Categories: Division 4B

Four Teams, One Goal: Division 4B

BeauChateau Sportplex, May 5 — After an unpredictable regular season and a thrilling playoff run, The Division 4B semi-finals are set to deliver one of the most compelling nights of the season. Four teams remain: Rawsauce 2.0, Caisse de 12, The Hooligans, and The Chosen Ones. All have taken vastly different roads to this point, but they now share a single goal — a shot at the Division 4B championship.

Here’s how the semi-finals shape up, what’s at stake, and which players may decide who advances to the title game.

Road to the Semi-Finals

The Division 4B postseason has been full of upsets and drama.

Rawsauce 2.0 opened the playoffs with a commanding 28-0 shutout over Slippery Slopes, followed by a 32-18 takedown of the #3-seeded Black Vipers. Caisse de 12 dominated Notorious Whales 38-19, then shocked the division with a 39-36 win over #2 Team Sexy — a game that came down to the final drive.

The Hooligans, one of the most consistent teams all season, flexed their muscle in a 40-19 victory over Ramphins. But perhaps the most remarkable run belongs to The Chosen Ones, who stunned unbeaten #1 Win Diesel 33-32 in what was a dramatic upset.

 Matchup 1: Rawsauce 2.0 (6-4, #6) vs. Caisse de 12 (6-4, #7)

9:00 p.m., BeauChateau Sportplex [2]

This matchup pits two offensive juggernauts against each other, with plenty of defensive playmakers ready to tip the scales.

  • Rawsauce 2.0
     Quarterback Ludovic Goulet (1,286 yards, 30 TD, 18 INT, 60.9% completion) is a gunslinger. His primary targets — Yvan Desjardins (213 yards, 9 TD), David Centomo (366 yards, 8 TD), and Avery Klimas (339 yards, 6 TD) — have proven adept at making contested catches and finding the end zone. Defensively, Alexandre Szalipszki (5 INT), Avery Klimas (14 tackles, 3 INT), and Alec Grégoire (18 tackles, 3 INT) anchor a secondary known for jumping routes and creating turnovers.
  • Caisse de 12
     Quarterback Guillaume Boulanger (1,998 yards, 45 TD, 14 INT, 64.8% completion) leads one of the most explosive offenses in the division. The receiving corps — headlined by Théo Cliche (499 yards, 14 TD), Samuel Cantin (476 yards, 9 TD), and Jacob Grondines (263 yards, 7 TD) — blends deep threats with underneath weapons. On defense, Charles Mimeault (34 tackles, 3 INT), Samuel Cantin (20 tackles, 3 INT), and Cliche (4 INT) provide both stability and big-play ability.

Tactical Breakdown:
 Rawsauce will look to apply defensive pressure and disrupt Boulanger’s timing, while Goulet will need to avoid turnovers against a defense that thrives on takeaways. Expect plenty of deep shots, but the outcome may hinge on which team wins the turnover battle.

Prediction:
 Caisse de 12 edges Rawsauce 32-28 in a shootout.

Projected Scorers:

  • Caisse de 12: Cliche (2 TD), Cantin (1 TD), Grondines (1 TD), Mimeault (1 TD)
  • Rawsauce 2.0: Desjardins (1 TD), Centomo (2 TD), Klimas (1 TD)

 Matchup 2: The Hooligans (7-3, #4) vs. The Chosen Ones (5-4-1, #9)

10:00 p.m., BeauChateau Sportplex [2]

One of the season’s most anticipated matchups features a clash between consistency and chaos.

  • The Hooligans
     Quarterback Philip Pelletier (1,296 yards, 33 TD, 10 INT, 70.2% completion) orchestrates a wild offense. His top weapons include Michael Fafard (526 yards, 14 TD), a physical red-zone target, and Felix Boutet (390 yards, 10 TD), a slippery receiver capable of stretching the field. Defensively, the Hooligans are stacked with playmakers like Fafard (5 INT), Simon Provencher (4 INT), and Justin Dulong (3 sacks), all capable of turning momentum in a flash.
  • The Chosen Ones
     The Cinderella story of the postseason, The Chosen Ones knocked off Win Diesel thanks to fearless quarterback play from Sanders Armand (1,164 yards, 31 TD, 6 INT, 60.6% completion). His main weapons, Terrence Brown (289 yards, 10 TD), Benj Tudu (280 yards, 8 TD), and Tristan Boyer (336 yards, 5 TD), combine speed, hands, and athleticism. The defense is led by Tudu (8 INT) and Boyer (5 INT), both of whom have a knack for game-changing plays.

Tactical Breakdown:
 The Hooligans will try to control possession and finish drives, limiting Armand’s chances to strike. The Chosen Ones will need to keep the game chaotic — creating turnovers, shortening the field, and riding the emotion of their underdog surge.

Prediction:
 The Chosen Ones pull off another upset, winning 35-32.

Projected Scorers:

  • Hooligans: Fafard (2 TD), Boutet (1 TD), Gabriel Perreault (1 TD)
  • Chosen Ones: Brown (1 TD), Tudu (2 TD), Boyer (1 TD), Armand rushing TD (1 TD)

 Player Spotlights

  • Ludovic Goulet (Rawsauce 2.0) → Unpredictable but fearless; can win or lose a game with one throw.
  • Guillaume Boulanger (Caisse de 12) → Efficient, smart, and accurate; the quarterback every defense fears.
  • Philip Pelletier (The Hooligans) → Precision passing, a steadying force under pressure.
  • Sanders Armand (The Chosen Ones) → The heart of an underdog run, with ice in his veins during big moments.
  • Benj Tudu (The Chosen Ones) → Division-leading 8 INT on defense, paired with elite route running on offense.

 Key Storylines

  • Can Caisse de 12 break through Rawsauce’s opportunistic defense?
     Caisse boasts one of the division’s best offenses, but Rawsauce’s knack for takeaways could disrupt their rhythm.
  • Will the Hooligans hold off The Chosen Ones’ momentum?
     The Chosen Ones are fearless after eliminating Win Diesel.
  • Which defense will make the defining play?
     Look for defensive studs like Szalipszki, Tudu, and Fafard to step into the spotlight with game-altering plays.
  • Can underdogs keep their magic alive?
     Both Rawsauce and The Chosen Ones are technically lower seeds, but they’ve played like anything but underdogs.

 What’s at Stake

For Rawsauce and Caisse, this semifinal represents a collision of powerhouses — each seeking to turn regular-season excellence into postseason glory. For the Hooligans, it’s a chance to validate their consistency with a trip to the championship. For the Chosen Ones, it’s a shot at completing one of the most improbable playoff runs this season.

By Monday night, two teams will advance. But regardless of who moves on, one thing is guaranteed: this semifinal night will go down as one of the most electric in Division 4B memory.

Final Predictions

 Caisse de 12 32, Rawsauce 28
The Chosen Ones 35, Hooligans 32

Projected Finals Matchup: Caisse de 12 vs. The Chosen Ones