Categories: Division D

Division D Wild Card Round

Division D Wild Card Round

Monday Night Showdown at Complexe Marie-Victorin

Division D playoffs kick off tonight with four thrilling wild card matchups that will determine who advances to face the division’s elite teams. With seeds 1-12 enjoying first-round byes, these eight teams must battle for survival in what promises to be an evening of intense flag football action.

All games will be played at Complexe Marie-Victorin, with the first two matchups starting at 7:30 PM, followed by games at 8:30 PM and 9:30 PM.

Game 1: #13 The Boys Are Back? (6-4) vs #20 Born Ready (3-7)

Time: 7:30 PM | Field: Complexe Marie-Victorin [1]

The Matchup

The Boys Are Back? enter as heavy favorites after finishing the regular season with a respectable 6-4 record and a +1 point differential. Led by quarterback Kyle Pedvis, who threw for 1,948 yards and 44 touchdowns while posting a 93.6 QB rating, they possess one of the division’s most explosive offenses.

Their primary weapon is receiver Tim Horner, who led all Division D receivers with 689 yards and 14 touchdowns on 67 receptions. The duo’s chemistry has been evident all season, with Horner averaging an impressive 10.3 yards per catch.

Born Ready stumbles into the playoffs with a 3-7 record and a troubling -48 point differential. Their offense has struggled to find consistency, though Shaquille D’Aguiar provides a spark with 196 rushing yards. Defensively, Horace Mitchell has been a rare bright spot.

Key to Victory

The Boys Are Back? need to establish their passing game early and often. Born Ready must find a way to pressure Pedvis and force turnovers to keep the game competitive.

Prediction: The Boys Are Back? 35, Born Ready 21

Game 2: #16 NIGHTHAWKS (4-5-1) vs #17 Nut N’ Run (4-6)

Time: 7:30 PM | Field: Complexe Marie-Victorin [2]

The Matchup

This matchup features two teams with nearly identical records fighting for their playoff lives. The NIGHTHAWKS hold a slight edge with their 4-5-1 record and -25 point differential compared to Nut N’ Run’s 4-6 record and -38 differential.

NIGHTHAWKS quarterback Fabrice Robillard has been efficient, throwing for 1,713 yards and 39 touchdowns with a 100.2 QB rating. His favorite target, Stefano De Seta, has hauled in 48 receptions for 506 yards and 18 touchdowns.

Nut N’ Run counters with Nicolas Katerelos under center, who has thrown for 1,641 yards and 36 touchdowns but also has struggled with 18 interceptions. Wide receiver Vincent Malo has been a standout with 460 yards on just 23 catches, averaging an eye-popping 20.0 yards per reception. Defensively, Julien Gravel’s 27 tackles and 5 interceptions make him a playmaker to watch.

Key to Victory

Turnovers will likely decide this game. Katerelos must protect the football, while the NIGHTHAWKS need to capitalize on any mistakes. The team that wins the turnover battle wins the game.

Prediction: NIGHTHAWKS 28, Nut N’ Run 24

Game 3: #14 Les Super Turbos Navets (5-5) vs #19 Team Ethnik (3-6-1)

Time: 8:30 PM | Field: Complexe Marie-Victorin [1]

The Matchup

Les Super Turbos Navets enter with momentum and one ofthe division’s best defensive players. Vincent Bolullo has been a defensive force with 24 tackles, 8 interceptions, and 14 pass deflections in just 8 games. His counterpart Charles Grenier adds 31 tackles, creating a formidable defensive duo.

Team Ethnik has struggled offensively, but quarterback Benoit Lawlor has shown flashes of brilliance, throwing for 1,726 yards and 35 touchdowns. However, his 20 interceptions without a single sack taken suggests a quarterback who takes too many risks. David De Andrade anchors the defense with 28 tackles.

Key to Victory

Les Super Turbos Navets’ defense versus Team Ethnik’s high-risk offense will be the storyline. If Bolullo can add to his interception total, it could be a long night for Team Ethnik.

Prediction: Les Super Turbos Navets 31, Team Ethnik 20

Game 4: #15 Trinity (5-5) vs #18 Vieux Lynx (4-6)

Time: 9:30 PM | Field: Complexe Marie-Victorin [1]

The Matchup

The nightcap features two evenly matched teams with Trinity holding a slight edge in the standings. Trinity’s offense is led by quarterback Raphael Bernier, who has thrown for 1,562 yards and 39 touchdowns with a 101.4 QB rating. Wide receiver Michael Couette provides a reliable target with 393 yards.

Vieux Lynx will need big games from Anthony Robichaud and their defense, led by Antoine Coté. The team has shown resilience despite their losing record, maintaining a +23 point differential.

Key to Victory

Trinity’s passing game should give them the edge, but Vieux Lynx’s positive point differential suggests they’re better than their record. This could be the closest game of the night.

Prediction: Trinity 27, Vieux Lynx 24

Wild Card Round Overview

Tonight’s wild card round promises to deliver excitement as eight teams battle for the right to advance. The favorites (#13 The Boys Are Back? and #14 Les Super Turbos Navets) should advance comfortably, while the other two games could go either way.

Winners will advance to face teams that earned first-round byes

For these eight teams, the message is simple: win or go home. The road to the Division D championship begins tonight at Complexe Marie-Victorin.