The Chicago Griffins boosted their standings in league play Saturday, defeating the Cincinnati Wolfhounds 36-19 in a match at Red Lobster Stadium and face another Eastern Conference clash this weekend.The win boosted the Griffins’ record to 2-1-1 in Midwest Premiership League play, keeping them in second place in the Eastern Conference behind the Detroit Tradesmen.
“We had a better performance against CIncinnati,” said Griffin Head Coach Drew Suniula. “ We need to back it up in our match against a strong Pittsburgh team this weekend.”
The Griffins will host the Pittsburgh Forge RFC this Saturday, Sept 27, at renowned Red Lobster Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 2 p.m. The CRC Westside Condors lost to the Southside Irish, 40-24 in a D2 match. The CRC Silverbacks received a forfeit win over the Peoria Pigs in D3 competition.
The Forge is experiencing a difficult season and remains winless in league competition. The team tied the Griffins in the season opener in Pittsburgh Aug. 23 but have not been able to score a win. The Tradesmen beat them badly last Saturday 80-0 in Detroit.
The Griffins are fighting to maintain their Midwest championship and a trip to the national playoffs next year. Join the sideline cheering squad Saturday to help the club continue its winning ways. The weather is predicted to be warm and sunny. Free parking, free admission and always the possibility of beer!
Saturday, Sept. 27, Griffins vs. Pittsburgh Forge
2 p.m. Red Lobster Stadium, Montrose and Cumberland, Chicago
Many thanks to those on the sidelines last Saturday: Charlie Byrne, Sean O’Conor, Bob and Julia Kuras, Sam Sansome, Ed and Sheryl Michals, Brendan “BB” Brown.
In other Sept. 20 Midwest D1 matches: St. Louis Bombers 43, Chicago Blaze 0; Metropolis 31, Kansas City Blues 24.
