Curtis J. Phillips (4-3) drops to Hutchinson Flyers (7-0) 45-50

Quotes

"Sad to see the Lawrence family go, its been a good run, got a couple of championships along the way. We played tough against a really athletic team and just came up short in the end. Bof teams played hard, my man. Bof teams played hard." - CJP forward Jim Hammen

"We played a pretty good game, defensively we made them shoot some tough shots and turn the ball over, unfortunately we had a tough time getting shots to fall. Too bad I had to end my CJP career with a loss, but I thought we played really well against a good, athletic team. Thanks a lot, its been a really awesome run." - CJP guard Brett Goedeke

"Great game. We had it in our hands and I missed the wide open layup." - CJP guard James Lawrence

"Good intensity throughout the game. We just couldn't hit shots the first half and never quite got over the hump. Good luck to the departing members." - CJP guard Matt Donnelly

"One of our better played games this season. It's hard to beat a team with that much length and athleticism. The departing members, best of luck and thank you." - CJP guard Ariel Ludwig

"It has been a fun 13 sessions. We are not the most talented bunch but we learned to play together really well. I'd like to say thank you to the teammates and to Curtis J. Good luck in the future, hope you guys stay together. I'll check in on the website often." - CJP center Josh Lawrence

Game Notes

CJP players Josh Lawrence, James Lawrence, and Brett Goedeke played their final game for the team. CJP is now 1-2 all-time versus the Hutchinson Flyers (formerly known as Milf Hunters). The team finished in third place out of eight teams. Marc Banda served as team cameraman for the third consecutive game.

A Family Exodus

Brett Goedeke

James Lawrence

Josh Lawrence

Yesterday team Curtis J. Phillips was hit with some dismal news as three of its original players informed team general manager and player Daniel Sondreal that they will be leaving the team after Tuesday's season finale. Cousins James Lawrence, Josh Lawrence, and Brett Goedeke will be moving on to another night of city league basketball where they will be forming a "family" team. Since Curtis J. Phillips Basketball debuted on October 13, 2009, the three cousins have played nearly seventy games in ten seasons and helped win two league championships for CJP. "When the first member (Charles Morris) of our original eight left last summer that was a bit strange and now with Bert, Joey, and Jamal leaving that will likely be even stranger as we have been playing basketball together on Tuesday nights for almost three years. I always had a feeling that if one left that the others would follow and I understand and respect why they are making the move. Thus unless they end up playing on the same night as us sometime, I hope they do well." said Sondreal.

Curtis J. Phillips (4-2) represses the Soul Rebels (2-4) 52-44

Quotes

"Big time comeback against odds. Other than recklessly colliding into Jim, we played to win." - CJP guard Ariel Ludwig

"It was a hard fought battle, but the Curtis J. Phillips squad dug deep within and pulled out the dub!" - CJP cameraman Marc Banda

"Once again we started slow and it looked as if we were going to lose to another team that we shouldn't be losing to but thanks to our defense we were able to steal this one in the final minutes." - CJP forward Daniel Sondreal

"I think my first half free throw really got us going. It had the crowd really into it. The gym was buzzing to put it mildly. It sparked our second half run for sure. Jim seemed especially inspired by the throw, as he was really hitting during the second half. I feel bad for James since he missed my shot." - CJP center Josh Lawrence

Game Notes

CJP center Lane Leedahl missed the game due to reasons unknown. CJP guard James Lawrence missed the game due to fatherly duties and is likely out for the season finale. Marc Banda recorded his second game in a row as team cameraman.

Curtis J. Phillips (3-2) collapses to The John Denver Experience (2-3) 51-53

Quotes

"Rough game with just five players. We shot poorly and they shot well. And the refs weren't great as usual." - CJP guard Matt Donnelly

"Even with only five guys and a horrendous last second call, that was a bad loss. No excuses." - CJP forward Jim Hammen

"I'm not sure what happened, puzzled beyond belief." - CJP guard Ariel Ludwig

Game Notes

Center Josh Lawrence missed the game due to a prior engagement. Guard Brett Goedeke also missed the game due to a prior engagement. Guard James Lawrence missed the game due to fatherly duties. Due to possible copyright infringement laws Curtis J. Phillips Basketball videos will no longer contain music for the time being.

2012 North Central Grand Am Roster Announced

Earlier this morning team Curtis J. Phillips unveiled its speculative roster for the March 23-25 North Central Grand Am Tournament in Grand Forks, ND.

2012 Curtis J. Phillips Grand Am Roster (Subject to change)

Guards - Jarrett Olson (Grand Forks, ND), Greg Martin (Grand Forks, ND), Levi Olsen (Denver, CO)

Forwards - Daniel Sondreal (Lawrence, KS), Charles Morris (Oceanside, CA)

Centers - Lucas Bina (Grand Forks, ND), Brandon Casavan (Grand Forks, ND)

More information to come in the following weeks and likely a player yet to be added.

Curtis J. Phillips (3-1) squanders to We're Back (3-1) 46-59

Quotes

"Anytime you're playing against the likes of Webber, Jordan, Iverson, and Penny Hardaway you have to play your best which tonight we were far from. For we turned the ball over and over and over, missed a lot of open looks, and had what it seemed like a few of our team members throw in the towel far too early. It was a big loss in terms of championship aspirations but we still have a bit of hope. Here is to keeping that hope alive." - CJP forward Daniel Sondreal

"Their run at the end of the first half killed us. Tough to beat that team when their threes are falling." - CJP forward Jim Hammen

"Tough loss, sometimes its a matter of hitting shots. Oh wait, terrible officiating too!" - CJP guard Ariel Ludwig

"Not good. Both teams played hard." - CJP center Lane Leedahl

Game Notes

CJP guard Brett Goedeke's girlfriend Sunny Dexter filled in for the injured Hannah Wilson as team CJP's camerawoman. CJP center Lane Leedahl wore red, white, and blue zubaz before and after the game.