Wow, what a finish!
A super close contest across the league, as all but one team had a draw over their games and a whopping 273 tries scored.
Semi finals
The semi finals were all close run, with a maximum of 2 tries in it over all four games.
Animals took on Blades, in a great contest. The two teams played the pool game earlier in the same night, with Animals winning 6-2. With a regroup, Blades pulled out a stellar performance making the animals really work for the final spot, as they finally went down 3-2 in a great display.
Chargers took on Shanked in the other Cup semi final. A depleted Chargers team put in a valiant effort, as Shanked came out on top taking the win 6-4.
In the bowl competition, the Hit N Run squad took on Spartans, as the young steppers and their experienced parents combined to secure their final spot.
It was a Sedgley derby, as the Tigers took on the Lions, in a 4-2 Lions victory.
FINALS FOOTY
7/8 Play off - Spartans beat Tigers in a 10-5 try fest, ending their season on a high.
Bowl Final - Hit N Run beat Sedgley Lions 4-3
Can’t wait to see what these guys bring next season, as their junior ranks have another season under their belt.
With Blades forfeiting their last match, Chargers took the bronze medal. a thanks to Shanked for stepping in to play Chargers in a friendly, in another 6-6 thriller.
Cup Final
Animals Vs Shanked. Both teams are stalwarts of the league, and have progressed so much over the past few seasons, which has been a pleasure to witness.
An end to end game, with the teams drawing 2-2 at half time went down to the wire at full time with a 5-5 score line.
Drop off time.
A breakaway from Animals’ Joe Davidson and blistering paced cover by Shanked’s Harry Armitage, saw a pressured pass go to ground.
Unfortunately Shanked couldn’t capitalise at the other end, as Animals defence proved too strong.
With time ticking down ahead of the 3v3 stage, animals found a gap and went over the whitewash on the hooter, to take their first cup final win.
Thanks to all the teams and referees for making it such a great league. See you on the seven, soon!