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Rising from the ashes of Hawks…the Bridge Street Fire: Engine 3G

Beer City Hoops Newest Franchise to begin play in 2024

[Grand Rapids, MI December 25, 2023] BeerCityHoops would like to announce the addition of the 12th franchise in league history, the Bridge Street Fire.

Current members of the Hawks and Hearts, Big Baby & Gr3g, respectively, and new recruits Vande & Komar, have been selected to build this team from the ground, like a Phoenix rising from the burning ashes of the past.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Since Year 1 of the BeerCityHoops league, Big Baby and Gr3g have played in a combined 53 games (26 & 27) on the books and multiple times each as a Lake Drive Substitute. This will mark the first time in the 4-year history they will play on the same team. (“It’s about time!”) 

Incoming rookies Vande & Komar were each recruited by their new running mates. Vande is the newest member of the Lifetime Club. Komar has been spotted multiple times near Monroe and the Sixth Street bridge.

The Fire will take the 6th team slot over during the final 7 weeks of the 2023-24 regular season and playoffs, replacing the Hawks.

Their first game is January 9, 2024 versus City of Bridges at 7:45pm.

Hearts add former Buzz captain Swish

2021 Bridge Street Buzz captain returns to Gr3g League

The West Leonard Hearts have added Swish to their active roster from the returning player pool.

The 6-2 guard/forward was originally drafted by the Bridge Street Buzz and played the 1st half of the 2021 season for the Yellow Jerseys.

 

Career Total

SeasonMVP RaceGFGMFGAFG%3PM3PA3P%GRMGRA3G%PTSPPGZEBREBZPGASTSTLBLKFTMFTAFT%OFFDEFTOPFGSRPGAPGSPGBPGEFF
Total01131030.01616.700012711.5050.50200000000110.00.00.20.0122

T-Roof out indefinitely with ankle fracture

City of Bridges to be without center for foreseeable future

Although he tried to walk it off last Tuesday, doctors have confirmed that T-Roof has a fractured ankle and will be out indefinitely as he rehabs.

Recently named to the 2022 All-Rookie Team, Tony has been the foundation of a City of Bridges squad finding their way back to the winning column on the regular.

This is another tough blow to the Blues as RossTy is still recovering from an Achilles injury that occurred in early 2023.

Team officials, per sources, have reached out to former Blues including (Josh) The Juice & Shippy about a possible reunion later this season.

 

 

Hearts trade for Breezo, win inaugural game

PG on the move

Early Tuesday afternoon, the West Leonard Hearts acquired Breezo B from the Rhythm for future considerations.

The 5-10 point guard jumped into action right away Tuesday helping the Hearts secure a win in their first ever Gr3g League game, a 52-44 victory over the Sixth Street Nets.

The Hearts are now guard-heavy with Jody Breeze, Rio, Clay Targets & Breezo surrounding cagey veterans Gr3g and Ross Hot Sauce on the inside.

While this leaves the Rhythm without the ball handler they’ve known for the previous two seasons, Trav Waylaa & Cuervo are a great backcourt duo. Cope adds rookie Parker to the mix on the inside and new guy “uncle Jeff” could be the wing to solidify the roster. Hobs (Legends) may join the team later this season.

Happy Birthday #35 to RossTy!

Besides brewing up some trouble on the court, our guy RossTy is a starter for the Trail Point Brewing team off the court, as well.

Originally known as the Bus Stop Kid, he’s graduated to full-time Hoops Hero.

Cheers to you, Brother of the Bridges!

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Name
RossTy
Position
Forward-Guard
Member Status
Lifetime
Height
6-2
Weight
200
Current Team
City
Leagues
2nd Ward Division, the GR3G league
Seasons
2022 Season, 2024 Season
Age
36
2022 stats mvp

2022 Awards Finalists Named

10 Players on Ballot for League MVP

MVP Finalists requirements:

  • played in all 8 games with full stats/video, during Weeks 3-10 in 2022
  • 10 players match this criteria
  1. Sam Awry, Ligers
  2. Gr3g, Legends
  3. Breezo, Rhythm
  4. Cope, Rhythm
  5. PorterHouse, City
  6. D Nags, City
  7. Kid A, City
  8. RJ Juice, Southside
  9. Nate Rocket, Hawks
  10. Magnum TC, Hawks

Rookie, Over-40 & Under-30 Awards Finalists released later this week.