Summer Classic Playoffs Begin
By Keith ‘Bugsy’ Goldberg
The Graybeard Young Guns and Legends seasons are in the books and the playoffs are now here for everyone else. The quarterfinals of the Tim Klein Men’s Open League are tonight, August 3 at 7:15 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Semifinals are Thursday, August 10 at 7:15 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Championships are Thursday, August 17 with Division 2 at 7:15 p.m. and Division 1 at 8:30 p.m. Clare Droesch Women’s Open quarterfinals are Monday, August 14 at 7:15 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. and Tuesday, August 15 at 7:15 p.m. Semifinals are Monday, August 21 at 7:15 p.m. and the Championship is Tuesday, August 21 at 7:15 p.m.
With 12 teams in the Boys High School division this year, four rounds are necessary. First Round games are Friday, August 11 at 7 p.m. and 8:15 p.m. Quarterfinals are Monday, August 14 at 7 p.m. and 8:15 p.m. Semifinals are Wednesday, August 16 at 7 p.m. and 8:15 p.m. and the Championship is Friday, August 18 at 8:15 p.m. The Girls High School quarterfinals are Wednesday, August 9 at 7 p.m. and 8:15 p.m. Semifinals are Wednesday, August 16 at 7 p.m. and 8:15 p.m. The Championship is Wednesday, August 23 at 7:30 p.m. Girls Grammar Senior quarterfinals are Monday, August 14 and Tuesday, August 15 at 7 p.m. and 8:15 p.m. The Semifinals are Wednesday, August 16 at 7 p.m. and 8:15 p.m. Championship is Friday, August 18 at 7 p.m.
The Boys Grammar Middle and Senior divisions both have 10 teams and will also have four rounds of play. First Round games for both will be on Friday, August 11 at 7 p.m. and 8:15 p.m. Senior Quarterfinals are Monday August 21 at 7:00 and 8:15. Middle Quarterfinals are Tuesday, August 22 at 7 p.m. and 8:15 p.m. Semifinals for both are Wednesday, August 23 at 7 p.m. and 8:15 p.m. Championships on Thursday, August 24 have the Middle at 7 p.m. and Senior at 8:15 p.m.
The following day, Friday, August 25 is the 10th Annual Clare Droesch 3 on 3 by the Sea.
Inclement weather may result in changes to the above schedule. Players and coaches will be advised of any changes, and we will mention any changes in next week’s article.
