TAPPAN ZEE FLAG FOOTBALL LEAGUE

12/17/00 @ Hartford, CT
Teams from throughout New England competed in the 9-MAN INELIGIBLE "AFTFL NEW ENGLAND REGIONALS" this past weekend. In a "shoot-out" ending, Vision/Dawg City of Hartford beat Mack's Place(Worchester, MA) 19-18! Chris Richardson(Vision) was selected offensive MVP while Tony Molinari(Mack's Place) took defensive MVP honors.Ê

12/10/00 @ Atlanta, GA
75 teams from Alabama, Georgia, S Carolina, N Carolina, Florida, Louisianna, Tennessee, and Mississippi descended on Atlanta for the AFTFL's Southeast Regionals over this weekend! In the 9-MAN final, West Side(GA) defeated Soldiers(GA) 7-0. In the 8-MAN final, THP(AL) defeated the Drillers(AL) 12-6. In the 7-MAN Screen "A" Division final, the Hurricanes(LA)defeated NO FEAR(AL) 18-14. In the 7-MAN Screen "B" Division final, Aches & Pains (GA) defeated Bus Drivers(GA) 20-13. In the CO-ED Flag Division final, The Zone defeated Shooters 15-8. In the 4-ON-4 Flag Division final, the Hurricanes(LA) shutout the Pro's(GA) 26-0.Ê

12/9/00 @ West Point, N.Y.
"TAPPAN ZEE BOWL IX" took place today on the beautiful grounds at the US Military Academy at West Point. In the "A" Division final, KENNELLY'S PANTHERS(Rockland) defeated WHAT?(New Jersey) 12-7. Panthers' QB Eric Williams hit WR Horace Brooks for two TD's! In the "B" Division final, the Gamblers(Westchester) defeated Ryan's Tavern(Rockland) 24-21! Gamblers QB Mike Mooney threw 3 TD passes and rushed for another! Alex Amariello, Steve Schwartz, and Kerry Mooney had 1 TD each for the Gamblers!

2001 AFTFL "FLAGBOWL X" at ATLANTA, GA "A" DIVISION FINALS at THE GEORGIA DOME!! ALL DIVISIONS ARE FOR NATIONAL TITLES!!

Team Fees: $400 (all "A" Divisions)
$300 (all other Divisions)
Fees include all Referee fees

Hotels: HOST- MARRIOTT(770.754.9600) $69 Holiday Inn Express(770.664.6661) $55 AmerSuites(770.343.9566) $49

Airlines: DELTA is official airline of AFTFL "FLAGBOWL X". Call Gloria at (800)935.8973 for discounted fares.

Awards: All "A" Division finals will be in the GA DOME! Sponsor Cup, Individual AFTFL/RIDDELL Mini Helmets, & AFTFL Hats for each Division Champion!

Divisions: 9-MAN INELIGIBLE FLAG("A" DIVISION)
9-MAN INELIGIBLE FLAG("B" DIVISION)
8-MAN INELIGIBLE FLAG("A" DIVISION)
8-MAN INELIGIBLE FLAG("B" DIVISION)
8-MAN ELIGIBLE LINEMAN FLAG("A" DIVISION)
8-MAN ELIGIBLE LINEMAN FLAG("B"DIVISION)
7-MAN SCREEN FLAG ("A" DIVISION)
7-MAN SCREEN FLAG ("B" DIVISION)
CO-ED DIVISION("A" DIVISION)

12/3/00 @ Princeton, N.J.
Teams from Massachusetts to Virginia faced off this past weekend in the 10th annual "AFTFL NORTHEAST REGIONALS" held at Mercer County Park in Princeton, N.J.!"A"&"B" divisions of "9-MAN INELIGIBLE","8-MAN ELIGBILE", and "8-MAN INELIGIBLE" were offered. In the 9-MAN Ineligible "A" Division final, ON BROADWAY(Albany, NY) defeated the Suffolk Titans(Long Island, NY)7-0 with ON BROADWAY's Kevin DeGuire being selected MVP. In the semi-finals, ON BROADWAY defeated LoMONACO'S(Long Island, NY) 14-12, and the SUFFOLK TITANS defeated the SEMINOLES(PA) 10-7. In the 9-MAN "B" Division final, ALLMERICA FINANCIAL (Long Island) defeated NARDO'S(PA) 10-0 with Jason D'Abreau taking the MVP!

In the 8-MAN INELIGIBLE FLAG "A" DIVISION, CJ WELLINGTON's(Long Island) defeated ALL-AMERICAN SPORTS REC(Albany, NY) 27-25 with John Bocelli being selected MVP. In the "B" Division 8-MAN INELIGIBLE FINAL, NELLY'S IRISH(Westchester, NY) defeated Rupsis Tavern(Albany, NY) 13-7. Nelly's Ken Seger was selected MVP.

In the 8-MAN ELIGIBLE "A" Division final, the Philly SEMINOLES(Philadelphia, PA) defeated the WARRIORS AC (Maryland)12-7 to repeat as NORTHEAST CHAMPIONS! Troy Hessler was selected MVP! In the 8-MAN ELIGIBLE "B" Division final, FORMULA FITNESS(Lancaster, PA) defeated N-ZONE(Allentown, PA) 6-0 with Les Fuller receiving MVP honors!

10/24/00 @ Atlanta, GA
AFTFL Commissioner George Higgins announced here today that the AFTFL's "FLAGBOWL X", it's 10th Annual National Championships, will be played here in Atlanta on January 20/21, 2001! But the big announcement came later in the day when the Georgia Dome was reserved for the Finals of each "A" Division of each style! "A" & "B" Divisions will be offered for "9-MAN INELIGIBLE", 8-MAN INELIGIBLE, 8-MAN ELIGIBLE, 7-MAN SCREEN FLAG and CO-ED SCREEN FLAG. Higgins said, "this being our 10TH Anniversary 'FLAGBOWL', we felt the Georgia Dome would be a 1st-class setting to show not only how the AFTFL has arrived, but the sport of Flag Football as well!" He added, "through the years the main purpose of the AFTFL has been to provide memories. Like our games at Giants Stadium and R.F.K., the finals at the Georgia Dome will provide the biggest thrill yet for our players! In addition, with our large base of 9-MAN/8-MAN/7-MAN leagues and teams throughout the south, we are assured of huge participation and experienced football officials!" The AFTFL will still hold the 4-ON-4/5-ON-5 portion of "FLAGBOWL X" in Fort Lauderdale on February 10/11, 2001 with cash prizes of $5000! "It's just that with no 'contact' leagues locally in Florida, it's hard get a good local base of 9-MAN/8-MAN teams & experienced 'contact' officials. That won't be a problem in Atlanta where our Southeast Regionals regularily attract 50-60 9-MAN/8-MAN teams!" Higgins added. The AFTFL would like to thank the Atlanta Convention Bureau, The Georgia Dome, and AFTFL Southeast Regional Director David Mack for all assistance in making the move to Atlanta happen! The Atlanta Polo Club will also provide a beautiful setting for all the Sat./Sun. preliminary games. And if you've ever been to Atlanta, there's no need to talk about the nightlife! All the hotels are minutes from Buckhead, the party capital of the South!

8/27/00 @ Atlanta, GA
40 teams from Florida, Mississippi, Louisiana, Alabama, Tennessee, North Carolina, and Georgia descended on the PARTY capital of the South this weekend to compete in the 6th Annual AFTFL SOUTHEAST KICK-OFF CLASSIC.! In the 9-MAN Ineligible Division, West Side(GA) defeated Soldiers(GA) 21-20. In the 8-MAN Eligible Division, Hitmen(LA) defeated Mean Machine(TN) 32-6. In the 7-MAN SCREEN Division the Hitmen(LA) made it 2-for-2 by defeating the Untouchables(GA) 26-20. Another Bayou State team took the 4-ON-4 Division with the Criminoles(LA) beating Players(FL) 13-0. AFTFL Southeast Regional Director David Mack wishes to thank all that attended and remind everyone that the AFTFL Southeast Regionals will be Dec. 9th & 10th!

8/27/00 @ Albany, N.Y.
The 11th Annual "AFTFL NORTHEAST KICK-OFF CLASSIC" was held this past weekend at the same site since 1990 in Albany, N.Y. This makes it the longest, or oldest consecutive flag/touch Football Tournament held at the same site in flag/touch football history! AFTFL National Commissioner George Higgins held the tournament for the 1st time in 1990! This year, newly appointed AFTFL Northeast Regional Director Frank Rogers was at the helm as teams from throughout New York State and surrounding states converged on the Capital of the Empire State!
In the "A" Division(9-MAN INELIGIBLE) final, On Broadway (Watervliet, NY) defeated the Suffolk Titans(Long Island, NY) 14-7 with On Broadway's Zac Goebel taking MVP honors. In the "B" Division(8-MAN INELIGIBLE) final, the Untouchables(Albany, NY) defeated Atli Spartans(Long Island, NY)26-21 with the Untouchables' Pat Lavigne selected MVP!

@ 8/6/00 Philadelphia, PA
On a beautiful weekend in "City of Brotherly Love", the A.F.T.F.L. helped resurrect Touch Football with one of the largest Touch tournaments in years!
A.F.T.F.L. Touch Football Director John McCoy welcomed teams from Delaware, New Jersey, New York, Maryland, Washington DC, and of course, Pennsylvania to picturesque Fairmount Park in the heart of the nation's 4th largest city.
The DC Dolphins continued their hot hand by defeating the Noles(PA) 21-7 in the "A" Division final! The DC Dolphins came into this event after winning the AFTFL Spring Nationals/Virginia Beach in June!
In the "B" Division final, The N.Y. Stars(Brooklyn, NY) defeated St. Anthony's(DE) 20-13 in overtime! The N.Y. Stars were the New York City touch Champions and this was their first tournament!

@ 8/06/00 Philadelphia, PA
Touch Football made a huge comeback this past weekend thanks to the A.F.T.F.L.'s "SUMMER TOUCH NATIONALS"! A.F.T.F.L. Touch Director John McCoy welcomed teams from New York, Maryland, D.C., Delaware, New Jersey, And Pennsylvania to the City of Brotherly Love.
In the "A" Final, the DC Dolphins continued their hot hand defeating the 'Noles(PA) 21-7. The Dolphins came into Philadelphia on the heels of their AFTFL SPRING NATIONALS CHAMPIONSHIP(8-Man Flag) in VA Beach!
In the "B" Division final the N.Y. Stars(NYC) defeated St. Anthony's(DE) 20-13 in overtime. The NY Stars, the NYC touch Champions, never played in a tournament format before.

@ 7/23/00 Syosset, New York
The AFTFL hosted it's 11th Annual "SUMMER NATIONALS" this past weekend on Long Island, N.Y. A record 57 Ineligible Lineman Flag teams made this tournament the biggest held by anyone, anywhere, during Summer 2000! Among the 57 teams were the Spring League Champions from leagues throughout New England, New York, and the Mid-Atlantic states.
In the "A" Division final, the AFTFL National Champion Cavaliers defeated the Suffolk Titans 10-0. When QB Anthony Fiorino was injured on Sunday holding a practice kick, back-up QB Andy Peduto stepped up and led the 10-0 shut-out. Peduto was awared the MVP award for his efforts. In the "B" Division final, The Storm defeated Allmerica Financial 7-6. The Storm played "C" Division ball in the Spring 2000. Allmerica Financial are the LIFFL SPRING 2000 LI CHAMPIONS. Eric Melhado(Storm) took "B" Division MVP honors. In the "C" Division final, Tobins II defeated Mr. Beery's 24-21. Tobins II QB BIll Sinram took "C" Division MVP honors.

@ 6/26/00 Virginia Beach, VA
Teams from 14 different states all converged on Virginia Beach this past weekend in the largest AFTFL SPRING NATIONALS ever! Among the ranks of 40 teams were 8 different former National Champion squads!
In the 9-Man Ineligible Flag final, a combination of two Long Island teams defeated the Rochester Bulls 17-6. Scarab Jewelers/Blackwatch(NY) QB Chris DiPalma was selected Tournament MVP.
In the 8-Man Eligible "A" Division Flag final, the DC Dolphins(DC) beat the Cutters(MD) 19-13. WR Jerome Couplin(Dolphins) was selected Tournament MVP.
In the 8-Man Eligible "B" Division Flag final, All-Met Football(DC) defeated the Canes(MD) 18-16. Trey Lovelace(All-Met) was selected Tournament MVP of the "B" Division.
In the 4-ON-4 final, Run & Gunners(VA)defeated the Mercenaries(VA) 30-19 for 1st Place!
Thanks again to the City of Virginia Beach, the Virginia Beach Football Officials Assoc.(who also work for the Arena Football League), and all the teams and fans for making this the most successful VA BEACH tournament ever!

@ 6/18/00 West Point, NY
The TZFFL held it's Spring 2000 Super Bowls on the astro- turf Michie Stadium at West Point today. In the "A" Division, Hudson's Dawgs(Westchester) defeated Kennelly's Panthers(Rockland) 13-9. QB Dave Spelman ran one TD in and hit WR Frank Bucci for another to secure the Dawgs first TZFFL Championship. In the "B" Division, the Wolverines(Rockland) defeated the Pit Bulls(Westchester) 25-14. Wolverines QB Phil Coccioletti threw four TD strikes to Adam Wein and Mike Stone. Pit Bull QB Guido Fava hit Bill Pappas for one TD and ran in another for the Pit Bulls scores. Both the Hudson's Dawgs and the Wolverines will represent the TZFFL in upcoming AFTFL National Tournaments.

@ 6/1/00 Baltimore, MD
The AFTFL has appointed Phil Miller and Steve Ross to be the new Commissioners of the DC Metro Flag Football League. The DC Metro Flag Football League covers Northern Virginia, Washington D.C., and southern Maryland. They can be reached at (703)567-1108.

@ 5/15/00 New York, NY
The AFTFL announced today a reorganization of the "Mid-Atlantic" and "Northeast" Regions. George Higgins will become the Mid-Atlantic Director in addition to his duties as National Commissioner. The Mid-Atlantic Region will now include Downstate NY, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia. The AFTFL "Princeton" tournament held each year the first week in December will now be known as the "Mid-Atlantic Regional". Frank Rogers will assume the duties of Northeast Regional Director covering upstate NY and all of New England.

@ 5/15/00 New York, NY
The AFTFL announced today that Dan Fina will assume the position of AFTFL Director of Operations at it's home offices in New York. Mr. Fina can be reached at (516)842-6023.

@ 5/15/00 New York, NY
The AFTFL announced the promotion of Frank Rogers to Northeast Regional Director. His previous positions include AFTFL Director of Marketing. His responsiblities will include the expansion of AFTFL operations thoughout Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine, and upstate New York. Frank Rogers will also be in charge of the AFTFL Northeast Regionals this December in Hartford.

@ 5/6/00 Baltimore, MD
The AFTFL has appointed Tony Richardson of Austin, Texas to be the new Southwest Regional Director for the AFTFL. As Commissioner of the Austin Metro Flag Football League, Tony has been at the helm of an exciting expansion of flag football in central Texas. His new duties will include expansion of AFTFL operation throughout the rest of Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and western Louisianna. With Austin as it's base, the AFTFL will hold a Southwest Regional in December as well as a Kick-Off Classic this August. Tony Richardson can be reached at (512)310-2079.

@ 11/28/99 Cleveland, OH
30 teams from throughout the Mid-West faced off in the AFTFL's Mid-West Regionals in Cleveland, Ohio! Two divisions were offered: 8-MAN ELIGIBLE LINEMAN FLAG & 2) 7-MAN TOUCH. In the 8-Man Flag final, the Normandy Tavern defeated their crosstown Cleveland-rival Predators 27-21! In the 7-Man Touch Championship game, Terrell Sales/ Zachs beat the Razorbacks 20-19!

@ 12/12/99 Atlanta, GA
65 teams from every state in the South converged on Atlanta for this year's AFTFL SOUTHEAST REGIONALS! 9-Man Ineligible Flag, 8-Man Eligible Flag, 7-Man Screen(A/B), & 4-On-4 divisions were offered. In the 9-Man Ineligible Lineman Flag division final, the Hurricanes(Montgomery, Al) beat the hometown Soul Patrol 18-13! In the 8-Man Eligible Flag Division Championship game, Dream Team(Alabama) beat Atlanta's International Astros 12-7! In the 7-MAN Screen Flag "A" Division final, the Hurricanes(New Orleans, LA) held off the Untouchables(GA) 35-20! In the 7-Man Screen Flag "B" Division Final, Speed Zone beat fellow Georgian Nobody Good 26-7. In the 4-On-4 FLAG final, the Hurricanes(LA) beat ICM Printing(FL) 21-19!

@ Clinton, Maryland 12/19/99
The second annual MID-ATLANTIC REGIONALS were held at the beautiful Clinton Boys & Girls Club Field complex in Clinton, Maryland. Teams from Maryland, Washington DC, Virginia, and Delaware competed in a 9-Man Ineligible Flag & 8-Man Eligible Flag divisions for $1000, the "Rockne Cup", and a free bid to the AFTFL's "NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS", February 5/6 in Fort Lauderdale Florida!

In the 9-Man Ineligible Flag Division, the METRO CHIEFS (Washington DC) held off a tough DAWGS (Virginia) squad to 20-12 for the 9-Man title! Chiefs' Brian Cobb was selected 9-Man MVP! The METRO CHIEFS also won the "Pre-Season Reason" held here last August!

In the 8-Man Eligible Flag Division, 10 of the areas best teams battled it down to CUTTERS (Maryland) and the upstart DC DOLPHINS (Washington DC). The "Most Winningest Team In FLAG History" found themselves trailing to a tough DOLPHIN squad late in the game, but they came back to win 24-19 with Cutters' Ray Taranto taking Tournament MVP honors!

AFTFL Mid-Atlantic Regional Director Jami Hall wishes to thank Tom Sita for all his help in making this years' Mid-Atlantic Regionals such a success!

Rockland teams swept Westchester to claim both the "A" Division & "B" Division titles of the Tappen Zee Flag Football Leagues Fall 1999 season. The games were held on the astroturf Michie Stadium, home field of Army's Black Knights.

In the "A" Division final, the NJ Hurricanes(Rockland) came in looking for the hatrick, having won the 1997 & 1998 fall "A" Division championships. In their regular season battle, Frenchies(Westchester) showed they could match up, losing a 6-0 defensive battle. The oddsmakers predicted another close one and they weren't wrong. Frenchies drew first blood with QB Mike Cortazo tossing a 15 yard TD strike. The Hurricanes answered with QB Paul Hinds hitting WR Sellers and 7-7 was the score when the final whistle blew. In their first O.T. possession, Frenchies again took the lead when Cortazo hit Anthony Luciano but then they failed to hit the extra point. The Hurricanes then tied it up on their next possession when Hinds hit WR Brad Carpenter in the end zone. It all came down to Coach/K Darryl Lee's extra point which split the uprights, giving the NJ Hurricanes their 3rd straight TZFFL Fall "A" Division Championship!

The "B" Division final pitted the Spring 1999 Champion Saints(Westchester) against the un- defeated powerhouse Jersey Juggernauts(Rock- land). Saints QB Ernie DelVecchio got things going by hitting WR Jim Donahoe for the Saints first score. Juggernaut QB TJ Faye hit WR Mike Cushing for 3 TD's on the day but it was CB Steve Marada who returned his INT for the TD that broke the game as the Jersey Juggernauts beat the Saints 27-20 for the "B" Division title.

Teams from throughout New England and New York squared off at beautiful Colt Park in Hartford, CT for the 2nd annual AFTFL "NEW ENGLAND REGIONALS". At at stake were a free bid to the AFTFL NATIONALS(Feb. 5/6 in Fort Lauderdale), $1000 in expense money, and a towering 6 ft. Sponsor Cup! In the semi-finals, Dawg City(Hartford) shut-out last year's winner M&M Sports(Bridgeport) 21-0! In the other semi-final, the Vikings(New Haven) shut-out the Westchester(NY) All Stars 18-0 to set up the 9-MAN INELIGIBLE final! The final didn't disappoint as a see-saw battle insued, but, when the whistle blew, Dawg City avoided a "shoot-out" when the Vikings failed on the PAT with seconds left. The final score was 14-13 and it was Dawg City's first return to the AFTFL winner's circle since their 1995 AFTFL Northeast Kick-Off(Albany) win. AFTFL New England Region Director John Mancinelli awarded Dawg Citys' John Reed with the tournament MVP.

Due to popular demand, "FLAG BOWL 2000", will now be held on FEBRUARY 5th/6th at Brian Piccolo Park in Fort Lauderdale/Miami and the following divisions will be offered: 9-MAN Ineligible Lineman Flag($400) 8-MAN Eligible Lineman Flag($400) 8-MAN Ineligible Lineman Flag(2 count)($400) 7-MAN Screen Flag($300) 5-ON-5 FLAG($200) 4-ON-4 FLAG($200) Prizes: $1500/Sponsor Cup/Champ Hats for all divisions. Host Hotel/Airfares- Call league office. DOUBLE ELIMINATION- BOTH DAYS will include the following divisions

Teams from New York to Virginia converged on Clinton, MD for the 1999 "PRE-SEASON REASON". 9-Man Ineligible and 8-Man Eligible divisions were offered and 10 of teams playing were "nationally" ranked! The AFTFL CHAMPIONS of the both styles were also in attendance: Planet Dublin(9-Man) and Warriors AC(8-Man).

People throughout the country have longed for a match-up between Cutters(MD) and Planet Dublin(NY). These two 9-Man powerhouses headed into Clinton pacing themselves for the inevitable showdown. But "wait a minute" said the Metro Chiefs(DC), another longtime AFTFL success story! In the semi-final, a stingey Chief defense held the national champions to a field goal as the Chiefs surprised Planet Dublin 6-3! Cutters beat a tough squad out of Baltimore, the Regulators, 16-6 and a hometown final was set! There were no secrets between these two teams so a defensive, low scoring game was on order! When it was all over the Metro Chiefs were on top 6-3! QB Kevin Nelson was selected Tournamnet MVP!

In the 8-Man Eligible division, the Brothers AC(MD) battled the DC Dolphins(DC) to a 20-18 victory in their semi-final while the AFTFL National Champions, Warriors AC(DC) battled longtime rival Coleman Clan to a brusing 38-32 final. The Brothers AC then shocked the Champs 20-18 in the final with Brothers' Antowain Monroe taking MVP honors for the division! Mid-Atlantic Region Director Jami Hall said, "the level of talent out here this weekend leaves no doubt that the best teams in the country are now playing right here in the DC Metro area!"

The 10th Annual "NORTHEAST KICK-OFF CLASSIC" was held in Albany, NY with teams from throughout the Northeast U.S. including 9 teams with national rankings! 9-Man ineligible and 8-Man Ineligible flag divisions were offered. In the 9-Man Ineligible Division, the Suffolk Titans(Long Island) defeated Bavarian Chalet(Albany) 21-6 for the title! In the 8-Man Ineligible division, the Scarab Jewelers Ice Breakers(Long Island) defeated the Wolverines 27-6 completing a Long Island sweep for the first time in "NE Kick-Off Classic" history! Rahsaan Vanterpool of the Ice Breakers was selected MVP! Tournament Director & AFTFL Marketing Director Frank Rogers said, "for the Titans and Icebreakers to come in as 1st time teams and win shows there's a new wave of powerhouses on the AFTFL horizon!"

The grass was burnt from one of the worst droughts in history, but the Westchester teams ended their own "Super Bowl drought" by sweeping all three "SPRING SUPER BOWLS" from Rockland!

In the "A" final, the MAULERS beat the WOLVERINES 9-0 for the TAPPAN ZEE "A" Division title! QB Ken Seger hit WR John White on a 45 yard pass play for the game's lone TD. DE Dino DeSimone flagged Wolverine QB Tony Fraulo in the end zone for a safety to round out the scoring. The MAULERS' defense dominated the field!

The "B" Division final was a see-saw battle where special teams once again decided the game as the BULLDOGS edged the REBELS 15-14! BULLDOG QB Tony Carpenito struck first, hitting WR Dave Tucker on a 12 yarder for the 1st TD! REBELS' QB Owen Cosgrove answered quickly with a 17 yard strike to Tom Sansone and then they teamed up again for the extra point! Cosgrove then hit Anthony Ginocchio to put the REBELS up 14-6. The BULLDOGS "D" came
up with a safety to make it 14-8. Then, inside the 2-minute warning, the Bulldogs drove into the red zone, setting up an 18 yard run by George Kandirakis. Kandirakis then kicked the extra point for the 15-14 victory in a great game!

The slugfest of the day wound up being the "C" Division final with the SAINTS beating the RAVENS 35-33 in a double "shoot-out" O.T.! Saints WR Mike Kraft began the scoring with a 33 yard reverse for the TD! Ravens QB Steve Kollar
hooked up with WR Rocky Maggino for a 7-6 lead. Saints QB Andy Hercules hit Rick Barrett for a 13-7 lead. The Ravens appeared to pull away with two unanswered TD's, QB Steve Kollar to TE Luke Kalarical and a 8 yard run by Kollar to make it 21-13! The SAINTS would not give up, however, as QB Hercules hit WR Vinny Lombardo for a TD and then a clutch 2-pt conversion to tie it and bring into O.T.! Once in O.T., the teams traded TD's and then SAINTS WR Mike Kraft scored on reverse while QB Hercules teamed up with Lombardo for the 2 pt. conversion once again! The Ravens answered with a TD but failed on the conversion as the SAINTS completed a Westchester sweep on the TAPPAN ZEE FLAG FOOTBALL LEAGUE'S SPRING '99 SUPER BOWLS!!

The A.F.T.F.L. has signed a nationwide promotion contract with the N.F.L. to help spread "NFL YOUTH FLAG" across the country. Anyone interested in running an NFL YOUTH FLAG LEAGUE in your area can contact the AFTFL at (800)371-8820 and receive all your training and materials directly from the AFTFL.

51 teams made this year's "AFTFL SUMMER NATIONALS" the biggest ever in it's 10 year history! A second site had to be opened as teams from New Jersey, Connecticut, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Upstate NY, New York City, and Long Island took the field in unprecedented numbers. A record 18 9-Man teams made up the "A" Division. National Champion PLANET DUBLIN(Long Island) out-gunned their Sunday opponents 62-6 and defeated arch-rival, The Cavaliers(Bronx), 25-6 for the "A" Division crown. Planet Dublin RB Craig Fields was awarded the "A" Division MVP. Planet Dublin received $2000, the Rockne Cup, and Hats!

MIAMI, FL- Two Long Island Flag Football League teams captured "National Championships" this past weekend at the "AFTFL SUPER BOWL VIII" in Miami!

With 62 of the top teams from around the country in attendence, Planet Dublin of the Suffolk "A" Division and Popei's Nittany Lions of the Suffolk "B" Division, won the 9-MAN Ineligible and 8-MAN Ineligible titles respectively!! Planet Dublin opened up Saturday by defeating the East Lake All-Stars(Alabama) 21-0! They finished out Saturday 2-0 by winning a close one 7-6 against the Rochester Bulls. On Sunday, first they eliminated the Diamond Hurricanes from Alabama and then faced arch rival Rochester Bulls in the final after the Bulls came up through the Loser's bracket beating the Metro Chiefs(Wash- ington, DC) 7-0! Defense once again dominated though as Planet Dublin won their first-ever NATIONAL CHAMP- IONSHIP 13-0 over the Bulls.

Popei's Nittany Lions is another LI team that has come so close in the past, they could taste it! On Saturday they beat fellow LI team Tobins II 21-13 and then Merrick Spine Ctr from New Hampshire 21-14! Come Sunday, after eliminating the Boston Generals, they faced a tough team from Virginia called Troy Systems. In another defensive showdown, Popei's came out on top 9-6 for their 1st ever National Title!

Long Island players also swept the MVP honors with Planet Dublins' Chad Bosch winning the 9-MAN MVP and Popei's Keith Drago winning the 8-MAN MVP! AFTFL Commissioner George Higgins said, "the perform- ance and sportsmanship of these two great Long Island teams this weekend will leave quite an im- pression on the rest of the country about the quality of play on Long Island!"

The TZFFL held it’s "SUPER BOWL V" in Rockland County on Sunday, December 13^th with Rockland sweeping both the "A" & "B" Division titles! In the "A: Division final, the Hurricanes of Rockland beat the Maulers of Westchester 19-13 with seconds left on a 40 yard pass from QB Ed Torres to WR Pete Santiago. The Canes opened up the game with another TD connection from Torres to Santiago. The Maulers then tied it up with a 35 yard pass from QB Karl Seemer to WR Rich Maddafari. Seemer & Maddafari hooked up again as the Maulers jumped out 13-7. Canes RB Brad Carpenter ran 11 yards for the TD that tied it l up. Then came the dramatic ending with the Canes Santiago grabbing one in traffic as the clock ticked down. The hurricanes became the 1^st TZFFL team to win repeat Championships in the "A" Division, having won in the fall of 1997.

In the "B" Division, 1^st year team The Wolves (Rockland) shut-out the Panthers (Westchester) 14-0. Both teams had on their respective counties with undefeated seasons prior to SUPER BOWL V. Wolves QB Fred Michel scampered 42 yards for the Wolves 1^st TD. Michel then threw a TD pass to WR Pierre Fils for the 2^nd score. Keith Bookstein connected on both PAT’s to complete the 14-0 score. CB Derek Savino led the Wolves defensive showcase with 2 key interceptions!

	1999 AFTFL Summer Nationals Planet Dublin "A" Div. (9man) Champions
	1999 AFTFL Summer Nationals Nesconset Vikings "C" Div. Champs
	1999 AFTFL Summer Nationals Ice Breakers "B" Division Champions
	1999 AFTFL Summer National "C" Div. MVP Keith Bristle Nesconsette Vikings
	1999 AFTFL Summer Nationals "B" Division MVP Jason Burke Ice Breakers
	1999 AFTFL Summer Nationals "A" Division MVP Craig Fields Planet Dublin