Thursday LIGAPlayoff Recap: Which higher seed got knocked off?

Here's a recap of the action from the 1st round of Thursday Nights playoff action:

1st Round 

 (8) SHANKAPOTOMOUS   sweep   (9) SETTING DUCKS
   SHANKA was able to grab two close wins and move to next round. Both games were close, but the DUCKS couldn't quite get over the hump.


Quarterfinals 

(1) ONE HIT WONDERS  sweep   (8) SHANKAPOTOMOUS
ONE HIT showed why they claim the top spot as they dominated a SHANKA squad who already were tired and undermanned. ONE HIT has now won 11 straight games.



(2) BURKS    sweep   (7) DAKOTA REALTY
 BURKS displayed the championship mentality that it will take to win it all, defeating a game Dakota team. Both games were fairly close until the late stages where BURKS sealed the deal.



(3) HOME SCHOOLERS    defeat  (6) SMACK YA BALLS  2-1
SMACK TV came out firing, and it looked as if they would move on  after the 25-19 win in game 1. But the SCHOOLERS turned up the intensity, won a tough game 2 & kept the heat up in Game 3 to win. SMACK YA  seemed to be in it midway through the 3rd game, but the SCHOOLERS went on a run to get to the LIGA 4 for the 3rd straight time.




(5) SERVING UP A BUZZ    defeats   (4) CHILL N SERVE   2-1
In the Game of the Week, the former Champs (SUAB) set the tone early & won the 1st game. However, CNS came storming back to win the 2nd and it was 17 -all late in game 3, when SUAB went on the decisive 8-2 run to get back to another LIGA Final 4. Both teams played at a high level and it was definitely a game to remember.




Next Week Schedule

LIGA SEMIFINALS  

(2) BURKS     vs   (3) HOME SCHOOLERS   (6pm) 

     Can BURKS continue its dominating play this season? Or will the SCHOOLERS get to its first ever LIGA Championship? Both teams are playing well, and boast players who can change the game.



(1) ONE HIT WONDERS    vs   (5) SERVING UP A BUZZ  (6:45pm)
 Can a former Champion find the rhythm to defeat the hottest team in the LIGA?  SUAB has been there before, but still looking for the right level.to get them to the top.
As for ONE HIT WONDERS?
Looks as if they on a mission since losing 1-2 battle. Can they be stopped?


LIGA CHAMPIONSHIP   - 7:30



NOTE: 
We will be having 2nd Annual Volleyballin' Holiday Party  @ Dark Horse Tavern 
12-17  (Thursday)
8:30-10:30 pm 
EVERY TEAM will win an award,  so ALL Teams come and have fun!