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Greg Trandel Memorial Bulldog Brawl (November 2022)

Format: 26 Teams, 8 Team Single Elimination Playoff
Powers: Yes
Negs: No
Bouncebacks: Yes

Team A - Matt, our captain, was out for this event. We moved up Jack and Krish (who had a fantastic previous two tournaments).

Prelims

Team A

Johns Creek A 375, Innovation Academy A 265 - Not a bad result against one of the best teams in the country.
Innovation Academy A 385, Dorman 120 - Krish leads with 40 pts.
Innovation Academy 365, Chattahoochee C 205 - Adhav and Grady combine for 90 pts.
Innovation Academy A 455, Prince Avenue Christian 80 - Adhav with a huge 80 pt game.
GACS A 320, Innovation Academy A 240 - Without Matt, the team falls apart when facing adversity. Unlike the GSMST where we had a huge comeback, infighting amongst the team about how bad we were playing doomed our chances. Worst loss of the season and cost us a shot at the playoffs.

Team B

Wesleyan 205, Innovation Academy B 195 - Lucas takes control of Team B and puts up 55 pts, but gets little help.
Midtown A 535, Innovation Academy B 85 - Midtown's Charles (now a Sophomore) continues to own us.
Aiken 250, Innovation Academy B 185 - Lucas continues to show up big with 45 pts.
Johns Creek B 380, Innovation Academy B 165 - Never in this one.
Innovation Academy B 375, Mary Person A 70 - Lucas finishes a solid tournament with 60 pts.

Team C

Innovation Academy C 240, GACS B 115 - Jack S and Winnie combine for 80 pts.
Innovation Academy C 285, Lakeside A 245 - Fantastic victory for our C team and it's our freshman Ian who comes through in the clutch.
Chattahoochee B 435, Innovation Academy C 65
Northview A 330, Innovation Academy C 185 - Valiant performance against an A team.

Final Standings (26 teams)

Team A - 10th
Team B - 21st
Team C - 15th

Obviously a disappointing performance overall, but there were some bright spots. Krish showed he deserves his Team A spot and Ian is going to be a very promising player for the future.