Season 9 of the Vintage Super League continues next Tuesday at 9 PM Eastern (GMT -5). We’re running a series of articles to celebrate, like our intro to VSL Season 9 and our rundowns of the Top 5 Decks in Vintage and the Top 10 Cards in Vintage. Plus, we’re running a few VSL fantasy leagues on Thousand Leagues!
Week 8 of the Vintage Super League’s ninth season is in the bag. Rich Shay went undefeated this past Tuesday to ensure a slot in the semifinals at 5-1. Get ready for the playoffs starting next week!
Season 9 of VSL is organized into four groups of four players. Week six features Rich Shay, Matt Sperling, Steve Menendian and Saffron Olive, who played a full round-robin tournament this past Tuesday night. The competitors brought a variety of decks to the event: Jeskai Mentor, Free Win Red, RUG Xerox and Oath.
Results
So, how did week eight go for the players?
R1: Rich Shay (RUG Xerox) defeats Matt Sperling (Oath of Druids) (2-0)
R2: Steve Menendian (Jeskai Mentor) vs Saffron Olive (Free Win Red) (2-0)
R3: Matt Sperling (Oath of Druids) defeats Steve Menendian (Jeskai Mentor) (2-1)
R4: Rich Shay (RUG Xerox) defeats Saffron Olive (Free Win Red) (2-0)
R5: Saffron Olive (Free Win Red) defeats Matt Sperling (Oath of Druids) (2-0)
R6: Rich Shay (RUG Xerox) defeats Steve Menendian (Jeskai Mentor) (2-1)
Rich Shay (3-0)
Rich verified that you can win by copying everything you do.
Rich verified that you can win by copying everything you do.
Rich verified that you can win by copying everything you do.
Rich verified that you can win by copying everything you do.
Rich verified that you can win by copying everything you do.
Matt Sperling (1-2)
Matt tried to prove that Oath of Druids can be viable, but the second showing of Oath didn’t do much better. Matt with not be in the playoffs, but he provided some amazing commentary and showed us when you get an Inferno Titan in play you can send your opponent to the seventh level of Dante’s Inferno.
Steve Menendian (1-2)
Steve unfortunately was eliminated from the playoffs, but put up a great show of skill and ability. It was great seeing him play through this league and can’t wait to see him again on VSL!
Saffron Olive (1-2)
Saffron was a lot of fun playing some fringe Vintage strategies, can’t wait to see if he returns again. He did say, “It was awesome,” when asked how he felt about Vintage. Keep an eye out for this curve ball online and in VSL.
Playoffs schedule
Quarterfinals 3/12
Andy Probasco
Andy Markiton
Andreas Petersen
Cyrus Corman-Gill
Playoff Contenders
Randy Buehler 5-1
Rachel Agnes 5-1
Rich Shay 5-1
Andy Probasco 4-2
Andy Markiton 4-2
Andreas Petersen 4-2
Cyrus Corman-Gill 4-2
Out of Contention
Kevin Cron 3-3
Steve Menendian 3-3
Seth Manfield 3-3
Brian Kelly 2-4
Saffron Olive 2-4
Matt Sperling 2-4
Bob Maher 1-5
Brian Coval 1-5
Erin Campbell 0-6