Winter 2014 Week 6 Matchups

From 1/5/2014 - 1/11/2014
(BOLD - DIVISION GAMES)

FEATURED GAMES

Worcester (6-0) 62.7 vs. Boston (4-2) 47.6 - Two quality cities battling for the top spot in the division - Worcester has the advantage in terms of low temps but Boston has the winds. Can't get any better than this.
Washington D.C. (4-2) 51.5 vs. Bangor (4-2) 71.3 - Always interesting to see how D.C., a hotspot in the Northeast, can compete with those in Maine in the wintertime. Washington D.C. scored a win over Portland in Week 1.
Buffalo (4-2) 78.8 vs. JFK Airport (3-3) 65.2 - Buffalo trying to bounce back after a close loss last week - good start with a Blizzard Warning and opportunities for lake effect snow squalls.

OTHER GAMES

Providence (6-0) 64.7 vs. Taunton (3-3) 53
LaGuardia (6-0) 50.7 vs. Central Park (2-4) 37.6
Burlington (3-3) 58 vs. Concord (4-2) 60.6
Portland (4-2) 66.3 vs. Atlantic City (3-3) 54.8
Trenton (5-1) 57.2 vs. Harrisburg (1-5) 56.9
Pittsburgh (3-3) 49.2 vs. Bennington (2-4) 76.7
Philadelphia (3-3) 63 vs. Binghamton (2-4) 63.8
Windsor Locks (3-3) 72.9 vs. Bridgeport (1-5) 50
Syracuse (3-3) 56.5 vs. Albany (1-5) 54.9
Pittsfield (3-3) 78.7 vs. Montpelier (1-5) 49.3
Baltimore (2-4) 58.4 vs. Islip (2-4) 63.8
Caribou (4-2) 76.6 vs. Willimantic (0-6) 55.4
Bradford (3-3) 51.7 vs. Rutland (1-5) 57.4

COMMENTARY

1/13/2014 4:15PM - Wrapping up Week 6 of the NEXWL...Providence managed to plow ahead of Taunton in what was a lopsided ending with Providence outpacing Taunton's total by more than 10 points on the last day and keeping their undefeated streak alive. Talking about being undefeated... LaGuardia scored a comfortable win over Central Park setting up the stage for a blockbuster battle of the undefeateds between these two for this week! Either Providence or LaGuardia will suffer their first loss of the season...which one is anyone's guess!

There were three notable comeback wins from Week 6 on the last day: Trenton survives against one-win Harrisburg 57.2-56.9; Binghamton improves their record to 2-4 after downing Philadelphia 63.8-63; and Rutland earned their first victory after coming back against Bradford 57.4-51.7, making Willimantic the only locale yet to have a win.

The "Top Honors" award goes to Buffalo who scored 78.8, edging out Pittsfield by one-tenth of a point!

1/11/2014 4:05PM - With a day left to go, there are a couple tight contests to resolve! Today is going to be active as most of the Northeast, if not all, are going to be drenched posing the risk of flooding problems in localized areas as the snow and ice begins to melt from the warm temps. Also along with the rain, there will be strong gusts along coastal areas. The closest match by far is between Providence and Taunton. Providence holds a very slim tenth of a point lead and any slipup today could bring their first loss of the season for them! Interesting how that one shapes up. In addition, in the Mid-Atlantic Conference, Bradford is leading Rutland 35.3-33, a little more than 2 points but with precip into the equation, Rutland has a chance of earning their first win. Finally, Baltimore has come back with a vengeance, recording 0.53" of precip yesterday and stands only two points away from Islip. Can they finish it off?!

1/8/2014 7:07PM - @NEXWL: The Blizzard Warning helped Buffalo propel out in front of JFK. Buffalo accumulated 42.7 points over the past 2 days, leads JFK 47.5-34.1.

1/7/2014 11:30PM - Whoa! We're already a quarter (EDIT: Pardon my math, a third!) of the season in and through the blizzard and the cold, last week was an eventful one to start the new year. Week 6 is all about the cold and the lake-effect. In fact, Buffalo is cashing big time as they are under a Blizzard Warning...high winds whipping heavy snow around and some parts in the Buffalo metro could end up with more than 2 feet when it finally tapers tomorrow. Buffalo and Syracuse both recorded a 46mph wind gust Monday which is the highest reading so far in the season. With that alone, it totals up to 10.8 points (0.4*46-7.6=10.8). Every place in the Northeast recorded precip Monday. Looking ahead toward the weekend, expecting a warm-up to take place and a soaker to end the week. The models are depicting widespread rainfall with everyone in play so things can change quick! Keep it here for the latest and follow your favorite!