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Nuka News Update
Reporting on the NWL, NWLB, and APYL Leagues
by Evan Guy
19 March 2304
Season Pass Tournament Continues Today
The Season Pass Tournament is nearing its end with just two teams remaining after nine days of play. We covered the first five days in our last update. Let's look at the next four days.
On Day 6, the last four of the undefeated teams faced off, while there were two more elimination games. In the winner's bracket, #4 Quartz was able to edge #9 Cranberry Island, 2-1. In the other game, #2 Cherry downed #6 Quantum, 5-4. In the elimination games, #7 Far Harbor defeated #13 Grand Hotel and #1 Dalton Farm eliminated #3 Acadia, 9-0.
On Day 7, there were two more elimination games based on losers in the winner's bracket against winners in the loser's bracket. In those games, Cranberry Island downed the Ghoul Whales, 5-4, and the Nukalurks bear the Fog Crawlers, 5-1.
Day 8 featured the last two undefeated teams and another elimination game. In the early game, the Ghoulrillas advanced again, defeating the Star Force, 7-5, and setting them up to play for the 2304 Season Pass Tournament Championship. In the late game, the Nukalurks stayed alive, eliminating the last Vim! League team in Cranberry Island, 2-1.
Day 9 was the last elimination game, pitting the Q teams of the Nuka World League, Quartz and Quantum. In that game, Quantum blasted ahead to defeat the Star Force, 8-2.
That leaves the Nukalurks vs Cherry in the finals for the Season Pass Tournament. Quantum must win two games, while the Ghoulrillas just need one. The teams will play Saturday. A Cherry win means the tournament is over, while a loss would mean a Sunday afternoon final.