CharmingCavalier 1723 Share Posted November 8, 2021 THE ALMARIS BUCKETBALL ASSOCIATION GAME RESULTS Week 8 Season 1 LEADS NARROW! (THIS WEEK'S ANTHEM) Ladies and gentlemen, thanks for picking up another edition of Almaris Bucketball. I am, as always, your dutiful commentator and author Martie Lickman. The Eastern Conference is in a four-way tie for first this week! The Miners, Vigilants, Flames, and Dunes stand poised to claim the leader role, but even then how long can they hold on to it for?! Meanwhile, in the Western Conference, there is a four-way tie for second place as the Saints continue to dominate the Conference and hold on to the first-place slot. This seed could come in handy since it appears that there are not many slacking teams in the Western Conference and getting to play the weakest of those who make it to the quarter-finals would be the easier road to the grand finals. (ABA OPENING POST LINKED HERE) Elysium Foxes - Freeport Pigeons Elysium is set to battle out of the bottom of the standings and with another easy win against the struggling Pigeons we saw another step towards that goal. However, they remain in a very competitive Conference. This game saw some decent plays out of Elsiimah'Ceru this week but it looks like the Foxes have taken to benching some of their more controversial members of their roster. On the other hand, the Pigeons still continue to recover after the death of several key players who happened to be birds. Some commentators have suggested brining on larger birds to fill the gaps in their lineups by the coaches of the Pigeons seem set on maintaining an all-sea-avian team. These bird brains are gonna need some help! Next week they are hosting the Krakens in a rematch from week seven. We can only hope for the same return as last game! For the Pigeons, they are expected to lose to the Druids of all teams next week. Karosgrad Crows - Vortice Krakens The Krakens had a rough week, traveling up to Karosgrad to face one of the best teams in the ABA and the schedule ahead of them looks equally as difficult. The Crows, on the other hand, are now in a four-way tie for second place in the Western Conference. The only thing saving them is their points surplus being higher than the Dragons. As for the game, Grigory Grubb was up to no good! Reinhardt Barclay was seen tossing him at the hoop multiple times while Klaus Barclay scored four five-pointers from abroad. The Kraken team was seen shaking the Crows' hands after the game and even sharing some of their legendary snacks with their opponents. Lenora Jusmia, also known as snack mom in the ABA, has become known across Almaris as someone who can always cater the after party of any of these bouts. If there was a snack contest in the ABA, I think they'd take it for sure! Maybe we should do superlatives for the ABA at the end of the regular season?! Providence Vigilants - San Luciano Saints In a matchup many came to see, this double overtime game holds the ABA record for the longest game yet! You really have to question why these two teams were so set on brutalizing each other. With uncharacteristic fury, Saints' Istvan and Obasi were seen engaged in various scuffles with spectators throughout the night. Even the Susa Boys were seen taking on Herakles in not only shoving bouts but in full-on tackling contests for the ball. This low-scoring game went into double overtime, two fifteen minute extensions, and saw two back-to-back corner shots from Isa Basrid seal the deal. This upset win nets the Saints only their second-ever loss and puts them against the Crows next week. Meanwhile, the Vigilants are expecting an easy ninth week against on the Silver Isle. Iron Uzg Krugs - Kal'Darakaan Miners This cross-conference matchup ended in blood and tears for the Miners. The Krugs leveled their defense with offensive arch pushes throughout the entire game. While both of these teams hold extensive records on strength, neither were ready for the sheer amount of physical brutality this game had in store. The Krugs played ologs as their arch forward and guard, essentially blocking the bucket with their towering height. The short dwarven players were unable to get past these monstrosities for most of the game, having to often lure them out of position to get close enough for layups. The Grand King was heard smashing several barrels of premium booze in a rage after the game as the Krugs brought about a four way tie in the Eastern Conference, the first time in several weeks that the Miners are at risk of losing their conference-topping position. Du Loc Flames - Yong Ping Dragons To begin, Lanqui, a star of the Dragons, appears to have suffered an injury to the back of his leg in this game. While Yong Ping medical officials continue to inspect his status, this has put a huge hole in the lineup of the Dragons. One which cannot be filled so easily. While the oblivious monks saw nothing, some say they saw Father Paco de Mantequilla hitting Lanqui in the back with a wooden club while Isaac Jebediah distracted the officials with an interpretive dance display. Something was said about not using laxative tea on his boys, but nothing has been confirmed. The Flames managed to pull this win out over the Dragons, despite the underhanded tactics in use, and now stand in a four-way tie for first in the Eastern Conference. They host the Miners next week and this is the best chance they will get to dethrone the regents of the east! On the other hand, the Dragons square up against the Besekers next week in what should be a very contentious and bloody battle. Elvenesse Bucks - Haelun'or Purifiers My wife's favorite team, the Bucks, did not manage to claim the title of best elven team this match. Their short-game is improving but they simply lacked the long-game to make any difference. On top of that, the Purifiers' long-game and physical reliance on shoving was something to be admired for such a historically weak team. The Purifiers came to Elvenesse and even gloated when in the lead by dying one of the Bucks' players hair a bright pink, mid-game might I add! Next week the high elves are facing off against the Vigilants, in which they are expected to lose by betting organizations, and the Bucks are set to face off in a terrifying battle against the Krugs. Make sure to suit up Bucks! It is gonna be a long season! Fakhr Dunes - Varhelm Beserkers The Dunes hosted the Beserkers at their new bucketball arena, but the floor was quickly stained with the host's blood. Lindhardt Faretto was playing the field tonight and has quickly made himself one of the most dominate mid-range shooters in the ABA. That isn't to say that Mehreen Al-Hattan hasn't put up numbers this week. Scoring five of his seven attempts from the corners means that the Dunes just had a bad week this week, and hopefully the weak Rabbits will not stand a chance against them next week. Standings wise, this was the only thing stopping the Dunes from rocketing into first place this week. Nonetheless, they are still tied for first with the Vigilants, Miners, and Flames. Talus Grove Druids - Rozania Rabbits The last two teams in the Eastern Conference faced off this week and it ended with Alexander Antler body-slamming the Rabbit's tipper to end the game. Errvan was essential in scoring three five-pointers this game and twenty-three points over all on the night. Interestingly enough, the pink haired girl from last week was seen at the Druids game and distracted the Rabbits head coach, George Mungus, for several minutes with flirty pickup lines that we at the ABA found quite unpalatable. On top of that, several players of the Rabbits have reported receiving red stones on their door-steps after the match and blamed it on the Druids' bad attitudes when winning. Other than that, the Druids are hosting the Pigeons next week while the Rabbits will be on the road in the south facing off against the Dunes. STANDINGS The Western Conference Pos. Team Points Played Won Lost "+-" 1 San Luciano Saints 12 8 6 2 47 2 Varhelm Beserkers 10 8 5 3 69 3 Iron Uzg Krugs 10 8 5 3 30 4 Karosgrad Crows 10 8 5 3 10 5 Yong Ping Dragons 10 8 5 3 0 6 Elysium Foxes 6 8 3 5 1 7 Elvenesse Bucks 4 8 2 6 -44 8 Vortice Krakens 2 8 1 7 -87 The Eastern Conference Pos. Team Points Played Won Lost "+-" 1 Kal'Darakaan Miners 10 8 5 3 48 2 Providence Vigilants 10 8 5 3 16 3 Du Loc Flames 10 8 5 3 7 4 Fakhr Dunes 10 8 5 3 4 5 Haelun'or Purifiers 8 8 4 4 -9 6 Freeport Pigeons 6 8 3 5 1 7 Rozania Rabbits 6 8 3 5 -50 8 Talus Grove Druids 4 8 2 6 -43 AMATEUR DIVISION RESULTS AND STANDINGS Fennic Blizzards - Honeyhill Hedgehogs 82 - 83 Valwyck Bears - Halcourt Eagles 93 - 69 The Amateur Division Pos. Team Points Played Won Lost "+-" 1 Honeyhill Hedgehogs 16 8 8 0 59 2 Valwyck Bears 8 8 4 4 -4 3 Fennic Blizzards 6 8 3 5 45 4 Halcourt Eagles 2 8 1 7 -106 Do you want to add your name to the roster of your favorite team? Join our discord and supply us with your player's names so we can include you in our posts! https://discord.gg/UbdSZNrTFT 13 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyrvun 1262 Share Posted November 8, 2021 Ayred screams as the Blizzards loose by 1 point. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Media Wizard 2954 Share Posted November 8, 2021 Amaesil frowns at their loss, but soon nods. "You know, I think Haelun'or needed this win more this week." 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fionn__TWG 2616 Share Posted November 8, 2021 Regardless of the win the Crows have received today, Klaus Barclay threw his chair across the interview room upon hearing the first bet organised bet in the league's history has resulted in him losing 100 mina. He'd keep this in mind for when the Crows go up against the Pigeons. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reckless Banzai Screamer 11532 Share Posted November 8, 2021 Father Paco wiped the sweat from his brow and tossed the wooden club behind the bleachers. "Ye saw noting, heathens..." 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AstriaS 3683 Share Posted November 8, 2021 Mera Camian's attempt to convince people that she was over her bucketball craze failed miserably, as she finally let the hype consume her again. "LET'S ****ING GO!" She bellowed at the top of her lungs, smashing her bottle of booze on the nearest solid surface, and proceeding to headbutt the nearest fellow Beserkers superfan in a fit of unmitigated Beserkermania! Velsyni Indoren was forced to close up shop early that day as a crowd of ravenous Beserker fans did a few hundred minas worth of damage to both her shopfront and her newly-opened tavern in the process of celebrating the third win in a row for the team. While Velsyni was remarkably pleased by the customers' unrelenting fervor and determination to buy the merchandise she was selling, she did unfortunately need to ensure she still had a store to sell it in. Nonetheless, she treated the team to an even larger pay bonus than the week before, and even went out of her way to hire on some outside advisors, just to make sure the wins- and subsequently the mina- kept coming in. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draiden 319 Share Posted November 8, 2021 Aedan Faretto would whoop and holler at the Beserkers' newest win, proud as can be that his brother was continuing to do the clan proud. He'd throw himself relentlessly into the celebratory riot at the Indoren Corner Club, eventually being arrested for destroying half the tavern by himself. He was quoted to have said "BESERKERS BALLIN!! LETS ******* GOOOO!!" 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suicidium 1295 Share Posted November 8, 2021 Eugeo de Astrea lets out a thunderous roar as the Foxes come out victorious in their games, slapping high-fives all round to in the White Bear Sports Bar. @SpaceOddityas he then gatecrashes into the Vanari house @Arashiha @MrIronThing @Amethyst_Starryto throw his winnings for the day! " Who says gambling doesn't pay!" 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnimeWolf0080 1493 Share Posted November 8, 2021 Kin wondered what the hell happen that gate. He went to make sure Lanqui was okay, not understanding what they meant by laxatives in the tea. Could old man Paco be so violent or would Kin have to get out his own wooden club to keep his team members safe? Only time would tell. One thing was for sure though they were all animals just has he always saw it. His heart broke slightly though as they dropped into 5th place. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moo_bot 774 Share Posted November 8, 2021 Tianrui Ren passes out the green tea unsweetened this week at the loss of the Dragons and the Dunes. At least the Flames had won, and the Dunes and Flames still contended for the top 4 in the Eastern Conference. The Dragons will assuredly be facing double drills back home to regain their top 4 spot on the Western Conference. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LatzMomo 2088 Share Posted November 8, 2021 "LETS FUCKIN GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!" shouts Robin Volaren upon reading of the game, Norlandic pride swelling in his chest among other places. "Berserkers BALLIN!" 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bethinwonderland 1042 Share Posted November 9, 2021 Lenora took another loss with grace, congratulating the other team with treats at the end as well. Having taken down food preferences from the last game they played with the crows. After the game she looked to the team "Only one way to go from the bottom, and that's up" She had said with a warm smile, talking with each member about what's going on 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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