Jive Turkeys proved seeding didn't matter as the entered the playoffs as the 10th and last seed. These playoffs were FULL of upsets as only the #1 seed made it to the semi-finals. #2,3 & 4 seeds all went down early in the playoffs leaving Keswick Kids #5, Islamorada #6 and Jive Turkeys #10 with #1 seed the Squad.
In the 1st semi-final The Squad faced Keswick Kids. Its was a tight match up as only 1pt seperated the teams at half. In the 2nd half it looked like the Squad would pull away as they built a 10pt lead but was unable to hold on to the lead. It came down to the end where Keswick made 3 free throws at the end of the game and a last second desperation shot from the Squad fell short. Keswick would move on to the champsionship game with a 45-43 win.
In the 2nd semi-final game #10 Jive Turkeys faced #6 Islamorada. This was another tight game as only 1 pts seperated these 2 teams at half. In the 2nd half Jive Turkeys size and outside shooting would prove too much. There Big man in the middle scored 24 pts to lead them to a 54-47 win and a shot at the championship.
In the championship Keswick would battle Jive Turkeys. Keswick had defeated them earlier in teh season by 5 but this game would prove different. Another close game at half as Jive Turkeys lead by 2 pts. In the 2nd half they would hold onto thier lead again lead by their big man in the middle who scored 15pts. Keswick couldn't get the shots to fall in the end and Jive Turkeys would win the championship game 53-44.
Congratulations to the Jive Turkey's. GSL's Winter Thursday "C" Champions.
Jive Turkeys GSLs Thursday "C" Champions
Keswick Kids GSLs Thursday "C" Runner Ups
