__i___In game one Gold's mgr said they played their best game of the season. The Red mgr. said "Gold had
__i___a great 1st half. They outplayed us and outhustled us while making their shots, which we did not".
__i___Red had been on a great defensive streak coming into this game but this time it was Gold with the
__i___"Glove Defense" taking a 30-15 half time lead. Red did manage to outscore them in the 2nd half but
__i___it wasn't enough as Gold took the Playoff Championship by a score of 50-38. Fouls were never the
__iii__issue, just the shooting. The Red mgr. was gracious in defeat saying Gold deserved to win.
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__i___In the second game Blue took out their season long frustrations on the White team. With a balanced
__i___scoring attack Blue forged a six point lead at the break. White fought back in the second half but then
_iii___they made a few turnovers. Blue had better results at the free throw line and were able to hold on and
__iii__win by three, 53-50. Like the Tigers, despite a dismal season, Blue was able to finish strong as everyone
_ii_i__contributed to their victory. Now it's on to the next season with new teammates and positive outlooks
__i___for all.

__i___The winter schedule will be coming out soon. Due to the closure of the Sr. Center the managers are
__i___still working out the final details._The next season will start October 12._The new rosters are listed
__i=__below the summer standings.

__i___No visitors or fans are allowed in the Sterling Heights gym for the games.