CLARION, Pa. — Approximately 50 Clarion County adults have put on a set of flags to start off the new YMCA Adult Flag Football League.
A total of five teams, Favre Dollar Footlongs, The Longshots, The Practice Squad, Vertically Challenged, and The Villains are competing to win the playoffs.
The season consists of six total regular season games plus playoffs. Each team will receive two byes.
Week 1 Recap
The first week of action was all about shaking off the rust and having fun. The action began with games starting on Thursday, October 12, at Clarion High School, pairing up The Favre Dollar Footlongs against the Longshots. The game was over fast due to the mercy rule, with The Longshots taking the first game of the season 35-0. The second game on the schedule was a more competitive game with The Practice Squad going against Vertically Challenged. Vertically Challenged went home with the win 12-0.
Week 2 Recap
The second week of action took the teams’ talents to the YMCA fields, and the games were intense and competitive. The first matchup was The Villains versus Vertically Challenged. It was a back and very forth game with the Villians down by eight points past mid field. Vertically Challenged squeaked by The Villains 42-34.
The second game placed The Practice Squad against the Longshots. The game featured many turnovers which were mostly interceptions. The game was close in the second half being 21-18 but then the Longshots broke the game open and came out with the victory with a score of 57-18.
Coming Up
Next week will begin week three play, with games starting at 6:30 p.m. at Clarion High School. At 6:30 p.m. it will be Favre Dollar Footlongs against The Villains, and at 7:30 p.m., it’s the potential championship preview with the Longshots up against Vertically Challenged.
The standings are as follows: The Longshots (2-0), Vertically Challenged (2-0), The Villains (1-0), Favre Dollar Footlongs (0-1) and The Practice squad at (0-2).
Spectators are welcome at the games, which have proven to be exciting and challenging.
About the YMCA
For more information about the Clarion County YMCA and Y programs, please visit the YMCA website at www.clarioncountyymca.org, call 814-764-3400 and follow the Y on Facebook.
The Clarion County YMCA is a branch of the Scenic Rivers Association, which includes the Oil City YMCA, Clarion County YMCA, Younger Days Child Care, and Camp Coffman.
Hours
The Clarion County YMCA hours are Weekdays 5:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.; Saturdays from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; and Sundays from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
(Article submitted by Michelle Murray, Marketing & Membership Director, Clarion County YMCA, Oil City YMCA, and YMCA Camp Coffman)
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