Ultimate Gridiron Cup (REDACTED)

[Yesopalitha]

Welcome to the thread for the Ultimate Gridiron Cup, one in which the nations of Yesopalitha, Falconfar, and Falconear will send their best teams and the winners of their respective bowls to to see who reigns as the best Gridiron Club. Yesopalitha and Falconear will send one team each, while Falconfar, which has a lot more teams, will send two teams to this cup. Also, the Gridiron results for each of the nations participating will be posted on this thread.

[Yesopalitha]

With the Yesopalitha Sports Committee receiving a lot more funding, the Yesopalitha Gridiron Football League was formed. It will be comprised of a single league of sixteen teams playing a single round-robin schedule of fifteen games. The top six teams will go to the playoffs, with the first and second seeds receiving a bye while the third through sixth will play each other to make it to the semifinals.

Yesopalitha Gridiron Football League     Pld    W   L    PF   PA   PD 
 1 Kingston Lynx                          15   10   5   433  309 +124
 2 South Hampton Lions                    15   10   5   397  310  +87
 3 Yeharu Penguins                        15   10   5   357  346  +11
 4 Freedom's Altar Holy Templars          15    9   6   383  337  +46 UGC
 5 New Denal-Ithorn Warriors              15    9   6   389  344  +45
 6 North Hampton Grizzlies                15    9   6   354  364  −10
 7 Lenox Mean Green                       15    8   7   385  302  +83
 8 Xavier Hammerheads                     15    8   7   367  332  +35
 9 New Hazingafar Knights                 15    8   7   375  356  +19
10 Tarahal Lake Glaciers                  15    8   7   375  411  −36
11 Etoile Stars                           15    7   8   307  375  −68
12 Wolvesbane Dragoons                    15    6   9   341  343   −2
13 Hansbrough Turtles                     15    6   9   347  423  −76
14 Raxton Beavers                         15    5  10   378  410  −32
15 Worthington Cougars                    15    5  10   320  378  −58
16 Irkan City Swarm                       15    2  13   288  456 −168

Wild-Card Round
Yeharu Penguins 38–17 North Hampton Grizzlies
Freedom's Altar Holy Templars 34–28 New Denal-Ithorn Warriors

There were no upsets this round as the home team won both games. Yeharu's Offense was scary.

Semifinals
Kingston Lynx 17–23 Freedom's Altar Holy Templars
South Hampton Lions 41–7 Yeharu Penguins

Freedom's Altar upset the Lynx, while South Hampton put a clinic on Yeharu and shut down that offense.

Yesopalitha Bowl 1 (Winner to Ultimate Gridiron Cup)
South Hampton Lions 17–31 Freedom's Altar Holy Templars

Freedom's Altar Holy Templars will represent Yesopalitha at the First Edition of the Ultimate Gridiron Cup.

[Falconear]

As if the teams didn't need any more rivalry, the same conferences used in Rugby were used for the Falconear Gridiron Football League. With two conferences of sixteen teams each, the winner of the league will represent Falconear at the Ultimate Gridiron Cup.

Cynhadledd 1                Pld    W   L    PF   PA   PD 
 1 Ynyswyr Tronka            15   12   3   396  299  +97
 2 Svandohal                 15   11   4   400  285 +115
 3 Visiharu                  15   11   4   419  325  +94
 4 Oyfer                     15    9   6   455  285 +170
 5 Dreigiau Aberaeron        15    9   6   427  307 +120 Falconear Bowl I, UGC
 6 Wahai                     15    9   6   391  312  +79
 7 Irahaf                    15    9   6   348  361  −13
 8 Rhymney                   15    8   7   359  359    0
 9 Aberdâr                   15    7   8   405  345  +60
10 Treharris                 15    7   8   311  393  −82
11 Eryr Ymladd               15    6   9   287  403 −116
12 Loittra                   15    6   9   290  414 −124
13 Galeth Crohoft            15    5  10   293  435 −142
14 Nutyrwak                  15    4  11   342  409  −67
15 Bedliong                  15    4  11   328  458 −130
16 Ewyyinna                  15    3  12   324  385  −61

Wild-Card Round
Visiharu 8–14 Wahai
Oyfer 16–21 Dreigiau Aberaeron

Upset! Both of the lower seeds upset the higher seeds as Wahai and the Dragons of Aberaeron made it to the semis.

Semifinals
Ynyswyr Tronka 3–11 Wahai
Svandohal 0–13 Dreigiau Aberaeron

The underdogs continued their march and will meet for the Cynhadledd 1 title.

Cynhadledd 1 Title

Dreigiau Aberaeron 8–6 Wahai

Dreigiau Aberaeron had a timely safety carry them through to the Falconear Bowl.

Cynhadledd 2                Pld    W   L    PF   PA   PD 
 1 Otta Renhai               15   11   4   413  295 +118
 2 Vitrolle                  15   11   4   403  350  +53 Falconear Bowl I
 3 Etraihain                 15    9   6   389  316  +73
 4 Gweren                    15    8   7   385  323  +62
 5 Dwyrain Behal             15    8   7   347  354   −7
 6 Zarahai                   15    8   7   369  397  −28
 7 Pontlottyn                15    8   7   326  391  −65
 8 Cynghreiriaid Yroiti      15    7   8   409  343  +66
 9 Aersan                    15    7   8   405  357  +48
10 Synthhai                  15    7   8   358  383  −25
11 Lleng Machnylleth         15    7   8   344  382  −38
12 Unnkgraft                 15    7   8   352  396  −44
13 Fflamau Tamerra           15    6   9   377  404  −27
14 Ymerodraeth               15    6   9   334  367  −33
15 Ryttanham                 15    5  10   333  396  −63
16 Narahafsai                15    5  10   312  402  −90

Wild-Card Round
Etraihain 7–0 Zarahai
Gweren 13–0 Dwyrain Behal

A pair of shutouts saw the favorites to the semis.

Semifinals
Otta Renhai 13–0 Gweren
Vitrolle 16–9 Etraihain

Otta Renhai and Vitrolle showed why they were the two best teams in the regular season.

Cynhadledd 2 Title
Otta Renhai 13–26 Vitrolle

Vitrolle had a strong second half see them through to the title game.

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Falconear Bowl I

Dreigiau Aberaeron 24–20 Vitrolle

The Dragons of Aberaeron will represent Falconear at the first edition of UGC.

[Falconfar]

Last Season, the Pyria Thunder emerged victorious to take Falconfar Bowl I. The FFL, however, decided that a single round-robin format of the sixteen teams per conference would be best for the league. Will Pyria emerge victorious once again?

Preview

Falconfar Conference

Front Runners

North Irswabi Comets
Rehaven Tide
Jackson Flames
South Irswabi Tigers

Contenders
Victoria City Lightning
Vincevol Stars
Cassion Zips
West Kassan Lions

Don't Ignore Them
New Sandoval Marlins
Triora Wild
Baralona Nationals
Mara Kora Bulldogs

Cupcakes
Lokka Jolt
Comoso Blue Jackets
Sandrali Dragons
Newshanville Pilots

Gyron Conference

Front Runners
Pyria Thunder
Irswabi Panthers
Orion City Rollers
La Pinatra Crusaders

Contenders
Xerion Knights
Canesbrough Tornadoes
Wurlington Dynamos
Esul Sonics

Don't Ignore Them
Manvero Heroes
Otoheinsbruk Sharks
Frauhofen Terror
Baskardo Storm

Cupcakes
Qillan Pride
Hanszhoven Dolphins
Locksgren Tappers
Janesville Kings

Isildar Conference

Front Runners
New Imperia Warriors
Kirlin City Flyers
Jurion Champions
Kassa Neoren Ducks

Contenders
Gimiki Beach Flying Turtles
Oprium Executioners
Lyron Lancers
Noxion Hydra

Don't Ignore Them
Manecar Hawks
Io Tomar Blazers
Votto Toren Buccaneers
Takken City Bears

Cupcakes
Loreza Racers
Baratoko Rebels
Vititi Paladins
New Kinsi Cyborgs

Moons Conference

Front Runners
Rallion Guards
Eturu Eagles
Locido Force
Ytriba Shock

Contenders
Larmedo Legion
Iona Spaceport Defenders
Perusisi Brigade
Qarin Te Giants

Don't Ignore Them
North Iona Herd
Iona City Ants
Polti City Samurai
New Irswabi Red

Cupcakes
Iona Junction Spiders
Kanino Wings
Maxville Crew
Pikana Pirates

[Falconfar]

Expected Order of Finish:

Falconfar Conference
1  Jackson Flames
2  South Irswabi Tigers
3  Victoria City Lightning
4  Rehaven Tide
5  North Irswabi Comets
6  West Kassan Lions
7  Vincevol Stars
8  New Sandoval Marlins
9  Cassion Zips
10 Triora Wild
11 Mara Kora Bulldogs
12 Newshanville Pilots
13 Baralona Nationals
14 Comoso Blue Jackets
15 Sandrali Dragons
16 Lokka Jolt

Gyron Conference
1  Pyria Thunder
2  Orion City Rollers
3  Irswabi Panthers
4  La Pinatra Crusaders
5  Wurlington Dynamos
6  Canesbrough Tornadoes
7  Xerion Knights
8  Manvero Heroes
9  Esul Sonics
10 Frauhofen Terror
11 Otoheinsbruk Sharks
12 Qillan Pride
13 Baskardo Storm
14 Hanszhoven Dolphins
15 Locksgren Tappers
16 Janesville Kings

Isildar Conference
1  Kirlin City Flyers
2  New Imperia Warriors
3  Jurion Champions
4  Oprium Executioners
5  Kassa Neoren Ducks
6  Gimiki Beach Flying Turtles
7  Noxion Hydra
8  Io Tomar Blazers
9  Lyron Lancers
10 Manecar Hawks
11 Votto Toren Buccaneers
12 Takken City Bears
13 Baratoko Rebels
14 Vititi Paladins
15 Loreza Racers
16 New Kinsi Cyborgs

Moons Conference
1  Eturu Eagles
2  Rallion Guards
3  Ytriba Shock
4  Locido Force
5  Iona Spaceport Defenders
6  Larmedo Legion
7  Qarin Te Giants
8  Perusisi Brigade
9  Maxville Crew
10 North Iona Herd
11 Polti City Samurai
12 New Irswabi Red
13 Iona City Ants
14 Iona Junction Spiders
15 Pikana Pirates
16 Kanino Wings

[Falconfar]

Let us analyze the season, at the halfway point (after seven out of fifteen games)

Falcon Conference                  Pld    W   L    PF   PA   PD Prev 
 1 North Irswabi Comets              7    6   1   251  123 +128  5
 2 Jackson Flames                    7    6   1   232  122 +110  1
 3 South Irswabi Tigers              7    6   1   232  150  +82  2
 4 Vincevol Stars                    7    6   1   187  146  +41  7
 5 Baralona Nationals                7    5   2   250  115 +135 13
 6 Rehaven Tide                      7    5   2   175  161  +14  4
 7 Victoria City Lightning           7    3   4   192  177  +15  3
 8 West Kassan Lions                 7    3   4   172  169   +3  6
 9 Cassion Zips                      7    3   4   186  184   +2  9
10 New Sandoval Marlins              7    3   4   164  190  −26  8
11 Mara Kora Bulldogs                7    3   4   161  200  −39 11
12 Comoso Blue Jackets               7    2   5   156  198  −42 14
13 Triora Wild                       7    2   5   174  220  −46 10
14 Sandrali Dragoons                 7    2   5   151  200  −49 15
15 Newshanville Pilots               7    1   6   100  234 −134 12 
16 Lokka Jolt                        7    0   7    93  287 −194 16

Biggest Surprise: Baralona Nationals (5-2) - The nationals were expected to struggle after going 8-10 last season. However, the Nationals have an amazing +135 point difference, and are becoming a major force.
Biggest Disappointment: Victoria City Lightning (3-4) - What's happened to the Lightning? They won the East Division last season with a record of 10-8, and were expected to compete. Instead, they sit in seventh place and might miss the postseason.
Top Dog: North Irswabi Comets (6-1) - The defending champs continue where they left off.
Bottom Feeder: Lokka Jolt (0-7) - Might end up not winning a game. Absolutely horrible. When you average 13 points a game and give up over 40... ouch.
Fearless Prediction: Baralona will stay in the top four. The Nationals are just playing too well right now to cool off.

Gyron Conference                   Pld    W   L    PF   PA   PD Prev
 1 Iriwati Panthers                  7    7   0   187  101  +86  3
 2 Pyria Thunder                     7    6   1   243   80 +163  1
 3 Manvero Heroes                    7    6   1   180  119  +61  8
 4 Otoheinsbruk Sharks               7    4   3   179  140  +39 11
 5 Esul Sonics                       7    4   3   185  152  +33  9
 6 Frauhofen Terror                  7    4   3   165  162   +3 10
 7 Wurlington Dynamos                7    4   3   154  178  −24  5
 8 Orion City Rollers                7    3   4   184  146  +38  2
 9 La Pinatra Crusaders              7    3   4   177  145  +32  4
10 Xerion Knights                    7    3   4   165  164   +1  7
11 Canesbrough Tornadoes             7    3   4   161  176  −15  6
12 Locksgren Tappers                 7    3   4   154  187  −33 15
13 Baskardo Storm                    7    2   5   139  194  −55 13
14 Hanszhoven Dolphins               7    2   5   128  220  −92 14
15 Qillan Pride                      7    2   5   101  216 −115 12 
16 Janesville Kings                  7    0   7   103  225 −122 16

Biggest Surprise: The emergence of Manvero, Otoheinsbruk, Esul, and Frauhofen. The Falconfar Conference might have had Baralona emerge, but the Gyron conference has been taken in storm by these four teams taking the 3-6 spots. Of course, it's too early to see if they can keep up their game, but that is just amazing.
Biggest Disappointment: Orion City, La Pinatra, and Wurlington. With risers come those that fell, and Orion City - after being predicted to be second - is failing miserably.
Top Dog: Iriwati Panthers (7-0) - They beat the Thunder 19-13, and are undefeated.
Bottom Feeder: Janesville Kings (0-7) - Winless. Almost beat Xerion and lost by 2 in week 2... And then got steamrolled by other teams.
Fearless Prediction: Only two of the four upstarts will make it to the postseason.

Isildar Conference                 Pld    W   L    PF   PA   PD Prev
 1 New Imperia Warriors              7    7   0   206   93 +113  2
 2 Kassa Neoren Ducks                7    7   0   233  125 +108  5
 3 Gimiki Beach Flying Turtles       7    6   1   200  130  +70  6
 4 Manecar Hawks                     7    5   2   188  146  +42 10
 5 Vititi Paladins                   7    5   2   176  134  +42 14
 6 Jurion Champions                  7    4   3   188  151  +37  3
 7 Oprium Executioners               7    4   3   166  164   +2  4
 8 Lyron Lancers                     7    3   4   185  165  +20  9
 9 Io Tomar Blazers                  7    3   4   159  187  −28  8
10 Loreza Racers                     7    3   4   160  196  −36 15
11 Noxion Hydra                      7    3   4   130  178  −48  7
12 Kirlin City Flyers                7    2   5   157  176  −19  1
13 Baratoko Rebels                   7    2   5   137  191  −54 13
14 Votto Toren Buccaneers            7    1   6   156  207  −51 11
15 Takken City Bears                 7    1   6   154  209  −55 12 
16 New Kinsi Cyborgs                 7    0   7   106  249 −143 16

Biggest Surprise: Vititi Paladins (5-2) - After going 6-12, not much was expected at all. However, wins over Oprium and Io Tomar have proved them otherwise. Also, most of their victories are narrow, giving them crucial experience.
Biggest Disappointment: Kirlin City Flyers (2-5) - They were expected to fly this season. Not so much...
Top Dog: New Imperia Warriors (7-0) - The conference champions of last year are doing it right, but Kassa Neoren and Gimiki Beach are on their heels.
Bottom Feeder: New Kinsi Cyborgs (0-7) - The inside joke is, will any of the 0-7 teams finish 0-15?
Fearless Prediction: New Imperia will run away with the title and perhaps even finish undefeated.

Moons Conference                   Pld    W   L    PF   PA   PD Prev
 1 Rallion Guards                    7    6   1   201  145  +56  2
 2 Locido Force                      7    5   2   218  124  +94  4
 3 Larmedo Legion                    7    5   2   210  147  +63  6
 4 Iona Spaceport Defenders          7    5   2   191  138  +53  5
 5 Ytriba Shock                      7    5   2   198  156  +42  3
 6 Qarin Te Giants                   7    4   3   169  143  +26  7
 7 Eturu Eagles                      7    4   3   179  185   −6  1
 8 Pikana Pirates                    7    3   4   173  175   −2 15
 9 Kanino Wings                      7    3   4   169  186  −17 16
10 Maxville Crew                     7    3   4   153  177  −24  9
11 New Irswabi Red                   7    3   4   164  197  −33 12
12 Perusisi Brigade                  7    3   4   158  199  −41  8
13 Iona Junction Spiders             7    2   5   156  208  −52 14
14 Iona City Ants                    7    2   5   138  192  −54 13
15 North Iona Herd                   7    2   5   135  218  −83 10
16 Polti City Samurai                7    1   6   143  165  −22 11

Biggest Surprise: Pikana Pirates (3-4) - How is winning three games a surprise? Pikana and Kanino are actually paying decent football, which is a shock!
Biggest Disappointment: Eturu Eagles (4-3) - Expected to take the title this year, the Eagles have struggled immensely... Can they right their ship?
Top Dog: Rallion Guards (6-1) - Not very big margins of victory, but wins are wins.
Bottom Feeder: Polti City Samurai (1-6) - If it wasn't for their 30-6 win over the Iona Junction Spiders in week 4, they'd be winless.
Fearless Prediction: Eturu makes a strong push for the playoffs.

[Falconfar]

And so, how did it play out? Did Baralona stay up? Did Eturu make a move? Let's see!

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Falcon Conference                  Pld    W   L    PF   PA   PD Prev
 1 North Irswabi Comets             15   13   2   499  257 +242  1
 2 Rehaven Tide                     15   12   3   417  310 +107  6
 3 Jackson Flames                   15   11   4   445  268 +177  2
 4 Baralona Nationals               15   10   5   454  296 +158  5
 5 South Irswabi Tigers             15   10   5   458  326 +132  3
 6 Vincevol Stars                   15   10   5   369  333  +36  4
 7 Victoria City Lightning          15    8   7   407  353  +54  7
 8 Mara Kora Bulldogs               15    8   7   377  363  +14 11
 9 West Kassan Lions                15    7   8   351  318  +33  8
10 Cassion Zips                     15    7   8   373  380   −7  9
11 Triora Wild                      15    7   8   352  411  −59 13
12 New Sandoval Marlins             15    6   9   331  390  −59 10
13 Comoso Blue Jackets              15    5  10   324  411  −87 12
14 Sandrali Dragoons                15    3  12   280  475 −195 14
15 Newshanville Pilots              15    2  13   242  446 −204 15
16 Lokka Jolt                       15    1  14   213  555 −342 16

Analysis: Baralona did stay in the top four, in fourth place. The top went to the best team last year, North Irswabi. The expected moves from Victoria City, West Kassan, and Cassion never materialized, but Rehaven did take this time to get back into second place. In the regular season, The Jackson Flames shut out the Vincevol Stars 40-0 while South Irswabi edged out Baralona 27-21. This should prove to be an interesting Wild-Card weekend. Lokka managed to win one game against Vincevol to avoid the goose egg in the win column.

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Gyron Conference                   Pld    W   L    PF   PA   PD Prev
 1 Iriwati Panthers                 15   13   2   454  223 +231  1
 2 Manvero Heroes                   15   11   4   393  281 +112  3
 3 Pyria Thunder                    15   10   5   461  267 +194  2
 4 Frauhofen Terror                 15    9   6   349  322  +27  6
 5 La Pinatra Crusaders             15    8   7   401  290 +111  9
 6 Orion City Rollers               15    8   7   384  297  +87  8
 7 Esul Sonics                      15    8   7   365  332  +33  5
 8 Canesbrough Tornadoes            15    8   7   350  375  −25 11
 9 Otoheinsbruk Sharks              15    7   8   379  344  +35  4
10 Xerion Knights                   15    7   8   369  339  +30 10
11 Wurlington Dynamos               15    7   8   328  358  −30  7
12 Baskardo Storm                   15    6   9   325  409  −84 13
13 Locksgren Tappers                15    5  10   292  451 −159 12
14 Hanszhoven Dolphins              15    5  10   266  448 −182 14
15 Qillan Pride                     15    5  10   238  454 −216 15
16 Janesville Kings                 15    3  12   270  434 −164 16

Analysis: Orion City and La Pinatra returned to normal and made the postseason, while Manvero and Frauhofen stayed in the top six. Hence, the fearless prediction came to be. Otoheinsbruk and Esul missed out. Pyria did slide all the way to third, which has caused many of the Thunder fans concern. With a quagmire of teams that were at 8-7, causing tiebreakers to decide who moved on, there were a lot of tense moments. Needles to say, Sonics and Tornadoes fans are not happy. In fact, Esul lost the last wild card spot on the last Week of the season... Janesville managed to win three games and avoid the goose egg.

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Isildar Conference                 Pld    W   L    PF   PA   PD Prev
 1 New Imperia Warriors             15   12   3   424  265 +159  1 
 2 Gimiki Beach Flying Turtles      15   12   3   408  334  +74  3 
 3 Jurion Champions                 15   11   4   420  288 +132  6 
 4 Kassa Neoren Ducks               15   11   4   454  335 +119  2 
 5 Manecar Hawks                    15   10   5   459  298 +161  4
 6 Vititi Paladins                  15   10   5   402  288 +114  5
 7 Oprium Executioners              15    9   6   415  333  +82  7
 8 Loreza Racers                    15    7   8   355  406  −51 10
 9 Io Tomar Blazers                 15    7   8   338  405  −67  9
10 Lyron Lancers                    15    6   9   379  357  +22  8
11 Kirlin City Flyers               15    5  10   336  405  −69 12
12 Votto Toren Buccaneers           15    5  10   344  418  −74 14
13 Noxion Hydra                     15    5  10   290  390 −100 11
14 Baratoko Rebels                  15    5  10   319  448 −129 13
15 Takken City Bears                15    3  12   299  405 −106 15
16 New Kinsi Cyborgs                15    2  13   233  500 −267 16

Analysis: This conference didn't have much drama. New Imperia won the title as expected, but Gimiki Beach gave them a run for their money. Thankfully, the records spoke for themselves and there were no need for messy tiebreakers. Kirlin City did fall pretty bad, and will have to answer for its mistakes to its fans. One odd thing of note is that Lyron managed to have a +22 differential despite losing 9 games. New Imperia didn't go undefeated, neither did New Kinsi fail to win any games.

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Moons Conference                   Pld    W   L    PF   PA   PD Prev
 1 Rallion Guards                   15   13   2   446  278 +168  1
 2 Ytriba Shock                     15   12   3   520  286 +234  5
 3 Locido Force                     15   12   3   452  270 +182  2
 4 Larmedo Legion                   15   11   4   443  308 +135  3
 5 Kanino Wings                     15    8   7   391  378  +13  9
 6 Perusisi Brigade                 15    8   7   338  389  −51 12
 7 Qarin Te Giants                  15    7   8   374  331  +43  6
 8 Iona Spaceport Defenders         15    7   8   336  373  −37  4
 9 Maxville Crew                    15    7   8   323  367  −44 10
10 New Irswabi Red                  15    7   8   344  435  −91 11
11 Eturu Eagles                     15    6   9   348  397  −49  7
12 Iona City Ants                   15    5  10   322  368  −46 14
13 North Iona Herd                  15    5  10   351  413  −62 15
14 Pikana Pirates                   15    5  10   323  469 −146  8
15 Polti City Samurai               15    4  11   339  354  −15 16
16 Iona Junction Spiders            15    3  12   254  488 −234 13

Analysis: Where did Perusisi come from? The Brigade materialized from nowhere and bulldozed its way to the final playoff spot. Also of note was Kanino's march as well. Iona Spaceport and Qarin Te fell, but no team struggled this season like the Eturu Eagles. The fans are wondering what in the world happened. Eturu's playoff march never came to be, and they just flat out lost.

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Up next? Playoffs!

[Falconfar]

Falconfar Conference
Jackson Flames 19–17 Vincevol Stars
Baralona Nationals 24–31 South Irswabi Tigers

Baralona's run ended prematurely by the Tigers while Jackson squeaked by Vincevol. It was still a very solid season by the Nationals, who weren't expected to do well at all. Jackson will face Rehaven and South Irswabi will face North Irswabi as the rivalry continues to become more storied.

Gyron Conference
Pyria Thunder 14–37 Orion City Rollers
Frauhofen Terror 14–34 La Pinatra Crusaders

And... Pyria is out! The defending Champions were eliminated by the Rollers' juggernaut offense. Also, La Pinatra put Frauhofen back in its place. Iriwati will take on Orion City while Manvero will try to prove that is regular season wasn't a fluke against La Pinatra.

Isildar Conference
Jurion Champions 37–7 Vititi Paladins
Kassa Neoren Ducks 23–20 Manecar Hawks

Jurion gave Vititi an old-fashioned butt-kicking while Kassa Neoren clipped Manecar on a last-second field goal. Jurion will take on Gimiki Beach while Kassa Neoren will attempt to stop the New Imperia menace.

Moons Conference
Locido Force 18–41 Perusisi Brigade
Larmedo Legion 41–13 Kanino Wings

Perusisi proved that it belonged by upsetting Locido, while Larmedo put Kanino in its place. Rallion will try to halt Perusisi while Ytriba will have its hands full against Larmedo.

[Falconfar]

Falconfar Conference
Rehaven Tide 24–16 Jackson Flames
North Irswabi Comets 26–27 South Irswabi Tigers

Rehaven's trick plays helped them defeat the Flames, while the Tigers stuffed the Comets with a last-second FG. The Tigers-Comets game broke the record for most penalties in a game. Rehaven vs South Irswabi should prove to be a fantastic matchup.

Gyron Conference
Iriwati Panthers 9–23 Orion City Rollers
Manvero Heroes 23–16 La Pinatra Crusaders

Orion City rolls on! The final score wasn't as close as it sounds, for the nine points came in the fourth quarter. Meanwhile, Manvero proved that is regular season wasn't a fluke by defeating La Pinatra by one touchdown. The Heroes, after going 9-9 last season, have been dominant, and will have a chance to make it to the Falconfarian Championship if they can defeat the Rollers.

Isildar Conference
Gimiki Beach Flying Turtles 38–14 Jurion Champions
New Imperia Warriors 30–14 Kassa Neoren Ducks

No upsets here. The Flying Turtles and the Warriors set up a date. Will New Imperia repeat as Isildar Champions?

Moons Conference
Rallion Guards 23–20 Perusisi Brigade
Ytriba Shock 30–27 Larmedo Legion

A pair of games decided by field goals... Nice run, Perusisi, but see ya next season!

[Falconfar]

Falcon Conference Championship Game @ The Queens Dome, Irswabi, Falcon
Rehaven Tide 43–14 South Irswabi Tigers

Rehaven's offense struck often and early as the Tide rolled over the Tigers, who might have been drained after the emotional win over North Irswabi.

Gyron Conference Championship Game @ Albertson Dome, Pyria, Gyron
Manvero Heroes 35–13 Orion City Rollers

The Heroes have it all rolling now as they defeated the Rollers. They are such a feel-good story because of where they've come from.

Isildar Conference Championship Game @ Basalk Field, Jurion, Isildar
New Imperia Warriors 16–37 Gimiki Beach Flying Turtles

Gimiki Beach showed New Imperia who was the new ruler of the Isildar Conference, and won soundly.

Moons Conference Championship Game @ Iona Spaceport, Iona
Rallion Guards 38–10 Ytriba Shock

The Rallion Guards quietly became the only team to make it to the Falconfarian Championships twice in a row by dominating the Shock.

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A random draw was conducted to see who would face whom.

Gimiki Beach Flying Turtles vs Manvero Heroes
Rallion Guards vs Rehaven Tide

Falconfarian Championship Semifinals (winner to Ultimate Gridiron Cup)@ The Queen's Dome, Irswabi, Falcon

Gimiki Beach Flying Turtles 13–30 Manvero Heroes
Rallion Guards 26–23 Rehaven Tide

And the Heroes marched on, defeating the Turtles... Achieving their dream of making it to the Falconfar Bowl. The Guards required a last-second field goal to escape the Tide after a frantic drive with one minute and thirty seconds left to go. Manvero and Rallion will also represent Falconfar at the inaugural edition of the Ultimate Gridiron Cup.

Falconfar Bowl II @ The Queen's Dome, Irswabi, Falcon

Manvero Heroes 19–17 Rallion Guards

The Manvero Heroes are Falconfar's Champions! Oh how far they've come...

Falconfar's representatives to the Ultimate Gridiron Cup: Manvero Heroes, Rallion Guards

[Yesopalitha]

And here are the random pairings for the Semifinals of the First edition of the Ultimate Gridiron Cup! (With the fact that the two Falconfar Teams cannot face each other in the semifinals):

Semifinal 1: Dreigiau Aberaeron (FLN) vs Manvero Heroes (FAL) held at The Sacred Heart, Freedom's Altar, Yesopalitha

The Aberaeron Dragons finished fifth in Cynhadledd 1 during the regular season, but they ran the table to make it to the Ultimate Gridiron Cup. This 9-6 team did have a +120 point difference in the regular season. Led by QB Dorius Anahaizen (4512 yards, 24 TD, 10 INT), the Dragons play out of a spread offense, and their defense has been known to knock out opposing quarterbacks. As the winner of the first season of the Falconear Gridiron League, the Dragons are fearless, but sometimes their arrogance can lead to their downfall.

The Manvero Heroes have really come a long ways. From going 9-9 last season to winning the second edition of the Falconfar Bowl, the Heroes have matured greatly. Their leader is HB Mark James (1502 yards, 20 touchdowns), who came up big in clutch moments. It doesn't help to have a capable QB in Isaac Monson, who only threw seven interceptions the whole season. The Heroes don't give the ball away and cause a lot of turnovers themselves.

The Prediction: Manvero's run will continue as their turnover producing machine of CB Henry Moggard (7 INT) and LB Netro Iks (4 forced fumbles, 3 INT) will overwhelm Anahaizen. Heroes 24, Dragons 17.

Semifinal 2: Freedom's Altar Holy Templars (YSP) vs Rallion Guards (FAL)[/b] held at Hyrwyddwyr Powlen, Aberaeron, Falconear

The Freedom's Altar Holy Templars finished in fourth place with a record of 9-6 in the inaugural season of the YFL. They were led by a great WR in Brian Imatu (1405 rec. yards, 17 TD) and a stud inside linebacker in Vincent Taomir (100 tackles, 2 INT, 3 forced fumbles). In the win over South Hampton for the title, Imatu grabbed FOUR receiving TD's. A juggernaut of an offense coupled with a reliable defense means that the Templars are dangerous.

The Guards of Rallion don't really cause a lot of commotion. They have a steady Running Back in Wu-Tsai Manai (1400 yards, 17 TDs) and play a possession type of football that, in its finest moments, only gives the opponent less than twenty minutes of time to work with. Rallion had a +168 Point difference this season, and the defense only gave up 278 points in 15 games, good for less than 20 points a game.

The Prediction: What happens when water meets a dam? Good question... Freedom's Altar should do just enough to squeak by. Templars 24, Guards 21.

[Yesopalitha]

Dreigiau Aberaeron (FLN) 27–17 Manvero Heroes (FAL)
Freedom's Altar Holy Templars (YSP) 29–28 Rallion Guards (FAL)

Ultimate Gridiron Cup I
Dreigiau Aberaeron (FLN) 13–38 Freedom's Altar Holy Templars (YSP)

The Holy Templars win the First Gridiron Cup.

[Falconfar]

Another Gridiron report? Yep! What to say, what to say? What happened? Did Manvero win again? Was Rallion back in the Final Four? What happened in the only league that has the teams grouped by planet? Let's see!

Falcon Conference                  Pld    W   L    PF   PA   PD 
 1 North Irswabi Comets             15   14   1   434  241 +193
 2 South Irswabi Tigers             15   12   3   446  206 +240
 3 Rehaven Tide                     15   10   5   419  267 +152
 4 Vincevol Stars                   15   10   5   393  317  +76
 5 West Kassan Lions                15   10   5   364  306  +58
 6 Jackson Flames                   15    9   6   428  256 +172
 7 Baralona Nationals               15    9   6   408  317  +91
 8 Mara Kora Bulldogs               15    9   6   369  328  +41
 9 Triora Wild                      15    7   8   386  354  +32
10 Victoria City Lightning          15    7   8   368  395  −27
11 New Sandoval Marlins             15    7   8   337  373  −36
12 Cassion Zips                     15    5  10   315  446 −131
13 Sandrali Dragoons                15    4  11   282  453 −171
14 Newshanville Pilots              15    3  12   226  426 −200
15 Comoso Blue Jackets              15    2  13   224  426 −202
16 Lokka Jolt                       15    2  13   204  492 −288

North Irwabi wins yet again, but this time, South Irswabi finishes right behind them. The Jackson Flames had to sweat at the end as they tried to cling to the last spot. The West Kassan Lions had an impressive season to join the playoff ranks. The wild card round will be a toss-up, but it should be an all-Irswabi Falcon Conference Final.

Gyron Conference                   Pld    W   L    PF   PA   PD 
 1 Manvero Heroes                   15   13   2   509  224 +285
 2 Orion City Rollers               15   13   2   455  258 +197
 3 Iriwati Panthers                 15   12   3   530  255 +275
 4 Pyria Thunder                    15   10   5   465  258 +207
 5 La Pinatra Crusaders             15   10   5   423  269 +154
 6 Xerion Knights                   15   10   5   346  397  −51
 7 Frauhofen Terror                 15    9   6   395  245 +150
 8 Canesbrough Tornadoes            15    7   8   350  361  −11
 9 Wurlington Dynamos               15    7   8   337  373  −36
10 Otoheinsbruk Sharks              15    6   9   312  347  −35
11 Hanszhoven Dolphins              15    5  10   325  412  −87
12 Baskardo Storm                   15    5  10   288  444 −156
13 Janesville Kings                 15    4  11   282  469 −187
14 Esul Sonics                      15    4  11   236  443 −207
15 Locksgren Tappers                15    3  12   263  466 −203
16 Qillan Pride                     15    2  13   213  508 −295

Xerion fans had to hold their breath after the Knights' loss to the Panthers to see if Frauhofen would do the same; the Terror lost 13-19 to the Dynamos, and the Knights made it to the playoffs. Manvero, who made it to the Ultimate Gridiron Cup last year, finished atop the conference. Any of the top three can take the title in this conference.

Isildar Conference                 Pld    W   L    PF   PA   PD 
 1 New Imperia Warriors             15   13   2   530  190 +340
 2 Jurion Champions                 15   13   2   413  273 +140
 3 Gimiki Beach Flying Turtles      15   12   3   412  252 +160
 4 Io Tomar Blazers                 15   12   3   435  310 +125
 5 Manecar Hawks                    15   10   5   384  278 +106
 6 Kassa Neoren Ducks               15    9   6   353  279  +74
 7 Kirlin City Flyers               15    8   7   413  341  +72
 8 Vititi Paladins                  15    8   7   383  339  +44
 9 Takken City Bears                15    8   7   328  390  −62
10 Oprium Executioners              15    7   8   393  357  +36
11 Votto Toren Buccaneers           15    6   9   321  434 −113
12 Baratoko Rebels                  15    4  11   305  409 −104
13 Loreza Racers                    15    4  11   266  412 −146
14 Noxion Hydra                     15    3  12   286  425 −139
15 Lyron Lancers                    15    3  12   303  443 −140
16 New Kinsi Cyborgs                15    0  15   164  557 −393

Io Tomar join the playoff ranks, but will have a hard time of it hosting the Manecar Hawks, who have playoff experience. New Imperia did win the regular season title, but the Warriors' stranglehold on top of this conference may be starting to slip.

Moons Conference                   Pld    W   L    PF   PA   PD 
 1 Rallion Guards                   15   15   0   516  226 +290
 2 Ytriba Shock                     15   13   2   533  186 +347
 3 Larmedo Legion                   15   12   3   447  332 +115
 4 Perusisi Brigade                 15   11   4   481  284 +197
 5 Locido Force                     15    9   6   398  328  +70
 6 Iona Spaceport Defenders         15    9   6   357  354   +3
 7 Maxville Crew                    15    8   7   343  354  −11
 8 Qarin Te Giants                  15    8   7   339  403  −64
 9 Kanino Wings                     15    6   9   348  357   −9
10 New Irswabi Red                  15    6   9   329  428  −99
11 Eturu Eagles                     15    5  10   360  411  −51
12 Iona City Ants                   15    5  10   352  407  −55
13 North Iona Herd                  15    5  10   286  453 −167
14 Polti City Samurai               15    5  10   307  489 −182
15 Pikana Pirates                   15    3  12   284  414 −130
16 Iona Junction Spiders            15    0  15   267  521 −254

Rallion dominates the regular season. The Guards are the only team to make it to the Falconfarian Championships in consecutive seasons and they showed with the perfect regular season record. Will the Guards be able to pull it off three years in a row?

[Falconfar]

Wild-Card Weekend

Falconfar Conference
Rehaven Tide 24–0 Jackson Flames
Vincevol Stars 13–14 West Kassan Lions
The Tide rolled over Jackson, dominating in every aspect. West Kassan escaped Vincevol with a last-second Touchdown. Good luck to them as they go face the Irwabi squads...

Gyron Conference
Iriwati Panthers 6–0 Xerion Knights
Pyria Thunder 21–20 La Pinatra Crusaders
Iriwati dispatched Xerion in boring fashion, while Pyria just edged the Crusaders.

Isildar Conference
Gimiki Beach Flying Turtles 9–20 Kassa Neoren Ducks
Io Tomar Blazers 10–28 Manecar Hawks
A pair of upsets here... Though Io Tomar was having an odd year, doing so well.

Moons Conference
Larmedo Legion 47–14 Iona Spaceport Defenders
Perusisi Brigade 10–20 Locido Force
Locido is up first to try to stop Rallion. Larmedo's offense is really rolling right now.

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Divisional Rounds

Falcon Conference
North Irswabi Comets 33–17 West Kassan Lions
South Irswabi Tigers 3–20 Rehaven Tide
And Rehaven stuns all of Falconfar! What a victory!

Gyron Coference
Manvero Heroes 6–7 Pyria Thunder
Orion City Rollers 20–17 Iriwati Panthers
No magic for the Heroes this time around, as the Thunder instead go through to the Championships.

Isildar Conference
New Imperia Warriors 32–17 Manecar Hawks
Jurion Champions 14–10 Kassa Neoren Ducks
No upsets here. Will New Imperia return to Falconfarian Championships?

Moons Conference
Rallion Guards 36–0 Locido Force
Ytriba Shock 9–7 Larmedo Legion
Rallion looked in form in their dominant display against Locido. Ytriba, on the other hand, needed a last-second FG. The Guards look poised to return to the Championships once again...

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Championship Games

Falcon Conference
North Irswabi Comets 13–24 Rehaven Tide
And Rehaven's done it! They've beaten both of the Irswabi teams! Wow! Are they the team of destiny this time around?

Gyron Conference
Orion City Rollers 25–14 Pyria Thunder
The Thunder can't finish the job, and lose to the Rollers.

Isildar Conference
New Imperia Warriors 3–3 Jurion Champions (6–9 OT)
Jurion makes sure that the Warriors fall just short once again.

Moons Conference
Rallion Guards 33–20 Ytriba Shock
Rallion returns, yet again.........

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Falconfarian Championships Semifinals

Rehaven Tide 10–9 Orion City Rollers
Jurion Champions 17–13 Rallion Guards

WHAT? The favorites lose in dramatic fashion, setting up an extremely odd pairing for the crown...

Falconfarian Championship Game
Rehaven Tide 19–3 Jurion Champions
Rehaven takes the title.

[Yesopalitha]

Without further ado, to the tables!
Blue - Divisional Round Green

Yesopalitha Gridiron Football League     Pld    W   L    PF   PA   PD 
 1 Freedom's Altar Holy Templars          15   13   2   489  269 +220 CHAMPION
 2 South Hampton Lions                    15   10   5   432  305 +127
 3 Kingston Lynx                          15    9   6   433  284 +149
 4 Yeharu Penguins                        15    9   6   450  330 +120
 5 Lenox Mean Green                       15    9   6   358  320  +38
 6 North Hampton Grizzlies                15    9   6   368  331  +37
 7 Tarahal Lake Glaciers                  15    9   6   416  389  +27
 8 New Denal-Ithorn Warriors              15    8   7   401  345  +56
 9 Xavier Hammerheads                     15    7   8   350  347   +3
10 Wolvesbane Dragoons                    15    7   8   353  357   −4
11 New Hazingafar Knights                 15    6   9   347  389  −42
12 Raxton Beavers                         15    6   9   247  417 −170
13 Etoile Stars                           15    5  10   337  393  −56
14 Hansbrough Turtles                     15    5  10   343  421  −78
15 Worthington Cougars                    15    5  10   311  433 −122
16 Irkan City Swarm                       15    3  12   211  516 −305

Wild-Card
Kingston Lynx 10–13 North Hampton Grizzlies
Yeharu Penguins 10–7 Lenox Mean Green

Divisional Round
Freedom's Altar Holy Templars 32–10 North Hampton Grizzlies
South Hampton Lions 19–10 Yeharu Penguins

Finals
Freedom's Altar Holy Templars 20–6 South Hampton Lions

The Holy Templars repeat as champions!

[Falconear]

Blue - Divisional Round Green - Wild Card

Cynhadledd 1                Pld    W   L    PF   PA   PD 
 1 Dreigiau Aberaeron        15   12   3   491  225 +266
 2 Ynyswyr Tronka            15   12   3   426  249 +177
 3 Irahaf                    15   11   4   413  298 +115
 4 Wahai                     15    9   6   463  296 +167
 5 Visiharu                  15    9   6   434  285 +149
 6 Svandohal                 15    9   6   387  303  +84
 7 Oyfer                     15    9   6   361  333  +28
 8 Loittra                   15    8   7   359  372  −13
 9 Rhymney                   15    8   7   357  382  −25
10 Galeth Crohoft            15    8   7   342  375  −33
11 Eryr Ymladd               15    7   8   342  374  −32
12 Treharris                 15    6   9   330  354  −24
13 Bedliong                  15    4  11   252  462 −210
14 Aberdâr                   15    3  12   279  472 −193
15 Ewyyinna                  15    3  12   238  473 −235
16 Nutyrwak                  15    2  13   265  486 −221

Cynhadledd 2                Pld    W   L    PF   PA   PD 
 1 Vitrolle                  15   14   1   508  202 +306
 2 Gweren                    15   12   3   448  252 +196
 3 Etraihain                 15   11   4   484  254 +230
 4 Otta Renhai               15    9   6   404  294 +110
 5 Lleng Machnylleth         15    9   6   344  382  −38
 6 Pontlottyn                15    8   7   359  322  +37
 7 Dwyrain Behal             15    7   8   350  363  −13
 8 Ryttanham                 15    7   8   286  422 −136
 9 Zarahai                   15    6   9   324  331   −7
10 Cynghreiriaid Yroiti      15    6   9   283  355  −72
11 Aersan                    15    6   9   286  361  −75
12 Ymerodraeth               15    6   9   285  381  −96
13 Fflamau Tamerra           15    6   9   284  416 −132
14 Unnkgraft                 15    5  10   311  381  −70
15 Synthhai                  15    4  11   294  388  −94
16 Narahafsai                15    4  11   282  428 −146

Wild-Card Playoffs
Irahaf 7–37 Svandohal
Wahai 27–28 Visiharu

Etraihain 41–16 Pontlottyn
Otta Renhai 36–0 Lleng Machnylleth

Divisional Round
Dreigiau Aberaeron 15–21 Svandohal
Ynyswyr Tronka 35–17 Visiharu

Vitrolle 27–17 Otta Renhai
Gweren 23–21 Etraihain

Conference Championships
Ynyswyr Tronka 27–24 Svandohal

Vitrolle 35–17 Gweren

Title Game
Ynyswyr Tronka 13–27 Vitrolle

[Yesopalitha]

Semifinals
Rehaven Tide (FAL) 19–9 Vitrolle (FLN)
Freedom's Altar Holy Templars (YSP) 17–26 Jurion Champions (FAL)

Championships
Rehaven Tide (FAL) 27–20 Jurion Champions (FAL)

[Yesopalitha]

With the establishment of an effort to create a Champions' League in the International Domestic American Football Newswire Thread, the UGC has been closed.