The 2025 FlagPlus Winter division 3 playoffs have reached the semi-final stage, with four teams preparing for tough matchups this Sunday at BeauChateau Sportplex. The winners will advance to the Championship Finals, scheduled for May 17–18 in Brossard.

The semi-final schedule features Backfield Penetration against the Bruins at 9:00 p.m., followed by Udaho Idapimps versus The Stoics at 10:00 p.m.

Backfield Penetration vs. Bruins (May 4, 9:00 p.m.)

Backfield Penetration enters the semi-finals as one of the division’s most complete teams. Led by quarterback Alessandro Barazzoni, the team posted a 9–1 regular season record. Barazzoni has thrown for 2,016 yards and 52 touchdowns while completing over 76 percent of his passes. On defense, Defensive Player of the Year Raffaele Morelli has recorded 24 sacks, and Jaylan Greaves has contributed seven interceptions and four defensive touchdowns.

The Bruins, by contrast, rely on efficiency. Quarterback Rocco Christiano has been remarkably effective, throwing for 921 yards and 29 touchdowns with just one interception across six games. Arnis Mehmetaj (384 yards, 10 TDs) and Isaac Paquette (333 yards, 8 TDs) lead the receiving corps, while Nicholas Gomes-Risso and Nelson Pereira anchor a defense that has come up big in critical moments. The Bruins advanced with a narrow 37–34 quarterfinal win over Bballers.

Prediction: Backfield Penetration 38, Bruins 26

Udaho Idapimps vs. The Stoics (May 4, 10:00 p.m.)

The Udaho Idapimps have been incredible, finishing the regular season with a perfect 10–0 record. Quarterback Brady Ohanessian has delivered an amazing campaign, passing for 2,240 yards and 57 touchdowns, and adding six interceptions on defense. His top targets, Marvin Steinberg (552 yards, 17 TDs) and Danick Coulombe (589 yards, 16 TDs), give Udaho one of the league’s most explosive offenses. Defensively, players like James Nguyen (39 tackles) and Sam Anastasopoulos (three sacks, three interceptions) add further strength.

The Stoics present one of the most intriguing challenges to Udaho’s unbeaten run. Quarterback Noah Swaminadhan has passed for 933 yards and 27 touchdowns without throwing an interception. Backup Chris Rivest has added 665 yards and 17 touchdowns, giving The Stoics rare QB depth. Emerson Peterkin (450 yards, 16 TDs) leads a deep receiver group, while Emyl Gregoire and Alexi Dubois headline a defense known for creating turnovers.

Prediction: Udaho Idapimps 35, The Stoics 28

Standout Players this Sunday

The semi-finals feature several of the league’s top individual performers:

Backfield Penetration: Defensive Player of the Year Raffaele Morelli, All-Star quarterback Alessandro Barazzoni, and All-Star Jaylan Greaves.

Bruins: Quarterback Christiano and two-way players like Mehmetaj and Gomes-Risso

The Stoics: Quarterbacks Swaminadhan and Rivest, plus key contributors Peterkin and Gregoire.

Udaho Idapimps: Two-Way Player of the Year Brady Ohanessian, plus standout receivers Steinberg and Coulombe.

With this level of talent on the field, both semi-finals are expected to be tightly contested.

The winners on Sunday will advance to the Championship Finals on May 17–18 in Brossard. Udaho will aim to complete a perfect season, while Backfield Penetration looks to cement its status as a powerhouse. Meanwhile, The Stoics and Bruins are determined to extend their postseason runs and deliver upsets.

BeauChateau Sportplex — Schedule

19:00 — Field #1 (Division 2)
EZW vs. Silent Ticklers

19:00 — Field #2 (Division 6A)
90’s Classics vs. TD Brudders

19:00 — Field #3 (Co-Ed 2)
Team Rocket vs. Crazy Frogs

20:00 — Field #1 (Division 2)
Dirty Birds vs. FINS UP

20:00 — Field #2 (Division 6A)
McGill Swim Team vs. Gold Rush

20:00 — Field #3 (Co-Ed 2)
LDN vs. Redzone

21:00 — Field #1 (Division 3)
Backfield Penetration vs. Bruins

21:00 — Field #2 (Division 6B)
TD BLITZ vs. L’Impact

21:00 — Field #3 (Division 5A)
Baby Sharks vs. Thunder Buddies

22:00 — Field #1 (Division 3)
Udaho Idapimps vs. The Stoics

22:00 — Field #2 (Division 6B)
Passin TDs vs. The Stables

22:00 — Field #3 (Division 5A)
Reborn Prospects vs. Pigeons

Division 3 Semi-Finals Set