Javahem Invitational Track Pathball Tournament (RESULTS/RP)

[The Javahe Islands]

JAVAHEM INVITATIONAL TRACK PATHBALL TOURNAMENT

Hello, and welcome to the first Javahem Invitational Track Pathball Tournament, the first international track pathball tournament in the world. It is being held in Ateer, the largest city in the Javahes. The tournament will be held on the track at Žegin Katis Memorial Stadium. The tournament starts on September 23, and results will be posted at 00:00 UTC nightly.

The tournament will consist of a round robin format, which will see each team play every other team in the tournament. This means that each team will get one bye. After each team has played all four of their matches, the team with the best record will be declared the tournament champions. If there is a tie for first place, the teams will compete directly against each other.

PARTICIPATING NATIONS
The Javahe Islands
Maklohi Vai
84733842
Super-Llamaland
Hanalia

Feel free to post rosters, RPs, and anything else you may find relevant.

[Maklohi Vai]

The Vaian team:

Starters:
Wakoro Malaopani
Wono Kalopani (Captain)
Wamoro Ulanapani
Ruto Lapanimakai
Mulo Kalopani
Runo Palatai
Ruwo Malowai

Substitutes:
Tilao Palatai
Tonu Rumotai
Tumo Makai
Nokomo Pulamanai
Rumao Malopai
Momwao Wurutopai
Nomao Kawai
Umo Munulowai
Muto Nilomapai
Rulo Kawai
Molu Lomai
Alu Napali
Ruta'ao Maniruto
Numatao Makai

These athletes are mainly taken from the second division of Maklohi Vai's American football league, which is in its offseason right now. There are three exceptions: Rulo Kawai, Molu Lomai, and Alu Napali, all three of whom are rugby players.

[The Javahe Islands]

THE JAVAHE ISLANDS NATIONAL TRACK PATHBALL TEAM
Club teams listed in parentheses.

STARTING SEVEN
Wijin Saarivan (Ringiit Cider Company)
Peerin Jilijan (Ateer Wyverns)
Tasivin Žef (Iikihe P.C.)
Qzuan Xxomn (Kima Separation)
Marin Raawizan (NGaahad Nomads)
Jerin Piiv (Ateer Wyverns)
Žegin Deran (Iikihe Finches)

SUBSTITUTES
Jamin Haariman (Iikihe Finches)
Weebin Saarivan (Ateer Wyverns)
Luez Qowlya (Iikihe Kimam)
Jamin Peeran (Ezewi TrueNorth)
Mapijin Kerir (Sahewiit Milk Corporation)
Jamin Jesiran (Regahe P.C.)
Jamin Kešiik (Ateer Wyverns)
Šavin NGeriwan (Ateer Wyverns)
Meejin Jarehangan (Ringiit Cider Company)
Kaarazin Teragan (Iikihe P.C.)
Šahin Piiv (NGaahad Nomads)
Tyyqwe Xxakoç (Kima Separation)
Jekarin Kiitan (Sahewiit Milk Corporation)
Žegin Piiv (Regahe P.C.)

[The Javahe Islands]

FIRST MATCHDAY RESULTS

84733842 bye
Super-Llamaland def. Hanalia
Maklohi Vai def. The Javahe Islands

Javahem Invitational Track Pathball Tournament   Pld   W  L
1 Maklohi Vai                                      1   1  0   
  Super-Llamaland                                  1   1  0    
3 Hanalia                                          1   0  1    
  The Javahe Islands                               1   0  1

[Super-Llamaland]

FIRST MATCHDAY RESULTS

84733842 bye
Super-Llamaland def. Hanalia
Maklohi Vai def. The Javahe Islands

Javahem Invitational Track Pathball Tournament   Pld   W  L
1 Maklohi Vai                                      1   1  0   
  Super-Llamaland                                  1   1  0    
3 Hanalia                                          1   0  1    
  The Javahe Islands                               1   0  1

It was a great day for Super-Llamaland, as they rolled to an easy win over Hanalia, who is in their current Tennis Tournament, too.

Substitute Norman Gordon, 28, was injured twenty minutes in, ending the tournament.

STARTING SEVEN

Jack Wilcox (R)
Nicholas Elbon (R)
Frank Fertt (L)
Steve Potter (R)
Carson Dell (R)
Andrew Gomez (R)
Louis DeRomoi (L)

BACKUPS (Now 12)

Damon Ellis (R)
Tommy Hancock (L)
Jim Moyer (R)
Brandon Stephenson (R)
Elliot Johnson (R)
Steve Carp (R)
Will Barnschwartz (L)
Bobby Morrison (R)
Christopher Jones (R)
Chad Bartlett (R)
Evan Gomez (R)
Owen O'Malley (L)

Coach- Daniel Thompson
ASSISTANTS- Albert Sava and Duncan Kelly

[Maklohi Vai]

FIRST MATCHDAY RESULTS

84733842 bye
Super-Llamaland def. Hanalia
Maklohi Vai def. The Javahe Islands

Javahem Invitational Track Pathball Tournament   Pld   W  L
1 Maklohi Vai                                      1   1  0   
  Super-Llamaland                                  1   1  0    
3 Hanalia                                          1   0  1    
  The Javahe Islands                               1   0  1

Maklohi Vai got off to a strong start today, with Runo Palatai ending up with the final possession. After a skirmish around 700 meters, the Vaians were in very solid control.

[The Javahe Islands]

ATEER POST-DISPATCH

The Javahe Islands National Track Pathball team got off to a sorry start today here in Ateer. The team, made up of some of the only pros in the world, is being called "a disgrace" by the Javahem Pathball Association President, Jamin Wetiirin.

"This is not acceptable! We completely gave up in the final stages of the match!" yelled Wetiirin at a press conference today. "I cannot believe the level of play that our boys put forth today."

"Me and the boys who were supposed to be blocking didn't do their job," blocker Wijin Saarivan said after the match. "I think we underestimated the strength of their team. They have learned the game well."

OOC: I realize that it may be hard to RP for a sport that doesn't really have any defining characteristics, so here is an outline of the general positions. There are three general positions, although they are not defined by the rules. Some players fulfill the role of a blocker. They do exactly what their name implies and impede the progress of the opposing team. Other players are what are known as sprinters. Sprinters are generally the fastest players and have the ability to outrun the pack, although they do need some tackling skill for times when opposing sprinters distance themselves from the pack. The third and most specialized role is that of the bowler. He typically only does one task: rolling the ball down the track in a way that his sprinters can chase after it. He is generally substituted off after he hits a good bowl, although he is called back onto the track when play slows.

[The Javahe Islands]

SECOND MATCHDAY RESULTS

The Javahe Islands bye
Hanalia def. Maklohi Vai
84733842 def. by Super-Llamaland

Javahem Invitational Track Pathball Tournament   Pld   W  L   PF  PA  PD  Pts 
1 Super-Llamaland                                  2   2  0    2   0  +2    2
2 Hanalia                                          2   1  1    1   1   0    1
3 Maklohi Vai                                      2   1  1    1   1   0    1
4 84733842                                         1   0  1    0   1  −1    0
  The Javahe Islands                               1   0  1    0   1  −1    0

[Super-Llamaland]

ATEER POST-DISPATCH

The Javahe Islands National Track Pathball team got off to a sorry start today here in Ateer. The team, made up of some of the only pros in the world, is being called "a disgrace" by the Javahem Pathball Association President, Jamin Wetiirin.

"This is not acceptable! We completely gave up in the final stages of the match!" yelled Wetiirin at a press conference today. "I cannot believe the level of play that our boys put forth today."

"Me and the boys who were supposed to be blocking didn't do their job," blocker Wijin Saarivan said after the match. "I think we underestimated the strength of their team. They have learned the game well."

OOC: I realize that it may be hard to RP for a sport that doesn't really have any defining characteristics, so here is an outline of the general positions. There are three general positions, although they are not defined by the rules. Some players fulfill the role of a blocker. They do exactly what their name implies and impede the progress of the opposing team. Other players are what are known as sprinters. Sprinters are generally the fastest players and have the ability to outrun the pack, although they do need some tackling skill for times when opposing sprinters distance themselves from the pack. The third and most specialized role is that of the bowler. He typically only does one task: rolling the ball down the track in a way that his sprinters can chase after it. He is generally substituted off after he hits a good bowl, although he is called back onto the track when play slows.

THE BILLY STEPHENSON SPORTS SHOW...Featuring Pathball Head Coach DANIEL THOMPSON!!!

Billy: Hey Daniel, glad to have ya with us. How are the Llamas doing?

Daniel: Well, it was another FANTASTIC win for the Llamas, vaulting 'em into first place. Our team is fantastic!

Billy: Could you explain this "Track Pathball" to me? I've heard some things, but our listeners don't.

Daniel: Well, in TPBall, we've got three types of guys out there: Sprinters, Bowlers, and Blockers. You can see the explanation at www.llamastpball.com!

Billy: *Type Type Tap Tap Type Type Tap CLICK!* Well! This seems like a fun sport! Where did ya rustle up a TP-Ball team? Callers, get ready at 542-991-3590!

Daniel: It's mostly college American Football players.

Billy: Time for callers!
*Click*
Billy: Hi! You're on the Billy Stephenson Sports Show!
???: Hey Billy, I'm Aaron Valentin!
Billy: Hey Aaron, how can I help ya?
Aaron: Well Daniel, have you any EXPERIENCE at this sport?
Daniel: *Laughs* Well, it's an easy one to learn!
Aaron: How did you get here?
Daniel: Well, Pete Laughlin, the President of Llamaland Sports, called me up and said it! I'm an experienced Llamaland Football League coach.
Aaron: Thanks.
*click*
Billy: Thank you Daniel. See you next time on B-S-S-S on Channel 9905!

[Maklohi Vai]

SECOND MATCHDAY RESULTS

The Javahe Islands bye
Hanalia def. Maklohi Vai
84733842 def. by Super-Llamaland

Javahem Invitational Track Pathball Tournament   Pld   W  L   PF  PA  PD  Pts 
1 Super-Llamaland                                  2   2  0    2   0  +2    2
2 Hanalia                                          2   1  1    1   1   0    1
3 Maklohi Vai                                      2   1  1    1   1   0    1
4 84733842                                         1   0  1    0   1  −1    0
  The Javahe Islands                               1   0  1    0   1  −1    0

Maklohi Vai's loss today was due largely in part to a mis-bowl by Rumao Malopai with 800 meters left. The Vaian sprinters could not recover, and so it was Hanalia in the end who crossed with the ball

[Hanalia]

After a disappointing start to the Javahem International Pathball Tournament, the Hanalian team managed to recover from their loss to the host team by beating Maklohi Vai in their match today. The match was tough as their opponents had posted the same strong team that had won them their first day match against The Javahe Islands. Some say that it was a fluke win by Hanalia, due to a unforced error by one of the Vaian team with a short distance left to the finish, but from my own perspective the team looked in fantastic shape.

Our team have yet to receive their bye but they are all set up to place high up in the rankings if they continue as they've played so far.

[The Javahe Islands]

THIRD MATCHDAY RESULTS

Super-Llamaland bye
Maklohi Vai def. 84733842
The Javahe Islands def. Hanalia

Javahem Invitational Track Pathball Tournament   Pld   W  L   PF  PA  PD  Pts 
1 Super-Llamaland                                  2   2  0    2   0  +2    2
2 Maklohi Vai                                      3   2  1    2   1  +1    2
3 The Javahe Islands                               2   1  1    1   1   0    1
4 Hanalia                                          3   1  2    1   2  −1    1
5 84733842                                         2   0  2    0   2  −2    0

[Maklohi Vai]

Maklohi Vai defeated 84733842 in a dominant match today, with the Vaian team never losing possession from start to finish. Captain Wono Kalopani said after the match, "After that loss to Hanalia, we really had to look into what we were doing as a team. We had some player-only meetings, no coaches, and those really helped. We played as one unit today, and that was why we won."

[Super-Llamaland]

THIRD MATCHDAY RESULTS

Super-Llamaland bye
Maklohi Vai def. 84733842
The Javahe Islands def. Hanalia

Javahem Invitational Track Pathball Tournament   Pld   W  L   PF  PA  PD  Pts 
1 Super-Llamaland                                  2   2  0    2   0  +2    2
2 Maklohi Vai                                      3   2  1    2   1  +1    2
3 The Javahe Islands                               2   1  1    1   1   0    1
4 Hanalia                                          3   1  2    1   2  −1    1
5 84733842                                         2   0  2    0   2  −2    0

The Ron Richardson Sports Show on 1000 LM!

With Special Star: DANIEL MORRISON!!!!

RR: Hey Daniel.
DM: Hello.
RR: How did you enjoy the bye day?
DM: It was a welcome rest. Some players were EXHAUSTED.
RR: Thank you.

*15 minutes of long and pointless interview, mostly in yesterday's RP*

RR: You're on The RRSS1000.
???: Hey, I'm Todd.
RR: Hi Todd.
Todd: Hello. Daniel, when did you hear of TPBall?
DM: Good question. Just browsing on LlamaSports.Net.
Todd: Thanks.
RR: Good-bye.

[Hanalia]

Another Pathball Loss

Unfortunately the national team lost again today in Ateer to the Javahem team. Then team looked a little tired today and without a bye it may have been expected after 3 days of this exhaustive game. It looks as though that they have no chance of recovery with only 1 match remaining. We still wish them the best of luck.

[The Javahe Islands]

"Hey, you!" a voice cries out to a man walking through a dark alleyway. He is wearing a replica pathball kit and carrying a Javahem national flag. A young man, about twenty years old, steps out of the shadows. He is wearing an apron over a brown t-shirt.
"I work at the diner over there," the young man says, waving in the general direction of the shadow from which he came. "We don't have a TV. Were you at the match?"
The first man appears puzzled at first, then lights up. "Yeah. The boys won."
The young man shouts and pumps his fist in the air. "I thought they were dead after that first loss."
"Yeah," comes the reply. "I have to get home now. It's getting late, and the wife is getting worried. Have a nice night, man."
"You too."

[The Javahe Islands]

FOURTH MATCHDAY RESULTS

Hanalia bye
84733842 def. by The Javahe Islands
Super-Llamaland def. by Maklohi Vai

Javahem Invitational Track Pathball Tournament   Pld   W  L   PF  PA  PD  Pts 
1 Maklohi Vai                                      4   3  1    3   1  +2    3
2 Super-Llamaland                                  3   2  1    2   1  +1    2
  The Javahe Islands                               3   2  1    2   1  +1    2
4 Hanalia                                          3   1  2    1   2  −1    1
5 84733842                                         3   0  3    0   3  −3    0

The title match will be either Super-Llamaland or The Javahe Islands against Maklohi Vai. Everything depends on the match tomorrow between Super-Llamaland and The Javahe Islands.

[Maklohi Vai]

FOURTH MATCHDAY RESULTS

Hanalia bye
84733842 def. by The Javahe Islands
Super-Llamaland def. by Maklohi Vai

Javahem Invitational Track Pathball Tournament   Pld   W  L   PF  PA  PD  Pts 
1 Maklohi Vai                                      4   3  1    3   1  +2    3
2 Super-Llamaland                                  3   2  1    2   1  +1    2
  The Javahe Islands                               3   2  1    2   1  +1    2
4 Hanalia                                          3   1  2    1   2  −1    1
5 84733842                                         3   0  3    0   3  −3    0

The title match will be either Super-Llamaland or The Javahe Islands against Maklohi Vai. Everything depends on the match tomorrow between Super-Llamaland and The Javahe Islands.

Today, one of the closest matches in the history of international pathball competition took place. Super-Llamaland had possession with 200 meters left when a trip up cause the sprinter to hit the ground and the ball to be knocked free. As it careened off to the side of the track, Vaian sprinter Ruto Lapanimakai rushed up track for the anticipated pass ahead from a teammate. That pass came from Umo Munulowai, and Lapanimakai gained possession of the ball with 30 meters left, and secured the victory for the Vaian team. After the match, Lapanimakai said, "You know, I just had faith in my team. I knew they would get there, and I wanted to provide that outlet to score. What a match; thank goodness we have an off day.

What essentially happens now is a semifinal between Super-Llamaland and the host, with the winner set to face the Vaian team in the final.

[Hanalia]

The team managed to get a good rest today as they had been given today's bye. The best they can now hope for is a tied third place as Super-Llamaland fight the hosts for a chance to play Maklohi Vai in the title match. 84733842 have lost all their matches so far so a third place finish couldn't be that hard!

[The Javahe Islands]

The Javahem head coach, Jamin Saarivan, walks into the locker room. His players stand in a semicircle.
"Hello, boys," he says, looking around at each of them. "I hope you're having a good time."
A murmur of agreement sounds from the players. It lasts for but two seconds.
"That's good," Saarivan says. "Real good. Were you having fun against the Vaians?"
The answer is more defined this time. "No!"
"You weren't," the coach continues. "Then what made the other games fun?"
"We won!" Again, the answer comes cohesively.
"Do you want to have a good time tonight? Do you want to represent your country well in its sport? Do you want to win?" He is yelling now.
"Yes!"
"Then go out there and do it," Saarivan says.

[The Javahe Islands]

FIFTH MATCHDAY RESULTS

Maklohi Vai bye
The Javahe Islands def. Super-Llamaland
Hanalia def. 84733842

Javahem Invitational Track Pathball Tournament   Pld   W  L   PF  PA  PD  Pts 
1 Maklohi Vai                                      4   3  1    3   1  +2    3
2 The Javahe Islands                               4   3  1    3   1  +2    3
3 Super-Llamaland                                  4   2  2    2   2   0    2
4 Hanalia                                          4   2  2    2   2   0    2
5 84733842                                         4   0  4    0   4  −4    0

This means that Maklohi Vai and the Javahe Islands will play in the championship match tomorrow. Super-Llamaland and Hanalia will play a third place game as well.

[Super-Llamaland]

The Llamaland team lost twice to fall out of the finals, but will play a third-place game with Hanalia tommorrow. They're very excited for this chance.

[Maklohi Vai]

"We have fight. We are prepared to win. We will give it the utmost of our talents and provide a reason for our loved ones to celebrate." We are Maklohi Vai. We do not stop. We do not quit. We do not leave the track until our souls have been left, beaten and torn by the heat of competition. We fight."

[Hanalia]

Third Place Playoffs

A bout of good fortune has secured Hanalia a place in the match for third place. Tomorrow they will face Super-Lamaland to whom they unfortunately lost to in the first match of the tornament. Despite a final uphill climb going into their last match we wish the team the best of luck.

[The Javahe Islands]

A group of young men pull up at the stadium and get out of the car. The group looks at a large fence separating the parking lot from the concourse. They look around, as though they will soon do something illegal.
A security guard assigned to tonight's match notices them from afar and smiles. He stares at them for a few seconds. The group of boys talk amongst themselves and wait for the guard to leave. The guard chuckles to himself and walks around the corner.
The boys take a crate out of the car and use it to climb over the fence. The people on the concourse pretend not to notice. Around the stadium, similar incidents take place. The stadium swells beyond maximum capacity. The Javahe Islands are ready.