“This was a story of high scoring offence, and both teams brought their "A" games to the table, if not their full rosters. 10 players matched up against each other, though attrition never became a major factor in the game.

The Striders got the ball first, and managed to KO a pair of lineman on the opening blocks. After a quick score, the Guardians got both players back and forced apothecary use when they killed Hoolio Snotwhistle. In short order, they then niggled Tobias Phinnean.

The Deepwood Guardians ran into trouble when they tried to reverse field, and their wardancer tripped up and knocked himself out. Snazzypants picked up the ball and ran it in for a 2-0 lead at the half.

The second half was a flurry of back and forth scoring. With the game on the line, the Guardians went for the tie in the 7th turn of the last half. They knocked the ball free, but Hooptywink Swizzlenozzle dodged through a tackle zones, picked up the ball, and threw a long pass for a touchdown to seal the game.

The Guardians have vowed revenge, and the teams have already agreed to a rematch.”