As the only undefeated team in the league, it’s no surprise that Shaqtin’ Fools are the top contender for the Spring League crown. The 4^th place Real Splitters crew, however, might be the best 4^th seed the league has ever seen so the Fools had to know they would have their hands full. The Real Splitters came with a focused effort that left Shaqtin’ shell shocked as they took a 22-13 lead into the 1^st quarter break. They managed to trim the lead to 6 at halftime and were tied as the 4^th quarter began. A minute and 40 seconds into the 4^th quarter, Shaqtin’ Fools took their 1^st lead of the game at 47-45. An intense see saw battle ensued until Marcus Shafer took over and lead the Fools to a 66-60 win and a berth into the finals to face Stickmen who they made quick work of in the regular season posting a 20-point decision. Fresh off the heels of a game they weren’t supposed to win in the semi-finals, the StickMen are believers and prime for the upset of the ages. Shaqtin’ will have to find a way to get their high-octane offense on track to squash the StickMen belief system and come home with the championship.

Photo: Marcus Shafer