The level of competition was ratcheted up a notch and the competition was fierce at the Longwood Tournament of Games held on February 23, 2008. ComBATON released the unofficial score report today. We are waiting for verification of the scores by the scorekeeper, Hector Feliciano of http://martialartstimes.net but know that comBATON players would like to see some commentary and scores now. More information will follow later.
Please e-mail the author at the link below if you have commentary to add to the official report or to dispute any information included below. Additional information about game Five will be especially appreciated.
Game One: In the first game, the adult male division, the Samurai bested the Tigers 6 to 0. As the first comBATON team, the Samurai enjoyed the advantage of having the most experience. The Tigers gained valuable experience and will not forget the lessons they learned.
Game Two: In the second game, the 11-13 year old male division, the Spartans defeated the Tigers 14 to 11 in overtime. This was a first ever occurrence and the competition was fierce. The Spartans brought a heightened skill level to the game and made an impressive showing. They are a team to watch.
Game Three: In the third game, the Samurai topped the Lionhearts 13 to 6. This game featured combined divisions of 5-6 and 7-8 year old players. The Lionhearts were overpowered by the more experienced Samurai. The Lionhearts are an energetic team and are not to be taken lightly. Future opponents will do well to keep this in mind. They don't get tired.
Game Four: In the fourth game, the 14-16 year old males, the Samurai scored 11 to the Ninja’s 3. The Samurai had better watch out, Brian is not going to forget their plays and will just train his players harder.
Game Five: In the 14-16 year old female division, the Tigers defeated the Samurai 10 to 3.
Game Six: In the adult male division, the Ninja dominated the Tigers 17 to 7. The Tigers were game and this was exciting to watch. The Tigers will be contenders when they gain a little experience.
Game Seven: In a combined division of 5-6 and 7-8 year olds, the Tigers scored 19 to the Samurai's 3 points. This was a spirited game.
Game Eight: The final game of the day was played by the Samurai versus the Ninja in the adult male division. The unconfirmed score is 17 to 6 with the Samurai emerging victorious.
As stated previously, these scores are unofficial and must be verified. However, we know that everyone wants to see the score report. An official version will be released later.
