Danny once again defeated Tim to defend his championship in Season 24 of the Lansing Pinball League on May 12. For the third season in a row, Tim fought their way through the second-chance bracket to face Danny in the finals. This time, Tim won the first round of finals 2-1, giving Danny his first loss and forcing a second round. Danny then turned around and won 2-0.
Peter also earned hardware in A division this season with a third place after being knocked into the second-chance bracket by Danny in the third round and then losing to Tim.
The B division champion was Jason Magnuson, normally an A-division player but hampered this season by several missed league nights. The second and third place were both newcomers to the podium, David in second and Abby in third.
The brackets had some notable upsets this season. In the A division first round, bottom seed Devon beat top seed Brian, and #6 Derik defeated #3 Tim. Derik continued his upset wins by knocking out #1 Brian in the second-chance bracket.
Brian had some consolation, as we also gave out the end-of-season awards and he won Most Improved. Tim won Best Game for a gigantic score on Rush, and Nick won Worst Game (which Lexi accepted on his behalf).
Mackenzie presented league director Heather and her assistant Joseph with a thank-you card signed by all the league members, and gift cards to Meijer and Playing Picasso. Heather expressed her gratitude and added that she runs the league because she loves doing it.
Season 24 has now come to an end, but the post-season split flipper tournament, variously known as “Super-Ball XIV” and “The Zen Tournament,” will take place tonight.
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