Gorilla Manicotti defeated top-seeded Spikeplan last night in straight games to advance to the FInals next Monday, for GORILLA-HUNGARIAN 2 for the Division 6 crown. Expect solid all-around strategy from both sides of the net - with a slight 'ed'vantage to Gorilla.

You guys are all "10's" in my book. We spanked them, and if it weren't for a little silliness at the end of the 2nd match, both games would have been routs. There's always room for improvement. Let's feed off these wins and take the momentum into tomorrow night... Where we're really going to need it no matter who we play - Billionaires or Spikeplan (Most likely the latter). I believe this will be the most competitive match we see this season. If we play smart as a team and don't get down on ourselves if we fall behind, I'm confident that we will win. Jerry's out and Anthony's in...
Either way, expect a dogfight. Go Gorilla!

Henri is a smart team!
They are equal in talent to us - they don't have hitters like Net Assets - but they are  REALLY good movers and communicators. They  RARELY  let the ball hit the ground - they're good at  covering  their openings.
They're slow starters. So it's  doable to get a bunch of points at the beginning against them - but if you let them off the hook for the first few volleys its gonna be a rough game.

GORILLA MANICOTTI vs Tuesday Nights With Henri

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FOOD FIGHTERS TAKE A BITE OUT OF MANICOTTI

LYCEE, NY (AFP) - There was an upside, then there was a downside then there was an upside again. Last night before their game, the Gorilla Manicotti team players witnessed a stunning upset for first place rival Hungarian Billionaires Club. Losing two of three games to Gorilla’s next week opponent Net Assets, the Bills set the stage for Gorilla to take sole possession of first place. “Looks like you guys won the division,” admitted Hungarian Jim to Arthur after their second game.

Then it was time for Gorilla to claim their prize: division supremacy. Prancing on the court, knowing their division rivals had dropped two, Gorilla went into the first game confident that they would mop the floor with the Food Fighters. However, they weren’t prepared for an opponent that brought such team spirit with them. The first game started out fine. Gorilla had built up a decent enough lead to not be concerned. However, the Food Fighters slowly chipped away, and got louder with each point they took from Gorilla. Gorilla attained match point, but could not finish. With a chance to put the game away, Joey put up a bad serve and turned the ball over. On the ensuing possession, Food Fighters took the game 16-14.

Tremendously disappointed with their efforts, Gorilla got the fires in their bellies lit for the second game. They put together the kind of beating that should have been handed out in all three frames. Winning it by a score of 15-6, Gorilla pounded their opponents and gave them what they deserved. A good solid loss.

However, the spirit of the Food Fighters last night was indomitable. Psyched about taking one from the mighty Gorilla, they were pumped for more action. However Gorilla once again got the better of them. Playing like a well-oiled machine, Gorilla bumped, set and spiked everything that came to their side. It was the kind of team play that makes you sit back and say, “boy, that’s team play.” The victory was solidified and the final score read 15-11. With 2 losses from the Hungarians, Gorilla Manicotti moves into first place once again by themselves. A happy ending for all parties involved. The playoffs are clinched. But what about the bye?

NOTES & QUOTES: Next week, Gorilla will face a formidable opponent in Net Assets, who knocked Hungarian Billionaires out of first place. Carlo took pre-game footage with his kickarse camera. At the end of the very late night, he was heard asking the team, “Anybody need sugar?”