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Overwatch pro Effect demonstrates useful B.O.B. tactic on Eichenwalde

Dallas Fuel’s Hwang ‘Effect’ Hyeon showed off a useful B.O.B. tactic for Ashe on Eichenwalde.

Positioning B.O.B. correctly can be the difference between an enormously impactful ultimate, and one that fails miserably. B.O.B., faithful servant as he is, will go wherever he is instructed with no regard for his personal safety, and many a player has experienced the misfortune of not paying enough attention to their positioning and accidentally sending B.O.B. charging to his immediate death.

Eichenwalde is one of many maps on which players might be vulnerable to this error, as it has several areas in which both players and B.O.B. could fall off the map. The end of the second stage, where the offensive team must cross a bridge to reach the castle entrance, is a particularly dangerous location.

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B.O.B. was an instant fan-favorite upon his reveal alongside Ashe.

While streaming a ranked match on Eichenwalde, Effect demonstrated a useful tactic for this location, which not only ensures B.O.B.’s safety but also puts him in a perfect location to have the maximum impact.

As Effect's offensive team pushed the cart towards the stage two checkpoint, Effect used Ashe's movement to fly into the air and place B.O.B. on one of the wooden ledges overlooking the capture point.

From his vantage point, B.O.B. has a perfect line-of-sight on any defenders present. In addition, should any turn their attention to him, they’ll likely be forced to turn their backs to the offensive push, leaving them more vulnerable.

Effect is due to compete for the Dallas Fuel in Season Two of the Overwatch League, which returns on February 14. Season Two will be the first time that Ashe will be available for the league, meaning fans will at last get to see what the world’s best players can get out of her in the game’s most elite setting.

Basketball's B.O.B.: Vote for the best forward in the Battle Creek area

Basketball B.O.B - Who is the best forward in girls hoops in Battle Creek area? Enquirer poll gives you a chance to vote for tops in the area.

Lakeview's Karlie Kucharczyk (14) goes for the ball during first half action against Gull Lake Friday evening. (Photo11: Al Lassen/For the Enquirer)

The B.O.B. is hitting the court.

The Best Of Battle Creek series in the Enquirer is being expanded this year to include the top players on basketball courts throughout the area.

Each week, throughout the winter, we are going to ask, "Who is the Best Of Battle Creek?" as we look at each position in basketball among the city/area high school teams. We have voted on the top players in boys basketball and now we look at the girls programs.

Nominations for each position have come from the city/area coaches with a little information on each player. It will be a tougher list to make this year as we expand the field to city and area teams, but once we do, then it will be up to the Enquirer readers to decide who is the B.O.B.

Each week we will give readers choices and open our online poll for voting, with a winner decided by the following Monday.

Next are the forwards for the city/area girls basketball teams:

VOTE HERE:Who is the best forward in girls basketball in the city/area?

Or, scroll down to the bottom of the story for online poll

Here are the nominations:

Karlie Kucharczyk (Photo11: Bill Broderick/Battle Creek Enquirer)

Karlie Kucharczyk

School: Lakeview

Class: Senior

Why she is the best forward in Battle Creek area: A three-year varsity player, Kucharczyk averages a double-double for a Lakeview team that has won five in a row. She is an all-league and an All-City selection. According to her coach, "She can do it all. She can play any position on offense from post to point guard. Making her one of our most valuable players."

Marlene Bussler (Photo11: Bill Broderick/Battle Creek Enquirer)

Marley Bussler

School: Harper Creek

Class: Sophomore

Why she is the best forward in Battle Creek area: Only a sophomore, Bussler is already a starter in her second year on varsity. An all-around player, she is averaging 6.6. points and 3 rebounds per game. According to the coach, "She is athletic and can drive for points or make a big 3. She plays tough defense and rebounds well. She has come through with some big plays at key moments both offensively and defensively."

Maddie Reynolds (Photo11: Provided)

Maddie Reynolds

School: Marshall

Class: Senior

Why she is the best forward in Battle Creek area: A three-year varsity player and three-sport standout at Marshall, Reynolds is a team captain and is leading the Redhawks in scoring, rebounding and steals. According to her coach, "She is a versatile undersized forward who is capable of scoring in the post, from the perimeter, and off the dribble. She can also defend taller post players."

Kandis Orns (Photo11: Bill Broderick/Battle Creek Enquirer)

Kandis Orns

School: Battle Creek Central

Class: Junior

Why she is the best forward in Battle Creek area: Orns is a small forward on an athletic Battle Creek Central team that is having its best season in a decade. According to the coach, "Kandis is a tenacious defensive player. She has quick feet and possesses the strength, and endurance to defend all five positions on the court. Kandis is a winner and she is the glue that holds the team together."

Alicia Lake (Photo11: Bill Broderick/Battle Creek Enquirer)

Alicia Lake

School: Pennfield

Class: Senior

Why she is the best forward in Battle Creek area: Lake is a three-sport standout at Pennfield and a returning starter. As a stretch 4, she can play in the post and shoot from the outside, averaging 13.2 points and 12.8 rebounds per game. According to the coach, "Alicia is the consummate leader. This year, she’s overcome injury to post one of the area's best seasons while helping a very young overall team to grow."

Emilee Smoker (Photo11: Provided)

Emilee Smoker

School: Coldwater

Class: Senior

Why she is the best forward in Battle Creek area: A first-time starter, Smoker is having a big senior season for a Coldwater team in contention to win the Interstate 8 Conference. Smoker is averaging 7.8 points per game and is a key outside shooter for the Cardinals. According to the coach, "Emilee has used her height and long arms to become a strong perimeter defender and a very adept passer, possessing a 2-1 assist-to-turnover ratio."

Berit Ernst (Photo11: Provided)

Berit Ernst

School: Bellevue

Class: Sophomore

Why she is the best forward in Battle Creek area: New to the program, Ernst has become a starter as a sophomore on an undefeated, state-ranked Bellevue squad. According to the coach, "She has found her niche on our team and has stepped up in big games for us. Berit has great vision on the court, smooth passes and great finesse around the hoop."

Contact Bill Broderick (269) 966-0678 or bbroderi@battlecreekenquirer.com. Follow him on Twitter @billbroderick.

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B.o.B. Releases Sends Shivers Down Our Spine With Through My Head! Listen To It HERE!

Home › B.O.B. › B.o.B. Releases Sends Shivers Down Our Spine With Through My Head! Listen To It HERE!

This video is just too perfect!!!

B.o.B.‘s haunting new cut Through My Head was just layed over a Ricardo de Montreuil short called The Raven and the results are nothing short of AH-Mazing!!!

We love it!!

Ch-ch-check it out for yourself (above)!

B.o.B. flew under the radar these past few months, but it’s great to see him back on point with this bone-chilling track!

The Raven is well on its way to becoming a feature length film, too. Liam Hemsworth was already in talks to play the titular role!!!

Hopefully this song makes the soundtrack B.o.B.