Last week University College held another big schedule of action packed intramural football games.The UCFL, University College Football League, officially jumped off a few weeks ago and hasn’t shown any signs of winding down.
On Tuesday, Oct 12, four games were played, three men’s and one women’s. The first game started at 6 p.m.. Mr. Holmes’ led building 38 versus Ms. Aaron’s building 37.
Building 38 is known as a proven contender, while building 37, has a reputation of being undermanned and lacking talent.
Building 38 appeared ready, charging the field with their red and black uniforms. They defensively and offensively dominated 37 both halves, which seemed destined to happen. Building 37’s only score was off a pass to the end zone. The final score was 20-6.
The second game played was the most exciting of the night. The women of building 48 competed against building 37, a rematch of their season opener.
They weren’t actually scheduled to play each other, but the women of buildings 42 and 44 forfeited their games, which left those two to scrap it out.
Their fast match was an all out brawl between the two teams who seemed very passionate about winning, and did anything to disable their opponent.
Building 37 was eventually the winner of that game, but that was weeks ago, and building 48 looked like they had to settle unfinished business.
Sports editor Leona Aaron and Community Assistant Jessica Grice coached building 37. Each team’s defense was near perfect, stopping their opposition, and only allowing short yardage.
The only way to move up the field was to run the ball, and that hardly worked, the defenses charging the line as soon as the ball was snapped. At halftime the score was 0-0. Each team had a respectful chance at scoring a touchdown, but they could not convert in the red zone.
As the game wound down, each team became overwhelmed with emotion as they started to actually tackle each other. During the game two confrontations erupted, but quickly submerged until the end of the game.
The final score of the game was 0-0. Senior, Chloe Burnley, watched the game and had this to say, “The girls are more exciting than the boys, and we should’ve had activities like this when I stayed in UC.”
As the teams exited the field, each one started to do their own chants, and in the midst of the confusion the players started to charge each other. Luckily, there was no fight, but this is the beginning of a big rivalry.
The first of the last two games was held between building 45 and 43. Both teams were evenly matched, but 45 came out with a tough victory 19-13.
The last game was between Mr. Neal building 36, and Mr. Anthony Coe 47.
Building 36 is currently favored to win the championship, with a few exceptions. This was another blowout, 36 offensively dominated 47, scoring 24 points. The final score was 24-6.
You can catch UCFL action every week on Thursdays between 6-10 p.m. Playoff games will be played Thursday, Oct 21 to determine who will be going to their building and who will be crowned the UCFL champions.
The championship game for the ladies will be held next Tuesday between buildings 37 and 48. The bittersweet rivalry the ladies have will determine their destiny on Tuesday. This will finally answer the questions about who are the Queen Bees of the UC.
The match up between the two ladies teams will prove to be an excellant game to watch. Building 37 has the upper-hand, having already beaten building 48 in their opening contest. Building 48 will be out to even the score and be crowned the UC Lady champions.