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Best of the West Top 16
The top ranked teams in the 2019 Passing Down Circuit
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May 1, 2019
May 1, 2019
| Rank | Team | Rating* |
| 1 | Ground Zero Graham | 43.9 |
| 2 | KT Prep Money | 34.1 |
| 3 | FSP 5-Star | 32.5 |
| 4 | NOZON3 | 24.3 |
| 5 | Premier Dawgs | 21.8 |
| 6 | OC Elite Sky Blue | 20.6 |
| 7 | Premium Fig | 18.1 |
| 8 | Silly U | 15.7 |
| 9 | We The Best 7on7 | 14.5 |
| 10 | Heir | 13.9 |
| 11 | Florida Fire | 13.1 |
| 12 | Premium Dime | 12.8 |
| 13 | Premium Supreme | 12.6 |
| 14 | Ground Zero Carr | 12.1 |
| 15 | TMP | 12.0 |
| 16 | EAT 1K | 11.9 |
*Rating is comprised of points, differential, win percentage, quality wins and playoff advancement in all games played in 2019 Passing Down circuit.
Best of the Best!
Ground Zero Graham solidifies spot as best in the nation with win over KT Prep in BOTW X
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April 28, 2019
April 28, 2019
IRVINE, CA -- Lucas Lenhoff threw two touchdowns, and MVP Darion Green-Warren returned an interception for a touchdown as Ground Zero claimed their 3rd Best of the West Championship with a 18-8 win over KT Prep on Sunday at Portola Stadium…
There is no argument on who the Best of the West is, and there may be little argument on who the best team in the country is either for that matter. Ground Zero Graham completed a perfect run in the playoffs deposing of TMP Legacy, NOZON3, and KT Prep by a combined scored of 83-28.
“Best Ground Zero team ever,” claimed Ground Zero coach Anthony Brown.
The Inland Empire based program is no stranger to the Best of the West claiming titles in 2014 and 2016 as well.
“The 2014 team paved the way,” said Brown. “The 2016 team had guys but this team has dudes. They expected to win.”
“Special,” Ground Zero co-founder Armond Hawkins said about winning a third Best of the West title. “We come to this event every year because it’s really the best event in the world. And it’s on our side of town. We try to win this thing every year.”
Quarterback Lucas Lenhoff has been consistent all circuit for Ground Zero and the championship game was no different. He brushed off an interception on the first drive to complete 6-of-8 passes capped by a 5-yard touchdown pass to Eren East to start the scoring.
Darion Green-Warren picked off KT Prep’s first pass attempt on the ensuring drive for a 7-yard return for a score. Lenoff was a perfect 5-of-5 on Ground Zero’s next series including another 5-yard touchdown pass for an 18-0 lead.
KT Prep would add a 60-yard touchdown pass to complete the scoring. Lenoff finished 16-of-22 passing for 202 yards, the two touchdowns, and two interceptions.
LSU bound Elias Ricks made his 7-on-7 debut for Ground Zero with much fanfare. And while Ricks may garner more attention nationally, Green-Warren was the consistent defender for the Ground Zero defense. His pick-six not only put the game out of reach but put an exclamation point on his performance at Best of the West X, and he walked away with the Baller Belt as the Most Valuable Player.
“Best Ground Zero team ever,” claimed Ground Zero coach Anthony Brown.
The Inland Empire based program is no stranger to the Best of the West claiming titles in 2014 and 2016 as well.
“The 2014 team paved the way,” said Brown. “The 2016 team had guys but this team has dudes. They expected to win.”
“Special,” Ground Zero co-founder Armond Hawkins said about winning a third Best of the West title. “We come to this event every year because it’s really the best event in the world. And it’s on our side of town. We try to win this thing every year.”
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| MVP Darion Green-Warren |
Darion Green-Warren picked off KT Prep’s first pass attempt on the ensuring drive for a 7-yard return for a score. Lenoff was a perfect 5-of-5 on Ground Zero’s next series including another 5-yard touchdown pass for an 18-0 lead.
KT Prep would add a 60-yard touchdown pass to complete the scoring. Lenoff finished 16-of-22 passing for 202 yards, the two touchdowns, and two interceptions.
LSU bound Elias Ricks made his 7-on-7 debut for Ground Zero with much fanfare. And while Ricks may garner more attention nationally, Green-Warren was the consistent defender for the Ground Zero defense. His pick-six not only put the game out of reach but put an exclamation point on his performance at Best of the West X, and he walked away with the Baller Belt as the Most Valuable Player.
Viva Las Vegas!
Phase1 Gamers deals Premium Trendsetters rare loss in finals
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April 27, 2019
April 27, 2019
Palmer’s five-yard touchdown reception from Edward Sandoval extended Phase1’s lead to 13-6 with 4:01 remaining. Sandoval’s two-point conversion pass fell incomplete giving Premium Trendsetters a chance to tie or win.
But Pierce Clarkson was intercepted by Decambra to end any chance at a comeback.
Decambra started the scoring with a nine-yard catch from Sandoval. The subsequent extra point made it 7-0. Premium responded on its next possession to cut the lead to 7-6.
Phase1 Gamers finished the day with a 5-0 record.
Passing Down is the premier platform for elite 7-on-7 tournaments in America by being a showcase for top athletes to compete against their peers in a competitive environment on the West Coast. It is the model that other companies strive to replicate; QB-tees with timers, certified refs, an event coordinator/DJ with PA system, synchronized game clock, live event blog, social media interaction, and live game streaming are a few of the industry standards that Passing Down was the first to initiate. This year, high school and junior high teams are guaranteed four games in every regional tournament on the circuit. Each tournament has pool-play with a single elimination playoff; all conveniently completed in just one day.
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