Summary of the 2006 Youth Kitted Season
The 2006 Youth Kitted season was filled with exciting matchups across the Scottish and English Conferences. The season culminated in a dramatic BYAFA Bowl XVIII, where the London Olympians/Warriors triumphed over the Bristol Aztecs in an overtime thriller, securing the championship title.
In the Scottish Conference, the Glasgow Tigers dominated the group with a strong 5-1 record, boasting a 0.85 win percentage. The Clyde Valley Hawks finished second with a 3-3 record, while North Lanarkshire Rams struggled at the bottom, finishing with 1 win and 5 losses.
In the English Conference, the Bristol Aztecs were the standout team, finishing the season with a perfect 7-0 record and a 1.00 win percentage. They were closely followed by the London Olympians/Warriors who finished second with a 6-1 record and a 0.86 win percentage. Other teams like the Kent Exiles, PA Knights, and Tamworth Trojans all had competitive seasons, while the Essex Spartans ended the season without a win.
The playoffs saw the Bristol Aztecs defeat the Clyde Valley Hawks with a commanding 26-0 scoreline and the London Olympians/Warriors overcoming the Glasgow Tigers with a 24-0 victory to reach the final.
In the BYAFA Plate, the Glasgow Tigers edged out the Clyde Valley Hawks with an 8-14 win.
Scottish Conference Standings
| Team | P | W | L | D | F | A | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glasgow Tigers | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 113 | 30 | 0.85 |
| Clyde Valley Hawks | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 64 | 67 | 0.50 |
| North Lanarkshire Rams | 6 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 32 | 112 | 0.17 |
English Conference Standings
| Team | P | W | L | D | F | A | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol Aztecs | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 196 | 25 | 1.00 |
| London Warriors | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 338 | 60 | 0.86 |
| Kent Exiles | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 122 | 153 | 0.58 |
| PA Knights | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 123 | 147 | 0.43 |
| Tamworth Trojans | 7 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 38 | 151 | 0.14 |
| Essex Spartans | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 12 | 282 | 0.00 |
Playoffs
In the playoffs, the Bristol Aztecs defeated the Clyde Valley Hawks with a 26-0 scoreline, while the London Warriors triumphed over the Glasgow Tigers with a 24-0 victory.
BYAFA Plate
The Glasgow Tigers won the BYAFA Plate with a close 8-14 victory over the Clyde Valley Hawks.
BYAFA Bowl XVIII
In an overtime thriller, the London Warriors defeated the Bristol Aztecs 20-14 in the BYAFA Bowl XVIII to claim the championship title.
Conclusion
The 2006 Youth Kitted season saw dominant performances from the London Warriors and Bristol Aztecs, but it was the London Warriors who came out on top in an exciting overtime final, claiming the BYAFA Bowl XVIII championship. The season also showcased impressive individual performances, with the Glasgow Tigers and Clyde Valley Hawks both putting up competitive fights throughout the season.