Thursday LIGA Rankings; Playoff Rosters needed; Who's on top?

Here's the LIGA Rankings as we hit the holiday season. With the playoffs around the corner,  teams will be looking to get into Championship form:

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LIGA RANKINGS (after Wk 6)

(1) BURKS  -  14-4  - BURKS   won all 3 last week, and remain in the pole position.

One Hit Wonders with a message for the Non-Believers

(2) ONE HIT WONDERS   -  15-3  -  ONE HIT   bounced back with a ferocious effort last week, to solidify themselves at the top of the LIGA.


(3) HOME SCHOOLERS  -  13-5  -  SCHOOLERS  has gotten steaming hot, running off 9 straight to move up to #3 spot; can they get to the top spot?   


(4) SMACK YA BALLS   -  12-6  - SMACK YA BALLS   pulled out a sweep last week, and are in prime position to maybe make a run at a regular season title.


(5) CHILL N SERVE   -   11-7   -  CNS   got a much needed sweep and now sits in a position to have its best season yet.


(6) SERVING UP A BUZZ   -  10-8  -  SUAB    was dealt a setback last week and dropped a few spots. But with a good week? Could move right back up charts.


(7) DAKOTA REALTY   -   8-10  -  DAKOTA  will try to snap back after losing last week after falling below .500


(8) SHANKAPOTOMOUS   -  3-15  - SHANKA   has had a rough season for compared to others, but still possess enough talent to make noise in the tourney.


(9) SETTING DUCKS   -  3-15   -  DUCKS   will try to move up the ladder this week after a tough series loss last week.

(10)  GORDON   -  1-17   -  GORDON   will look to get back in the W column after tough loss last week.


Final Note:
 We will have 2nd Annual Vball Party at Chappys or Dark Horse Tavern. I will ask all captains and give a answer by next week.

Wednesday LIGA Rankings; Rosters must be turned in today

As we hit Thanksgiving time, here's the big things of note for Week 7:

Rosters must be turned in today: 

 No exceptions.  

If you play someone (Emergency Sub) who is not on your roster after today, you will Forfeit your game - unless other team agrees before the game. U cannot have more than one person as a emergency sub. 

If a player is hurt DURING THE GAME  & CANNOT FINISH THE Game and SEASON, you can pick up (1) replacement player to add to the roster of  EQUAL SKILL LEVEL OF THE PLAYER HURT. 

Here's the LIGA RANKINGS (after Week 6) 

(1) MAKE UP SETS   13-2   - MAKE UP SETS  had a nice bounce back week, winning all 3 and remaining at the top. 

(2) CHAOS    14-4   - CHAOS   also had a nice week vs. POWER,  getting a sweep and staying within a good week of being #1.

(3) BIG DIGGS = GREAT SETS   14-4  -  BIG DIGGS   had a couple close games, but won all 3 games  nevertheless, and stay in good position.  

(4) NET LOVE     13-5   -  NET LOVE    also swept last week, and looks ready to make its playoff run. 

(5)  WEASELS   10-7   -  WEASELS   lost a tough series, but still in a good position to move into top 4. 

(6)  SET TO KILL   11-7   -  STK    has started to hit their rhythm with 3 consecutive series wins; this could be the most dangerous team in the LIGA. 

(7) ABSOLUTE POWER   7-11  -   POWER    took a tough one last week, and will try to get back to the .500 mark and hit their playoff stride.

(8) HIT FACED    6-12   -  HIT FACED    lost a tough series, but moved up a spot and could be moving up more after playing well in recent weeks.

(9)  MONEY TEAM   4-11  -   MONEY   squad has been up and down all season; can they ramp it up for the playoffs?

(10) VOLLEY OLLEY OXEN   0-18  -  Can VOLLEY OLLEY     do what they almost did the last couple of weeks? This team is definitely on the verge of a breakout week. 

Final Note: 2nd Annual Vball Holiday Party is either at one of two locations :  Dark Horse Tavern  or Chappys.  I will ask each captain which place is better and make a decision by Friday.  Date will be set next week. 

Thursdays Week 5 Recap; Rankings

Here's Thursdays Week 5 Headlines, Rankings & notes:

WEEK 5 Headlines:

BURKS wins Battle of 1 vs 2 
    In a possible LIGA championship preview, Team BURKS (2seed) defeated the #1 seeded ONE HIT WONDERS (2-1); They played great ball, and now seem ready to make another championship run.

3 Seed defeats 4 seed 
   SERVING UP A BUZZ won a close contest VA a game CHILL N SERVE squad, solidifying themselves in Top 3



ROSTERS MUST BE TURNED IN BY NEXT THRUSDAY.



LIGA RANKINGS (Thru wk 5)

(1) BURKS   11-4   -  BURKS  launches into top spot after a big series win over ONE HIT. Can they stay there?

(2) ONE HIT WONDERS    12-3  -  ONE HIT   sat in the top spot for a week, then was supplanted after a tough series loss last week...Can they regroup?


(3) SERVING UP A BUZZ    10- 5  -SUAB   has been on the upswing, and a tough series win last week keep them in the 3rd spot

(4) HOME SCHOOLERS    10-5   - SCHOOLERS   have been the hottest team in the LIGA in the last couple weeks; can they keep it up?

(5) SMACK YA BALLS    9-6   -  SMACK YA  has found its rhythm, and is showing that championship level they had a couple years ago.

(6) CHILL N SERVE   8-7  - CNS   is hitting the proverbial crossroads; can they stay in upper echelon? It's been a good season,  but they have to get a series win.

(7) DAKOTA REALTY   8-7  - DAKOTA   also has had a good two weeks and now, although at 7, can make some noise with a good stretch.

(8) SHANKAPOTOMOUS   3-12  - SHANKA   despite having top tier talent, jus hasn't had the season they wanted so far; can they turn it around?

(9) SETTING DUCKS   3-12  -  The DUCKS   will look to get back on track tonight and see if they move up the LIGA ladder. They have been playing better each week

(10)  GORDON    1-14   - GORDON   will try to take its new talent and grab some much needed wins tonight.  They have been more competitive but still lack the cohesion to be higher up.

Week 5 Headlines: Top 3 seeds all lose; One teams "Predicts" their win and does it

Here's the LIGA Headlines  & Rankings After Week 5;

Top 3 Seeds all lose series -  In a twist of sorts, the top three seeds all fall making it interesting for the rest of the LIGA.

"Im Callin It"Award goes to-   ABSOLUTE POWER

This  squad Predicted their upset win before last weeks game - then did it!

Final Rosters must be in this week-
  No adding players, picking up subs from other teams, or any additional subbing after turning in your rosters this week. If you do u will be Subject to immediate forfeiture.

LIGA RANKINGS (after Week 5)

(1) MAKE UP SETS   10-2 -  After losing their first series of the week, they stay at #1 due to other teams losing. Can they bounce back?

(2) BIG DIGGS = GREAT SETS   12-3 -  BIG DIGGS took a tough one, but stays at 2. Will they be fully healthy this week?

(3) CHAOS   11-4   -  CHAOS also took a loss to a game NET LOVE squad. But they still stay in good shape despite the loss.

(4) NET LOVE   10-5  -  NET LOVE  played well last week, beating a tough CHAOS team in a heated battle.  They stay in good condition to possibly win a LIGA title.

(5) WEASELS   9-6  -  WEASELS have started to play well in the last two weeks, and could be hitting their playoff stride. Can they move up into Top 4?

(6) SET TO KILL   7-8 -   STK won a big series last week, looking like the team that won the Regular season LIGA last year.  They are a dangerous team, and are capable of a big string of Ws, which they could use coming down stretch.

(7)  ABSOLUTE POWER  6-9  -  POWER showed why they could be a team nobody wants to face, after shutting down BIGG DIGGS last week. Not to mention the fact that they boasted that they would do it, and then did it...

Gotta salute and watch out for this team

(8) MONEY TEAM   4-8  - MONEY squad  finally put it together to get a big sweep and move up the standings. Can they keep it up and move even farther up the LIGA?

(9) HIT FACED   5-10  HIT FACED lost a tough one last week, and falls a spot.  Can they regroup before the playoff begins.

(10)  VOLLEY OLLEY OXEN FREE    0-15  -  VOLLEY OLLEY was close to a W, but hasn't got it yet.
Is tnite the nite?

Mid Season LIGA Rankings (Wed & Thursday)

Here's the LIGA Rankings with both leagues in the mix After 4 Weeks:

Here's the Mid-Season Rankings:

Can anybody stop this squad? #HappyHalloween

(1) MAKE UP SETS   (9-0) (Wed)  -
  MAKE UP has been dominant in the first 3 weeks. Can they keep it up? Right now, they look unstoppable.

(2) CHAOS    (10-2) (Wed)  -
  CHAOS,  despite the loss last week, they still remain at the top of the charts after winning 9 straight. They will bounce back, as they always do.

(3) ONE HIT W ONDERS   (11-1)(Thur)  -

 ONE HIT  has  been very dominant in the LIGA and they could be a team that walks away with the title. Still early, but they have dominated up to date.
Could they be the team to beat?


(4) BIG DIGGS = GREAT SETS  (10-2)(Wed)  - 
 BIG DIGGS  has  been lighting up the scoreboard and setting the tone for the season. they could easily be at the top of this list, and quite possibly will be by end season.

(5) BURKS   (9-3) (Thur) - 
 BURKS  is sitting in a good position despite the inconsistent lineup and injuries. They have the talent and ability to win it all.

(6) NET LOVE   (8-4) (Wed) - 
 NET LOVE   got a big win last week, stays in upper level of LIGA. LOVE has a good team, can they take it up a notch?

(7) SERVING UP A BUZZ  (8-4) (Thur)  -
 SUAB   was  in control until last week,  but will look to get back up the standings after a great first 3 weeks. can suab get back to the Liga championship form that they had?

(8) CHILL N SERVE  (7-5) (Thurs)  - 
 CNS    started out like lightning, but has had a little bit of trouble the last two weeks. Can they right the ship and get back on track?

(9) HOME SCHOOLERS  (7-5) (Thurs) - SCHOOLERS   look to be getting on track again, after starting slow in the season. don't be surprised if this team moves higher up this list and into championship contention by the end of the regular season.

(10) WEASELS (7-5) (Wed) -  The WEASELS  Had a good week and are headed back up the rankings after a fast start and a rough couple of weeks. the talent is there, can they put it all together?


(11) SMACK YA BALLS  (6-6) (Thurs) - SMACK YA BALLS 
  will look to get back on track after losing last weekend. they have been competitive in every game but can't quite get on a winning streak to move up the ladder. can they find that winning streak they need?

(12) SET TO KILL  (5-7) (Wed)  - STK
 hasn't been this low in the standing for a long time, but look for them to make a move up the charts in the second half of the season.  the talent is there can make shake off the inconsistency?

(13) DAKOTA REALTY  (5-7) (Thurs) - DAKOTA 
 can Dakota Realty move up the ladder? They've been up and down this season, their first in the Liga. can they ramp it up for the second half?

(14)  HIT FACED  (4-8) (Wed)  - HIT FACED 
 has been struggling a little bit, but has found a rhythm in the last 2 weeks. can hit Face continue to move upwards after starting 0-6?

(15) ABSOLUTE POWER  (4-8) (Wed) - POWER 
 had a nice week last week, and has the skills to make a move towards the upper end of the Liga. they've been a little inconsistent, but last week was the first in which they had their full squad together. they went 2-1.

(16) SHANKAPOTOMOUS  (3-9) (Thurs) - SHANKA
 must get on track as it has been a tough early season. With their captain sidelined, can Shanka rise up and move up the standings?

(17) SETTING DUCKS  (2-10) (Thurs) - SETTING DUCKS 
The dogs got a much-needed series win last week, and move up the standings. Can they get another one this week?

(18) MONEY TEAM (1-8) (Wed)  - MONEY TEAM 
 Can the Money Team move up to the middle of the pack? With inconsistent play and get the right rhythm to make a move?

(19) GORDON (1-11)  (Thurs) -  GORDON 
Can team GORDON  continue its winning ways this week? and will be looking for their first series victory this week.

(20) VOLLEY OLLEY OXEN  (0-12) (Wed) - VOLLEY OLLEY
Can  get a much needed W this week? they've been really close.