The Gavel hears Astoria Hoops

Court is now in session. Astoria Hoops versus the concept of finishing the job.

Mike, the evidence is excellent. Sixteen wins and four losses in twenty twenty-five. Sixteen wins and four losses in twenty twenty-six. Thirty-two regular-season wins. You've made winning look routine. Then the playoffs ask a follow-up question, and suddenly the microphone stops working.

The twenty twenty-six championship final: Jamel's Scary Team, one thousand seven hundred thirty-seven. Astoria Hoops, one thousand four hundred seventy-one.

A two hundred sixty-six point eviction. Jamel didn't just take the trophy. He left Mike outside with the regular-season paperwork.

And look who did it. In twenty twenty-four, Jamel finished last after the playoffs, following a seven and thirteen regular season. In twenty twenty-six, he won the championship from the fourth seed. Last place to first place. Somewhere in there, the scary team became everybody else's problem.

The court recognizes Mike's consistency. We have prepared a certificate. It says: excellent attendance, trophy sold separately.

Jamel gets the title. Mike gets the certificate. If you'd like to appeal, try winning the bracket.