Summary of the 2008 Junior Flag Season
The 2008 Junior Flag season showcased exciting matchups and competitive play from youth teams across the UK. The Woodham Warriors A emerged as the champions, defeating the Glasgow Hornets in the championship game, securing their title with an impressive performance. Unfortunately, the exact score of the final is not known.
In the English tournaments, the Woodham Warriors 2 finished at the top with 13 points from 3 tournaments, while the Woodham Warriors 1 followed closely behind with 10 points from 3 tournaments. Other teams like the Coventry Wolves, Leicester Eagles, and Chorley Buccaneers also showed strong performances, earning 9, 7, and 3 points, respectively. Teams such as the London Warriors, Woodham Warriors 3, Coventry Wolverines, and Coventry Huskies had fewer points but still contributed to the competitive nature of the season.
In the Scottish tournaments, the Highland Wildcats A were dominant, finishing with 15 points from 3 tournaments, while the Glasgow Hornets and Highland Wildcats B had competitive seasons, earning 6 and 4 points from 2 and 2 tournaments, respectively. The Grangemouth Broncos finished with 2 points from 1 tournament.
The season concluded with the Woodham Warriors A taking home the Junior Flag Championship after their victory over the Glasgow Hornets in the final.
English Conference
| Team | Tournaments Attended | Total Points |
|---|---|---|
| Woodham Warriors 2 | 3 | 13 |
| Woodham Warriors 1 | 3 | 10 |
| Coventry Wolves | 4 | 9 |
| Leicester Eagles | 3 | 7 |
| Chorley Buccaneers | 3 | 3 |
| London Warriors | 2 | 3 |
| Woodham Warriors 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Coventry Wolverines | 2 | 2 |
| Coventry Huskies | 1 | 1 |
Scottish Conference
| Team | Tournaments Attended | Total Points |
|---|---|---|
| Highland Wildcats A | 3 | 15 |
| Glasgow Hornets | 2 | 6 |
| Highland Wildcats B | 2 | 4 |
| Grangemouth Broncos | 1 | 2 |
Championship Game
Woodham Warriors A defeated Glasgow Hornets (score unknown)
Conclusion
The 2008 Junior Flag season was marked by strong competition across the UK, with the Woodham Warriors A claiming the Junior Flag Championship after their victory over the Glasgow Hornets in the final. Teams like the Woodham Warriors 2, Coventry Wolves, and Leicester Eagles also put in strong performances throughout the season. This year further demonstrated the talent and potential of youth flag football in the UK, setting the stage for future growth and competition in the sport.