Categories: Co-Ed 2

Coed 2: Risers, Fallers and Middle of the Pack

Risers

La Guerre des Tuques (4–0)

La Guerre des Tuques are the last ones standing in the undefeated column, and while they might not have the flashiest roster in the division, they’re showing week after week that they’re not an easy out for anyone. Sitting at 4–0, they’ve quietly carved out a perfect start to the season—without much hype, without much noise, but with a whole lot of grit. What’s even more impressive is how well they’ve handled things on the defensive side of the ball. Through four games, they’re the only team in the division that hasn’t allowed triple digit points, giving up just 92 total so far. And they’re not just winning close ones, they have the second best point differential in the division at +31 points, only behind Double Dip’s +48 points.

A huge reason for their success so far? Gabrielle Fortin. She’s not just having a solid season—she’s on fire. Through four games, she’s leading the team in every receiving category: 16 receptions on 20 targets, 170 yards, and 6 touchdowns. That’s already a career high for touchdowns in a single season. She scored 5 touchdowns in 8 games last winter, and she’s already topped that in half the games. She’s clearly become the go to option in La Guerre’s offense, and the chemistry is undeniable. This is Fortin’s third year in FPF after debuting in 2023, and she’s never looked more confident or explosive. If she keeps this pace up, it’s not just personal milestones she’s hitting, she could absolutely earn her first All-Star nod, and maybe even be in the conversation for an award.

But what makes La Guerre des Tuques so interesting is that, on paper, they don’t have a “superteam” roster. Yet every week, they show up and find ways to win. It’s that veteran savvy, calm under pressure kind of identity. They don’t make many mistakes, they play disciplined football, and they rely on team cohesion rather than star power. Whether it’s a smart decision by quarterback Alexandre Szalipszki or another big play from Fortin, this team steps up when it matters.

Realistically, it’s hard to imagine them going undefeated the whole way as the schedule gets tougher, and this division is loaded with talent. And I don’t see them finishing as the top seed but they’ve already proven that they’re a legit contender.

Les Flagouilleurs (3–1)

At 3–1 they’re quietly building a resume that puts them right up there with the top contenders in the division. Offensively, they’ve been one of the most efficient units in the division, leading all teams in yards per game (244.8) and scoring a strong 35.3 points per game. Their success starts at quarterback, where Neil Loisel has been elite throwing 18 touchdowns with zero interceptions, good for a QB rating of 121.1, the highest among all starters. His favourite target? Nassim Ouadhi, who leads the division in receiving touchdowns (10) and has racked up 285 yards on just 22 catches, averaging a rock-solid 13.0 yards per reception.

Defensively, Les Flagouilleurs haven’t been perfect, allowing 34.8 points per game and the biggest issue right now might be the lack of consistency game to game on defence. They’ve had moments where the defense bends a little too much and shootouts become the norm. But when their offense is clicking, they can trade scores with anybody, and with the weapons they have supporting Ouadhi, this team has depth. They’re not just winning games they’re evolving into a real playoff dark horse. Don’t be surprised if they sneak into a top-4 seed by the end of the regular season.

Fallers

The Zoomies (2–4)

It’s safe to say this isn’t the start The Zoomies were expecting. Sitting at 2–4, this is a team that came into the spring with high expectations and for good reason. On paper, their roster is loaded with experienced playmakers on both sides of the ball. But so far, things just haven’t clicked. To be fair, they’ve been dealing with injuries and some scheduling conflicts, which has made it tough to build any real rhythm. Still, when your core players have suited up for at least four games each and they only come out with two wins, the grace period starts to wear thin. The expectation for this squad was to compete for a top seed, and instead, they’re now coming off one of the most frustrating results of the season: a 40–24 loss to Block Party, who were winless at the time.

That game really exposed some of the inconsistencies that have plagued the Zoomies. The offense put up 24 points, which isn’t terrible on the surface but the defense had no answers for Marc Antoine Martin, who tossed 6 touchdowns and found Reginald Prophete for 5 scores and 110 yards on just 6 catches. For a team that’s given up a respectable 25.2 points per game on average this season, this kind of defensive collapse felt like a step back. Offensively, Gabriel-Charles Dabe Champagne finished 17 of 30 for 139 yards, 3 TDs, and 1 interception not enough firepower to keep pace in a shootout. His top target was Geraldine Cabillo-Abante, who had 5 catches for 85 yards and a score, followed by Benjamin McMahon and Emile Chateauvert, who also added 5 catches each and touchdowns. But outside of that trio, the production dropped off sharply.

The Zoomies are averaging 23.7 points per game, which isn’t bottom-tier, but when your defense is coughing up big plays like they did in Week 5, it puts even more pressure on the offense to be near perfect and they haven’t been. Unless they find a way to clean up the execution on both sides of the ball, they’re going to continue hovering around the middle of the pack, which is a massive underachievement for this roster. The playoffs are still well within reach and at some point, the potential has to start showing up in the win column.

Party Mix (0–5)

It’s been a brutal start for Party Mix, who remain the only team in the division without a win. At 0–5, the struggles have come from every angle—offensive inconsistency, defensive breakdowns, and a schedule that hasn’t done them any favours. They’re allowing a division worst 40.2 points per game, and while their offense is putting up a respectable 27.2 points per game, the deficit is just too large to overcome each week. Their closest result came in a heartbreaking 42–27 loss to Double Dip in Week 1, and since then, they’ve struggled to stay within striking distance.

Quarterback Alexis Labonté has had a rough go, throwing 13 touchdowns against 8 interceptions, with a QB rating of just 87.4, one of the lowest in the division. There have been some bright spots, though Erika Magini and Jonathan Chevalier have both scored 4+ touchdowns, and Noah Lachance has made plays with 153 receiving yards. But defensively, there just hasn’t been enough resistance. They’ve forced only one interception as a team and rank near the bottom in pass deflections while also having zero team sacks. The team still has 5 games left, and with a lot of experienced players, there’s still a chance to turn the season around. Luckily for them all 12 teams in the division make the playoffs this season.

Middle of the Pack

Hiboux (2–2)

Hiboux are one of the trickier teams to figure out so far this season. At 2–2, they’re sitting right in the middle of the standings, and while that record doesn’t scream “contender” or “disaster,” it’s the inconsistency that’s been most telling. This is a team that’s shown flashes of being able to hang with the best—like in Week 1, when they opened the season with a thrilling 34–32 win over Purple Blood, who now sit in the top half of the division. But then came the rougher outings, like the 36–12 loss to The Zoomies in Week 3, where the offense stalled and the defense struggled to get off the field.

Statistically, they’re one of the most interesting profiles in the division. Their defense ranks well in several categories—allowing just 166.3 yards per game (3rd-best in the division) and they’ve only given up 25.8 points per game, despite the ups and downs. But the offense hasn’t quite matched that level of performance. They’re putting up 22.5 points per game showing that while they’re managing possessions decently, as quarterback Emilie Adam has only thrown 2 interceptions, they’re not finishing with touchdowns often enough.

Emilie Adam is quietly put together a solid campaign. She’s completed 62 passes on 101 attempts for 602 yards, 13 touchdowns, and just 2 interceptions, not flashy, but efficient. Her top target has been Laurence Gagnon who is leading the team with 4 touchdowns on just 12 receptions. But if there’s one stat that stands out for Hiboux’s ceiling, it might be defensive pressure. Renaud Girard playing his first ever FPF season has been a bright spot with 7 sacks in just his first 3 games ever, the best total in the division by far. His pressure has kept them in games, especially when the offense has stumbled. If there was a rookie of the year award he would be the betting favourite to win it.

With upcoming games against teams like La Guerre des Tuques, Les Flagouilleurs, and Anything, they’ll need to sharpen things fast. The pieces are there: an efficient QB and top rusher in the division—but whether they become a dark horse or fade into the middle tier will depend entirely on whether they can finally establish an identity and string together back to back strong performances. Right now, they’re on the bubble but the potential is definitely there.

Kamikaze (3–2)

Kamikaze is one of those teams you never really want to bet for or against. Their week to week performance has been all over the place. They’ve looked dominant at times—like in a 42–41 thriller over Party Mix in Week 3 and a 25–6 win over Shark Attack in Week 4—but then they had respectable losses to stronger teams such as Back That Pass Up and Purple Blood. Their stats reflect the inconsistency: they’re scoring 23.0 points per game, giving up 23.8, and sit with a negative point differential of -4, which is rare for a team above .500.

The quarterback carousel has also been a theme. Effee Petrone has been sharp in her appearances, posting a QB rating of 121.1 with 6 touchdowns in 2 games. The instability at quarterback has affected the rhythm of the offense, but Gabriel Lemonde and Alec Grégoire have stepped up when called upon. Rachel Shea and Jean-Sebastien St-Arneault have helped on defense. The standout stat comes from Leanne Majeau, who has 2 interceptions in just 2 games, offering some much needed spark on defense.

Kamikaze feels like a team that could absolutely knock off a higher seed in the playoffs or lose to a team below them in the standings on any given day. If they can settle on a starting QB, they could be a dark horse. Until then, they’re stuck in that murky middle: dangerous, but unpredictable. Not to mention, they’re carrying a staggering 23 players on their roster which is an absolutely wild number and one that makes building any real chemistry a serious challenge.