The 2018 TF5 play-offs saw two great games this past Sunday night. The first crossover game saw the Badgers and Rampage battle for survival in a close contest. The Rampage who struggled all season saved their best game for the first round. They scored quickly on the first play of the game and made some great defensive stops. However Badgers Quarterback Chris Lewis couldn’t be contained. He spread the ball around to all his favorite targets. In the end it was only 3 points that separated the teams. Badgers advance beating the Rampage 30-28.
In the second game the defending Champs had a hard time moving the chains against a stingy Rushers zone defense. This game was a very tight match with very little scoring. The 2017 Champs made it close when they scored 8 points in the 3rd but the Rushers offense managed to sustain long controlled drives keeping Big Splendas QB Mike Boone off the field. The Rushers held on knocking out the Champs 12-8.

The first game for the final week was a total shoot out. Both teams ran up and down the field as the game saw at least 5 different lead changes. It was basically down to the team who could make a final stop. On the Badgers last drive, Rushers Corner Back Steve Vanier stopped the last play to give the Rushers their first win of the season 37-30.
Week 10 saw a great opening match between the Hitmen and the Rushers. Coming off a 2 game win streak the Hitmen had a hard time with the Rushers zone attack that kept constant pressure on the pass. Meanwhile Matt Strowbridge had a massive “Sack Feast” striking down the Rushers quarterback for 8 sacks! It was a close game but in the end it was the special teams that made the difference. Colin Andrews made his 3 P.A.T.s to secure a 21-18 win for the Hitmen.
The Badgers found themselves in familiar company again this Sunday as they played the whole game from behind. Once again the defense wasn’t able to contain the offense as the Hitmen jumped out to an early lead. The Badgers had to rely on their Special Teams to get the ball back and make it close. Hitmen hold on to win their second game 45-28
Week 8 saw the Honey Badgers in the first game struggle to contain the Dragons offense that picked them apart on every play. However the Badgers kept the game fairly close by winning a on-side kick off and scoring on the drive. Trying to keep the Dragons offense off the field the Badgers opted for a second kick-off but failed to gain possession. Dragons win 39-32
The first game was a Cup re-match from last season and this game didn’t disappoint.
Great first game ! Both teams played a really tight game but despite a couple of lead changes the Badgers held off the Rampage late in the second quarter when the Rampage failed to get the ball back on a failed on side kick. Sheldon Antle had a great first game throwing 3 TD passes while Badgers QB Chris Lewis threw for four.
WEEK #5 games have been cancelled due to excessive rain and poor field conditions.