So the 50th season is all done.  Leatherheads won the Championship.  Miracle Maid Maniacs won the B side trophy.  Offence award went to Wade Zanchetta with 10 TDs and a total of 63 points.  Interception award went to Jacob White for 12 INTs in 7 games. Rusher of the year was Chris Cook with 18 sacks in 7 games. The Championship winning QB was also the QB award this year, Tanner DeJong with 23 TDs, catching 2 INTs and getting 2 sacks on defense.  Rookie Offense went to Zach Burnside with 26 pts.  Roberto Noonan received the Rookie Defense award with 7 sacks.  The Johnny Mac award went to Ian Speer.  The Center award mug was given to Jack Wilson. The Whist'lin Mothers voted Jacob White as 2026 President with Devin VanBlitterswyk winning the Golden Boot in his Rookie year and Andrew Evans sipping from the Golden Slipper as rookie of the year.  The BMTFL Micah Baerwald Sportsmanship Award went to Leigh Howard who claims it was his final year even with a bar full of players chanting "ONE MORE YEAR!"  Leigh fits this award with his long playing career, dedication to his players, his sportsmanship to both team and competitors on the field and at the Banquet. Congratulations Leigh.  The 50/50 money of 735$ went unclaimed and will be donated to a local family as food during the holidays with Dan Thompson's help from the Keystorm Pub.  BMTFL also donated 400$ to the Kinsmen snowsuit fund.  Our biggest donation will go to Brockville Harvest sharing with a corporate donation match that will put 4000$ to the food bank.  That is a whopping 5100$ to charity from a league of 146 players and refs with their families and friends donating also.  That is impressive!

See the previous post for 50/50 draw.  So this had to be the closest games we have seen in the modern age of the BMTFL.  Leatherheads won a really tight finish against the new Sharks team for 2025.  The game came down to double OT to decide who went to the Championship game.  Meanwhile, at Commonwealth, the rebuilding Dutchmen put  in a final push and scored with only a few plays left to take the lead and win over the season long unbeaten Gabriel Pizza team.  Then the crowds started to arrive on a sunny, then cloudy, then gradual sun again day at Commonwealth.  The B Championship had a matchup of the 2023 Champions Snap Fitness team, now McArthur's Barbershop compete against the 2024 champion Miracle Maid Maniacs.  What could be better.  Well....it was a good game and it was McArthur's putting in the last ditch effort to score late and make the outcome tense but the Maids kept the lead to win the B trophy.  Congrats to the Miracle Maid Maniacs.  Then we proceeded to the Championship ship game right after we received pizza at the field from Gabriel Pizza.  Hot and fresh!  Leatherheads the bridesmaids in the previous years took the Championship trophy from the veteran Dutchmen.  It was a great game.  Lots of action on the field and on the sidelines.  But Leatherheads stayed strong and now claim the 2025, BMTFL trophy with  Tanner Dejong as QB and the insanely talented super long term BMTFL player from the 1980s, Dale Dejong.  At the awards banquet, we thanked Great Canadian SuperStore, M&M meats and our own Pierce Lapensee for the donation to the BBQ that raised almost 800$.  Huge thanks to Dan Thompson and the great staff at the Keystorm Pub, that for some reason keep letting us [...]

Big Draw Green 53687-576 unclaimed 50/50 735$   ----Second Draw ticket Green 53687-075 unclaimed Blackstone Griddle    ----Green 53687-816 unclaimed Heat Hog portable heater. ----The Dewalt Drill set  was won at the party. ----The Decanter set was won at the party. ----The Yeti Tall Boy Coozies were won at the party.  ----The winners must declare their tickets by Saturday, Nov 15.

Yesterday had a great final championship updates to be posted later today. The banquet went well last night, but I have an UnderArmour backpack with Ultra beer in it from the Keystorm.  Reach out to Greg to Claim.  Winning ticket numbers will be posted later today that went unclaimed.

’Twas the night before Super Saturday in Brockville town, Where the river ran calm as the sun settled down. The bleachers stood ready, the grass shining bright, For football was coming — the crown was in sight. From King Street to Central, the talk filled the air, Of the semis and finals soon happening there. The fans all prepared, their scarves wrapped up tight, For tomorrow’s the battle, beneath Saturday’s bright sun. In the A Division semis, two games would be played, Where legends are written and rivalries made. The first — Gabe’s Pizza with grit on their side, Face the Dutchmen, fierce and full of hometown pride. The second — a clash that’s sure to excite, As the Sharks and Leatherheads square off in the light. Their cleats on the grass, their focus like steel, Each team determined to seal the next deal. The chatter in taverns was hearty and loud, As pints clinked together — a true Brockville crowd! The beer was a-flowing, the laughter ran deep, For tomorrow’s the day no one dares oversleep. And when those semis are settled and champions are near, The B Division Final brings one more cheer. MacArthur’s Barbershop, sharp as their fades, Face Miracle Maid Maniacs, cleaning up plays. From tackles to touchdowns, from cheers to the calls, The echo of victory rings through the halls. And when champions rise and the night’s winding down, The beer will keep flowing all over the town. For this is Brockville — proud, strong, and true, Where football and friendship are stitched through and through. So rest now, dear players, let destiny call, For tomorrow’s Super Saturday belongs to us all!

Week 9 games have now eliminated half the teams. Gabriel Pizza has advanced to Super Saturday with a 26-12 win over Slumdog Slingers and Gabs will face Dutchmen at 9:30am at Commonwealth.  Slingers will be hitting the golf course!  The Dutchmen beat the Whist'lin Mothers with a near perfect game by a score of 24-0.  Sending the Mother's to the grandstand for Super Saturday.  The Sharks took a bite out of Pastime Peelers, winning 15-7.  Sharks will match up with Leatherheads at 9:30am at TISS after they won 13-0 over 1000 Islands Brewmen who can now spend Saturday sitting with the Mother's in the grandstands listening to the live play reporting by our own Tim Hatfield.  At 11:30am at Commonwealth, the B-side Championship will be played by McArthur's Barbershop and Miracle Maid Maniacs.  McArthur's beat the all season struggling Marauders with a score of 37-0.  Maids won 13-7 over Team McNish.  Championship game will be played at 1:30pm at Commonwealth.  Then at 4pm, the Banquet will start at the Keystorm pub for all players.  Awards will be announced at about 4:45pm with food available at 5:30pm.  Expect the Keystorm to open to the public by 7pm.  See everyone there for the finish of the 50th Season!

First round of the playoffs have decided who will play B side and who will advance to the Championship games.  In the first week of the crossover Playoffs at Commonwealth, Whist'lin Mothers send McArthurs to the B side as the highest ranked team.  Mother's win 26-12.  Second game had Leatherheads advancing with a score of 14-0 over Team McNish sending McNish's to the B side as the second ranked team.  Final game at Commonwealth had the Marauders start with a sub as they only had 6 players and conceded the game by using a sub.  But either way, Gabriel Pizza completed the game with a win 28-14 with the Marauders eventually fielding a full 7 players.  Ryan Bertrand did an excellent job at QB in the loss but sending them to the B side as the ultimate underdog.  At Tiss, Slumdog Slingers lose to the Dutchmen, 20-14, but manage to bounce to the A side with a PA of 6 points.  Watch for Slumdogs to come strong next week.  Game 2 at TISS had 1000 Islands Brewmen continuing their comeback by beating Pastime Peelers with a score of 13-7. Both teams still advance to the A side next week. Final game at TISS, Sharks best Miracle Maids 26-15 sending the Maids to the B side as the 3rd ranked team.  Check the schedule for next weeks games and don't forget to check if your team is Reffing.  Last week of playoffs are elimination.  Only the winners will play on Super Saturday.  Good luck everyone and lets finish our 50th season strong!

That’s it for the regular season! Starting with the Hoy-Hone conference. The Sharks in their first season end with a loss to 1000 Islands Brewmen 20-0 but are at the top of the conference. The Brewmen climbed off the bottom and ended in 5th place! 2nd in this conference, Leatherheads with a 31-12 win over the struggling Marauders, without key players who ended in last in the division setting them up as the underdog next Sunday. In 3rd is the Whist’lin Mothers after tying the Dutchmen 21-21 but leaving the Dutchmen in a very close 4th place as the Mothers had a better PA. In the Smith-Baker conference, we have 7-0 Gabriel Pizza in first place with their win 16-8 over the 3rd place Slumdog Slingers. 2nd place is Pastime Peelers hanging on after losing to Team McNish 20-7.  McNish’s land in 5th place. 4th is now McArthurs Barber Shop after an exciting finish. Last play of the game, Miracle Maids up 12-6. Mcarthur’s scores and converts to win the game. This landed the Maids in last place in this division. whew! Excellent lead into next weeks playoffs. Remember to supply refs and check the schedule for game matchups! Watch out for the underdogs next week! Anything can happen to set up the run to the Championship game!