The New Hampshire Flag Football League concluded its spring season with games on Friday, June 26, and title tilts on Sunday, June 28.
In the 12- to 15-year-old division semifinals:
The Texans played a strong defensive game and beat the Colts, 12-6. Kevin Deangelo led the victors’ offense, while Geordan Henderson stood out on defense. Jeremy Cocciardi turned in a fine all-around game for the Colts, and Sam Cavallaro showcased some nifty running.
The Browns received solid quarterback play from Mark Fereira, and Chadd Loring was dynamite on offense in their team’s 12-6 win over the Bears. Jeff Barry and David Bronson were exceptional on both sides of the ball in defeat.
In the finals:
The Texans concluded their fine season by winning the crown.
In the 6- to 8-year-old A division finals:
The Colts earned the crown by defeating the Steelers, 18-6. Cody Stevens bagged a couple of TDs and was an effective all-around performer, while Tommy Emrick read the play and nabbed an interception to complement a strong day running the ball. The Steelers’ Eric Thibodeau returned an interception for a touchdown, and Jon MacLean played well on defense.
In the 6- to 8-year-old B division finals:
The Ravens came to do battle and walked away with a 42-0 victory, while the Vikings’ strong season came to a close. Jacob Dorman and Devin DeBay were overpowering on defense. Dorman scored two touchdowns and DeBay added another.
In the 9- to 11-year-old A division NFC Conference championship:
The Redskins came out firing to an early 13-0 lead, but the resilient Lions fought back and won, 18-13, with Drew Johnson tossing three touchdown passes and Andrew Duragano reeling in big reception after big reception, including one for a TD.
Scott Razetti collected a pair of sacks and played well whenever called upon for the Redskins, and Tom Dimicelli was a standout on both sides of the ball.
In the 9- to 11-year-old A division AFC Conference championship:
The Chiefs pulled away late to beat the Packers, 24-6.
Dylan Poirier and Jacob Cunningham both scored touchdowns, with Cunningham also anchoring the defense.
Joe LaValle and Cameron Pereira were two-way stars for the Packers.
In the 9- to 11-year-old A division finals:
The No. 1 Lions and the second-seeded Chiefs were scoreless at halftime. The Chiefs, once again, did all the late-game damage to win the crown, 18-0. Trevor Gagnon threw three touchdown passes, two to John Granfield, while Mikey Duragano and Parker Belsky turned in solid all-around performances for the Lions.
In the 9- to 11-year-old B division NFC Conference championship:
The Seahawks continued their improbable run with a 15-12 win over the Eagles.
PJ Trachier and Curtis Culcasi provided the fireworks wherever they played for the Seahawks. Joe Halpin helped spark the Eagles’ offense, while Ryan Faria was effective on both sides of the ball.
In the 9- to 11-year-old B division AFC Conference championship:
With Matt Burke providing the offense, Ryan Demers leading the defense and both scoring touchdowns, the Cardinals edged the Saints, 18- 14. Matt Carney contributed some inspiring offense of his own for the Saints, and Kevin Bolio played a fine all-around game.
In the 9- to 11-year-old B division finals:
Few foresaw the Seahawks, 0-6 during the regular season, reaching the championship game. They did, and they won, 18-6. Kyle Rembis played a stellar game at quarterback, and Andrew Dorman was a force everywhere on the field. Freddi Stamatatos made plays sideline to sideline for the Cardinals, and Matt McGlaughlin turned in a strong all-around game.