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Omega defeat Ascendant for the Men's Competitive final
Basketball World Toronto’s Summer League 2015 – Men's Competitive Finals were played On Thursday 20th, 2015 at Crescent School. The finals were a match-up of Men's Competitive - Sunday Division Champions, Omega vs. Ascendant which are the Men's Competitive - Thursday Division Champions.
The game had the makings of a BWT classic as both teams were evenly matched. Omega were led by #15 Aaron Manswell and #1 Nat Cooke. While, Ascendant were led by #5 Simo Grunberg and #21 Darryl Jones. In the first quarter, Omega led 21-13. At the half, Omega's lead grew to a 15 point difference. In the third quarter, Ascendant started to break through Omega's tough defense. By the last quarter, Ascendant were on the verge of making a comeback but Omega held on to their lead. Omega defeated Ascendant 62-60 to take Basketball World's Toronto Summer League 2015 - Men's Competitive Bonus Championship.
Playoff & Finals MVP was #15 Aaron Manswell from Omega who finished with 18 points and 7 rebounds.
Congratulations and thank you to all players who participated in the Summer League 2015 and we look forward to seeing you all in BWT’s Fall 2015 Men's Competitive Division
Ascendant defeats Cobra Kai in Division Finals
Basketball World Toronto’s Summer League 2015 – Competitive Thursday Division came to a close on Thursday August 13th, 2015 at Crescent School. The final was a match-up of the top 2 seeds, Cobra Kai vs. Ascendant.
The game was an evenly match-up of two powerhouses in the Men’s competitive Division – Thursday Night League. Ascendant were led by #4 Jose Lemus, #21 Darryl Phillips and #13 Luis Lemos. While, Cobra Kai were led by #24 Andrew Robitaille, #32 Kyle Hall and #0 Jason Au Yong. Ascendant took the lead in the first quarter and managed to maintain it throughout the first half. In the second half, Cobra Kai gain momentum but were not able to break through Ascendant's strong defense. Ascendant defeated Cobra Kai 60-59 to take Basketball World Toronto's Summer League 2015 - Men's Competitive Thursday Division.
Playoff & Finals MVP was #4 Jose Lemus from Ascendant who finished with 21 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists and 3 steals.
Congratulations and thank you to all players who participated in the Summer League 2015 and we look forward to seeing you all in BWT’s Fall 2015 Competitive Division.
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