SPARROWS CLAIM 4TH TITLE WITH WIN OVER BULLDOGS!  
 

On August 7, 2004 the Pelham Sparrows were able to win their 2nd BFL championship in 3 years with a 61-45 victory over the Congress Bulldogs. Ken, with the win improved his record in the BFL Bowl to 4-0 and is currently the only team to win multiple championships.

The Sparrows and Bulldogs had similar seasons. Both team lost their first game of the season to solid teams. Ken was defeated by the Black Knights while Andrew lost to the Express. Each team needed turn up their game to win out to make it to the 2004 post season. And that is what these two teams did. The Sparrows handed the Gamblers their largest loss ever with a 33 point victory and then crushed the Sea Raiders by 30. The Bulldogs beat the Fear 52-50 and then clinched their first playoff spot by destroying the Produce.

The two teams had to play in wild card games to advance to the semi finals. In the Sparrows game against the Crusaders, his 18 point lead slowly dwindled but Ken made a defensive bat down on the final play, to continue his season. Then he had a rematch with the Black Knights. This time, the Sparrows were able to hold on for the win, 55-48.

In the Bulldogs first ever playoff game, they had to beat the mighty Gamblers. Needing a stop to hang on to his 1 point lead, Mark missed a 3rd and 1 pass to give the Bulldogs a 53-52 win. Then the Bulldogs had to face the undefeated Sand Storm. As time ran down, the Bulldogs caught the game winning barnburner over the hands of Charlie to clinch his first BFL Bowl appearance.

In BFL Bowl VII, the Sparrows and Bulldogs each came ready to play. It was a chilly day in August, with temperatures in the 60s. The two teams matched scores, completing nearly ever pass that Howie threw. The Half ended tied at 31-31.

With the ball and a chance to take their first lead of the game, the Bulldogs missed on a 2nd down play as Ken intercepted a pass in the endzone. Soon, Ken would go up by 9, 40-31. The rest of the game was dominated by the Sparrows defense. The Bulldogs began having trouble catching the short pass as Ken's defense came up with 2 defensive stops. Late in the game, the Sparrows took a demanding 23 point lead, 61-38.

The Sparrows were able to hang on to win it over the Bulldogs 61-45 in a classic BFL Bowl. The Bulldogs and Sparrows battled on every play, but this game came down to defense, in the end.

 
 
 
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BFL Bowl VII
1 2 3 4 OT F
14 17 7 7 - 45
14 17 16 14 - 61
Game Stats
Touchdowns 6 8
Extra Points 6/6 8/8
2 Point Conv 0/0 0/0
Field Goals 1/1 1/1
Interceptions 0 1
Fumble Rec. 0 0
Safeties 0 0
OT Points 0 0

Throwoff TDs

0 0
Largest Lead 0 23
OnsideThrows 0/1 0/0
Def. Stops 0 2
Quarterback Howie Gogo
Attendance 17