Victory makes one jump for joy

The season here in Finland is winding down and there is only one regular season game remaining. We posted a win this past weekend 35-0 vs. the Tampere Saints in monsoon like conditions. The game was briefly stopped before the half due to intense rains and persistent lightning. We are currently sitting as the #2 seed as the playoffs approach. However, we must win this upcoming weekend vs. the #1 seed Helsinki Wolverines if we are to claim the #1 regular season ranking. A win this weekend would give us a home field advantage in the playoffs. Needless to say, there is a lot at stake when the Wolverines come to town. Our team is playing with a great deal of confidence right now. It is enough to make one want to jump for joy!!

Kodie preparing for future 82nd Airborne Ranger status

A good landing is always essential

Aatu looks like he's done this before!

Now for our synchronized event featuring Emmi and Kamryn

Kaylin in on the action too

Land training is necessary before entering the water

Don't try this at home

Air Aatu with some serious hangtime-- Michael Jordan would be proud

Victory is sweet

It was nice to finally win a close game vs. the Roosters-- They are well-coached and their players always compete to the very last play

Crocs QB Alex Rouse hands the ball off to Greg Fountain (a tough RB and the leading rusher in the Maple League this season)

Crocs offense and player of the game # 3 Robert Bishop in motion

Roosters offense on the move

Roosters QB Ryan Rufener looking things over before the snap-- Ryan is a very gifted QB who played college ball at Oregon State

The Roosters like to spread things out and use their skill and speedy players like #5 Charles McCrea for big plays down the field

Crocodiles and Saints get ready for battle this past weekend

Swirling clouds loom overhead before the kickoff-- Shortly thereafter the rains came along with the wind, thunder, and lightning

Kodie (small guy in the center of the picture) got recruited for his first game as a ball boy in the Maple League

Time to clear the field

Winning sometimes makes one do strange things

Lights out.