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Scores, statistics and news from Beer City Hoops’ the GR3G league, a 3-on-3 event on the west side of Grand Rapids, MI

Welcome to Year 5!

Week 1: promising futures are in

Welcome back to the Gr3g League!

Week one of Year 5 is here and we’re excited to bring you a full season of “dive bar” basketball.

Opening up the season with the 200th overall game, the City of Bridges returned to the court for the first time since hoisting the trophy after their 3-0 Final series run last season against their main rivals, the Roundball Ruckus Ligers. Coming into the game the Bridges led the all-time series 7-4.

The Ligers got out to an early lead, nearly gave it up late in the game and had to watch a game-tying buzzer-beating three by Money ricochet off the stanchion just to get the W.

City of Bridges notes:

  • D Nags played in his 50th league game and moved his points total to 407, both are BeerCityHoops records.
  • Kid A changed his number to #40.
  • Money surpassed 300 career points (307).
  • RossTy returned to the court after a season off following an Achilles injury.

Roundball Ruckus Ligers notes:

  • $ilky became the second player to surpass 350 career points (356).
  • Scotty J returned to the league after a season away.

The game consisted of the top-6 active scorers:

D Nags (407), Silky (356), B. Buckets (342), Kid A (333), Money (307) & Gr3g (291).

ACTIVE PLAYERS SCORING LIST

Game 2 tested the waters of the 2nd Ward as the Rhythm: River North versus the Sixth Street Nets.

The Rhythm return this season as the prohibitive favorite to challenge City for the title. Cope returns to Rhythm for another year of defensive annoyance (including a personal dislike of the expertise at his craft by this writer) with Trav & Parker still navigating the way. DJ Seven8z, a Year 1 champion with the now-retired Hawks returned to the mix, this time in Rhythm.

The Nets on the other hand, looked like your favorite show coming back for season 3 with a new supporting cast.

Rueben “Juice” moved to North Carolina. Bowen Arrows is out with an ankle injury. TK, Smitty and C Bake are retired for now. Word is Evinrude may also be out for the season after playing in Week 1.

Zach Baker & Greeny are back. Rookies joining the Nets in teal and purple are Jon V, For LeeS, B. Baker and JoJo.

The Rhythm showed off the size disparity early and often as they out rebounded the Nets 38-31, mirroring the 36-31 final score.

Game 3 brought together the two newest teams in the League, Ward 1 rivals West Leonard Hearts and Bridge Street Fire.

Coming off a 8-7 record in their inaugural BeerCityHoops season, the Hearts return all of their players and add rookies Eliseo and Frobe Huncho. This team of mostly guards can get to the hoop and shoot the three, sometimes doing too much of one or the other. Getting Hamlet involved in the middle will be key to their success.

The Fire put together a nearly brand new squad over the summer. Big Baby recruited Splash, added B (Ben) and BK off the free agent market, then trading for Hengy and the rights to his recruits Big Max and Powell. This team is bigger than most of the other teams but will need to gel quickly and get steady guard play to burn it up.

2024 Off-Season Is Now Active!

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We deleted our social media pages, again. 

Now, you can only find us here on the interwebs at BeerCityHoops.com, on our YouTube Channel (which you just should subscribe to) or find us out in the real world at a bucket near you! 

 

2023 was the year of Bridges

2023 was the year of Bridges as City took home their first title. As the original franchise in the League, they’ve played the most games (59), have the most wins (29) and the most losses (30).

City of Bridges (D Nags, P, T-Roof, Money, Kid A, Deja) celebrate winning Year 4.

D Nags became the first player in League history to break the career 400-point barrier. His next game will be his 50th, another League record.

Money (46 games, 298 points) and Kid A (45 games, 330 points) will each reach 50 games played this year and quite possibly the 400-point mark, respectively, as well.

Porter, T-Roof & Deja have engaged veterans RossTy (Achilles) and Gustafson (Business) about a possible return. 

 

The Rhythm fell just short in the Final Series in their second year together.

Since their inception in Year 3, they’ve won 67% of their games (20-10).

They’ve got a First Big 3 (Cope, Cuervo, Trav) and a New Big 3 (Parker, Uncle Jeff, Boogie) and will again be tough to contend with.

Rello has replied “hard maybe” about a return to the League. No word yet from Big Ed $.

 

The Nets had a tough Final Series but will return most of the core squad.

Availability of stars Baker, Arrows & Juice will be key in their quest. Adding Evinrude to the cast was a real catch.

Will TK and Greeny be back? If not, could adding Hengy & Wooly in free agency be the answer? 

 

 

Last year’s rookie squad of Hearts will return determined to attack with its defensive pressure and long-range shooting.

After going 1-2 in the Finals, Jody Breeze, Rio, Targets, JMills & Good Job James should all return to the mix. 

Hamlet played a couple games with the Hearts late in the season. Is he the answer in the middle?

 

The GRR Ligers (aka Ruckus) will return to the game schedule in the Fall.

While their roster has been fluid over the years, the mainstays of Sam Awry, Silky & B. Buckets should all be back in green this season.

TLC has improved his shooting each season. Could there be a return of Moten, Scotty J, Frain Wreck or B Stacks? 

 

The Fire took missing out on the Finals to reset and recoup after an incident resulting in a player being suspended for the remainder of the season.

Will Gr3g and Big Baby find a way to rebuild a fledging franchise amid such chaos?

Retaining DBk is the most likely option to start their first off-season working together. 

Former players I’ll Will, Wall, Berlin & AFord are all on the radar. 

 

 

All former League veterans were contacted just as the league season opened on July 1st.

So far, we’ve heard back from MJ (351points) and Crain. 

Potential Rookies joining the League this season are BK (the gym keys!), Gator and Splash. 

 

 

WE ARE STILL RECRUITING! New Players are encouraged to be 30 years and older. 

New Member Entry is $163/player which includes custom jersey and first year dues. 

Returning Members (you have a jersey) will pay Annual Dues before season starts. (2023 dues were approx. $50/player)

 

 

City secures 2023 League Championship

City of Bridges Basketball Club earns first title in Year 4

 

“He’s right there. On my original roster. Tom Shepperd.”  -Coach.

Playing without their center of gravity, MVP-caliber big man T-Roof, in the most important game in the history of the franchise, it became obvious early that the City of Bridges knew what was on the line and how to capture the elusive title they’ve been searching for over the last four years.

The ball kept moving as normal but didn’t quite make sense in the first half as the entire team searched continually to the post for the ghost of Roof (out: March Madness surgery) as they weaved in, out and around the 3-point line against a Sixth Street Nets defense struggling throughout the playoffs.

Following a mid-game break, though, the team found its’ way.

Kid A and D Nags retreated to their elbow-wing positions as shooters, Money took his game to the 3G line while Deja and P sliced and diced the lane for some easy buckets.

In the end, it was a 48-31 victory for City as Kid A drained a deep three-pointer as time expired only because the fans were relentless in making sure that buzzer-beater went up.

After three weeks of the round-robin 2023 Finals, City had beat the Hearts 31-26, beat the Rhythm 46-41, and ended the season with the 17-point victory over the Nets.

 

 

 

 

Bridge Street Fire logo

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.

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.

 

 

2023-24 Updates & Roll Call:

2023-24 Updates & Roll Call:

– 5 Returning Teams (Ligers, Hawks, City, Rhythm, Nets)
– Team 6 is West Leonard Hearts (grey, white or purple)
– Hearts need a GM (Gr3g Hoops wants gig…thoughts?)
– See Gr3g’s plan in comments below
– Expansion/Rookie Draft follows October 3rd practice
– Draft Order TBD depending on feedback for Hearts plan
– Games will start 7pm, Oct 10th if ready (3 games, 1 per team)
-No games November 14 (School Play) – meet at GR Gold game
– Mid-Season Ladder Series (Dec 5 & 12)
– HOLIDAY Break until Jan 9, 2024
– 3rd Place Tourney & Best-of-3 Finals (March 5 & 12, 2024)
– Makeup Dates, if nec: Dec 19, 2023 & March 19, 2024
-Lifetime Members Dues: $36
-New Player Enrollment: $163
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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.

 

Registration is OPEN!

GR3G LEAGUE 2022-23 SEASON REGISTRATION

INCOMING PLAYERS MUST BE 30 YEARS OF AGE BY JANUARY 1, 2023.

  • 2022-23 full season (October-April) of games
  • games currently take place on Tuesday nights after 7pm on GR’s NE side
  • your very own custom BeerCityHoops jersey kit (Michigan Made)
  • invite to media day & draft combine
  • player stats (Points, GR3G%, Rebounds)
  • volunteer opportunities throughout the year
  • annual cookout

$152/NEW PLAYER FEE INCLUDES ALL OF THE ABOVE,

BEERCITYHOOPS LOGO TEE & LIFETIME ENTRY INTO THE LEAGUE

Ricky Bobby photo

Dawg of the Year: Ricky Bobby named Gr3g League MVP

New season, new team, new trophy: Ricky Bobby takes the MVP

Ricky Bobby of the Creston Rock Crew has been named the 2021-22 Gr3g League MVP and takes home the Jackson Walker “Dawg of the Year” trophy, the league announced today.

The lead singer of the band Pretoria (check out there music here!), Ricky Bobby led the Crew to another great year on the court while playing General Manager for the Purple amid a season of roster fluctuation due to work & school schedules, injuries and Covid precautions.

Pretoria music

He finished 2nd in total points (184), games played (14), wins (11), was 7th in PPG (3rd among players playing 10+ games) and was the key contributor to the success of his team throughout the season.

On the All-Time stats list, he ranks 1st in the MVP Race (58.60), 4th in total points (296), 1st in games played (24), and holds a 12.3 PPG overall.

Ricky Bobby played Year 1 with the Greyline Nines, alongside MJ (351 points) and 2020-21 League MVP Los (318 points).

After (his dad) Goolay retired in the offseason, he signed with his hometown Crew to play with Jimmy G and Boog.

While we missed all but one song at his latest gig, here’s a link to the next one!

June 3rd at the Pyramid Scheme in Grand Rapids, MI