Week 4 Recap- Blendos Summer Basketball Leagues 2025
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Game Analysis for Blendos Summer Basketball B League - Week 4
Game 1: Sloan’s NY Grill/DL Baker Contracting (Green) vs. Evan Lane Law
Final Score: 59 - 63
Analysis: Evan Lane Law narrowly defeated Sloan’s NY Grill in a tightly contested game. Sloan’s defense shone brightly, holding league leader Evan Lane to a season-low 6 points, though he still managed an impressive 18 rebounds, showcasing his dominance on the boards. Jared Hawkins (22 points, 1 block) was a key contributor for Evan Lane Law. For Sloan’s, Cam Hayes delivered a standout performance with 31 points and 12 rebounds, achieving a double-double, while Mike Tandle also recorded a double-double with 11 points and 11 rebounds. Sloan’s faced a significant challenge after Zach Harlem exited with 10 minutes remaining in the first half, forcing them to play 4-on-5 until Derek Burns joined in the second half. As a team, Sloan’s outrebounded Evan Lane Law 53-38, demonstrating their strength on the boards, but they shot significantly worse from the field, which contributed to their loss. The manpower disadvantage proved costly. The game highlighted Sloan’s defensive effort against Lane and the exceptional double-double performances by Hayes and Tandle.
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Game 2: Searles Garage vs. Sloan’s NY Grill/DL Baker Contracting (Green)
Final Score: 94 - 86
Analysis: Searles Garage secured an impressive win against Sloan’s NY Grill, with the game played 4-on-5 in the first half due to Sloan’s being scheduled for back-to-back games on the day and starting with only five players, compounded by Zach Harlem’s exit in the first game, leaving him unable to return. In the second half, Sloan’s was able to play 5-on-5 with the addition of Ray Williams, but it wasn’t enough to turn the tide. The sub from Game 1, Derek Burns, who played for Sloan’s in the morning, switched to Searles Garage and contributed 19 points, though the leading scorers were Pat Terk with 26 points and Gavin VanEtten with 28 points—ironically having a much better game against his former temporary teammates, perhaps using the 10 a.m. game as a warm-up to get back into the swing of playing in Blendos! Pat Terk (26 pts, 3 STL, 8 DEF) and Gavin VanEtten (28 pts) were standout performers for Searles Garage, with the team relying on a balanced attack. For Sloan’s, Cam Hayes notched a triple-double with 21 points, 10 assists, and 13 rebounds in the loss, contributing significantly with his all-around impact despite the defeat, while Bruce Dunckle also achieved a double-double with 12 points and 11 rebounds, and Kyle Butler added 28 points to the effort. Sloan’s managed 33 defensive rebounds but couldn’t overcome Searles’ collective effort. The high scoring from both teams was a key highlight.
Game 3: Evan Lane Law vs. Giacomelli Landscaping (Jade)
Final Score: 92 - 77
Analysis: Evan Lane Law defeated Giacomelli Landscaping with a final score of 92-77, with Evan Lane earning player of the game honors after a remarkable turnaround. Following a season-low 6 points in the earlier game, Lane exploded for 41 points and grabbed 29 rebounds, showcasing his resilience and dominance. Layton Gillette was second in scoring for Evan Lane Law with 16 points, supporting the team effort. The game featured a friendly rivalry as brothers Stevie Melendez and Layton Gillette faced off against each other, adding an extra layer of intrigue. Stevie Melendez (29 points, 8 field goals) and Jace Jackson (27 points, 7 field goals) shone for Giacomelli, with their 32 defensive rebounds notable. The game highlighted Lane’s exceptional performance and Giacomelli’s rebounding strength.
Game 4: Husted's Trucking (Maroon) vs. Five Star Subaru/Benson Agency
Final Score: 90 - 49
Analysis: Husted's Trucking won a decisive 90-49 victory over Five Star Subaru/Benson Agency. Ethan Butts led Husted's with 27 points and 12 rebounds, achieving a double-double, while James Henck also recorded a double-double with 25 points and 15 rebounds. Devon Hartwell contributed 14 points, and Dylan McVey added 20 points for Husted's. Hunter Lockwood dished out 12 assists for Husted's, boosting their playmaking, and Husted's won the assist battle. Husted's team outrebounded Five Star 43-31, showcasing their strength on the boards. For Five Star, Kelton Ryan added 12 points, but the team struggled with only 4 assists compared to Husted's superior ball movement. Despite their rebounding disadvantage, Five Star's assist total was insufficient to overcome Husted's dominance. The game underscored Husted's balanced attack and rebounding strength.
Game 5: IRR Supply (Navy) vs. M McCoy Construction LLC (Grey)
Final Score: 94 - 67
Analysis: IRR Supply convincingly beat M McCoy Construction with a final score of 94-67. Graham Wooden achieved a triple-double, contributing 24 points, 10 assists, and 11 rebounds, leading IRR to victory. Kevin Kurkowski added 21 points with 3 three-pointers for IRR. Zyeir Lawrence had a double-double for M McCoy with 28 points and 14 rebounds, though he struggled with 7 turnovers this game. IRR also won the assist battle 28-10, further showcasing their control of the game. IRR’s 48 defensive rebounds were a significant factor in their dominant performance.
Game 6: IRR Supply (Navy) vs. Husted's Trucking (Maroon)
Final Score: 76 - 66
Analysis: IRR Supply continued their strong week with a win over Husted's Trucking. Graham Wooden delivered another triple-double for IRR Supply, contributing 24 points, 10 assists, and 10 rebounds. Jon Codrington had a double-double with 10 points and 20 rebounds for IRR, while Devon Chabot also recorded a double-double with 14 points and 10 rebounds. For Husted's, Ethan Butts had a double-double in the loss with 27 points and 18 rebounds, and Devon Hartwell added 18 points. The game featured intense rebounding, with IRR totaling 48 defensive rebounds.
Game 7: Otsego Bicycles/Table Rock Fitness (Blue) vs. Five Star Subaru/Benson Agency
Final Score: 68 - 44
Analysis: Otsego Bicycles/Table Rock Fitness dominated Five Star Subaru/Benson Agency with a final score of 68-44. Ty Southard was the top scorer for Table Rock Fitness with 17 points, while Tyler Harris contributed 16 points and Trevor Huntsman added 14 points. Kaiden Legree (16 points, 6 field goals) was Five Star’s best performer. Otsego’s defense held Five Star to 44 points.
Game 8: Catskill Mtn Ginseng Co. (Black) vs. MAMCO (Heliconia)
Final Score: 68 - 71
Analysis: MAMCO walked away with a huge upset in a game that could have quite possibly been the best of the day, coming down to the wire. Catskill Mtn Ginseng Co. really needed this win for standings, making MAMCO's victory even more significant. Jacob Beach was the leading scorer for Black with 16 points, followed by Bryce Kohout with 13 points, who came alive late in the 2nd half hitting back-to-back 3-point shots to keep his team in distance. This game ultimately came down to a game-winning tying shot attempt that fell short at the buzzer. Alex Woeppel (17 points, 3 three-pointers, 3 steals) and Jared Conklin (26 points, 4 three-pointers) led MAMCO. Aaron Smith (11 points, 6 free throws) was Catskill’s key player. MAMCO’s 10 three-pointers and Catskill’s 8/11 free throws were significant highlights in this thrilling contest.
Game 9: Dante's Pizzeria (Red) vs. Oneonta Boys & Girls Club (Red)
Final Score: 50 - 0 (Forfeit)
Analysis: Dante's Pizzeria won by forfeit, as Oneonta Boys & Girls Club failed to field a team. No stats were recorded, but this result underscores Dante's strong presence in the league, likely due to their earlier dominant performance.
Top 10 Scoring Performances
Evan Lane vs. Giacomelli Landscaping (Jade) - 41 pts
Cam Hayes vs. Evan Lane Law (Green) - 31 pts
Stevie Melendez vs. Evan Lane Law (Jade) - 29 pts
Gavin VanEtten vs. Sloan’s NY Grill (Green) - 28 pts
Kyle Butler vs. Searles Garage (Green) - 28 pts
Jace Jackson vs. Evan Lane Law (Jade) - 27 pts
Ethan Butts vs. Five Star Subaru/Benson Agency (Maroon) - 27 pts
Pat Terk vs. Sloan’s NY Grill (Green) - 26 pts
Jared Conklin vs. Catskill Mtn Ginseng Co. (Heliconia) - 26 pts
James Henck vs. Five Star Subaru/Benson Agency (Maroon) - 25 pts
Conclusion of Week 4 Analysis: Graham Wooden is named Player of the Week for his outstanding performance, achieving two triple-doubles and leading IRR Supply to victories in both games on the day.
This week featured remarkable individual efforts, with Evan Lane and Cam Hayes leading their teams across multiple categories. The games highlighted strong defensive plays from Otsego Bicycles and Sloan’s NY Grill, alongside high-scoring performances from players like James Henck and Steve Melendez.
Only 2 weeks left to register for the 4th annual Blend-A-Rama 3 on 3 community outdoor basketball tournament. Get your friends together and create a team! Times running out!
