The Hamilton Raiders have been one of the most documented up-and-coming teams in TFO. Year after year, and tournament after tournament, this team has improved on and off the field. As mentioned in earlier publications, this year the Raiders added more experience to compliment their established roster of youth, speed, and intensity. They faced one of their biggest challenges yet in the Burlington Bulls as they squared for the Kingston “B” title. Let’s see who these teams had to defeat before engaging in their championship shootout.

Quarter-Finals

Burlington Bulls 39 vs Mississauga Rebels 22

Hamilton Raiders 32 vs Montreal Spitfire 22

Ottawa Knights 1 vs Montreal Circus Freeks 0

Ottawa Express 1 vs Hamilton Irish 0

 

Semi-Finals

Burlington Bulls 23 vs Ottawa Express 18

Hamilton Raiders 32 vs Ottawa Knights 18

The Raiders and Bulls pulled off convincing wins, scoring handfuls of touchdowns throughout their play-off games. Both teams continued their offensive ways in their championship game, posting a combined 58 points. The Raiders displayed their ever growing maturity, however, controlling the game at the end to capture their second title of the season. Congratulations gentlemen!

Finals

Hamilton Raiders 31 vs Burlington Bulls 27