From 1/12/2014 - 1/18/2014
(BOLD - DIVISION GAMES)
FEATURED GAMES
Providence (7-0) 37.2 vs. LaGuardia (6-1) 22.3 - It's the battle of the undefeateds! Which one will falter and suffer their first loss of the season? Going in, Providence is a slight favorite, outscoring LaGuardia in total points throughout the season (250.3-243.6). But that really doesn't mean a whole lot and it's all about who steps up when it counts. And who knows... this could be an early preview of the NEXWL Championship Game...
Bangor (4-3) 25.9 vs. Portland (5-2) 36.7 - In a division like ME/NH where everyone has a winning record, it becomes very important to keep on winning and not slip up. And these divisional matchups becomes all the more crucial in the pursuit of the division crown.
Buffalo (5-2) 35.5 vs. Syracuse (3-4) 27.6 - Buffalo and Syracuse have met once in Week 2 of the preseason and it was a very close encounter. Buffalo managed to squeak by Syracuse that week 47.1-47 (one-tenth of a point!) with Syracuse almost coming through on the last day. Now it's the regular season and this game will determine who takes possession of first in the NY State Division. Both are lake-effect snow powerhouses and indeed, there are chances for snow in Western NY this week!
OTHER GAMES
Worcester (7-0) 40.3 vs. Taunton (3-4) 37.3
Trenton (6-1) 16.5 vs. Philadelphia (3-4) 15.2
Washington D.C. (4-3) 18.7 vs. Atlantic City (4-3) 30.9
Concord (5-2) 28.6 vs. Windsor Locks (3-4) 22.8
Caribou (5-2) 30.7 vs. Burlington (3-4) 22.6
Bradford (4-3) 26.8 vs. Pittsburgh (3-4) 24.7
JFK Airport (4-3) 29.6 vs. Baltimore (2-5) 19.4
Binghamton (3-4) 21.8 vs. Central Park (2-5) 14
Pittsfield (4-3) 29.1 vs. Albany (1-6) 26.1
Boston (5-2) 40.6 vs. Willimantic (0-7) 20.9
Bennington (3-4) 22.8 vs. Rutland (1-6) 17
Islip (3-4) 25.2 vs. Bridgeport (1-6) 23.4
Montpelier (1-6) 20.4 vs. Harrisburg (2-5) 20.8
COMMENTARY
1/19/2014 2:00PM - Only two remain with perfect records after Providence downs LaGuardia in convincing fashion 37.2-22.3. Taunton almost put a scare to Worcester on the last day with the moderate-heavy rain Taunton received. Worcester managed to close it out by 3 points but not without a good fight at the end! One comeback from yesterday was Harrisburg against Montpelier. Harrisburg came away with the W, squeaking out 0.05" of precip on Day 7 which was enough to squeak by Montpelier, who drops to 1-6 on the season. Portland and Buffalo both scored comfortable victories against their divisional counterparts.
The "Top Honors" Award - the city/town which earned the most points of the week - goes to Boston (40.6 points) which would have beaten Worcester (40.3 points) if they had matched up one week later!
Poor Willimantic...the only location without a win under their belt. And the chances for a W is slim with Portland next up...
1/13/2014 10:00PM - There are important matches this week that could be a factor later down the road come playoff time. Definitely the highlight of Week 7 is the Providence vs. LaGuardia encounter. Both have perfect records and it's going to be quite interesting how this one shapes up. The forecast is calling for milder air to work into the Northeast and rain is starting to move in as I'm speaking. Following on Wednesday-Thursday, a weak system along a cold front will swing through the Great Lakes, which will surely shake things up for the Buffalo vs. Syracuse contest. Some of it could survive into New England as well but mostly scattered and light. Toward the end of the week into Saturday is what we're watching closely. A piece of energy dives south down along the jet stream and depending on the timing or location where it forms, it could be a minor or a more substantial storm for the Northeast. Might favor Northern New England and play a pivotal role in the Bangor vs. Portland match. Too early to tell though I can take an end of the week storm anyday, it's fine with me haha. Stay tuned and check here for the latest scores and updates!
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