Two local teams representing Cayman at the Heroes Flag Football Tournament, held in Nassau, Bahamas, on 12-13 Oct. came first in their respective divisions.
The Lynx team, an eight-person contact women’s team travelled with a group of 18 players, supported by two coaches, two media personnel, and one physiotherapist. The Cobras, a fiveperson non-contact men’s team, had a squad of 12 players, accompanied by one coach.
On day one of play, the Lynx secured two victories, defeating the Lady Avengers 13-2 and the Hawks 6-0, and earning the top seed for the playoffs.
Meanwhile, the Cobras faced challenges, losing to the Abaco Sharks 13-6 and the Unruly Bulldawgz 24-6, placing them as the number 4 seed.
On the second day, the Lynx continued their strong performance, defeating the Hawks 7-0 and clinching the championship with a 6-0 win, making them the eight-member Contact Women’s Champions. The Cobras bounced back, defeating the Unruly Bulldawgz 13-7 in the semifinals and winning a doubleovertime thriller 13-12 against the Abaco Sharks, marking their first-ever international tournament victory.
Scimone Chin was awarded the Women’s MVP for her standout performances throughout the tournament, while John Kanaroski took home the Men’s MVP award for his crucial role in securing the Cobras’ victory.
This event marks the first time that both the men’s and women’s Cayman Islands teams have won their respective divisions in the same international flag football tournament.
The teams were sponsored by the Ministry of Tourism, whose chief financial officer Oliver Parker coached both teams and played with the Cobras.
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