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Strikeforce Eliminated In First Round

On Friday June 20th the NY Strikeforce were matched up against the DE Destroyers for the first round for the southern division play-offs. The Strikeforce fell short in overtime 134-130 to the DE Destroyers who advanced to the 2nd round to face the MD Bayraiders on Saturday June 21st. "Our team had every opportunity to win this game, but when you put five individuals against a team, you definitely assure yourself as not being the victor", says Gloria D. Hill, Director of Basketball Operations.

The NY Strikeforce had a twenty plus lead on the Destroyers on two separate occasions during the game, which led the Strikeforce to believe they had the game in the bag. But as well all know in the NPBL system no lead no matter what the margin is a safe, sure-fire guarantee of a victory. What appeared to have been a turning point for the Strikeforce was Terrell Taylor's hitting a three pointer at the end of regulation to tie the score 123-123."He must have had a flashback from his days of playing at Creighton University", says Coach Hill. "I would like to congratulate Dallas Comegy's and his players on their victory, as they deserved to win because they played as a team", says Coach Hill. Carl Lee led all scores for the Strikeforce with 32 pts, 7 rebs, 1 blk, 1 asst, 1 stl. Fahreed Cheathm led all scores for the Destroyers with 38 pts.

As the DE Destroyers advance to take on the MD Bayraiders on Saturday June 21st, the NY Strikeforce will be left with the reminder of what could have been... We would like to thank the fans, friends and family that came out to support us in our inaugural season in Rockland County, and look forward to bigger and better things when we return for the 2009 season.

Strikeforce Preparing For Playoffs

The NY Strikeforce will prepare for action when they meet the DE Destroyers on Friday June 20th at Albertus Magnus H.S. in Bardonia, NY. "We are in a win or go home situation now" ,says Coach Hill. This will truly be the test of wills if my guys really really want this. "Our team has had it's share of ups and downs this season, and I feel that they have the ability to go all the way!", says Gloria D. Hill Director of Basketball Operations. The winner of this game will then travel to the Maryland Bayraiders on Saturday June 21st for the second round of the play-offs. From there the winner of the Southern Division will face the Northern Division winner at Albertus Magnus H.S. on June 28th for the NPBL championship. "It's still any-body's for the taking, a 20 second shot clock and 1 time out per quarter can bring unpredictable results in this league no lead is a guaranteed win', says Gloria D. Hill Director of Basketball Operations. Doors will open at 7:30pm and tip-off will be at 8:30pm.

Strikeforce End Regular Season at .500

The NY Strikeforce came out blazing in the beginning of the season has slowly spiraled downward to end the regular season with an overall record of 6-6. The latest loss was handed to them by a newly revamped WC Monarchs team that came to play! Final score of this contest was 112-107. "My boys didn't give up like they usually do, which I am proud of them for that", says Coach Hill. "Overall I am pleased with this record for this team that just started out in Rockland County", says Gloria D. Hill, Director of Basketball Operations. "We have gone through numerous changes this season due to either injuries, or roster changes. "Now is the true test of wills with a win or go home play-off', says Coach Hill. Now is the time for those to step it up or we're done! "It's up to the players how far they will go, and how much do they want the championship.

Strikeforce Continue To Slide

Saturday May 31st the NY Strikeforce travelled to Elmira, NY to take on the Elmira Bulldogs in the Chemung County YMCA. The Elmira Bulldogs concluded the evening with a 140-110 victory. "Once the team got down, they didn't battle back they gave up", says Coach Hill. "We missed alot of shots turned the ball over and didn't play OUR GAME!". The Strikeforce were led by Carl Lee with 23 points 14 rebounds 1 steal 1 assist, , followed by Michael Parker and Prince Jackson with 18 points each. The Strikeforce will be in action again on Sunday June 8th vs the WC Monarchs with hopes of closing out the regular season with a victory.

Strikeforce Settle for #2

The NY Strikeforce travelled down to Woodlawn High School in Gwynn Oak MD to take on the Maryland Bayraiders. The Bayraiders pretty much held and contained the ball through the majority of the contest with a nine point lead. The Strikeforce battled back and tied in the third quarter 71-71. The Strikeforce the typical second half team had moment on their side at that point as they rallied to come from behind. Unfortunately they were not able to maintain their composure to take a lead and secure a victory, however they battled to the very end with the final score being 124-120. "If there were more time this could have been a different outcome", says Coach Hill. The Bayraiders are not accustomed to uptempo style play, and the majority of the time they held the ball to run down the clock as much as possible to maintain and secure their lead. "I am still proud of my team, they played their hearts out, and I have no complaints on how they handled themselves professionally on the court", says Gloria D. Hill Director of Basketball Operations. The NY Strikeforce will be on the road again on Saturday May 31st when they take on the Elmira Bulldogs, this will be the third meeting between these two teams with that series tied 1-1. Strikeforce fans are encouraged to come out and support if they can, the City of Elmira and Chemung County have made it possible for free admission to this contest on May 31st. The NY Strikeforce will be back in action at Albertus Magnus H.S. on June 8th at 3pm when they take on their county rivals the WC Monarchs.

Strikeforce Heading To The Bay!

The NY Strikeforce will be heading down to Woodlawn High School in Gwynn Oaks Maryland to take on the Maryland Bayraiders on Saturday May 24th. This is going to a test of wills of who will take the top spot in the southern division of the NPBL. Both teams are tied with a 6-3 record so this is a QUEST FOR FIRST, and home court advantage in the play off series coming up in June. "My guys have worked their hearts out in practice, and we are fully aware of what we are up against, it's not just one or two players we have to focus on the entire team for 48 minutes", says Coach Hill. The Strikeforce are looking to regroup after being majorly defeated by a De Destroyers team that truly came to play on a night when the Strikeforce were under-manned. "We will not have Prince Jackson as we travel to Maryland due to a knee injury, but we are confident with our well rounded group of guys we can remain competitive enough to keep up the pace with the Bayraiders", says Coach Hill. The NY Strikeforce will be back in action at Albertus Magnus H.S. on Sunday June 8th to play their cross county rivals the WC Monarchs. The last meeting between this team was a fight to the finish with the final score being 132-130 to the NY Strikeforce.

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