Coffee Time
by Carl Coffee
With the current success of the Punchouts and Wicked Aces in the NWLA Large Team Tournament, I thought it would be fun to have a WSEM mock tournament. I took the eight teams from 2011, ten from 2012, and the nine current teams signed up for 2013. I then ranked them and had them face off. I used an advanced scientific formula that took months to come up with to determine the winners . Just kidding, I simply used a random number generator. To add to the fun, I picked game MVP's and key stat lines in each match-up. Can you tell I get bored in the off-season? Enjoy!

2011 2012 2013
2011 Git R’ Done 3 2012 Manchester Punchouts1 2013 Whiteford Wicked Aces4
2011 Wiffling DeLoppes6 2012 Thunder Ducks8 2013 Ducks5
2011 Westside Warriors14 2012 Whiteford Wicked Aces2 2013 El Diablos9
2011 Flying Squirrels7 2012 Flying Squirrels15 2013 Holy Balls12
2011 Belgian Wiffles18 2012 Belgian Wiffles10 2013 Flying Squirrels13
2011 Ass Kickers11 2012 Jason Mattseals17 2013 Westside Warriors16
2011 Campus Commandos22 2012 Donkeys19 2013 Belgian Wiffles20
2011 Jason Mattseals23 2012 Campus Commandos24 2013 Belle Islanders21
   2012 King Friday26 2013 King Friday25
   2012 Seamen27   


1st Round


  1. 2012 Manchester Punchouts
      vs.
  32. BYE

 Score:  N/A
 MVP:  N/A
 Key Stats:  The Punchies took advantage of their BYE by trying to find a fourth player. No word yet if they were successful.
  8. 2012 Thunder Ducks
      vs.
  25. 2013 King Friday

  Score:  Thunder Ducks 5    King Friday 1
  MVP:  Dylan Braden
  Key Stats:  D. Braden 11 Ks, N. Braden 3-4, HR

  16. 2013 Westside Warriors
      vs.
  17. 2012 Jason Mattseals

  Score:  Mattseals 3    Warriors 1
  MVP:  Adam Cosby
  Key Stats:  Cosby 12 Ks, Franzen 2-4, 2 RBIs
  9. 2013 El Diablos
      vs.
  24. 2012 Campus Commandos

  Score:  El Diablos 2    Commandos 0
  MVP:  Craig Skinner
  Key Stats:  Skinner 14 Ks, C. Phillips 2 RBIs

  4. 2013 Whiteford Wicked Aces
      vs.
  29. BYE

  Score:  N/A
  MVP:  N/A
  Key Stats:  The 2013 favorites aren’t cocky, but they are confident.
  5. 2013 Ducks
      vs.
  28. BYE

  Score:  N/A
  MVP:  N/A
  Key Stats:  The 2013 Ducks have been watching videos of the 2011 Git R’ Done in hopes of recapturing their old magic.

  13. 2013 Flying Squirrels
      vs.
  20. 2013 Belgian Wiffles

  Score:  Squirrels 6    Belgian 0
  MVP:  Adam Cosby
  Key Stats:  Cosby 14 Ks; Myers 4-5, 2 HRs
  12. 2013 Holy Balls
      vs.
  21. 2013 Belle Islanders

  Score:  Islanders    2 Balls 1
  MVP:  Alex Linebrink
  Key Stats:  Linebrink 10 Ks, Egan GW RBI

  3. 2011 Git R’ Done
      vs.
  30. BYE

  Score:  N/A
  MVP:  N/A
  Key Stats:  2011 Dennis Pearson was a beast, this team will be dangerous.
  6. 2011 Wiffling DeLoppes
      vs.
  27. 2012 Seamen

  Score:  DeLoppes 7    Seamen 0
  MVP:  Joey DeLano
  Key Stats:  DeLano 4-4, Cycle; C. Hoppe 12 Ks

  14. 2011 Westside Warriors
      vs.
  19. 2012 Donkeys

  Score:  Warriors 4    Donkeys 1
  MVP:   Alex Shore
  Key Stats:  Shore 4-5, 3 RBIs; Malloy 11 Ks
  11. 2011 Ass Kickers
      vs.
  22. 2011 Campus Commandos

  Score:  Commandos 3    Ass Kickers 2
  MVP:  Joe Seto
  Key Stats: Seto 11 Ks, 2 RBIs; Grant 4 BBs

  2. 2012 Whiteford Wicked Aces
      vs.
  31. BYE

  Score:  N/A
  MVP:  N/A
  Key Stats:  The 2012 champs spent this time cleaning the trophy, hoping to make it smell better.
  7. 2011 Flying Squirrels
      vs.
  26. 2012 King Friday

  Score:  Squirrels 4    King Friday 0
  MVP:  Mike Merlo
  Key Stats:  Merlo 13 Ks; Coffee 4-4, 2 RBIs

  15. 2012 Flying Squirrels
      vs.
  18. 2011 Belgian Wiffles

  Score:  Squirrels 2    Belgian 1
  MVP:  Michael Constanti
  Key Stats:  Constanti 12 Ks, Corbett 3-4
  10. 2012 Belgian Wiffles
      vs.
  23. 2011 Jason Mattseals

  Score:  Belgian 4    Mattseals 1
  MVP:  David Castle
  Key Stats: Castle 11 Ks; Buhr 3-4, HR


2nd Round


  1. 2012 Manchester Punchouts
      vs.
  17. 2012 Jason Mattseals

  Score:  Punchouts 5    Mattseals 0
  MVP:  Evan Bortmas
  Key Stats:  Bortmas 4-5, 4 RBIs; Hatt 3-5
  4. 2013 Whiteford Wicked Aces
      vs.
  13. 2013 Flying Squirrels

  Score:  Wicked Aces 3    Squirrels 0
  MVP:  Austin Bischoff
  Key Stats:  A. Bischoff 14 Ks; Crozier 2-4, 2 RBIs

  8. 2012 Thunder Ducks
      vs.
  9. 2013 El Diablos

  Score:  Thunder Ducks 4    El Diablos 2
  MVP:  Dennis Pearson
  Key Stats:  Pearson 14 Ks, 2 RBIs; Lewis HR
  5. 2013 Ducks
      vs.
  21. 2013 Belle Islanders

  Score:  Islanders 1    Ducks 0
  MVP:  Daniel Egan
  Key Stats:  Egan 13 Ks; Linebrink 1-4, RBI

  3. 2011 Git R’ Done
      vs.
  14. 2011 Westside Warriors

  Score:  Git R’ Done 3    Warriors 1
  MVP:  Dennis Pearson
  Key Stats:  Pearson 14 Ks, N. Braden HR
  2. 2012 Whiteford Wicked Aces
      vs.
  15. 2012 Flying Squirrels

  Score:  Wicked Aces 3    Squirrels 0
  MVP:  Austin Bischoff
  Key Stats: A. Bischoff 14 Ks, E. Bischoff 2 RBIs

  6. 2011 Wiffling DeLoppes
      vs.
  22. 2011 Campus Commandos

  Score:  Commandos 2    DeLoppes 1
  MVP:  Alex Linebrink
  Key Stats:  Linebrink 13 Ks, Seto HR
  7. 2011 Flying Squirrels
      vs.
  10. 2012 Belgian Wiffles

  Score:  Squirrels 2    Belgian 0
  MVP:  Austin Bischoff
  Key Stats:  Bischoff 12 Ks, Murtha HR


Elite 8


  1. 2012 Manchester Punchouts
      vs.
  8. 2012 Thunder Ducks

  Score:  Punchouts 3    Thunder Ducks 1
  MVP:  Sam Hatt
  Key Stats:  Hatt 13 Ks, LaDouceur 2 RBIs
  4. 2013 Whiteford Wicked Aces
      vs.
  21. 2013 Belle Islanders

  Score:  Wicked Aces 4    Islanders 1
  MVP:  Joel Crozier
  Key Stats:  Crozier 12 Ks, Hughes HR

  3. 2011 Git R’ Done
      vs.
  22. 2011 Campus Commandos

  Score:  Commandos 2    Git R’ Done 1
  MVP:  Joe Seto
  Key Stats:  Seto 12 Ks, HR; Linebrink 2-4, RBI
  2. 2012 Whiteford Wicked Aces
      vs.
  7. 2011 Flying Squirrels

  Score:  Squirrels 2    Wicked Aces 0
  MVP:  Brandon Corbett
  Key Stats:  Merlo 13 Ks, Corbett 2 HRs


Final Four


1. 2012 Manchester Punchouts

 VS.
4. 2013 Whiteford Wicked Aces

Score:  Punchouts 2    Wicked Aces 1       MVP:  Evan Bortmas       Key Stats:  Bortmas 12 Ks, RBI, Hatt 2-4, RBI

22. 2011 Campus Commandos

 VS.
7. 2011 Flying Squirrels

Score:  Commandos 1    Squirrels 0       MVP:  Alex Linebrink       Key Stats:  Linebrink 11 Ks, Pfefferle RBI


CHAMPIONSHIP

In the inaugural WSEM Mock Tournament, one team was expected to make it this far, the other is a complete shocker. The #1 seed 2012 Manchester Punchouts roster consists of Evan Bortmas, Sam Hatt, Dakota LaDouceur, and Jimmy Hamilton. The Punchouts went 26-2 in the 2012 regular season, and then reached the Championship Series. Unfortunately they weren't able to field a team in the Championship, and had to forfeit to the Aces. The Punchouts also are currently ranked #4 in the NWLA rankings, and reached the Final Four in the NWLA Large Team Tournament. In the WSEM Mock Tournament, they have beat the #17 2012 Mattseals in the 2nd round, #8 2012 Thunder Ducks in the Elite 8, and the #4 2013 Wicked Aces in the Final Four.

The Punchouts opponent are the 2011 Campus Commandos. The #22 seed Commandos roster consists of Joe Seto, Alex Linebrink, Eric Pfefferle, and Adam Grant. In 2011, the Commandos went 9-19 in the regular season, earning them the 7th seed. In the playoffs they went two and out against the DeLoppes. To get the Mock Tournament Championship, the Commandos have pulled off an amazing four straight upsets. In the 1st round the Commandos beat the #11 2011 Ass Kickers and then followed that in the 2nd round with a win over the #6 2011 DeLoppes. In the Elite 8 the magic continued and the Commandos took down the #3 2011 Git R' Done. In the Final Four, the Commandos would meet their fourth straight 2011 team, the #7 Flying Squirrels. The Commandos took care of business against the Squirrels to reach the Championship Game. Best of Luck to both teams!

1. 2012 Manchester Punchouts

 VS.
22. 2011 Campus Commandos

Score:  Punchouts 3    Commandos 2       MVP:  Sam Hatt       Key Stats: Hatt 13 Ks, 2 RBIs; Hamilton, RBI
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