Blue Devils Flag Football

11.6.05 2005 Youngstown 8man Fall League

YOUNGSTOWN, OH - This 2005 fall season proved to be the most challenging for the Devils. As they look to improve each year, so did every other team that looked to dethrone them. The Devils played most of the year as the team to beat, but a close week 4 loss to the Roth Gators dropped the team to 2nd place in the league standings. With the strength of their schedule ahead of them, the Devils buckled down and won the remainder of their games to finish in 2nd place leading into the playoffs. With a rematch with #3 seed Dona Vitos, the Devils looked for a repeat performance of week 6 when they strived on big plays and tremendous pressure. Although the score didn't dictate it, the Devils broke the game open when Clyde Morgan returned a kickoff for a TD late in the 1st half to regain momentum after a long scoring drive by Dona Vitos and finish with a 22-10 victory. With the Roth Gators winning their semi-final game, the stage was set for the two best teams to square off for the championship. The story of this game was the efficiency of the Devils offense. The Devils were unstoppable as A.J. Saul connected on three TD's while running one in himself. However, on the defensive side of the ball the Devils used a variety a coverages and blitzes to throw off the timing of quarterback Sean Wardle and the Gators offense. With a 30-12 victory and their 4th straight league title, continue to watch for the Devils to stay hungry in a quest for a 5th title next season.