Week 2 Rundown

DOWNRIVER wins a close contest over refreshed Texas.

All signs should have pointed to a Texas win, with receivers Jacqueline Knight and Isaac Sierra scoring touchdowns, but the Waves forced four fumbles on the Ramblers and recovered two - including one from starting QB Andrew Calder, who came up from Free Agency after Texas released Roy Dejesus because of last week’s loss. The fumbles stopped promising Ramblers drives and allowed the Waves to wash them out - despite their injury-plagued lineup. Draco Zingora’s three-for-three perfect field goals also helped in the win. Downriver will travel to North Florida, while Texas hosts their opening home game of the season vs Las Vegas in Week 3.

Final Score: Waves 23, Ramblers 17

LAS VEGAS holds on after last-chance fumble by Chicago quarterback.

In an unusual occurance, lightning delayed kickoff 45 minutes as several thunderstorms passed through the area. It was rainy and windy at times, as the National Weather Service issues a flash flood warning for surrounding Clark County. The poor weather held down the crowd some for Las Vegas, but it couldn’t hold down the Bandits as they took a 10-3 lead in the 1st quarter and never looked back. Consensus five star rookie Coby Carson finished the game with 6 tackles and a forced fumble, while teammate Kelley Rowe recorded 3 tackles of her own. The win gave Vegas their first victory of the season following what many considered to be an upset last week by New York. Next week the Bandits travel to a Texas team hungry for their first win of the season while Chicago looks to right the ship when they host New York.

Final Score: Bandits 20, Outlaws 17

BALTIMORE keeps Grand Rapids at bay.

It was a defensive struggle in the Old Line State as the Ponies took a 13-6 lead in the first half thanks to 15 yard touchdown pass from Baltimore QB Aspen Redfield to Gerald Grimes and a pair of Virginia Pratt field goals. Redfield would finish the game completing 17/30 passes for 201 yards, a TD, and an interception. Both of Grand Rapids’ scores came off of first half field goals by Earl Holley who finished a perfect 2 for 2 on the day. In the second half, neither offense could find its rhythm as the teams traded possessions. The stiff defenses on the field were highlighted by Jim Hardin whose 11 tackles led both teams. With the victory, Baltimore remains perfect in the Continental League, while Grand Rapids evens at 1-1. Next up for the Ponies are the Fargo Axemen while Grand Rapids hosts a red hot Dons team.

Final Score: Ponies 13, Dragons 6

CALIFORNIA dominates on the road over a confused Abilene offense.

In the UFFL’s first dome game of the season, California came in strong with 268 yards passing from backup Joe Bowers - overshadowing Robert Goady’s loathsome 111 yards on the day. If Bowers ever wanted to make a statement that he deserved the starting job, it was this week - four touchdowns, including one to Koriun Masquarde. Dons Defensive Lineman Abe Whitney’s two forced fumble recoveries earned him Game MVP kudos. Backup linebacker Raymon McCalb likely also earned himself a starting job after 9 tackles and a sack. California heads to Grand Rapids, while Abilene will try to recover against winless Easton in Week 3.

Final Score: Dons 31, Lancers 7

FARGO wins in backup quarterback thriller

There was no shortage of offensive fireworks in suburban Philly, as Fargo’s Bernard Randolph exploded onto the scene with four returns for touchdowns, a United Furry Football League record. It began with an game opening 87 yard kickoff return, followed by a 74 yard punt return in the 2nd quarter, an 85 yard punt return, and finally a 105 yard kickoff return in the 3rd quarter. All together Randolph finished the game with 9 returns for 430 yards, another UFFL single game record quickly bolting him onto the league-wide MVP scene. Both backup QB’s performed excellently, especially Easton’s Mortin Ritter who went 28/39 for 321 yards and a TD. It wasn’t enough though as Fargo pulled away on the back of Randolph, picking up their first win of the young season. Following the game, a crowd of rowdy Bald Eagles fans attempted to block the Fargo bus from leaving for the airport and local police had to be called in.

Final Score: Axemen 45, Bald Eagles 26

NEW YORK sends North Florida packing in a rowdy atmosphere.

North Florida’s bus struggled to make it to the stadium in time, delaying kickoff by 15 minutes and leaving little time for the Renegades to warm up - and it showed in their performance. Although both teams started slow and both quarterbacks struggled to complete passes, the Titans defense forced QB Kiedo Masquarde to throw two interceptions, one of which was returned for a touchdown score (a “pick-6”) by Adolph Gardner. The Renegades’ Jamie Hodges, who normally punts for the team, was unexpectedly started as a kicker - and he only managed to make 1 of 4 field goals on the day - likely contributing to the Renegades loss. Mox Prowler also scored 1 sack. The undefeated Titans will visit Chicago, while North Florida hosts Downriver in Week 3.

Final Score: Titans 31, Renegades 10