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1st Place Champion - Leslie Volkar
Leslie made it to the championship round last month, only to take a beating by an angry Paul G. This month, she rolled into the finals undefeated, where she squeezed past Joe to win her second title ever, 47-40. Her path wasn't easy: Sarah W, Jason, Heidi and the suddenly dangerous Jon Nelson. But can she avoid a meltdown next month?
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2nd Place - Joe
Joe has steadily climbed up the brackets since his first appearence last year, and in June he put it all together for a spot in the final match. He squeeked by Paul G. in a one-minute tie breaker (destined for a rerun on ESPN Classic) and knocked out perennial-champion-contender Vinnie in the loser's bracket 39-36. No longer "under the radar."
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3rd Place - Jon Nelson
Reluctant warrior Jon Nelson proved he was for real with a strong run in the winner's bracket, followed by a respectable showing on the loser's side. He beat Melissa T. and Melanie in close matches, but couldn't get past Joe in a 54-39 loss.
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4th Place - Jesse Johnson
Battling acne and obesity, Jesse Johnson somehow rolled his fleshy body into the final four, where Joe promptly cut him down to size. Had hotdog breath for literally the fifth month in a row.
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5th Place - Heidi
Heidi had been on the cusp of greatness the last three tournies - this time, she had her breakout performance. Tackling heavy hitters like Krissy! (22-20) and holding her own against Leslie and Jesse Johnson in two tough losses, this renegade proved she has the talent and the skill to go as far as she wants.
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6th Place - Melanie
Possibly June's most interesting sub-plot, Melanie returned from a semester-long absense spent meditating and training in China (under the tutelage of the ancient masters of Tetris). A championship contender before her mysterious disappearance, Melanie came back with vengeance, chopping off the heads of Dan V. and Jesse Johnson on her way to a tough loss at the hands of Joe.
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May Rookie of the Month - Jon S.
The only thing we knew about this rookie before his June debut was that he was a fierce competitor with an appetite for victory. Little did we know that Jon. S. had the skill and courage to take down last month's champ Paul G. in an elimination game, and then the will to go head-to-head with former ROM Mo Pancake in a 33-30 loss. Very impressive.
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Most Improved Player - Heidi
Honestly, her performances leading up to June hadn't been very impressive - it seemed like she was losing not to her opponents but to herself. Then came a campaign of victories and domination that tore through Tetris Tournament like a wrecking ball. Can she keep the momentum in July?
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Biggest Meltdown - Vinnie & Paul G.
It seems like every tournament is a battle between Vinnie and Paul G. - if one of them is playing cold, the other is sure to be in championship form. Sadly, Vinnie went a quick 2 and 2, while Paul was a stunning 0 and 2. The good news: these players know how to bounce back from adversity.
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1. Leslie Volkar
Playing well enough to beat anybody and everybody.... which she did. Average lines: April: 31.3 May: 34 June: 40.8
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2. Joe
The most deadly player in Tetris, and just one step away from total domination. Average lines: April: 28.1 May: 40.5 June: 40.7
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3. Paul G.
Don't let June fool you. He still has the best skills of any player in the league. Average lines: April: 42.8 May: 39.6 June: 39.5
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4. Vinnie
Two poor months in a row damaged his league leading THREE CHAMPIONSHIPS. Consider this his final warning. Average lines: April: 52.8 May: 36 June: 31.75
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5. Jon Nelson
He proved his May performance wasn't a fluke. He can cement is reputation with a strong July. Average lines: May: 31 June: 22.8
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6. Krissy! and Vicky Hoehn (tie)
Vicky knocked out Tim, newcomers Matt and Vito, and veteran Melissa T. But Krissy! rolled past Vicky in the first round. These two players are interchangable. Average lines: KRISSY!: April: 34.75 May: 36 June: 24.5 VICKY HOEHN: April: 33 May: 39.5 June: 37
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7. Melanie
As Sports Illustrated reported, "She was at the top of her game before she disappeared. And now she's back, and better than ever." Average lines: June: 38.75
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8. Jesse Johnson
Was driven to the tournament and picked up afterwards by his mother. Average lines: April: 39 May: 39.1 June: 41.4
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9. Heidi
Making her first of many appearances in the power rankings. May: 21 June: 27
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10. Melissa T.
One of the most respected players in the league, and a championship-caliber player. Average lines: April: 18.6 May: 32 June: 29.25
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11. Mo Pancake
Former ROM, she laid waste to current ROM Jon S and newcomer Dan V: April: 25.5 June: 32.75
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12. Jason. Average lines: May: 24
On the outer orbits of greatness of the second month in a row. May: 24 June: 29.25
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Luke
MIA in June, but still on the radar. Average lines: April: 24.5 May: 19
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Jessica R.
Also MIA in June, and not on the radar. Or is she?.... Average lines: May: 20.5
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Justin Bunker
Still underperforming, but a dark horse pick on any given month. Average lines: April: 26 May: 29.5 June: 39.6
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Uncle J.
He made a brave return in June, but had a tough hand dealt to him with Jon Nelson and Vinnie. Average lines: April: 11 June: 9.5
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Eric Hicks
The General Douglas MacArthur of the Tetris Tournament. He shall return.
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Jenny
Mysteriously and without motivation, Jenny fell down sometime around the fifteen minute mark of the second round. She blames an irregularity in the floor, although no such irregularity was found. Average lines: May: 15.5 June: 20
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Leslie's Assistant Tim
Talk about cold-blooded: Tim was forced to play against his own wife Amy in the first round, and lost. Average lines in April: 22.75 June: 22
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Sam
A no show in June, Sam is waiting in the wings to make a run an the title. Average lines: May: 25.5
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Jeffry
Couldn't make it in June due to a scheduling conflict, but plan on Jeffry to schedule himself into the final six next month. Average lines: April: 30 May: 37.75
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Jon S.
A runaway for the Rookie of the Month honors, and THEE player to watch in July. Average lines: June: 21
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Alicia
Alicia gave strong performances with a win over Vaughn and a losing battle with Vinnie. Great attitude and tons of potential. Average lines: June: 24.3
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Brittany
Another great newcomer in June, Brittany beat Josh in the first round and went toe to toe with Vito in a 15-14 loss. Average lines: June: 16.6
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Josh
Josh made a powerfull debut, eliminating Jenny, Amy and Maggie in quick succession. But it wasn't enough to get past Jesse Johnson, and Josh will have to wait until next month. Average lines: June: 22
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Maggie
Undoubtably the most mysterious rookie of June, Maggie defeated former heavy-weight Sarah Freakin Wells in the losers bracket. No small task, but will she return in July? June: 19.6
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Sarah Freakin Wells
This crowd favorite had a dissapointing June, but her record in May and her overall great attitude keeps her on the cusp of the Power Rankings. Average lines: April: 30.5 May: 35.1 June: 36
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Dan V.
A staunch rookie with a taste for the game, Dan V. was shafted by games with Melanie and Mo Pancake. With a little luck, this player can rebound. Average lines: June: 26
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Matt
Played in an early barn burner against Maggie, but eventually lost out to an angry, bitter, vindictive Vicky Hoegn. Average lines: June: 21
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Vito
A canidate for best dressed, Vito played strong and even got a win against Brittany. Possibly the new face of Tetris in Denver. Average lines: June: 14.6
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Amy
A veteran player who's no stranger to the big screen of Tetris, Amy has been on most scouts' radars for almost a year. "She's due," says ESPN's Scoop Jackson, "She's due." Average lines: June: 23
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