play, falling with 176 as the Union are struggling. Lionel kept North Modernistic firmly in control with a strong 575 on his turn. Puff I was stuffed at 267 for Modernistic, who will likely get swept in the season series against their rival. Luigi shelved 476 for the Nighthawks to close their offense at 2134. Kodiak dropped at 276, the Union falling at a mere 914 in their worst game of the year. North Modernistic ends leading Select at 17-5 on the road and 31-13 overall, while Modernistic slides to 18-25.
Sprint Pitch, Victoria: The Yellow Derby gets a two-part finale, with the Spurs sitting Strawberry in their home match, while the Gems have Katelynn on the bench. Shadow tried to wrap up a big turn but fell at 144 for Diamond as he hooked a ball high. Spice pummeled 908 for Victoria, nearly getting caught early but flicking a ball safely on her backhand to save what became a massive turn. Smokey pulled back 509 for the Gems on the second attack, but they remain behind. Yekaterina covered that damage with blistering pace, smoking 511 for the Spurs at the midway point. Pedey didn't do a whole lot with 346 for Diamond, a reasonable turn but not much else. Sage faltered with 227 for Victoria, who remain ahead late in the game. Leonardo looked sharp initially then faded to end with 388 as the Gems suffered a loss at 1387, putting them behind in the Yellow Derby season standings. Mitchell didn't impress with 208 for the Spurs, capping their win at 1854. Victoria remains on the hunt for positioning in the top-4 at 28-14, while Diamond can't lock up the fifth spot yet at 22-19.
The Intel Pitch, Diamond: The teams swap colors and venues, with the Gems sitting Shadow for this home game while the Spurs have Sage out in their road finale. Spice was reduced to 408 for Victoria to start their road finale for the year. Smokey had pace on his first two swings, but sent the third high to end at just 72 for Diamond. Yekaterina upped the stakes with 655 for the Spurs, lifting them to a more confident lead on the second attack. Pedey attempted a rally but fell far short at 364 for the Gems, who are likely to go down again. Strawberry collected 384 for Victoria, maintaining their lead at this point as they coast toward the finish. Katelynn pushed with 497 for Diamond, keeping an honest effort going heading into the final turn. Mitchell poked 152 as the Spurs finish the game at 1599. Leonardo didn't challenge it with 65 for the Gems to ice their loss at 998. Victoria jumps again to 29-14, with a 14-8 road record, while Diamond is down to 22-20.
Google Pitch at Union Ground, Modernistic: The Union sit Daisy for their season finale, while the Meteors begin a split-day road doubleheader without Dani, which close their season as well. Princess looked solid until she sent a ball too high at 227 to end the first turn poorly for Viewpoint Sound. Ms. Puppy pulled Modernistic narrowly ahead with 350 on their opening attack. Hoot pushed the offense higher with 429 for the Meteors, keeping things competitive. Puff I kept escalating the offense with her 511 for the Union to keep the hosts in control of the lead. Frosty slipped up at 308 for Viewpoint Sound, narrowly covering the deficit this time. Kodiak pushed back with 370 for Modernistic, giving their lead a small extension heading into the final turn. Nibbles went for the big play and fell with a mediocre 205 for the Meteors, who lost with 1169. Sydney C. ended with 185 for the Union, capping their win at 1416. Modernistic's final marks are 13-9 at home and 19-25 overall, while Viewpoint Sound is assured of 10th place at 17-26 on the year.
FedEx Ground, Eastside: The Meteors end their season on the road with Nibbles on the bench, while Gizmo rests from a pool appearance in the Sharks' home finale. Princess ripped 529 with pace for Viewpoint Sound to begin this game. Graham dropped at 314 for Eastside instead, putting the hosts behind at the start. Hoot smacked another 544 as the Meteors stay consistent on the second attack. Chelsea was downed at 227 for the Sharks, the hosts losing ground rapidly at the midway point. Frosty piled on with 834 for Viewpoint Sound, providing a massive extension to their lead. Taylor M. kept it modest with 290 for Eastside, who look dead in the water for this game. Dani tacked on 422 for the Meteors at the end, capping their offense at 2329. Cubby bowed out at 199 as the Sharks brutally lost at 1030. Viewpoint Sound ends with records of 9-13 on the road and 18-26 overall, while Eastside's home slate finishes at 8-14 as they drop to 13-30 overall.
Home Depot Forum, Web City: The Sharks finish their season on the road with Chelsea out in what is likely her final season in the league, while the Spiders have Ted taking rest. Graham did reasonably well with 332 for Eastside to start things off. Waluigi more than doubled it with 669 for Web City, confidently putting the hosts ahead early on. Taylor M. popped off with 810 for the Sharks on the second attack, keeping them competitive. Jack fired back with 426 for the Spiders, pulling them close at the midway mark. Gizmo had a frenzied swing that paid off for 560 to strengthen Eastside's lead. Avril took a stumble at 180 for Web City, damaging their hopes of a comeback. Cubby left the Sharks a little exposed with 214, giving them a total of 1916. Chicky Phil came up short at 361 as the Spiders lost with 1636. Eastside is now 14-30 for the year, including 6-16 on the road, while Web City drops to 20-24 overall with a 9-13 home record.
Starbucks Cup, Archtown: The Gems have a doubleheader on tap to finish their year, sitting Leonardo here while the Arrows have A. Charlton out for their penultimate game. Shadow slapped 562 for Diamond to get things going in a positive manner for the visitors. Sally kept things pretty close with 519 for Archtown on their first turn. Smokey kept a high pace but a lofted swing finished his turn at 395 for the Gems. Sleepy B. made progress with 480 for the Arrows this time, pushing them narrowly ahead at this stage. Pedey dipped at 295 for Diamond, who are struggling with the pace of the contest. Hoppy's 200 caused Archtown to fall behind again in a back-and-forth game nearing its completion. Katelynn sprayed 544 for the Gems at the end, finishing their offense at 1796. Dusky rolled 316 for the Arrows, falling short of the mark at 1515 in the loss. Diamond has secured fifth place with records of 12-10 on the road and 23-20 overall, while Archtown dips to 20-23 with the loss.
The Intel Pitch, Diamond: These Eastern Hills rivals tangle one more time, with the Gems sitting their captain Smokey while the Wolves sit Wild Thing. Juno crushed 831 with fantastic pace for Stonebridge to give them a hearty early lead. Shadow posed a threat for a bit with 553 for Diamond to give them a strong start. Cobalt took a brutal stumble with just 72 for the Wolves on a flimsy second turn. Pedey had a swing and miss at 441, but that was enough to give the Gems a lead midway through the game. Hershey helped Stonebridge get back on track with his solid 434, but they're in for a fight down the stretch. Katelynn matched it with 436, keeping Diamond ahead entering the final turn. Vladimir posted 250 for the Wolves in the end, leaving their total at 1587. Leonardo hammered 778 for the Gems at the end, sealing their win at 2208. Diamond moved to 24-20 and 12-10 at home, while Stonebridge ends the year with a 19-25 overall and an 8-14 road record.
Starbucks Cup, Archtown: This Northeastern rivalry marks the end of the Select season. Hoppy sits for the hosts while Summer takes the bench for the visitors. Whiskers took a stumble with 180 for Maplewood early on, sending the partisan home crowd into an uproar. Sally didn't take full advantage of the situation, her 310 giving Archtown only a modest lead. Diddley scattered 535 for the Lumberjacks, doing a better job of getting their offense on track. Sleepy B. stayed level with 329 for the Arrows, causing them to slip slightly behind. Bryant whacked 398 for Maplewood at a high pace, still leaving their lead a bit shaky. Dusky struck for an even 500 for Archtown, pulling the hosts ahead in a thrilling finale to the season. Gabe's 250 didn't look good for the Lumberjacks, sticking them at 1363 for the game. A. Charlton tacked on 441 for the Arrows, the stadium rising in cheers as the final score of 1580 was announced. Archtown will end the year in sixth at 10-12 at home and 21-23 overall, while Maplewood finishes at 29-15 with a road record of 11-11 as they will be stuck with the Westside Rockers in the first round of the Hutton Cup.
That's all for Select this year. Keep an eye on Twitter @UnitedPCL for a recap, Team of the Week, and official tiebreakers.
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