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Jay "The Deacon" from the Predators joins us to share his journey from baseball to back-to-back flag football championships.

• Moving from baseball to football and how outfield experience improved his receiving skills
• Country music and gospel as pregame ritual choices rather than traditional hype music
• Reflecting on his mid-season suspension and taking accountability for personal growth
• Breaking down what makes top cornerbacks challenging and his approach to beating coverage
• Analysis of the championship game and strategies that led to victory
• Insights into coaching the Hawks defence despite being an offensive player
• Thoughts on creating the ultimate all-star team from current league talent
• The misconception that he loves attention when he'd rather stay low-key

Follow us on social media for updates on the upcoming Sand Wars tournament starting this Friday at 7pm at the Beach Soccer Stadium.

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We welcome Reggie Knowles to discuss the upcoming seventh annual Sanwand Beach Flag Football Tournament and get an insider perspective on the state of flag football in the Bahamas. Reggie shares the inspiring story behind creating a tournament that gives players the recognition they deserve through championship rings and prize money.

• Beach tournament scheduled for July 25-27 at the Beach Soccer Stadium
• Hall of Fame wide receiver Julio Jones bringing a team to compete
• Sixteen teams confirmed including international participants from Cayman Islands
• $5 admission for kids and $10 for adults
• Championship rings unveiled including special "independence edition" design
• Tournament format includes Friday night games under the lights followed by weekend competition
• Physical style of play that allows athletes to showcase their talents without excessive penalties
• Plans to develop youth programs to nurture the next generation of players

The second half features a candid conversation with the VP of the Bahamas Flag Football League about league operations, referee controversies, and communication challenges. Both guests provide insight into the future of flag football tournaments in the Bahamas and ongoing efforts to improve the sport.

Join us at the Sanwand Tournament on July 25-27 at the Beach Soccer Stadium to see championship flag football and potentially catch NFL legend Julio Jones in action!

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We dive deep with Finals MVP Billy Badass from the championship-winning Wildcats team, exploring her journey from newcomer to one of the most versatile players in Bahamian flag football.

• Only three years playing flag football but already dominating at multiple positions
• Left the Hawks after feeling underutilized, finding success with the talent-laden Wildcats
• Sealed championship victory with two clutch interceptions against former team
• Considers wide receiver and safety her strongest positions while developing QB skills
• Learning from veteran quarterback Tasha and Coach Matrix to improve field vision
• Names top players in the league including Carly, Danny, Kenya, Shea, and Khadija
• Shows unwavering confidence when asked about toughest opponents: "No one"
• Discusses upcoming Sand Wars tournament and possibility of Olympic representation
• Credits the Wildcats' success to experience, chemistry, and strong leadership
• Emphasizes the importance of being "winners in life" beyond just flag football success

Follow the Grand Bahama Flag Football League Championship this coming Sunday where the Three Links Bad Boys face the Rock Boys in the men's final, and the Elites battle the Tritons in the women's division.

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We reflect on some incredible playoff games as the flag football season approaches its climactic finale. The championship matchups are set following a weekend of defensive masterclasses and last-second heroics.

• Hawks slipped passed the Aces with a suffocating defense that recorded nine sacks and a first-half shutout in an 8-0 victory
• Top-seeded Predators survived a tough test from the Avengers, winning 6-3 behind Neville's efficient passing and a stout defensive effort
• Wildcats overcame an early deficit to overwhelm the Lady Avengers 16-6, featuring Tasha's 112 passing yards and Mama's momentum-changing pick-six
• Lions and Red Dot delivered the game of the season in a 22-19 thriller that featured four lead changes in the final minutes
• Kels emerged as the star for the Lions with six catches, 138 yards and 3 touchdowns, including the game-winner with just ten seconds remaining
• Championship matchups are set: Hawks vs. Wildcats in the women's division and Lions vs. Predators in the men's division

Bring your popcorn for championship weekend! These four deserving teams will battle for BFFL glory in what promises to be two incredible championship games.

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We celebrate the Abaco Flag Football League Championship where the Bombers defeated the Sharks 20-15, after an incredible semifinal upset where a costly decision to throw instead of taking a knee changed everything. We also dive into the BFFL playoff action that saw multiple surprising results.

• Abaco Flag Football League crowned Bombers as champions after they defeated the Sharks 20-15
• Juven "Juicy" Lucius earned League MVP with 15 receiving touchdowns and 13 interceptions
• Shaw dominated with a shocking 32-0 playoff victory that nobody expected
• The Avengers upset the Hornets 7-0 in what might be the upset of the season
• Hitman defeated the Renegades 18-12 in the "Eddie Bowl" with questionable coaching decisions proving costly
• Our playoff predictions unanimously favor the Hawks, Predators, Lions, and Wildcats
• We grade referee performances and hand out our MVP and "Goose of the Week" awards

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The team reunites with their previously "fired" host and dives into heated analysis of the final week of regular season play, featuring controversial referee decisions and playoff implications.

• Wildcats dominated the Stingrays 31-0 with Billy contributing 2 rushing touchdowns and Jade making a key interception
• The "Eddie Bowl" between Renegades and Red Dot delivered drama with Renegades winning 19-18, featuring standout performances from Phil and Kham
• Hornets defeated Avengers 13-7 with EC going 6 for 9 with 92 yards and two touchdowns to KJ
• Hawks secured the women's pennant with a 16-0 victory over Lady Avengers, highlighted by Brooke's two interceptions and Carly's special teams touchdown
• Predators won the men's pennant game 8-3 over Lions, but controversial referee calls overshadowed Wynton's game-winning touchdown
• Playoff predictions favor Aces over Stingrays, Hornets over Avengers, and Red Dot over Renegades in upcoming matchups

Join us next week as we break down the first round of playoff action and continue our referee grade discussion.

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Matrix and LT break down this week's flag football action across multiple leagues, diving into playoff implications and standout performances while debating referee decisions that impacted crucial games.

• Abaco Flag Football League updates with the Wolves claiming their first victory and playoff matchups announced
• Lions dominated Avengers 35-6 with Matrix throwing for 248 yards and three touchdowns
• Female Avengers edged Aces 7-0 in a defensive battle with Brittany recording one interception and two sacks
• Game of the Week: Red Dot beat Hornets 16-11 in a penalty-filled contest with Phil accounting for two touchdowns
• Hawks shut out Stingrays 30-0 behind Keisha's four touchdown passes
• Predictions for next week's games including the pivotal Lions vs Predators matchup
• MVP awards to Carly (women's) and Matrix (men's) for their performances
• Discussion about referee consistency and the need for better down markers and clock management

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We celebrate the success of our live show at Club 360 Degrees, reminiscing about our unfiltered "After Dark" episode that may be too spicy to release. Special thanks to our guests including Marshall "The Butterfly," Kham, Billy, Ian, Tavi, Miguel, Temo, Baseball, Burger and Lundy for showing up and showing out.

• Predators defeat Hornets 21-7 with Jay recording 107 yards and two touchdowns
• Lions shut out Renegades 10-0 despite Matrix throwing three interceptions
• Aces secure their second win with a 6-0 victory over the Stingers
• Hawks upset Wildcats 7-0 in a defensive battle where Tasha threw four interceptions
• Red Dot earns their first win against the Avengers with a dramatic comeback
• Discussion of quarterback controversies across several teams
• Debate about referee performance and inconsistent rule enforcement
• MVP awards given to Carli (three interceptions) for women and the Deacon for men
• Predictions for next week's matchups

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