Cats return home en route to BritBowl....
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Cambridgeshire Cats,
BAFL 2
By Matt Casey
Jun 20, 2008 - 8:52:33 AM
Whilst the intended destination for the Cats BritBowl
quest may be subject to speculation, the goal with the BAFL2 South East leaders
remains unchanged. Six weeks on from the Cats record victory against the
Pathfinders, the 5-0 Cambridgeshire team has one single objective, winning the
BAFL 2 championship in September. Disinterested with winning margins, Cats Head
Coach Ric Bice is simply concerned with victory with as little cost as possible,
especially in terms of injury given the 3 consecutive roads games the team
faces in July: “The win is our major priority, and no team can be taken
lightly. Whilst MK have found the adjustment to the league difficult, we must
respect all our opponents and we must not forget they scored on us when they
visited Cats field for a scrimmage at the end of last summer”.
Cats D will have to be ruthless again against the Pathfinders.
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The tie-breaker system for the playoffs puts an emphasis
on the points conceded column, and defensive co-ordinator Sean Gray is never
willing to concede points to any opponent at the best of times: “We’re really
proud of our defense here over the past few years, and with the added
responsibility not to concede points, we will be more motivated than ever.
Luckily this year we have the squad and players that will allow us to keep
players fresh. We have talented guys in depth so we can rotate and rest
starters without it really impacting our intensity or ability on the field”.
Nearly a decade on from Milton Keynes’ Youth Flag
Championship, the senior team has emerged over the past 4 years as the
organisation has shifted towards kitted football. Rooted to the bottom of the
table, the Pathfinders have shipped nearly 50 points per game, exceeding their
season scoring tally of 48. These dry stats do not reflect the character and
spirit shown by an ever improving outfit, and the Cats look forward to hosting
a classy and genuine opponent and friend.
The game is the Cats penultimate home fixture of the 2008
regular season, and all spectators are welcomed to Cats Field, Coldhams Common
Cambridge, for the earlier midday kick off.
Photo courtesy of Cambridgeshire Cats.
