All eight teams of the Co-op Finals showed a variety of team play and better
than average execution to make for a memorable co-op finals. Up first was the team of
Steve Hanes, Danny Yarnell, and Jamie Chantiles. Displaying their trademark turnovers and
rolls, combined with high scores in execution, they placed sixth with a total score of
59.5. Playing second was Mikey Reid, Jonathan Willett, and Doug (Doug-e Fresh)
Simon. Their smooth flowing style of play was hampered by execution scores in the sevens.
With a total of 52.4 points, they placed eighth. The team of Tom Leitner, Joey Hudoklin,
and Ted Oberhaus had potential. High difficulty and solid execution wasn't enough without
the choreography to propel this team to the top. They took fifth with 60.7 points. Playing
fourth was Stefan Karlson, Joaquim Arveskaar, and John Houck. Grace and athleticism was
the style of this team. They placed seventh with 57.9 points.
The top four teams showed why co-op stands for co-operative play. Choreography dominated in their routines. Playing fifth was Dave Schiller, Danny Cameranesi, and Joel Rogers. Intricate and highly difficult moves by these veteran players gave them a solid third place with 65.6 points. This third-place team got hot with some shredding moves, and could have won if the top teams left the door open.
What do
you get when you combine freestyle with cartoon comedy? If your name is Paul Kenny, then
the answer is South Park. Playing sixth, as South Park characters, were Paul Kenny, Pipo
Lopez, and Toddy Brodeur. Unique artistic impression and great execution carried this team
to fourth place with 60.9 points.
The
last two teams demonstrated the best of what co-op play can be. A combination of art,
timing, theme, teamwork, and technical skill, all combined as a complete package to marvel
and enjoy. Up seventh was Randy Silvey, Larry Imperiale, and Bill Wright with a bizarre
circus theme. Timing, teamwork, style and only one drop made for a solid performance that
was tough to match. With Dave Lewis, Dave Murphy, and Arthur Coddington as the last team
to perform, the challenge was just five minutes away from being resolved. By tweaking the
difficulty up a few notches, the dramatic music and complex teamwork gave this team the
edge with 72.6 points to take first. The team of Silvey, Imperiale, and Wright finished
second with 71.5 total points.
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