2011 Stanley Lane Basketball League

Championship Results - Varsity, Super Pro Divisions

 

 

Varsity Division

Playoffs - Finals

 

(#2) Invitations Plus - 36

(#1) Councilman Koppell - 31

 

The dream of a perfect season for Councilman Koppell’s team came to an end at the worst possible time. Number-two ranked Invitations Plus upset the previously-undefeated top seed by a score of 36-31 to steal the varsity division championship on Monday evening. Ethan Sidelsky recorded a double-double and led Invitations with 11 points and a whopping 20 rebounds, to go along with one blocked shot and a steal. In addition, Ezra Shapiro finished with 8 points, 2 rebounds and a steal, Josh Morris and ZJ Saks each scored 6 points, and Yonatan Najman-Licht contributed 3 points to the title-clinching victory. Koppell’s Akiva Hain led all players in the game with 27 points, while also adding 6 rebounds and 2 blocks to his impressive stat line on the scoresheet. Josh Hammerman and Adin Rothstein each chipped in with 2 points to round out the scoring, while Danny Nizamov worked hard on the boards in the losing effort and grabbed 4 rebounds.

 

 

Super Pro Division

Playoffs - Finals

 

(#1) IDT Energy - 46

(#2) Hertz Dental Stars - 44

 

The super pro division was the league’s most balanced all season long, so it should be no surprise that its championship game was a competitive thriller that came down to the final minute. In a battle between the top two seeds, IDT Energy managed to outlast the Hertz Dental Stars and capture the title with a 46-44 victory. Daniel Jonas had a game-high 20 points to lead the Energy offense and Joseph Jonas followed right behind with 19 points, as well as 12 rebounds and a steal. Benjamin Klein provided the other 7 points in the win and teammate Gil Dubin finished with 4 rebounds. Josh Shaw paced the Dental Stars with 15 points, a steal and 3 rebounds, while Nehru Ajarie also reached double-digits with 10 points, 2 rebounds and a blocked shot. In addition, Avi Chefitz had 7 points, 8 rebounds, an assist and a steal, Yosef Kessler recorded 5 points, 5 rebounds and 2 assists, and Jonathan Elmalem added 4 points in the losing cause.

 

 

CONGRATULATIONS TO EACH OF THE CHAMPIONS AND ALL OF THE KIDS WHO PARTICIPATED IN THE 2011 STANLEY LANE LEAGUE BASKETBALL SEASON!