LI Classic Day 2

Game 1 vs. SUNY Buffalo
We resolved to get fired up from the first point, unlike our lackluster first game of Saturday against Ramapo. We came out focused, going up 4 - 0 very quickly. We traded to make it 6 - 2, but could not take half before Buffalo had scored 4 more points. The first half was some of our best ultimate as a team, and if we could always maintain that level of focus and energy we would be amazing. Second half our offense looked a little sloppy, and despite fired up defense Buffalo got the best of us and the final score stood in their favor, 13 - 9.

Game 2 vs. Ramapo
Our second match was back on field five and we were set to face Ramapo again, or rather Ramapo X as they had so many pickup players. We came out flat and played with little energy, not helped by some foul arguments that occurred. The game did not really look like a game at all, and Ramapo X won 13 - 3. By the end of the game they were running wacky zones and acting silly, which should have been our chance to start playing intense and force them to take the game seriously. However the wind was picking up and our offense was getting frustrated. We did not want to play and it showed. As an aside, Ramapo X would go undefeated at the tournament, but not be allowed to advance past pre-quarters because of how many pickup players they had. Strange.

Game 3 vs. Hofstra B
After that I walked over to the RPI Oneonta game and it was hot. Oneonta tied it up and then scored to make it 9 - 8, game to 13. There were some close plays and Oneonta was fired up, rushing the field after every point and cheering like crazy. RPI's sideline was crowded with other teams come to watch, most of whom were cheering for them. The cap horn went off with Oneonta up 10 -9, and RPI scored to tie it and pull on universe point. The last point was intense, and in the end RPI's tight d and methodical offense got the better of Oneonta's energy. Both teams were running hard and laying out and the game was really fun to watch.

By the end of the RPI Oneonta game New Paltz's next game had started, and Rob and I had to jog back to the fields to get in on the action. We were playing Hofstra b again, and our freshmen were holding court, going up 3 - 0 very quickly with a sick grab from B Dools and other good plays. First half was a lot of trading. Can't remember who took half but it was close. If we had won we would have got to play Purchase again, which would have been awesome, but alas it was not to be. Hofstra's coaches were playing this game and their methodical handling frustrated our defense, leading their team to a 13 - 8 victory.

I was amped because I hucked a giant forehand to Benjy for our last point of the game. After that we looked fired up to win, but going against the wind just did not happen despite a ridiculous d from Benjy that stopped their first goal attempt.

That was the tournament and we got ready to head home, stopping to snag pbj bagels first. Despite going winless on day two, the GUNX played our best tournament ever and many players really stepped up this weekend to fill the wholes left by absent players Dave Doober and BJC. Mitch played out of his mind defense, and a lot of our freshmen took command on the field and looked great.

Sub calling - it works. Despite a few hitches that can be worked out before sectionals, it worked very well. I set a bad example for the team by arguing with the sub caller maybe three times. Ick.

Sectionals is in three weeks and we are going to be practicing hard. I already hit the gym this week and I'm feeling good.

Bing.