Crystal Bowl XLVIII: The Game.

Crystal Bowl XLVIII: The PFL Championship 2017-18|

  ROCHESTER TROJANS 28
  NEW JORG 96ERS 41

	1	2	3	4	ET	FT
ROCHESTER	7	14	0	7	–	28
NEW JORG	14	7	3	17	–	41

From the Cherry Bowl Stadium, Granada.

1st Quarter:
NJ – Johnson 17 pass from Sierra (Gold XP); 0-7
NJ – Brown 25 pass from Sierra (Gold XP); 0-14
ROC- Shell 16 pass from Bruce (Turner XP); 7-14
2nd Quarter:
NJ – Jammer 29 interception return (Gold XP); 7-21
ROC- Shell 2 run (Turner XP); 14-21
ROC- Philips 27 pass from Bruce (Turner XP); 21-21
3rd Quarter:
NJ – Gold FG 37; 21-24
4th Quarter:
NJ – McKeown 89 fumble recovery return (Gold XP); 21-31
NJ – Brown 18 pass from Sierra (Gold XP); 21-38
ROC- Philips 60 pass from Bruce (Turner Kick);28-38
NJ – Gold FG 25; 28-41

The Rochester Trojans turned the ball over five times in a slightly one-sided second half performance at the Cherry Bowl stadium. QB Ryan Bruce threw four interceptions- all to POTG WB Edgar Jammer, one returned for a pick six.

The ‘Sixers started off at breakneck speed, being 14-0 after two Kurt Sierra touchdown tosses; to Johnson and Brown. The Trojans first three possessions ended with three and outs and an interception. They started off running away from DE Vin Marshall and his pass rushing prowess. They were playing in to the New Jorg Defence’s hand- who dared them to throw the other side to – Jammer.

Following Frank Bowman’s fumble, the Trojans got one back with a Ray Shell catch and run for sixteen yards. The Trojans then gave up the pick six, before rallying with a Shell running TD and Ryan Bruce’s pass to Philips. It was tied at 21 at the half.

After the halftime show featuring Ellie Winters and Monstersauce, the game restarted with defences on top. Vin Marshall and the ‘Sixers front seven locked down the Trojans.
It took a defensive play to open the game back up, and it happened following Ray Shell’s fumble. The ball popped up into the hands of Defensive End Marco McKeown, who returned it 89 yards for the score.

Kurt Sierra then topped the day off with a second scoring pass to Asante Brown. The Trojans pulled one back when Philips broke through for a 60 yard score.

The New Jorg 96ers were crowned the champions of the PFL for the third time. With that defence, how many more can they get?

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Quarter-Finals: A legend bows out, Bulldogs best champs, semi-finals set.

PFL PLAYOFFS 2018 | Road to the Crystal Bowl

The quarter-finals are in the bag and we are down to the final four teams.  With one Sunday left to prove the teams worthy of the Crystal Bowl, it is time to step up!

Rochester Trojans 30- 27 Chakota Wasps

We may have seen the end of an era, with Billy Humphrey, 42, perhaps playing in his last PFL game. His opposite number, Ryan Bruce led a commanding performance in the Wasps’ Nest. Completing 20 of 30 for over 300 yards and three scores, Bruce showed the playoff poise that he has lacked in his previous attempts. If he can do this in Hallas, the Trojans will be going to the big one!

Two weeks to go, 12 teams in play!

The 2017-18 regular season has just two weeks left to play, but  there are an astonishing 12 teams vying for the eight playoff spots! In two weeks time four of these teams will be on the outside looking in. We may know more next weekend, as losses eliminate Ballymore and  Adelphia from contention.

The Outsiders;How do either Adelphia or Ballymore get in?

Both teams can get in with two wins, to get to 9-9 and they need other teams to lose both. The Phoenix’s extra-time win over the Melborg Giants was enough to keep them alive, so wins against the 96ers and Knights could let them sneak in.

The Tigers have to beat the Hawks and then the Bulldogs at home. Similar scenario.

Who is in already?

The Landor 96ers, Hallas Stars and Caligara Bulldogs have all guaranteed themselves top spots in their division and will be seeded. The Chakota Wasps are currently atop the PFL Central, however the Oakland Ravens and Rochester Trojans are both 10-6 and could end up topping the division with two wins. It is all to play for.
The defending champions, the New Chester Knights are almost secure in a spot.

On the Cusp

The Knights, Trojans and Ravens are all one win away from sealing their places, this means that the three 8-8 teams are vying for the latter spots- Eregon Eagles, Melborg Giants and St. George Sharks. Basically, keep winning to get in is the key!

Week 20 will see the Wasps play the Ravens and Eagles against the Sharks, so it looks to go right down to the wire.

Happy New Year! Welcome to 2018

Welcome to 2018, here’s to a fabulous New Year from all of us here at the PFL.

Looking forward to the Champions Bowl on Saturday January 6th and Crystal Bowl XLVIII on 4th March.

2017- Going out in style?

Bulldogs, Ravens, Trojans, Knights, Phoenix and Giants all win big on last day of the year

Week Fifteen | PFL | Season 2017-18

With five weeks to go, this is crunch time. The last game of the year normally sends out a statement as to how the regular season will end. Manifesting destiny, they call it.

Ballymore Tigers 21 – 34 Caligara Bulldogs

Ballymore were trounced early by Caligara’s ground and pound approach to the first half. This set up perfect play-action to Max Buchanon and Seth Slater in the third quarter and it was soon 34-14.

Chakota Wasps 25 – 27 Rochester Trojans

The Trojans got a key divisional victory in this game. Now there are three teams fixed at 9-4 in the PFL Central. Divisional wins could be key. Ryan Bruce threw for 317 yards and two scores, including the game winning drive for the winning Field Goal.

Eregon Eagles 28 – 19 Iomagh Steelers

Eregon kept themselves in the playoff race with a win over the increasingly hapless Iomagh Steelers side. At 6-7, the Eagles can still make a late push for the knockout phase.

Oakland Ravens 30 – 31 Landor Knights

The Ravens are kicking themselves after a missed field goal as time expired lost them this game. A game that they should never had a chance of winning! The Knights were leading 24-3 at halftime, dominating up front. A third quarter pick six and fumble recovery set up the fight back. Tomkowski snuck in to make it 30-24 in the fourth quarter. This allowed Elijah Brooks to march downfield and find Cooks in the endzone for the final score.

San Angelo Miners 20 – 34 Adelphia Phoenix

The Miners were without Brandon Mullen, and it showed. The Phoenix took control early and led 13-3 at the half. Adelphia QB Matt Kelly is coming back to fitness and form and he threw for 289 yards and three TD tosses.

Hallas Stars 26 – 31 Melborg Giants

The Giants are still in it! A mid-season comeback has helped the Giants continue to stay relevant. Their strong defence shit down Hallas for three Quarters and they led 17-10. Even though Hallas came back, the Melborg men had enough left in the tank to claim the victory.

Stars vs Wasps – Sunday Night Matchup

   HALLAS STARS  35
   CHAKOTA WASPS 14

	1	2	3	4	ET	FT
HALLAS	5	9	14	7	–	35
CHAKOTA	0	7	7	0	–	14

From the Wasps’ Nest, Chakota

Hallas scored two Rogues in the first half (safeties for US fans) and Kobe Carey returned the second half kickoff 96 yards for a TD as the Stars romped away to a 35-14 win over the Wasps in Chakota last night.

After 17 minutes play, the score was 7-0, but with two Rogues and a Field Goal, not the normal way of accumulating these points. it was 14-7 at the half, following an Amani Sanders catch and run. The second half began with a Carey TD return and then following a Chakota three and out- a Wilson 2 yard TD dive. At 28-7 it looked all over.

Drew Williams threw for 311 yards,two scores and one pick, whilst the defence racked up six QB Marks (Sacks for US fans), with three from monster DT Latavius Gill.

When not being pressured, Wasps’ QB Billy Humphrey managed only 171 yards, 1 TD and threw an INT. Humphrey left the game late in the second Quarter, but returned in the 4th Quarter.

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Monday Night Fight!

PFL Season 2017-18 | Week Eleven | Monday Night Game

   OAKLAND RAVENS  16
   CHAKOTA WASPS 15

	1	2	3	4	ET	FT
OAKLAND	3	3	3	7	–	16
CHAKOTA	2	3	3	7	–	15

From the Wasps’ Nest, Chakota.

What a war it was on Monday Night between divisional rivals Chakota and Oakland. Both teams defence’s were on top and the game was full of brutal, albeit legal hits and tackles. Tempers flared over at times, but the referees seemed to keep their cool when other’s did not.

This was not a game for those who enjoy flashy high scoring games, for the defensive knock-down, hustling, bustling fight- this was a game for you!

At the end of the first quarter, it was 3-2 , with a Philips field goal and a Tomkowski rogue (safety for US fans), when he was tackled in his own end zone.

In the second and third quarters, both teams could only trade field goals. Humphrey had thrown four picks and Tomkowski two. each team had lost two fumbles and given up nine penalties.

The Wasps thought they had won it when Wiley returned a punt 76 yards for the score, however. The Ravens managed to make one decent drive, going 86 yards for the score. Dante Fulcher dived into the endzone from a yard out on 3rd and goal with 4:19 left to play.  The Wasps got the ball back but could not move the chains.

The Ravens go ahead of the Wasps in PFL Central. Brutal game, compulsive viewing.

Week Ten Wrap-up

PFL | Season 2017-18 | Week Ten

Everyone has played nine games now, so, w’ere at the halfway point. Some teams will have to win out from here. Here’s what went down in the last round of matches.

Six-Appeal! The New Jorg 96ers improved to 6-3, with a 41-24 spanking of the St. George Sharks. DE Vin Marshall had three QB Marks (that’s sacks for U.S. fans) and the team forced four turnovers. On the attack, the ‘Sixers Kurt Sierra again went over 300 yards and three scores.

Slatered! The Caligara Bulldogs kept their place at the top of the PFL North, with a 21-17 win over the Eregon Eagles. This was an old rivalry game from their days together in the West. ‘Dogs QB Zack Slater found his namesake Seth Slater for a 20 yard TD with 1:19 left. JJ Peters nabbed his fifth interception of the season!

Stung! Chakota destroyed a Matt Kelly-less Adelphia Phoenix team on the road. At home in another dome, Billy Humphrey and co lasered up the scoreboard early, with five first half TD. The Wasps took their foot off the accelerator for the second half, still winning 42-17.

Stealers?! The Iomagh Steelers got caught out in the fourth quarter against the Landor Knights. The Steelers threw two late INTs, that were converted into scores as the team from the capital won out 24-10. Iomagh lead 10-7 at half-time.

Starlight! The Hallas Stars reigned supreme in the Stardome, winning 34-24 in a crucial divisional game with the San Angelo Miners. The Miners also lost their top QB, Brandon Mullen. Their season is in jeopardy.

Fired! The 1-8 Harteford Hawks didn’t play, but announced they fired OC Kurt Millen Monday morning. Head Coach Dick Jorgensen will take over as OC for the remainder of the season. If, he makes it that far…

MNG: Miners at Stars

Monday Night Game | Hallas | Week Ten

    HALLAS STARS 34

   SAN ANGELO MINERS 24

Hallas took advantage of a second-half QB crisis from the Miners after Brandon Mullen left the game early in the third quarter. 

Another QB out: Mullen goes down

San Angelo Miners | Brandon Mullen

San Angelo will be without their top passer for the remainder of the season, according to reports coming in from Hallas. With the game tied at 17-17, Mullen went down and has apparently broken his jaw. That is expected to be it the end of his season right there.

Brandon Gooden, who scored a third quarter fumble recovery td, also missed time in the first half. Gooden returned to the game and defended two passes and scored a touchdown.