Playoffs Week 1!

Playoffs Week 1!

This week was pretty crazy, with farewells to the season, for some.

Div 2

Prediction:

La Horde vs The Holy Trollers in the finals

"I needed a game like that":

In the match between Lions Den and The Holy Trollers, we saw a final no one could have predicted. The game was in the balance by the half with Lions Den being up ten points. Then the trollers got the ball. They drove the field and scored. Then got a stop, and scored again. Then a Lion's score, and a trollers score leaving 1:25 to go. It all came down to this. As the den drove down the field, and Marcus got a penalty off the field on the last play a looming 20 yard play for the win was the game. On a hail Mary the ball got tipped, and Max Rosenfeld batted it out of bounds, to give the win to the trollers.

Div 4

Prediction:

I predict the finals matchup will be The Stonehenge vs not fast just furious.

5OT!!!:

In the match between the Knights and Les Last Calls, tensions were high, and a comeback was close. By halftime tensions were high with both teams showing their inner competitors and by halftime Les last calls were down by 12. Somehow someway, the last calls were able to score the 12 points and shut out the knights in the second sending it overtime. The knights struck first scoring a 1pt convert, then Les calls responded. They scored their first but missed their second. And after Miguel tobon drew a false start, they were looking at 1pt from the 10. They converted winning 27-26.

Div 5 

Prediction:

I predict the finals will be, the MTL Cessnas vs the Big Booties.

Pressure is much more than a high score:

In the match between stormbreaker and the sloths, a scoreboard could not tell the story. This game was defensively oriented. Neither team wanted to give up points. So much so that the game came down to a last play. Down 6-7 and the sloths scored winning 12-7.

Div 6 

Prediction:

I predict the finals will be the Mean Machines vs the Black Jacks 

Decisive ot:

In the game between the Wolverines and the Delayed departure we saw a swift ot. After the wolverines went up 12-6 at halftime things were looking good, until they got shut down in the second. The departure took advantage scoring a TD and also being shut down after that. With the score 12-12 we saw an overtime. After a devastating missed convert by the departure the Wolverines capitalized winning their game 13-12.

Women's Division 

Prediction:

I predict the finals will be the Drama Queens vs Les Gauloises 2 

Stalled:

In the match between the Crazy Bs and the MTL Cessnas, the Cessnas just couldn't find an identity on offense. Though their defense came up big with 3 picks, the offense struggled to get going. The B's defense did a great job in coverage and pressure from the rusher picking up 3 sacks and a safety. The defense got 8 points off a safety and a pick 6! The B's were able to find the end zone 3 times on offense and had momentum most the game in a 26-14 win.

(Some of) Ruben’s Playoff Picks: Week 1 Predictions

(Some of) Ruben’s Playoff Picks: Week 1 Predictions

Playoffs Week 1! This week was pretty chill, with some heartfelt fearwells to the regular season.

Div 1

Prediction: 

I predict that the Idaho Udapimps will win the match against the Double Dippers. Although it would be an amazing underdog story if the Dippers won, the last faceoff Idaho won. Anything could happen but I'm going with Idaho 

Prediction:

I predict that the Outlaws will win against Les Ranceurs. The Ranceurs have a high upside and can play like the best team in the division. But the outlaws are mr consistent. They stay consistent through win and loss and have a quarterback below the age of fifty. I got the Outlaws.

Div 2

Prediction:

I predict that the Thunder Buddies will beat the drama club. The thunder buddies looked good closing out their season, in a 3 game window losing a tight game ironically to drama club. The club has looked like a juggernaut coming off 4 straight wins averaging 40. But the buddies are looking for a get back after that close of a game and I have them taking it 

Div 3

Prediction:

I predict that the Darkhorses will beat La Horde. Though La Horde's strong defense is always scary to play against, the Darkhorses has won both of their regular season matches and seemingly cracked the code to their defense. It's anyone's game but I have the drakhores

Div 4

Prediction:

I predict the last calls will beat the knights. Both teams have looked great but you can't ignore the star receiver factor. Sebastien Lucas Alzate having a near 700 yard season, gives Les last calls the end. Give me the last calls.

Div 5 

Prediction:

I predict the storm breakers will beat the sloths. These teams had a thriller having you at the edge of your seat earlier in the season. And I'm riding with the winner of that game in storm breakers. The Sloths haven't had a win in 6 weeks. The question is will they win when it matters?

Div 6 

Prediction:

I predict the Wolverines will win against delayed departure. Wolverines have looked amazing led by Nic cloutier. On offense and defense they've been playing on a high level and I don't believe that will stop this game. I have the Wolverines.

Women's Division 

Prediction:

I predict Les Gauloises 1 will beat Les Louves du Nord. Although les Louves are coming off an iconic 1-0 win to make the playoffs, Les Gauloises has looked consistent and strong throughout the season. At the beginning of the season they won and I believe they will win here now.

Cheddar Luck Next Time

Cheddar Luck Next Time

Week 10! This week was Cheesy with, some playoffs disappointments.

Div 1

Same team different quarterback:

This week, the iron wolves and outlaws but it was a different face. For the first time in a while, it wasn't Stephen Harripersaud who QB'd for the outlaws against iron wolves, it was Guillaume Renaud Doumlin. The game was a shootout with each team lighting it up, but it was Guillaume who put the outlaws up with 24 seconds to go. Sadly the defense didn't hold up, giving Willy the opportunity to come back and that he did. Scoring on the last play winning 46-43.

Div 2

Flashy ending:

In the match between Les Bines and Handicapables, there was an amazing comeback last minute. The game wasn't too exciting with each teams defense and offense playing stellar. When Les Bines was down with 1 minute left they did not let down. With a minute left they went and scored on a 20 yard TD leaving 4 seconds on the clock. They then picked the Handicapables to win the game.

Div 3

1pt:

In the match between the Darkhorses and Mustard Tigers, 1pt decided the game. The match was a back and forth but the X factor was Victor Davis. Victor was killing it on both sides of the ball and despite Mustard Tigers throwing more interceptions, Victor got a pick 6 being the saving factor in a 39-38 win.

Div 4

WHEELS!:

In the match between the A squad and Les Last Calls, we saw Goldrick Noel give us a peak of his 20s. The match was evenly matched with each team firing after another. It was a strong second half that allowed the A squad to come back. A reason for this was a 24 yard TD run for goldrick noel! They got another touchdown and landed the extra point giving them a slight lead for the win 25-24.

Div 5 

4 game loss streak!?:

After the sloths came out of the season looking like a power house going 5-0 they've taken 4 losses in their last 4 games. With Just 1 game left we wonder will the streak continue. Nic cloutier and the storm breakers brought upon their 4th loss 13-12

Div 6 

First half dominance:

In the match between the Goon squad and The Wolverines, a first half gave a big breeze of momentum. The wolverines took a swift 1st half lead being up 13 by the end of it. Despite the Goons heavy efforts they just fell short, not generating enough points losing 31-24.

Women's Division 

Double pick 6!?:

In the match between the Ravens and the Panthers the first two score on the board were pick 6s. The Ravens defense was shooting getting two pick 6s and a TD to get a early 18-6 lead. Thankfully it was a uneventful second half with each teams defense holding tight. They almost blew the lead but their defense was able to hang in long enough for a 18-14 win.

Week 9: Tight Battles as Playoffs Approach

Week 9: Tight Battles as Playoffs Approach

D1: Les Ranceurs vs Iron Wolves

Les Ranceurs and Iron Wolves produced a wild offensive battle that kept swinging until the final snap. Geoffrey Mubengaie opened the game with a 45 yard touchdown to Tristan Bigonesse and helped Les Ranceurs build a 20 to 0 advantage. Iron Wolves slowly erased the deficit behind William Power, with Zach Mastromonaco and Josh Levine finding the end zone before halftime. The second half became a pure shootout as both offenses answered almost every score. Bigonesse restored the lead with a 42 yard touchdown, while Jonathan Lyristis later put Iron Wolves ahead. Mubengaie found Kevin Thibert with 34 seconds remaining, but Power still had time. He drove Iron Wolves downfield, found David Gutkovsky for a touchdown at the buzzer, then hit Mastromonaco for the winning convert in a 40 to 39 thriller.

D2: Holy Trollers vs La Horde

Holy Trollers and La Horde turned their matchup into an offensive showcase, with the lead changing hands repeatedly throughout a frantic night. Guillaume Renaud-Dumoulin struck early for La Horde, while Stephen Harripersaud answered through Jean François Lawrence and Justin White. By halftime, both quarterbacks were trading touchdowns at a relentless pace and the teams entered the break tied at 28. The second half offered more of the same. Holy Trollers used successful two point converts to keep applying pressure, while La Horde continued generating explosive plays through Loic Rompre, Marc Antoine Pare and Alec Grégoire. Harripersaud put Holy Trollers ahead 50 to 46 with just over a minute remaining. Renaud Dumoulin responded on fourth down, hitting Grégoire for a 43 yard touchdown and Pare for the two point convert before Pare intercepted the final Holy Trollers possession, sealing a 54 to 50 La Horde victory.

D3: La Horde vs Tropic Thunder

La Horde and Tropic Thunder traded momentum throughout a physical matchup where turnovers and fourth down stops became increasingly important. David St-Jean opened the scoring for La Horde with a touchdown to Pierre Alexandre Banas, but Justin Salonga quickly answered by finding Nathan Lambert for consecutive scores. La Horde responded through Damien Lalonde-Blondin and a 45 yard touchdown to Melvyn Lempereur, keeping the game tight entering the second half. From there, Tropic Thunder’s defense began making the difference. La Horde struggled to finish drives, while Salonga continued moving the offense despite pressure from Loic Rompre and St Jean. A late interception by Connor Martin gave Tropic Thunder another scoring opportunity, and Salonga found Martin for a touchdown with under four minutes remaining. Darren Sylvestre then intercepted St Jean to shut the door on a 30 to 19 Tropic Thunder win.

D4: Creaky Knees vs The Brotherhood

Creaky Knees and The Brotherhood went back and forth from the opening possessions, with both offenses finding explosive plays and both defenses creating crucial turnovers. Jeremy Ghio opened the scoring by finding Victoria Labonté, but Nicolas Boucher immediately answered with a touchdown to Kevin Thibert Deschenes. Boucher later intercepted Ghio, setting the tone for a game where takeaways would matter. Creaky Knees eventually created separation in the second half, and Jayden Machabée delivered one of the biggest plays by intercepting Boucher before catching a touchdown moments later. The Brotherhood refused to disappear, cutting the deficit with a Maxime Morin touchdown and continuing to push late. Ghio answered by finding Damien Lalonde-Blondin for a 32 yard score. The Brotherhood added a final touchdown at the buzzer, but Creaky Knees had already done enough to secure a 43 to 39 victory.

D5: Big Booties vs Jungle Squad

Big Booties and Jungle Squad delivered a game that stayed within one possession almost the entire way. Jorge Hernandez opened the scoring for Big Booties with Jean Michel Richer, while Goldrick Noël answered through Perry Njie. Neither offense could build lasting separation, and the matchup remained tied deep into the second half. Jungle Squad moved ahead when Noël found Njie for another touchdown and added the convert, but Big Booties responded with a Richer touchdown and a successful convert to make it 25 to 25. From there, the defenses took turns creating opportunities. Jayden Singh intercepted Noël, only for Martin Grondin to answer with an interception of Hernandez. After another Jungle Squad turnover on downs, Hernandez received one final chance. He drove Big Booties downfield and found Singh for the deciding touchdown with nine seconds remaining, giving Big Booties a dramatic 31 to 25 victory.

D6: The Goon Squad vs Delayed Departure

The Goon Squad and Delayed Departure played a much tighter defensive game, with points difficult to find and neither offense able to pull away. Delayed Departure struck first when Ian Carlo Herrera Sierra found Ben Sommerville for a touchdown, but Nicholas Wong answered just before halftime with a score to Matthew Tam, sending the teams into the break tied at six. The same pattern continued after halftime. Herrera Sierra found Tristan Therrien for a touchdown, only for Wong to answer with Tam again. Therrien scored a second time to restore the advantage, but Tam completed his own hat trick with 1:38 remaining to tie the game at 18. Delayed Departure stayed composed on the final drive. Herrera Sierra moved the chains through Jonathan Galipeau before finding Sommerville for the winning touchdown with 30 seconds left. Jad El Homsy intercepted the final possession to secure a 24 to 18 victory.

W: Drama Queens vs Les Gauloises 1

Drama Queens and Les Gauloises 1 produced another high scoring contest that remained unsettled until the final seconds. Florence Lessard opened the scoring with a rushing touchdown, while Geneviève Fortier answered by finding Laurianne Pilon. The teams continued exchanging scores before Kaila Andrade returned an interception for a touchdown, giving Les Gauloises an important first half swing. Drama Queens responded after halftime, with Kayla Gauthier becoming a major part of the offense. The teams eventually tied up at 32 before Fortier found Gauthier for a touchdown late. Les Gauloises answered in the final minute as Lessard connected with Leila Frenette to tie the game at 38. Fortier still had 28 seconds. Three quick completions to Gauthier moved the ball before Pilon caught an 18 yard touchdown, and Gauthier added the convert to finish a dramatic 45 to 38 Drama Queens victory.

Week 8: Overtime Thrillers, Offensive Explosions & Aerial Assaults!

Week 8: Overtime Thrillers, Offensive Explosions & Aerial Assaults!

Week 8! This week was Chaotic with balls soaring through the air.

Div 1

Just short

In the match between Iron wolves and The Idaho Udapimps, the game came to an overtime. Each team has the edge in one half mirroring each other from one half to the other. Each team brought it down to the wire, with the Iron wolves sending it to overtime on the last play. But sadly the wolves couldn't punch it in, during overtime while Idaho took advantage, winning 33-32.

Div 2

70!?:

After an anomaly of 82 points 2 weeks ago another game breaker occurred. La Horde was rolling from the beginning of the match and couldn't stop. The offense was always on the field with the defense ending drives quickly. Guillaume was a firecracker and exploded for 70 this week as a true QB1. Maybe even the best in the league

Div 3

Back and forth:

In the match between Tropic Thunder and Darkhorses, each team always had an answer. The game was a eye for an eye with each team looking to break off. It was until Mark Selvadurai got a clutch pick, and the thunder went and scored, earning the win 34-20

Div 4

OT:

In the match between the Brotherhood and Les Last Calls, the brotherhood defense did not falter. After a first half stalemate each team went into the second to just have another stalemate. A heavy reason to this is the brotherhood defense coming up with a stop in the dying moments of the game to send it to OT. From there one stop and a successful convert gave the win to The Brotherhood.

Div 5 

Blazing offense:

In the match between Big Booties and Show me your TDs, the booties could not be denied. The offense was rolling with their defense having few holes. The booties as a whole balled out, and got themselves a win for the week.

Div 6 

Assemble:

In the high-stakes clash between the Avengers and Delayed Departure, it was off Patrick Renous's arm and Marvens Geneus's legs that won the squad the match. Renous connected with Geneus for three pivotal first-half touchdowns, including a explosive 45-yard strike. Their aerial chemistry birthed momentum, fueling 34 unanswered points to lead the Avengers to a hard-fought 34–20 win.

Women's Division 

1A vs 1B

In the match between Les Gauloises 1 and Les Gauloises 2, it was off Naomi Collin’s electric arm and Flavie St-Jacques’s explosive legs that won the squad the match. Collin shredded the defense with four touchdown passes, headlined by an absolute dynamite 48-yard launch down the sideline to St-Jacques. Their fiery playmaking birthed pure momentum, staving off a late rally to lead Les Gauloises 2 to a thrilling 27–22 win.

Leagues
Montreal Flag Football League