Llamas, Tarentino win back-to-back Dodgeball titles
Thursday, May 28th, 2009It took a year and a half, but reigning Dodgeballer of the Year Shane Knowles finally reached his ultimate goal. And after a series against the Guerilla Bombers that found the Llamas down 0-2, It was Knowles who delivered the final knockout in Game Five to secure the BSSC Spring Dodgeball championship for Dizzy Llamas Orange.
Until the pivotal battle against the retooled Guerillas, Orange had swept through their first two opponents, including an opening round matchup against Dizzy Llamas Black. Big guns Dave Benevides, Sean Morgan and Scott Tarentino grunted their way through both series with ease, saving Ashley Parker and Brielle Kissel who were destined to make their mark on a bigger stage.
Down 2-1 in the finals, it was Parker who widdled down the Bombers vaulted lineup, finding herself in a one-on-one matchup with “See Ya” Joe. After defecting several of Joe’s high velocity tosses, Parker countered and fired a bullet that glanced off his hands and struck him in the head.
Game five was just as intense, as Parker and Kissel found themselves alone on the floor against three Bombers. Parker now a target for Joe and Scott “The Commish” Buckley, the duo teamed up on a throw hoping to knock out the Llamas’ star before she could strike them. The first ball Parker defected, but the second one drilled her right in the midsection. The Guerilla Bombers started celebrating for an instant, but when the ball did not fall, the cheers started echoing from the other side of the court. Parker had caught the ball somehow while crouched, sending Buckley off the court and bring Knowles back in to finish the game.
Joe was able to get Parker, but a quick toss by Kissel caught the ace off guard and sent him to the bench as Shane sealed the game by hitting the final Bomber with his laser, rocket arm.
The victory is the fourth dodgeball title for the Llamas, and the third in the last year. Tarentino notched his third dodgeball championship, Parker and Benevides their second. The last five BSSC Dodgeball finals have featured the Guerilla Bombers and the Llamas. This win gives the Llamas a 3-2 edge on the series.
