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Dodgeball 2008 Awards
Boys Champion-The Tune Squad
Boys MVP- Joey Marino
Girls Champion- Diamond Devils
Girls MVP-Jess Doria & Dana Vella
Best Names-Marino's Italian Ices, Barry and the Balco Boys
Worst Names- 7 Guys and 1 Cup, Cosby Crew
Best Uniforms-High Velocity, Sunshine Squad, Mr. Clean and the Household Appliances, Lucky
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Best Dressed- Andrew "The Gorilla" Viti
Worst Dressed- Pat "Crack Kills" Esposito
Best Individual Effort- Anthony "Green Shoes" Cirisano
Best Catches-Christian Ramos and Anything Thrown Towards Alphonse "Velcro Hands" Gentile
Best Ending to a Game- Luke "Bullseye" Zahradka
pasting Sally "The Nose" Intagliata to Win the Title
Best Prop- Brian Lima Landscaping's Rake with Grass
Fan Favorites-Super Mario All-Stars, Marathon Men, All That Remains, The Really, Extremely,
Handsome Average Boys
Biggest Surprises-Marino's and P-Shooters Losing, Marathon Men Going to the Final Four
Best Music- Super Mario All-Stars Theme, Welcome Back To Jamrock
Thanks For Stopping By- Dodge These, American Idols, 7 Guys vs Jamrock
Teams To Watch in 2009-The Tune Squad (Can Anyone Say Repeat?), 7 Guys and 1 Cup, Coach Bombay
and the Minnesota Miraclemen, Space Invaders Strike Back
Teams That SHOULD Watch in 2009 :) - The Really, Extremely Handsome Average Boys, American
Idols, Stop, Drop and Roll
Day 2 Recap
After two hot and sticky days in the Carey Gymnasium the 2008 Dodgeball Champions
were finally crowned. Alphonse "Velcro Hands" Gentile and his Tune Squad overcame a furious rally by Sal "Bopped in
the Nose" Intagliata's Welcome Back To Jamrock to persevere three games to two in an exciting final that capped off another
perfect tournament as the Carey Crazies once again proved that school spirit was alive and kicking.
The ride to the top on Day 2 saw The Tune Squad(I hate to hurt your feelings but it
should be spelled TOON) battle through the Jamaican Hopscotch Mafia and Mr. Clean and The Household Appliances before they
cooled off Marino's Italian Ices in the Semis that sent shockwaves through the crowd as the highly favored Marino's
crew never found their opening day groove and were somewhat surprisingly sent packing.
In that game MVP Joey "Lucky Headband" Marino dropped the hammer on both his brother
and his cousin as he prevailed as the only Marino that could get it done as he was constantly eluding balls while maintaining
a good defense of the pin in each of the games. Well Done and Congrats to a real good guy!
Recognition must also go to the rest of The Tune Squad. Luke Zahradka's smooth
throws were accurate all day long, Greg D'Arienzo kept his team pumped with his intensity, Terrence Murchie's sniper fire
from the sidelines kept opponents off balance, Al Gentile caught everything thrown his way, Kyle Petersen's solid performance
capped off his JV Football MVP week with a Dodgeball Championship and Antonio Gallina finalized his school year by becoming
both a District Sports Night Champion as well as a Dodgeball Champion. Also kudos to Tommy "The Chest" Camoia for chipping
in on day one.
In a sport where size and stength doesn't matter it was a pair of lightly regarded freshmen
teams however who really stole the show. The Marathon Men's final four appearance and the All That Remains battle with
the 'Ices' electrified the Gym the most. Guido Nation also surprised as they fought tough before falling to the Marinos
as well.
Super Mario's Anthony "Green Feet" Cirisano's heroics was all the rage during his team's
upset of Jamal and The Explorers. Mr. Clean's win over Lima Landscaping was a game that no one wanted to see a loser
come from as both fan favorites brought smiling entertainment to the show.
As for the Girls Championship, Carey Softball was well represented as the Diamond Doubles
easily swept B-Cubed 2-0 to capture their first ever Dodgeball Championship. There was no official MVP trophy handed
out but if there were it would have been split in two as both Dana Vella and Jess Doria excelled for the D.D's.
There were plenty of other special stories of interest that made the 7th Annual
a smashing success which, along with the great behavior, should make Dodgeball 2009 even better than 2008. Please see
the 2008 Awards Photo to read more about these stories.
In closing, on behalf of myself, Mr. Farina, Mr. Frino, Mr. Soto and Mr. Giarraffa thanks
to all of the teams who competed and helped contribute to the Carey Baseball Fund. Thanks to the entire Carey Student
Body who behaved spectacularly again which makes these tournaments an easy sell to the administration when they know the students
are all about doing the right thing and enjoying themselves.
Also a big thanks to Mr. Monaghan, Mr. McLees, Ms. Flynn and Mr. Kenny for allowing
us to keep it going in '08. Thanks must also go to Terry Elias and Ryan Karl from Ms. Troha's audio group for providing
the DJ'ing.
Last but not least I would like to thank anyone that I have forgotten as well as the
entire Baseball Team and Staff for helping me make this event so special.....
Oh and by the way to those 1% of knuckleheads who believe that the baseball team is
favored by the referees we respectfully ask that you choose the 2009 Checkers For Dummies Tournament next year as opposed
to insulting our integrity :)
Day 1 Recap
The 7th Annual 2008 Dodgeball Tournament's first day had some thrilling moments,
some mild upsets, some near misses, some great plays, but for the most part it went as expected as the top five ranked
teams all advanced to the next round.
Of the five, only Welcome Back To Jamrock nearly lost their heads as Benji's Disciples
pushed them to a game three which they led six players to three before Rob "Picasso" Bruno, last year's Dodge These ace, rallied
the Rastas to push them into the Sweet 16.
One team that couldn't escape the upset bug was the 10-1 P-Shooters who grabbed one
game but then fell to the well attired and well symphonied Super Mario All-Stars whose 400- 1 casting was obviously way off
the mark.
Also falling by the wayside were last year's runners-up Dodge These who didn't sneak
up on anyone as they were easily dismissed by 7 Guys and 1 Cup whose stinky brown shirts were simply too much to handle.
Staying in the upset category, Coach Bombay and the Minnesota Miraclemen fell to Lima Landscaping after taking the first game.
The L.L's were simply more sound and now have put themselves in a good position to make a run in their bracket.
The last mild upset afflicted last year's fun to root for team Snack Attack, who besides having some great music, had a likeable
team that was dispatched by the rookies from High Velocity who now take their 900-1 odds and move into Day 2.
Other big time odds to survive were the 1000-1 Guido Nation and the 900-1 All That Remains
club that easily dispatched The Really Not So Good Average Boys.
As for the favored winners, Marino's Italian Ices pitched the first perfect game in
Dodgeball Tourny history as they swept the overmatched American Idols without losing a single player in either game.
The Tune Squad also put in a solid effort as did the Space Invaders Strike Back who routed Kaufman's Krew.
Besides Rob Bruno's heroics, other top individual performances came from Danny "Not
That Danny Hernandez" Hernandez from Super Mario, Ricky "Fig Newton" Figueroa who filled in admirably as an alternate, Peter
"Pine Tar" Falcon was strong for the Invaders, Anthony "Rainbow" Marino was an intimidating flame thrower for the Ices and
John "In a Hurry" Murray kept the Jamaican Hopscothers afloat long enough to overcome the Fahrbacho Knights.
Besides that group it was a good day for brother combinations as the Wallicks, Doug
and Greg, the Ferraras, Nick and Tom, and the Monetas Anthony and Nick, all had productive outings.
With the field shortened to 16, Day 2's intensity should pick up quite a bit as the
Boys Champions and the Girls Champions will both be crowned. Stay Tuned!!!!
Predictions Day 1 11-5
Introduction
This year's Tournament will be held over a 2-day period once again. Day 1--June 11th
is a Wednesday and it will hold the First Round for all of the games as well as the Semi-Finals for the Girls if enough teams
enter. Day 2--June 12th, a Thursday will complete the entire Tournament as well as hold the Girls Final just prior to
the Boys Final. Both days games should last from about 3:30PM to 6:00PM.
As always the Games will
be played for several important reasons:
1. Play because it is fun and your classmates get to watch you.
2. You will have an opportunity to retain bragging rights for at least one year
as the Dodgeball Champs.
3. If you win, you get to strut your stuff in Championship T-Shirts. Shirts
go to both Boys and Girls Tournaments.
4. The Boys Winning Team will enjoy themselves when they receive their $150 gift
certificate to Boulder Creek. Hey pass the Wings!!!
5. The MVP of the entire Tournament will recieve a Trophy declaring him or herself
King or Queen of Carey Dodgeball.
Rules:
All Physical Education Class
Rules will be used in the tournament. They will be reviewed prior to the first game.
Games:
All games will be between
7 players in a 2 out of 3 format. You will change sides after each game. 3 out of 5 in the Championship round.
Safety and Sportsmanship are the most important issues. No headhunting, no negative trashtalking, if you are eliminated
you must sit down on the team bench if you interfere with a live ball your team will LOSE that game immediately, also if you
curse, argue calls or act inappropriate in any way then you, and possibly your team, will be disqualified immediately.
This issue is non-negotiable and it will determined by ME, Mr. Hedquist! Thanks for understanding.
Sidenote:
This Tournament is a privilege
not a right! Mr. Monaghan and Mr. McLees have given us permission to host it under the pretense that the outstanding
Carey Student Body conduct themselves in a manner that will make all of us proud again for another year. All it takes
is a few people to ruin a good thing. So please don't let that happen. Spectators must sit throughout the games.
When you leave do not roam the halls or go to your lockers. Exit in the back of the gym. Any participant
who needs to get dressed must do so at 3:00PM. The lockerrooms will be Closed once the Tournament begins--No
exceptions. Please dispose of you trash, and last but not least pay attention when you are a spectator---Inevitably
YOU get hit worse than the players because YOU were not watching the game!! So be careful!!
Odds to Win:
Once again I will foolishly
attempt to forecast a Winner for Dodgeball 2008. Now before I do this I will repeat what I have said for the last six
years...I DO NOT CARE WHO WINS-I AM NOT FROM LAS VEGAS AND I AM NOT NOSTRADAMUS. I make predictions
based on my knowledge of a student's athletic abilities as I observe them in Gym Class. So if you think I
really care or can control who Wins then do me a favor let me know when the next $300 Mega-Millions drawing is. :)
Anyway Here we go:
Odds To Win
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Marino's Italian Ices |
2-1. |
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Welcome Back to Jamrock |
3-1. |
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7 Guys 1 Cup |
6-1. |
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Jamaican Hopscotch Mafia |
7-1. |
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The Tune Squad |
9-1. |
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P-Shooters |
10-1. |
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Space Invaders Strike Back |
12-1. |
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Coach Bombay and the Minnesota Miraclemen |
12-1. |
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Marathon Men |
35-1 |
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Barry and the Balco Boys |
45-1 |
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Snack Attack |
45-1 |
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The American Idols |
50-1 |
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Jamal and the Explorers |
55-1 |
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Cosby's Crew |
60-1 |
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Benji's Disciples |
75-1 |
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Lima's Landscaping |
80-1 |
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Mr. Clean and the Household Appliances |
90-1 |
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The Obamas |
90-1 |
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Dodge These |
100-1 |
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Fahrbach and the Fahrbacho Knights |
250-1 |
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Kings XL |
250-1 |
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Super Mario All-Stars |
400-1 |
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Machal's All-Stars |
600-1 |
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Lucky 7 |
700-1 |
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The Really, Extremely Handsome Average Boys |
700-1 |
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Cheese in Yo Face-A |
800-1 |
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High Velocity |
900-1 |
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All That Remains |
900-1 |
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Kaufman's Krew |
1000-1 |
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Guido Nation |
1000-1 |
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Stop, Drop and Roll |
1.2 Million-1 |
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The Sunshine Squad |
1.9 Million -1 |
Mr. Hedquist
Dodgeball 2008
Predictions
RED =Wrong Prediction
First
Round
Jamal
and the Explorers Over Stop, Drop and Roll
P-Shooters
Over Super Mario and the All-Stars
Barry
and the Balco Boys Over Cheese in Yo Face-A
Marathon Men Over Lucky 7
7 Guys
and 1 Cup Over Dodge These
Snack Attack Over High Velocity
Welcome
Back to Jamrock Over Benji’s Disciples
Space
Invaders Strike Back Over Kaufman’s Krew
The
Tune Squad Over Cosby’s Crew
Jamaican
Hopscotch Mafia Over Fahrbach and the Fahrbacho Knights
Coach Bombay and the Minnesota Miraclemen Over Lima’s Landscaping
Kings XL Over Mr. Clean and the Household Appliances
Guido
Nation Over The Sunshine Squad
The
Obamas Over Machal’s All-Stars
Marino’s
Italian Ices Over The American Idols
The Really, Extremely Handsome Average Boys Over All That Remains
Second
Round-Sweet 16
P-Shooters Over Jamal and the Explorers
Barry and the Balco Boys Over Marathon Men
7
Guys and 1 Cup Over Snack Attack
Welcome
Back to Jamrock Over Space Invaders Strike Back
Jamaican Hopscotch Mafia Over The Tune Squad
Coach Bombay and the Minnesota Miraclemen
Over Kings XL
The Obamas Over Guido Nation
Marino’s
Italian Ices Over The Really, Extremely Handsome Average Guys
Third
Round-Elite 8
P-Shooters Over Barry and the Balco Boys
Welcome
Back to Jamrock Over 7 Guys and 1 Cup
Jamaican Hopscotch Mafia Over Coach Bombay and the Minn.
Miraclemen
Marino’s Italian Ices Over The Obamas
Fourth Round-Final Four
Welcome Back to Jamrock Over P-Shooters
Marino’s Italian Ices Over Jamaican Hopscotch Mafia
Championship
Round
Marino’s Italian Ices Over Welcome Back to Jamrock in 5 Games
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Dodgeball 2008 Tournament Bracket
FRANKLIN SQUARE CONFERENCE
MONAGHAN BRACKET |
Round 1 |
Round 2 |
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Stop, Drop and
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Super Mario All-Stars |
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P-Shooters |
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Super Mario All-Stars |
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Super Mario All-Stars |
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Marathon Men |
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Barry and the
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Marathon Men |
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Lucky 7 |
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Marathon Men |
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Marathon Men |
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MCLEES BRACKET |
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Welcome Back To Jamrock |
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Dodge These |
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7 Guys 1 Cup |
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High Velocity |
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High Velocity |
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Snack Attack |
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Welcome Back To Jamrock |
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Benji's Disciples |
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Welcome Back To Jamrock |
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Welcome Back To
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Welcome back To Jamrock |
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Space Invaders
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Kaufman's Krew |
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GARDEN CITY SOUTH CONFERENCE
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FLYNN BRACKET |
Round 1 |
Round 2 |
Round 3 |
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Round 4 |
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The Tune Squad |
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The Tune Squad |
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Cosby's Crew |
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The Tune Squad |
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Jamaican Hopscotch Mafia |
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Fahrbacho Knights |
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Coach Bombay and
the Minnesota Mir.Men |
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Lima Landscaping |
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Lima's Landscaping |
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Mr. Clean and the Household Appliances |
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Kings XL |
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Mr. Clean and the H.Appl. |
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Mr. Clean and
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WRIGHT BRACKET |
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The Tune Squad |
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Guido Nation |
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Guido Nation |
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The Sunshine Squad |
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Guido Nation |
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The Obamas |
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The Obamas |
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Marino's Italian Ices |
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The American Idols |
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Marino's Italian Ices |
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Marino's Italian
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Marino's Italian Ices |
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All That Remains |
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All That Remains |
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The Really, Extremely
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***MONAGHAN WINNER PLAYS MCLEES WINNER IN FRANKLIN SQUARE FINAL.
***FLYNN WINNER PLAYS WRIGHT WINNER IN GARDEN CITY SOUTH FINAL
***WINNERS OF THOSE MEET FOR 2008 CHAMPIONSHIP
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