FALL RIVER: The Fall River Dragons Atom football team is preparing for the biggest game of its season as they get set to battle the South Shore Seahawks for the Scotiabowl championship Sunday at Acadia University.
The Dragons punched their ticket to the championship game in impressive fashion, rolling to a 32-0 semifinal victory over the Valley Bulldogs.
The South Shore Seahawks also put together a strong semifinal performance, defeating the Timberlea Titans 54-22 to earn their spot in Sunday’s final.
Kickoff for the championship showdown is set for 12 p.m. Sunday, November 15, at Acadia University.
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The Dragons enter the championship game following an outstanding season that has seen them put together a 4-2-1 regular-season record before adding a playoff victory to advance to the gold medal game.
It’s a significant accomplishment for the Fall River program, as this marks the first Dragons team to reach a championship gold medal game since the program’s reboot.
The team believes the last championship-winning Dragons squad at any age level was the 2016 Atom team.
The players and coaching staff are excited about the opportunity and are hoping to finish the season on a high note.
The team will hold its final practice of the season Friday at Lockview High School before turning its attention to Sunday’s championship matchup.
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Leading the Dragons into the final are their team captains:
Offensive Captains
- RB James Moore (#13)
- QB Mitchell Livingston (#5)
- WR Nash Hattie (#21)
Defensive Captains
- DL Myles Porter (#15)
- LB Sam MacLean (#87)
- S Easton Tortola (#97)
After a season filled with hard work, growth and success, the Dragons are now just one win away from bringing home championship gold.
They’ll be looking to make a little more history Sunday when they take on the Seahawks in what promises to be an exciting finish to the Atom football season.
