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With a dominating performance in the first major match in
the “pool of death,” the Santa Barbara Blacktips knocked off the favored
NYDC Capitalists 190*-100.
The game began with NYDC chasers Michael Parada and Steve
Hysick connecting for a beautiful goal on the first possession, but
things went downhill from there for the Mid-Atlantic semifinalists as
Santa Barbara seized control of the transition game. Blacktips’ standout
player Ren Bettendorf made several key tackles against fast-breaking
NYDC players and chemistry between Bettendorf, Ben Harding and Chris
Lock led to goal after goal for the Blacktips. NYDC’s transition defense
seemed lackadaisical and defeated, and eventually allowed 160 quaffle
points to the Western squad.
“It feels amazing,” said Evan Bell, captain of the Santa
Barbara Blacktips. “We put a lot of work into researching these teams
ahead of time. [We] watched a lot of gamefilm to figure out what they
were doing. It’s a really tough pool and we’re definitely taking it one
game at a time and trying to watch our health and our depth.”
NYDC declined to comment after the game.
NYDC will have to move forward with an 0-1 record and
without chaser/seeker Mo Haggag, who likely sustained a torn ligament in
the knee. The Capitalists play Austin Quidditch on field two at 1:40
p.m. The Santa Barbara Blacktips, who go to 1-0, will face the New York
Badassilisks at 1:00 p.m. on field nine.
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