Beginning with pool play this morning at 9:30 in Sarasota, Chain enter the final stage of the 2011 season — though it some ways it feels like a first step, as the intensity and focus required at nationals makes the rest of the year quickly seem long ago. Chain Lightning enters as the top seed [...]

In this morning’s game in the Czech Republic, Chain Lightning commenced power pool play with a 17-12 victory over US regional rival Doublewide. Mark Poole catches vs. Doublewide | photo via nzsnaps.com On-the-scene report from Mark Swanson: “Playing in windy, cold, and occasionally rainy weather, Chain was down one or two to Doublewide during the [...]

Finish: Champs, 8-0; 15-10 over Doublewide in the finals Chain rookie Russell Snow rises for the goal catch as Colin Bellair trails

Some of Chad Borer’s many shots telling the story from the regional finals vs. Doublewide: (click on pix for larger views)

Finish: 2nd, 15-16 finals loss to Doublewide; qualify for Nationals UPA South Open Regional results click on photo to see larger version; shot by Chad Borer …And now, your 2007 South Region Sagarin/BCS/RRI* champs, Chained** Lightning. Only a single 1 point loss mars the record sheet otherwise adorned with dominating double-digit victories. As soon as [...]