Blendos Spring Basketball Leagues Playoffs 2026 Round 1 Recap
- May 7
- 12 min read
Purple (#1) 120 – Oneonta Job Corps Academy (White) (#8) 55
B League Playoffs – Round 1 | Oneonta Armory
In a dominant opening-round performance, top-seeded Purple (#1) obliterated eighth-seeded Oneonta Job Corps Academy (White) (#8) by a final score of 120-55. What was expected to be a competitive #1 vs #8 matchup turned into a complete mismatch as Purple flexed their superiority from start to finish.
Game Flow
Purple came out strong and led at halftime before exploding in the second half. They built a solid lead early and then unleashed a massive 75-point second half while holding OJCA White to just 32 points. The #1 seed’s relentless pace, precision shooting, and defensive intensity turned this playoff game into a statement victory.
Standout Performances
Purple (#1)
Kevin Kurkowski: 70 points (25-37 FG, 16-24 3PT), 10 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal, 1 block
Aaron Smith: 16 points (5-11 FG, 1-5 3PT), 5 assists, 1 steal
Ryan Ashline: 7 points, 2 rebounds, 4 blocks
Devon Chabot: 12 points, 7 rebounds
Dylan Jaklitsch: 3 points, 8 assists, 1 steal
Oneonta Job Corps Academy (White) (#8)
James Bunton: 21 points (10-16 FG), 5 rebounds, 2 assists
Moise Bane: 12 points (5-10 FG, 1-4 3PT), 4 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal
Sylvester Bassett: 13 points (5-17 FG, 3-9 3PT), 6 rebounds, 1 block
Jaden Reyes: 5 points, 3 rebounds, 1 block
Team Stat Comparison
Final Score: Purple 120 | OJCA White 55
Field Goal %: Purple 56% | OJCA White 42%
3PT %: Purple 57% | OJCA White 21%
Free Throw %: Purple 77% | OJCA White 100%
Rebounds: Purple 32 | OJCA White 21
Assists: Purple 15 | OJCA White 5
Turnovers: Purple 3 | OJCA White 12
Advanced Metrics Analysis
Purple was elite across the board, posting a scorching 68.75% eFG% and 70.0% TS%. Their elite three-point shooting (57%), massive rebounding edge (+11), and dominant turnover margin (+9) created a total mismatch. Kevin Kurkowski’s efficiency on incredible volume (89.19% eFG%, 89.29% TS%) anchored one of the most impressive individual playoff performances in league history.
#2 seed Team Blendos (Black) advanced comfortably in the first round of the B League playoffs with a solid 74-56 victory over #7 seed Royal Blue. The undefeated Blendos squad controlled the game from the opening tip and never allowed Royal Blue to mount a serious comeback.
Game Flow
Team Blendos (Black) jumped out to a commanding 38-21 halftime lead, showcasing strong offensive execution and defensive pressure. Royal Blue battled back somewhat in the second half (35-36), but Blendos maintained control and cruised to the 18-point victory to punch their ticket to the next round.
Standout Performances
#2 Team Blendos (Black)
Cam Hayes: 35 points (10-24 FG, 4-11 3PT), 15 rebounds, 8 assists, 4 turnovers, 1 steal — a monster all-around playoff performance
Jared Hawkins: 21 points (9-14 FG, 1-2 3PT), 2 rebounds, 4 assists, 5 turnovers, 1 steal, 1 block
Xavier Beers: 9 points, 7 rebounds (strong contribution in limited action)
Derek Burns: 9 points, 12 rebounds, 2 assists, 4 steals, 1 block
#7 Royal Blue
Matt Zynda: 23 points (8-25 FG, 4-13 3PT), 8 rebounds, 2 steals, 1 block
Alex Little: 11 points, 12 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals, 2 blocks
Ben Conklin: 6 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists, 7 steals
Team Stat Comparison
Final Score: Team Blendos (Black) 74 | Royal Blue 56
Field Goal %: Team Blendos (Black) 40% | Royal Blue 32%
3PT %: Team Blendos (Black) 39% | Royal Blue 23%
Free Throw %: Team Blendos (Black) 73% | Royal Blue 23%
Rebounds: Team Blendos (Black) 36 | Royal Blue 38
Assists: Team Blendos (Black) 15 | Royal Blue 14
Turnovers: Team Blendos (Black) 13 | Royal Blue 9
Advanced Metrics Analysis Team Blendos (Black) was significantly more efficient, finishing with a 46.23% eFG% and 51.85% TS% compared to Royal Blue’s 36.30% eFG% and 35.57% TS%.
#3 seed MAMCO (Grey) advanced to the next round with a convincing 82-63 victory over #6 seed Pink in the opening round of the B League playoffs. Despite Pink’s best efforts, MAMCO’s balanced attack and elite interior play proved too much in a strong all-around team performance.
Game Flow
MAMCO (Grey) got off to a strong start, leading 38-27 at halftime. They continued to pull away in the second half (44-36), using physical defense and efficient scoring to secure the 19-point win and advance comfortably.
Standout Performances
#3 MAMCO (Grey)
Jared Conklin: 33 points (13-22 FG, 7-13 3PT), 8 rebounds, 6 assists, 1 steal, 4 blocks
Scott Johnson: 13 points, 11 rebounds, 5 assists, 1 steal
Elias Perez: 13 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal
Kyle Greiner: 11 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists, 1 steal, 1 block
Tom Dorritie: 7 points, 12 rebounds, 5 assists
#6 Pink
Spencer Williams: 25 points (9-23 FG, 7-18 3PT), 1 rebound, 5 turnovers
Torii Gue: 16 points (7-10 FG), 11 rebounds, 3 assists, 4 turnovers, 1 block
Bisskit Robinson: 9 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 blocks
Team Stat Comparison
Final Score: MAMCO (Grey) 82 | Pink 63
Field Goal %: MAMCO (Grey) 39% | Pink 35%
3PT %: MAMCO (Grey) 32% | Pink 25%
Free Throw %: MAMCO (Grey) 79% | Pink 25%
Rebounds: MAMCO (Grey) 53 | Pink 30
Assists: MAMCO (Grey) 25 | Pink 13
Turnovers: MAMCO (Grey) 11 | Pink 13
Advanced Metrics Analysis MAMCO (Grey) dominated the glass (+23 rebounding margin) and showed much better efficiency overall (44.94% eFG% and 48.14% TS% vs Pink’s 42.42% eFG% and 42.06% TS%). Jared Conklin’s explosive scoring combined with team-wide rebounding control and assist totals created a clear separation in this matchup.
#5 Red 57 – Orchid 55 B League Playoffs – Round 1 | Oneonta Armory
In a thrilling, grind-it-out first-round playoff battle, #5 seed Red edged out Orchid 57-55 in one of the closest games of the day. Red showed championship-level resilience, overcoming a tight halftime deficit to secure a hard-fought 2-point victory and advance.
Game Flow The game was tight throughout. Orchid held a slim 28-27 lead at halftime. In the second half, Red responded with a strong 30-point effort while limiting Orchid to 27, pulling out the narrow win in a true defensive struggle that came down to the final possessions.
Standout Performances
#5 Red
George Sheley: 23 points (8-20 FG, 7-16 3PT), 2 rebounds, 5 assists, 5 steals, 1 block — a huge scoring and defensive effort
Derek Wright: 12 points (4-8 FG, 3-7 3PT), 10 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 steals
Jason Davis: 13 points, 12 rebounds, 1 assist, 2 steals, 3 blocks
Preston Winters: 7 points, 9 rebounds, 2 steals
Orchid
Sal Principe Jr: 19 points (7-15 FG, 3-9 3PT), 6 rebounds, 5 assists, 4 steals, 3 blocks
Derek Beames: 13 points, 13 rebounds, 2 assists, 3 steals, 2 blocks
Brock Birdsall: 6 points, 12 rebounds, 5 steals
Kaiden Legree: 11 points, 5 rebounds, 5 steals
Team Stat Comparison
Final Score: Red 57 | Orchid 55
Field Goal %: Red 33% | Orchid 28%
3PT %: Red 38% | Orchid 15%
Free Throw %: Red 29% | Orchid 67%
Rebounds: Red 37 | Orchid 46
Assists: Red 18 | Orchid 14
Turnovers: Red 24 | Orchid 17
Advanced Metrics Analysis This was a low-efficiency, physical playoff grinder. Red won despite shooting just 33% from the field thanks to superior three-point volume (38%) and timely defense. Orchid controlled the glass (+9) but struggled mightily from beyond the arc (15% 3PT). Red’s ability to force 17 turnovers while capitalizing on their own shots in crunch time was the difference in this upset-style victory.
A League
#3 Bello Electric (Navy) 78 – #6 J & D Wagon Wheel (Blue) 65
A League Playoffs – Round 1 | Oneonta Armory
In a classic playoff comeback story, #3 seed Bello Electric (Navy) rallied from a double-digit halftime deficit to defeat #6 seed J & D Wagon Wheel (Blue) 78-65. Bello exploded for 48 second-half points and pulled away late to advance in the first round.
Game Flow
J & D Wagon Wheel (Blue) came out strong and led 41-30 at halftime. However, Bello Electric (Navy) flipped the script completely in the second half, outscoring Blue 48-24 with a dominant offensive surge and improved defensive intensity to secure the 13-point victory.
Standout Performances
#3 Bello Electric (Navy)
Danny Njoku: 26 points (8-11 FG, 6-9 3PT), 4 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals — an explosive shooting performance
Zyeir Lawrence: 25 points (7-15 FG), 11 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals
Jonathan Codrington: 11 points, 3 rebounds, 3 steals, 1 block
Christian Rogers: 4 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists
#6 J & D Wagon Wheel (Blue)
Devon Herk: 15 points (6-9 FG, 3-4 3PT)
Adan Madera: 12 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 steals
Anthony Graffio-Jackson: 13 points, 10 rebounds
Solomon Mason: 9 points, 3 rebounds, 7 assists, 3 steals, 2 blocks
Team Stat Comparison
Final Score: Bello Electric (Navy) 78 | J & D Wagon Wheel (Blue) 65
Field Goal %: Bello Electric (Navy) 52% | J & D Wagon Wheel (Blue) 43%
3PT %: Bello Electric (Navy) 35% | J & D Wagon Wheel (Blue) 24%
Free Throw %: Bello Electric (Navy) 94% | J & D Wagon Wheel (Blue) 88%
Rebounds: Bello Electric (Navy) 29 | J & D Wagon Wheel (Blue) 32
Assists: Bello Electric (Navy) 13 | J & D Wagon Wheel (Blue) 13
Turnovers: Bello Electric (Navy) 10 | J & D Wagon Wheel (Blue) 10
Advanced Metrics Analysis Bello Electric (Navy) was far more efficient in the second half, finishing the game with a strong 61.0% eFG% and 67.33% TS%. Their ability to heat up from three-point range and dominate the paint after halftime was the turning point in this comeback win.
A League Playoffs – Round 1 | Oneonta Armory
In a high-powered offensive showcase, #5 seed Red dismantled #4 seed White 110-80 in the first round of the A League playoffs. Red put on a scoring clinic, exploding for 110 points and pulling away decisively for a dominant 30-point victory.
Game Flow
Red came out red-hot, leading 55-37 at halftime. They maintained their offensive momentum in the second half (55-43), overwhelming White with balanced scoring, hot three-point shooting, and relentless pace to cruise to an easy win.
Standout Performances
#5 Red
Nate Cohen: 44 points (17-32 FG, 8-18 3PT), 8 rebounds, 6 assists, 5 steals — an absolute monster playoff performance
Delano Knox: 28 points (13-21 FG), 5 rebounds, 7 assists, 2 steals, 3 blocks
Trevor Huntsman: 20 points, 11 rebounds, 4 assists, 4 steals, 1 block
Shea Barber: 10 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists, 5 steals, 1 block
Josh Smalls: 8 points, 10 rebounds, 9 assists, 1 steal, 1 block
#4 White
Pat Evans: 18 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals, 1 block
Kaden Gonzalez: 16 points, 7 rebounds, 5 steals, 1 block
Cam LaClair: 17 points, 9 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals
Deion Mitchell: 11 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals, 1 block
Team Stat Comparison
Final Score: Red 110 | White 80
Field Goal %: Red 49% | White 37%
3PT %: Red 36% | White 29%
Free Throw %: Red 60% | White 25%
Rebounds: Red 44 | White 51
Assists: Red 31 | White 18
Turnovers: Red 9 | White 13
Advanced Metrics Analysis
Red was exceptionally efficient, posting a strong 56.91% eFG% and 57.17% TS%. Their blistering pace, elite assist totals (31), and ability to generate 10 steals created constant transition opportunities. Nate Cohen’s historic scoring night anchored one of the most complete offensive performances of the playoffs so far.
In a hard-fought semifinal matchup, #2 seed Orange defeated #3 seed Bello Electric (Navy) 62-50 to advance in the A League playoffs. Orange used a strong first half and balanced scoring to control the game and eliminate a dangerous Bello squad.
Game Flow
Orange jumped out to a commanding 38-25 halftime lead with sharp execution on both ends. Bello Electric (Navy) battled back in the second half but could only manage 25 points as Orange’s defense tightened, securing the 12-point victory and a spot in the next round.
Standout Performances
#2 Orange
TJ Etienne: 16 points (6-13 FG, 1-2 3PT), 6 rebounds, 1 assist, 2 steals, 1 block
Jonny Marsh: 15 points (6-16 FG, 3-11 3PT), 6 rebounds, 7 assists, 1 steal, 1 block
Mason O: 15 points (6-14 FG, 3-9 3PT), 10 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals, 2 blocks, 1 steal
Jon Bangel: 6 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists, 1 block
#3 Bello Electric (Navy)
Zyeir Lawrence: 15 points (6-10 FG, 1-2 3PT), 5 rebounds, 1 assist, 4 steals, 3 blocks
Danny Njoku: 11 points (4-13 FG, 2-8 3PT), 4 rebounds, 6 assists, 2 steals
Jonathan Codrington: 2 points, 8 rebounds, 2 steals, 2 blocks
Christian Rogers: 11 points, 6 rebounds, 3 steals
Team Stat Comparison
Final Score: Orange 62 | Bello Electric (Navy) 50
Field Goal %: Orange 43% | Bello Electric (Navy) 37%
3PT %: Orange 29% | Bello Electric (Navy) 33%
Free Throw %: Orange 60% | Bello Electric (Navy) 50%
Rebounds: Orange 36 | Bello Electric (Navy) 34
Assists: Orange 20 | Bello Electric (Navy) 9
Turnovers: Orange 7 | Bello Electric (Navy) 15
Advanced Metrics Analysis Orange was the more efficient and balanced team, posting a 48.36% eFG% and 49.05% TS%. Their +8 assist advantage and ability to force 15 turnovers from Bello were decisive. Orange’s defense in the second half limited Bello’s scoring and prevented any meaningful comeback.
A League Playoffs – Round 2 | Oneonta Armory
#1 seed Gold powered through to the next round with a commanding 101-79 victory over #5 seed Red. Gold showcased their championship pedigree with elite shooting and balanced scoring, pulling away decisively in a high-scoring affair.
Game Flow
Gold started strong, leading 46-40 at halftime. They continued their offensive onslaught in the second half (55-39), using hot outside shooting and efficient interior play to cruise to a 22-point win and advance.
Standout Performances
#1 Gold
Graham Wooden: 38 points (13-21 FG, 10-13 3PT), 9 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 blocks — an incredible playoff explosion
Sam Booth: 26 points (9-15 FG, 3-7 3PT), 3 assists, 3 steals
Aaron Smith: 7 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists
Evan Lane: 5 points, 11 rebounds, 1 steal, 1 block
#5 Red
Nate Cohen: 29 points (12-27 FG, 4-10 3PT), 8 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals, 2 blocks
Shea Barber: 21 points (7-15 FG, 7-11 3PT), 5 rebounds, 5 steals
Josh Smalls: 17 points, 9 rebounds, 6 assists, 4 steals, 1 block
Delano Knox: 10 points, 8 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals
Team Stat Comparison
Final Score: Gold 101 | Red 79
Field Goal %: Gold 50% | Red 37%
3PT %: Gold 50% | Red 36%
Free Throw %: Gold 90% | Red 56%
Rebounds: Gold 48 | Red 38
Assists: Gold 27 | Red 13
Turnovers: Gold 8 | Red 13
Advanced Metrics Analysis
Gold was dominant in efficiency, finishing with an outstanding 63.89% eFG% and 66.10% TS%. Their perfect balance — elite three-point shooting (50%), high assist totals (27), and strong rebounding (+10) — created a complete team victory. Graham Wooden’s historic 38-point night was the centerpiece of a masterclass performance.
CHAMPIONSHIP WEEKEND (MAY 10)
I would like to personally apologize for having games scheduled on Mother's Day this year.
The schedule has been hectic but we started our games later on in the evening and we encourage all players to invite thier families to attend the game.
B League & A League Playoff Championship Day Preview Sunday Playoffs | Oneonta Armory
B League Semifinals (Starting at 5:00 PM)
Game 1: Purple vs Red Two dangerous teams collide in the first semifinal. Purple has been one of the most consistent and high-powered offenses in the league all season. Red, as the #5 seed, already showed their grit with a narrow first-round upset and will be looking to ride that momentum. Expect a fast-paced, high-scoring affair.
Game 2: Team Blendos (Black) vs Grey (MAMCO Grey) This is the marquee matchup of the day. Grey has been exceptional all season, with only one loss — and that loss came at the hands of Team Blendos (Black) earlier in the year (the same game in which Cam Hayes was injured).
Team Blendos (Black) remains undefeated and brings elite talent and depth, while Grey will be motivated for revenge. This has all the makings of a classic showdown between two of the league’s best teams.
B League Championship
Immediately following the second semifinal, the winners of Purple vs Red and Team Blendos (Black) vs Grey will face off for the B League Championship.
A League Championship – 8:00 PM
The night caps off with an absolute blockbuster. Gold has been the clear #1 seed all season and brings incredible firepower (especially Graham Wooden and their deep roster). Orange has been rolling as the #2 seed with excellent balance and defensive toughness.
This should be a high-level, competitive final worthy of the season’s conclusion.
Don't miss our on this years Summer League, we are aiming to have a ton of B league teams and our Monday Night A league will be very competitive! We also already have co ed teams being formed (Friday Nights), Come get invovled.
You can bring a team or join as a Free Agent.
Free Agent Fees are $125 per person for Men's Leagues and $50 for Co-Ed
Sponsorship forms are also available upon request. Feel free to reach out at blendosfitness@gmail.com
if you cannot commit to a summer schedule but would like to get invovled via tournament, this summer we will have our 5th annual Blend-A-Rama 3 on 3 tournament on Main St in Oneonta.
Check it out
We are also currently recruiting referees, volunteers and vendors!!! ASK HOW TO GET INVOLVED #Blendos #blendarama #oneonta #newyork #basketball #tournament
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