It was "The Show" on a relatively warm and sunny Sunday Afternoon at Kelloryn #1. Xtreme took it's 4-0 playoff record into the 9-inning Championship Final only to have to face the 4-0 (and Regular Season Champion) Falcons.
After taking a 2-0 lead in the top of the 1st, Xtreme gave up 4 in the home half of the inning resulting in a 4-2 Falcon lead early.
Things were not looking good for Xtreme as they were trailing 15-7 mid-way through the game before starting to chip away in the late innings. Solid defense was once again key, as Xtreme held the Falcons from building that lead and at the end of 8, it was a 16-13 lead for the League Champions.
Knowing that it was 365 days until playoff Sunday rolled around again (and how difficult it is to make it "to the show"), the Xtreme squad stood united and took their last kick at the cat in the top of 9. The Offense came up HUGE, and put 7 runs on the board for a 20-16 lead.
"The Hill" was in shock, and the Falcons (who led for the entire game) were now trailing the Underdogs. The Xtreme Defense showed once again why it is one of the strongest in the WMSPL, by shutting down the Regular Season Champs in the bottom of 9, and capturing the team's 1st Playoff Championship since the "Master Bedroom" days in 1990.
Coaches (D. Ackford) and (A. Ashbee) wish to pass along their Congratulations to each and every team member on the 2011 Playoff Championship Squad, and on behalf of the entire team thank (C. Mace) for his Sponsorship again this season [ I guess the pullovers should have had 2011 WMSPL "CHAMPS" embroidered, but who would have believed that at the time they were ordered?]
Congratulations is also extended to The Falcons for their 2011 President's Division Championship, and Playoff Finalist showing.
XTREME FANS: Stay tuned for more and be sure to come back for regular updates, as we look ahead to the 2012 WMSPL Season and follow Xtreme Contracting as they begin their quest for a President's Division Trophy and look to defend their Playoff Title.
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