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This week in Old Man Basketball saw significant movement in the standings, particularly at the top, where DREAM Mobile solidified its place as the frontrunner with a narrow victory over Goldstein Dental. As a result, Goldstein slipped from first to second, while DREAM Mobile extended its winning streak to six games. Meanwhile, both New Era Landscaping and Huron Gastro managed to avoid losses, keeping pace with Goldstein, but also faced a slight drop in rank due to the shifting positions. At the other end of the standings, Nosan Signature Homes continued to struggle, suffering its fifth consecutive loss. Conversely, Social Media Store and Athletico each broke their losing streaks, showing signs of resilience in an increasingly competitive league.

Nosan Signature Homes 44, Social Media Store 58

This matchup saw Social Media Store secure a 14-point victory over Nosan Signature Homes, significantly shifting the momentum for both teams. The win marks an end to Social Media Store's three-game losing streak, while Nosan Signature Homes continues to struggle with their fifth consecutive loss, bringing their record to 2-7. Dejuan Pugh was a standout for Social Media Store, notching a double-double with 16 points and 12 rebounds, while contributing four three-pointers to his tally. His efforts were well-supported by Steve West, who provided pivotal assists and defensive steals. For Nosan Signature Homes, Ian McDonald led scoring with 15 points and found success from beyond the arc with five three-pointers. Jake Billmeyer contributed a notable double-double of his own, totaling 13 points and 12 rebounds. Other highlights included Cory Noelker achieving personal bests in both points and three-pointers, showcasing the emerging talent within the team despite their recent challenges.

Play For A Cause 61, Athletico 73

In a decisive matchup, Athletico secured a 12-point victory over Play For A Cause. Anthony Andrews was instrumental for Athletico, scoring 15 points while also contributing six rebounds and four assists, setting personal bests for assists and points. Eric Christian made a significant impact as well, reaching new heights with nine points and three three-pointers, marking a personal best for both. Meanwhile, Play For A Cause’s DC Clark stood out with a personal best of 17 points, helping to keep the game competitive. Devaughn Hill facilitated well with seven assists, showcasing his playmaking skills. Despite the loss, Carl Terry's 15 points and three steals demonstrated the effort from Play For A Cause. The game's outcome improved Athletico's record to 4-5, while Play For A Cause's tough season continued, bringing their record to 2-7.

New Era Landscaping 68, Benzinga 51

New Era Landscaping secured a solid 17-point victory over Benzinga, marking a continued strong season for them as they improved to a 7-2 record. The game was highlighted by Jared Carithers’ impressive 26-point performance, where he not only topped the scoring but also hit four three-pointers. Supporting him, Tymon Marshall dominated on the boards with a personal best of 12 rebounds, and Darius Freeman added crucial depth with nine rebounds and three assists. Benzinga’s Shaun Jerdel led his team with 16 points and five assists, while Matthew Ran achieved a double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds, showcasing his ability to step up despite the loss. Both Guillermo Machain and Rob Griggs also contributed notable performances for Benzinga; Machain scored six points, exceeding his season average, and Griggs achieved a personal best of eight rebounds.

Mosley Investments 60, Ball Don't Lie 49

In a decisive matchup, Mosley Investments overcame Ball Don't Lie with an 11-point margin, bringing their record for the season to 5-4. The game was propelled by a strong performance from James Griffin, who notably scored 24 points, including four three-pointers, while also contributing five rebounds. Dejuan Moss played a key role with a double-double of seven points and ten rebounds, and he facilitated three assists to help maintain momentum. For Ball Don't Lie, Darrell Jeffreys stood out with a personal best of 15 points along with four three-pointers. Jason White also delivered a solid performance, matching Jeffreys' scoring and adding a double-double with his ten rebounds. Despite their efforts, Ball Don't Lie fell to a third straight loss, now sitting at 3-6 for the season. This game highlighted some notable personal achievements, with Bryant Mosley of Mosley Investments reaching new heights with 22 points and nine rebounds, while Corry Knight made an impact with 14 points and two three-pointers, both above their regular averages.

Wallside Windows 51, Detroit Build 59

In a closely contested matchup, the Detroit Build edged out Wallside Windows with a final score of 59 to 51, highlighting a significant performance from Robert Gaddy, who achieved a personal best of 21 points, also putting him above his regular season average in three-point shooting with three threes made. The Build's Jovaughn Wilson contributed significantly as well, recording a double-double with 15 points and 10 rebounds, and he was instrumental at the free-throw line, hitting seven shots. Wallside Windows saw a strong offensive display from Eric, who matched Gaddy's scoring with 21 points, and Adam Sabree, who excelled with 10 points, 8 rebounds, and a personal best of 4 assists. Ross O'Hara also made his mark, contributing 11 points, including three three-pointers, showcasing his improvement from previous outings. With this victory, the Build moved to a 5-4 record, while Wallside Windows fell to 4-5, marking a vital win for Detroit in the regular season standings.

Muscle Milk 50, Come Play Detroit 68

The decisive factor in the matchup between Come Play Detroit and Muscle Milk was Come Play Detroit's dominant performance, securing an 18-point victory and extending their winning streak to four games. Mike Hand was instrumental, registering a double-double with 23 points and 12 rebounds, while also contributing six assists. Dushawn Harsten put forth a commendable effort for Muscle Milk, scoring a personal best of 26 points along with three assists and two steals, but it was not enough to turn the tide. Other notable contributions for Come Play Detroit included Jolian Kathawa, who notched 17 points and four assists, and Steve Jaffe, who set personal bests with six assists and also added two steals. Both Jaffe and Kathawa’s play showcased their growth in this season, while Keon Kenney also reached new heights, scoring 11 points. For Muscle Milk, Moffatt had a solid all-around game with six points, four rebounds, and four assists. The game illustrated the gap between a team on the rise and one struggling to find its footing.

DREAM Mobile 47, Goldstein Dental 44

In a tightly contested matchup, DREAM Mobile edged out Goldstein Dental 47-44, extending their impressive winning streak to six games and improving their record to 8-1 in the regular season. Derrick Kennedy was a standout for DREAM Mobile, scoring a personal best 20 points, which included four three-pointers, significantly above his prior average. Ryan Zinser contributed with a strong double-double, racking up 10 points and 10 rebounds, along with four assists, showcasing his all-around skills. Jake Mickley also made key contributions, achieving personal bests in assists and free throws, reinforcing his role in the victory.

For Goldstein Dental, Chase Goldbaum had a notable performance, scoring 14 points, a new personal best, and keeping his team competitive throughout the game. Dan Furlong added eight points and collected eight rebounds, alongside his involvement in setting up plays with three assists. Adam Luger further facilitated Goldstein's offense, providing four assists, which is significantly higher than his average this season. Ultimately, it was the consistent scoring and teamwork from DREAM Mobile that secured their narrow win against a formidable Goldstein Dental side.

Flirtin' With Disaster 39, Huron Gastro 67

In a commanding performance, Huron Gastro triumphed over Flirtin' With Disaster with a decisive 28-point margin, solidifying their three-game winning streak while Flirtin' has now lost three consecutive matches. The game was highlighted by stellar contributions from Albert Robinson, who scored 21 points and added five rebounds, and Alex Spiess, who matched his career best with 18 points, contributing with four three-pointers. Dorian Daniels-Young also made an impact on the defensive end with a steal and helped with three points. For Flirtin' With Disaster, Chuck Whitelam stood out with a personal best of 14 points, marking a highlight in an otherwise challenging game for his team. His efforts included four three-pointers and six rebounds, while Jeffrey Weeks added eight points and six rebounds. Despite the loss, Dion Thomas achieved a personal best of seven points, showcasing a growing presence on the court.

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