2005 BYAFA Junior Kitted Season – Summary
The 2005 BYAFA Junior Kitted season saw intense competition across both the Northern and Southern Conferences, with Clyde Valley Falcons and MK Pathfinders emerging as the dominant teams. The season concluded with the Clyde Valley Falcons taking the national title in the BYAFA Junior Kitted Championship, defeating the MK Pathfinders in the final.
Northern Conference Final Standings
| Team | Tnmnts | Won | Lost | PF | PA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clyde Valley Falcons | 4 | 16 | 2 | 483 | 111 | 14 |
| Glasgow Tigers | 4 | 15 | 3 | 477 | 256 | 14 |
| Paisley Panthers | 4 | 4 | 12 | 233 | 397 | 5 |
| Yorkshire Rams | 3 | 5 | 7 | 170 | 264 | 5 |
| St Peters Pumas | 2 | 4 | 5 | 166 | 222 | 3 |
| Highland Wildcats “A” | 1 | 2 | 2 | 81 | 105 | 1 |
| Bannerman Wildcats | 1 | 1 | 3 | 42 | 93 | 1 |
| Heeley Tomahawks | 1 | 1 | 4 | 58 | 77 | 1 |
| Chorley Buccaneers | 1 | 0 | 4 | 47 | 122 | 1 |
| Highland Wildcats “B” | 1 | 0 | 4 | 25 | 144 | 1 |
- Clyde Valley Falcons and Glasgow Tigers dominated the Northern Conference, finishing with impressive records of 16-2 and 15-3, respectively.
- Paisley Panthers and Yorkshire Rams had more challenging seasons, finishing with 4-12 and 5-7 records.
- The Highland Wildcats “A” and Bannerman Wildcats each managed only one win, with Chorley Buccaneers and Highland Wildcats “B” finishing winless.
Southern Conference Final Standings
| Team | Tnmnts | Won | Lost | PF | PA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MK Pathfinders | 4 | 14 | 1 | 540 | 104 | 15 |
| Sussex Thunder | 4 | 9 | 6 | 325 | 196 | 10 |
| PA Knights | 3 | 7 | 4 | 192 | 138 | 8 |
| Norwich Devils | 3 | 2 | 8 | 104 | 208 | 8 |
| Bath Bulldogs Blue | 3 | 0 | 10 | 6 | 285 | 3 |
| Bath Bulldogs White | 1 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 142 | 1 |
- MK Pathfinders were the clear standout team in the Southern Conference, finishing with a 14-1 record and scoring an impressive 540 points.
- Sussex Thunder and PA Knights finished second and third, both with winning records, while Norwich Devils and the Bath Bulldogs teams had more difficult seasons.
Semi-Finals
- Clyde Valley Falcons 34-2 PA Knights
The Clyde Valley Falcons proved dominant in their semi-final match, defeating the PA Knights 34-2. - MK Pathfinders 34-25 Glasgow Tigers
In another close semi-final, MK Pathfinders triumphed 34-25 over the Glasgow Tigers to secure their spot in the final.
3rd/4th Place Playoff
- PA Knights 18-25 Glasgow Tigers
In the 3rd/4th Playoff, Glasgow Tigers managed to defeat the PA Knights 25-18, securing third place.
BYAFA Junior Kitted Championship
Norman Green Stadium 13th August 2005
- MK Pathfinders 6-36 Clyde Valley Falcons
In the BYAFA Junior Kitted Championship, the Clyde Valley Falcons claimed the national title in a dominant 36-6 victory over the MK Pathfinders, finishing the season with a well-earned victory and proving their strength throughout the competition.
Summary of the 2005 Junior Kitted Season
The 2005 Junior Kitted season was one of high competition, particularly between the top teams in both the Northern and Southern Conferences. Clyde Valley Falcons and MK Pathfinders were the standout teams, finishing at the top of their respective conferences. The Falcons’ strength in both offense and defense, along with MK Pathfinders’ impressive performance in the South, set the stage for a dramatic championship battle.
Despite the high competition, teams like Paisley Panthers, Bath Bulldogs Blue, and Chorley Buccaneers faced challenges throughout the season, with Bath Bulldogs White finishing without a win.
The season’s culmination in the BYAFA Junior Kitted Championship saw Clyde Valley Falcons take home the title, capping off an exceptional campaign with a dominant win over MK Pathfinders. This victory solidified the Falcons as one of the premier teams in junior British American football for the 2005 season.