NEFAD won 3rd place in 2008 Men's Invitational USADB.

I carried NEFAD to win 3rd place, however, we almost beat #1 seed FSAD (Orlando) in
semifinals. We will owe them someday as our rival for Florida/any
tourney. In game one, we beat Las Vegas, 71-37. In game two we beat #13
Sunshine State (another FL team), 80-65. In semifinals, against #1 FSAD
and we play very good in 1st half. FSAD lead by 2pts in halftime
(43-41)
but we got several foul troubles, turnovers, and one player, Eric
Lefors, got serious injury in late 2nd half. Also, without Allen
Sanderson, Alex Senesac, and Darren Dorr that we need their defense...
if they play, we could UPSET FSAD FOR SURE. We lost the game, 78-93. A
lot of fans enjoyed to watch our game. In last game for 3rd place.. we
played against #6 Minnepaul (Minneapolis, MN)... even play without
Allen
Sanderson, Alex Senesac, Darren Dorr, and Eric Lefors. We played real
hard without them and Minn lead the game most of the game, even they
lead huge game by 16pts like 6mins left. We didn't give up, work hard
to
comeback and overcome. We lead 4pts up with 45 seconds left then
turnovers and tied the game... Erik last shot and tied the game. Minn
tried to shoot but missed two straight and tied for overtime.
BUUUUUTT... one person told scorekeeper to make sure check the score if
right or not. Scorekeeper check on his own and he said MINN 73, NEFAD
74. Minn coach got angry and called chairperson. He re-check and again
double check. Everything is correct, NEFAD win!! We were sooo happy and
jump. Minn was upset and accept. It was great experience for me to run
coach all the games in invitational, take over Jesse's position. Real
unbevielable and we deserved it! I want to say thank to all NEFAD
players for their best effort and they deserved it. They listen,
cooperate, and connect with me as well. I'm real proud of myself and
proud of them too. We can do better and better next year, 2 yrs later.
Its just begun for now. It was awesome, great memory.
-Manuel