2012 Winter Highlights - Part Two

2012 Winter Highlights - Part One

Curtis J. Phillips withdraws from the Grand Am

Yesterday team Curtis J. Phillips withdrew the team that it had planned on entering into the 2012 North Central Grand Am Basketball Tournament in Grand Forks, ND. Due to three of the seven players on the tentative roster dropping out due to scheduling conflicts and the overall lack of quality players being available general manager and player Daniel Sondreal informed the remaining three players of the news on Thursday. "I tried and tried to come up with quality replacement players but many were already on teams and a lot the players that I used to play with or against no longer live in the Grand Forks area thus it was quite hard to field a decent team. Hopefully next year as long as the world doesn't end this year that we will be able to enter a team. And I would like to thank Levi, Brandon, and Jarrett for fulfilling their intent on playing for team Curtis J. Phillips." said Sondreal when reached early Friday morning via telephone.

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.

Curtis J. Phillips (3-0) repels The Dawgs (1-2) 51-39

Quotes

"It's a quality win over a perennial contender and it takes us one step closer to a league championship." - CJP guard Ariel Ludwig

"Kind of a dull game overall for both teams but thankfully we had Lane tonight as he was stellar against their zone defense. Heck, he even made seven out of eight free throws." - CJP forward Daniel Sondreal

"Great win. We're normally more likely to have a second half collapse against The Dawgs, but instead tonight we went on a run and pulled away." - CJP forward Jim Hammen

"Good win on a day not many shots were falling." - CJP guard James Lawrence

Game Notes

CJP is now 5-6 all-time versus The Dawgs. Camerawoman Hannah Wilson missed the game due to illness. Andrew Hammond of www.goingahamm.wordpress.com filled in for Wilson as the teams cameraman.

Curtis J. Phillips (2-0) checks Joe's Band of Hipsters (0-2) 47-34

Quotes

"Surprisingly tough battle from a game opponent. We'll take the w." - CJP forward Jim Hammen

"That team looked beastly in stature at the tip yet fell short on toughness. It's exceedingly exciting knowing that I'm starting to establish a role on this pre-existing cohesive team." - CJP guard Ariel Ludwig

"Good win for CJP basketball." - CJP center Lane Leedahl

"Ugly win, but they count just the same." - CJP guard James Lawrence

Game Notes

Through two games CJP is averaging 3.5 fans per game.

Curtis J. Phillips (1-0) creeps past The Granada (0-1) 52-47 2OT

Quotes

"Always good to win the first one, especially when we shoot as poorly as we did. James hit some timely threes and we got a key stop at the end of the first overtime." - CJP guard Matt Donnelly

"Good hard fought win on an ugly shooting night besides for James." - CJP forward Jim Hammen

"Fun game tonight. I thought we did a lot of good things most of the game on defense and rebounds. I was glad I could finally get some shots to fall." - CJP forward James Lawrence

"James hit threes to put the game in overtime, a three to put the game into the second overtime and a two in the second overtime to win it. I think that sums it up." - CJP center Josh Lawrence

"I pre-ordered my box of James Lawrence trading cards." - CJP guard Ariel Ludwig 

Game Notes

Team CJP is now 9-1 all-time in season openers. CJP moves to 3-0 all-time versus The Granada. 

2012 Winter Schedule Released

2012 WINTER SCHEDULE

01/10/12 @ 8PM - CJP vs The Granada

01/17/12 @ 6PM - CJP vs Joe's Band of Hipsters

01/31/12 @ 8PM - CJP vs The Dawgs

02/07/12 @ 9PM - CJP vs We're Back

02/14/12 @ 7PM - CJP vs The John Denver Experience

02/21/12 @ 7PM - CJP vs Soul Rebels

02/28/12 @ 9PM - CJP vs Hutchinson Flyers

All games played on Tuesdays at the East Lawrence Rec Center, 1245 East 15th Street, Lawrence, Kansas

Winter 2012 League

Team CJP is officially signed up for the Lawrence Parks and Rec Winter 2012 Men's Division 4 Basketball League. League play will begin January 10, 2011.