Task 6
London Royals – DSFL – North
The London Royals managed to make there way into the playoffs out of a tightly contested group with a 7-7 record. The season looked done and dusted prior to week 9 with the team sporting a 2-6 record and sitting bottom of there group. A 27-10 win in wk 7 may have given the team a boost that they could win matches.
Week 9 they faced off against the Minnesota Grey Ducks who had defeated us in the reverse fixture in week 2, by a 20-14 score line. A slow start in that game for the Royals meant the Grey Ducks could get a lead and held onto it until the final whistle. The Royals did not want the same to happen again in the rematch. Although didn’t get off to a quick start the defence stubbornly held to keep the 1st Quarter to 0-0. A big 2 middle quarters drove the team into a 26-7 lead that was not to be recovered by the Grey Ducks. This result was built upon strong running play from both King and Batista.
Week 10 the team would face up to the Norfolk Seawolves who were top of the South Division. Consistent scoring by the Royals led them to a huge 31-16 victory, the teams first back-to-back wins of the season. And taking them to a 4-6 record. Once again, some solid rushing from Danny King. But the standout was the Royals QB Colby Jack, who threw for nearly 200 yrds off 14 throws, for 2 TDs. This gave a QB Rating of 157.6. Tre’Darius J’Vathon showed great hands to pull in both TD passes for the game.
Weeks 11 and 12, went a similar way where the team was able to keep up a consistent accumaltion of points through solid rushing play and strong defence.
Heading into week 13 the tream had put 4 wins together and were now up to a 6-6 record. Could they put themselves into a qualifying position by getting to a winning record. And close in on the Kansas City Royals who have lost back-to-back games since getting to 7 wins at week 10. 1st Half the Royals were 17-7 down and struggling, Colby Jack, particularly struggled to find his receivers. Whatever the coaches said at HT seemed to do the trick as the Royals came out of the blocks in the 2nd half to score 21 unanswered points and get to a positive winning record. Danny King stood out on Offense for the Royals with 3 TDs and averaging 6.7 yards per carry for 128 yards in total. On defence, Juan Domine racked up an impressive 14 tackles, 1 sack and a pass deflection to ensure his sides victory.
Week 14 the team may have got a bit carried away with there 5 game winning run as they travelled to the Myrtle Beach Buccaneers but were comfortably beat by 26-3. The royals had a 3-0 lead in the 1st quarter but then the Buccaneers took control with 26 unanswered points.
With a 7-7 record the side managed to get into a conference Final against the Kansas City Coyotes.
Who will prevail?
London Royals – DSFL – North
The London Royals managed to make there way into the playoffs out of a tightly contested group with a 7-7 record. The season looked done and dusted prior to week 9 with the team sporting a 2-6 record and sitting bottom of there group. A 27-10 win in wk 7 may have given the team a boost that they could win matches.
Week 9 they faced off against the Minnesota Grey Ducks who had defeated us in the reverse fixture in week 2, by a 20-14 score line. A slow start in that game for the Royals meant the Grey Ducks could get a lead and held onto it until the final whistle. The Royals did not want the same to happen again in the rematch. Although didn’t get off to a quick start the defence stubbornly held to keep the 1st Quarter to 0-0. A big 2 middle quarters drove the team into a 26-7 lead that was not to be recovered by the Grey Ducks. This result was built upon strong running play from both King and Batista.
Week 10 the team would face up to the Norfolk Seawolves who were top of the South Division. Consistent scoring by the Royals led them to a huge 31-16 victory, the teams first back-to-back wins of the season. And taking them to a 4-6 record. Once again, some solid rushing from Danny King. But the standout was the Royals QB Colby Jack, who threw for nearly 200 yrds off 14 throws, for 2 TDs. This gave a QB Rating of 157.6. Tre’Darius J’Vathon showed great hands to pull in both TD passes for the game.
Weeks 11 and 12, went a similar way where the team was able to keep up a consistent accumaltion of points through solid rushing play and strong defence.
Heading into week 13 the tream had put 4 wins together and were now up to a 6-6 record. Could they put themselves into a qualifying position by getting to a winning record. And close in on the Kansas City Royals who have lost back-to-back games since getting to 7 wins at week 10. 1st Half the Royals were 17-7 down and struggling, Colby Jack, particularly struggled to find his receivers. Whatever the coaches said at HT seemed to do the trick as the Royals came out of the blocks in the 2nd half to score 21 unanswered points and get to a positive winning record. Danny King stood out on Offense for the Royals with 3 TDs and averaging 6.7 yards per carry for 128 yards in total. On defence, Juan Domine racked up an impressive 14 tackles, 1 sack and a pass deflection to ensure his sides victory.
Week 14 the team may have got a bit carried away with there 5 game winning run as they travelled to the Myrtle Beach Buccaneers but were comfortably beat by 26-3. The royals had a 3-0 lead in the 1st quarter but then the Buccaneers took control with 26 unanswered points.
With a 7-7 record the side managed to get into a conference Final against the Kansas City Coyotes.
Who will prevail?
