ONE GETS AWAY
With a 2-0 series lead last week in the Best of 5 series, The Commish, Robert Zaragoza's Halcones de Xalapa semi pro loses in the Liga Veracruzana Finals last night.
The Xalcones were defeated by interstate rival Halcones Rojos de Veracruz. Both teams ended their regular seasons with a record of 9-1 in their respective divisions.
Xalapa gained the 1-0 lead at home by beating los Rojos. Game 2, Xalapa down 17 at halftime and with League MVP Jesus Gonzalez eject make a miraculous come from behind victory, 99-98.
On the road for Game 3, the Halcones are without Gonzalez and SF Julio Martin del Campo (back injury) and drop Game 3 by 25. With a 2-1 advantage entering Game 4, Xalapa makes some adjustments and take this game into overtime and let the series tie at 2-2.
Game 5 at Xalapa was close throughout trailing by 3 at halftime but a few miss cues in the 2nd half and the Rojos pull off the win and championship.
"It was a great run this season. But ultimately we lost the games that mattered most." said Coach Zaragoza, "Xalapa is known for making Finals and winning them and we couldn't seal the deal. I am proud of my kids too bad we couldn't get the one win we needed. This is a tough pill to swallow but we'll be back."
