DIV 6B – TEAM BY TEAM PLAYOFF BREAKDOWN
FPF NEWS
08-04-2025 09:07 PM
NATIONAL FLAG RANKING
As flag football continues to surge in popularity across Canada, one of the most anticipated events of the spring calendar is just around the corner.
From May 9–11, Concordia University Stadium in Montreal will play host to the 2025 National Flag Ranking 5v5 Flag Football Tournament — a marquee event bringing together multiple talent levels from across the country in what promises to be a weekend of high-intensity competition and community celebration.
Divisions for All Ages and Levels
The tournament features a wide range of divisions catering to youth and adult players alike. For younger participants, co-ed brackets include 10U through 16U, with additional girls-only categories at each age level. Adult divisions include Men’s Pro, Men’s Gauntlet (with tiered skill levels), University, Ladies Only, and Co-Ed/Mixed, where teams must field at least two female players at all times.
The format guarantees every team at least four games — three pool play matchups followed by a single-elimination playoff bracket. Games are fast-paced, with 24-minute run time clocks and just one minute for halftime. Adult games will be played Friday and Saturday evenings, while youth games run Saturday and Sunday during daytime hours.
Organizers are clear that division sizes are capped. Once filled, additional teams will be placed on a waitlist. Early registration is strongly encouraged.
Hardware and Cash on the Line
In addition to competition, teams will be playing for prizes. Champions in the Men’s Pro Division will earn a $1,500 cash prize. Other adult divisions, including University, Ladies Only, Gauntlet, and Mixed, will see $500 cash prizes awarded to winning teams. Youth division champions will also receive rings.
A Weekend Worth the Trip
With the tournament taking place in the heart of Montreal, teams are encouraged to treat the event as a full-team experience. For many squads outside of the city, this tournament presents an opportunity to blend competition with camaraderie — and enjoy the sights, culture, and food of Montreal along the way.
Registration Now Open
The entry fee for teams is $375 CAD, with rosters capped at 12 players and 2 coaches. Teams must carry a minimum of six players to be eligible. Registration is available now at NationalFlagRanking.com
Youth divisions will require age verification, and any attempts at roster manipulation will be met with strict disciplinary action. National Flag Ranking has emphasized its commitment to fair play and competitive integrity across all divisions.
PLAYOFFS – TEAM-BY-TEAM BREAKDOWN
Playoff Field Set as Balls Deep Claim Top Seed
With the regular season in the books, the playoff teams are officially locked in. Balls Deep enter the postseason as the number one seed following a dominant 8-2 campaign.
Three other teams — Empereurs Retraités, Passin TDs, and Panthers — also finished 8-2 and bring their momentum into the postseason. Each team has a great quarterback, dangerous weapons on offense, and opportunistic defensive units that can change games.
Just behind them, FC Bing and TD BLITZ boast two of the league’s most explosive offenses, while other squads like the Cougars, L’Impact, and Spartans round out a solid middle tier. Even at 4-6, teams like Big Assets, Bet The Over, and The Stables are capable of springing upsets thanks to playmakers on both sides of the ball.
1. Balls Deep (8-2)
Balls Deep enters the playoffs as the top seed, and it’s no fluke. They allowed just 136 points all season — the fewest in the division — while scoring 267 themselves for a league-best +131 differential.
Zachary Harvey threw for 820 yards, 24 TDs, and spread the ball well across a deep group of receivers. Étienne Rondeau (280 yds, 7 TDs) and Benjamin Bernard (220 yds, 7 TDs) led the way, with four more receivers scoring multiple touchdowns.
Defensively, Rémi Levert and Kevin Courval both recorded 4 interceptions, and Eliott Bourque added 3 INTs and 2 pick-sixes. This team has depth, discipline, and dangerous playmakers on both sides.
2. Empereurs Retraités (8-2)
With a balanced +103 differential and 261 points scored, Empereurs Retraités finished as one of the league’s most well-rounded teams.
Quarterback Mathieu Duchesne passed for 1213 yards, 29 TDs, and completed nearly 64% of his passes. The Ringuet brothers led the receiving attack: David (489 yds, 11 TDs) and William (345 yds, 10 TDs). William Langlais was both a top receiver and one of the best defenders in the division, tying for the team lead with 5 interceptions.
The defense was opportunistic. Jonathan Montour also had 5 INTs, and Gabriel Courtois chipped in 3 more.
3. Passin TDs (8-2)
Few teams match Passin TDs’ playmaking power on both sides. Alex Goriani led his team with 956 yards and 24 TDs in just 6 games, averaging 15.4 yards per completion.
Receivers Christian Tawfik (363 yds, 8 TDs) and Nicolas Lavigne (240 yds, 9 TDs) provided big-play ability, while Alex Boys and Andrew Jamgotchian added 11 TDs between them.
The defense is loaded. Lavigne recorded a division-best 9 INTs, Goriani had 5 INTs and a pick-six, and Joey Marsh, Raph Fortin, and Jamgotchian each had 4 interceptions. Six players had multiple INTs.
4. Panthers (8-2)
The Panthers finished the regular season with a league-high 311 points, and Luca Berube was at the center of it all. He threw for 950 yards, 27 TDs, and just 2 INTs, boasting a stellar 121.5 QB rating.
Charles Joly (410 yds, 11 TDs) and Olivier Mailhot-Chevrier (287 yds, 10 TDs) led a deep, consistent receiving group. Renaud Verdant and Liam Cadorette added 11 more touchdowns combined.
Defensively, Cadorette was a standout with 13 sacks — one of the most disruptive pass rushers in the league. The unit also got 4 INTs each from Joly and Dupont-Lebel.
5. FC Bing (8-2)
Marc-André Senécal threw for 1507 yards and 42 TDs, the most among all playoff QBs. The offense was electric, led by Charles Vuong (491 yds, 17 TDs) and Mohammed Boukaftane (279 yds, 10 TDs) — both averaging over 14 yards per catch.
The defense had contributions from both sides of the ball. Senécal himself had 3 INTs, as did Antoine Lemay, despite playing only 4 games. Jean-Yves Oneal Sylvestre added 3 sacks and an INT.
6. TD BLITZ (6-4)
Alex O’Neill led a well-balanced TD BLITZ squad with 1068 passing yards and 28 touchdowns. The deep ball was key, especially to Elijah Dupuy (337 yds, 11 TDs) and Fabrice Agelus (221 yds, 7 TDs) — both averaged over 20 yards per catch.
Agelus also had a division-best 11 INTs, and O’Neill added 10 more. The team’s top three defenders had 23 picks combined.
7. Cougars (6-4)
The Cougars relied on consistency from Kevin Marion, who tossed 25 TDs to just 5 INTs with a 103.9 rating. Jessy Lavoie (314 yds, 9 TDs) and Jean-Maxime Roy-Brisson (245 yds, 10 TDs) did most of the damage.
On defense, Roy-Brisson had 3 INTs, and Sébastien Bechard added 4 more in 6 games. Eleven different players recorded stats, showing a team-wide effort.
8. L’Impact (6-4)
Julien Coossa threw for 1138 yards and 33 TDs with a 63.3% completion rate. His main weapons, Luca Venditto (433 yds, 15 TDs) and Rafael Gélin (413 yds, 15 TDs), matched each other blow-for-blow.
Defensively, Gélin recorded 8 INTs, Maxence Giroux had 5, and Matteo Dimaria added 4. It’s one of the league’s most aggressive secondaries.
9. Spartans (6-4) – All-Offense Identity with Gritty Playmakers
Jean-Francois Lawrence passed for 1055 yards and 33 TDs, but also threw 18 INTs, the most of any QB in the playoff bracket. His favorite target was Justin White (418 yds, 12 TDs).
Lawrence was also a key defender, racking up 7 INTs. White added 4 more, plus a sack. Devantie Johnson and Simon Provencher rounded out a defense that made splash plays, even if it wasn’t airtight.
10. Big Assets (4-6) – Tough Outs With Playmaking Defense
Justin Salonga passed for 845 yards and 19 TDs. Joseph-Anthony Loria (224 yds, 6 TDs) and David Bozzo (196 yds, 4 TDs) were reliable targets.
Defensively, Salonga was even better: 5 INTs and 3 TDs. Alessio Stivaletta had 5 INTs in just 3 games, and Matthew Di Schiavi added 3 picks and a TD.
11. Bet The Over (4-6) – Risk-Taking Offense, Feast-or-Famine Defense
Frankie Vetrano passed for 1212 yards and 25 TDs, but threw 19 interceptions. On offense, Fausto Gattola, David Di Bacco, and Vincent Lopez all had multiple scores.
Defensively, Joey De Marco (5 INTs) and Benny Romanelli (3 INTs) led a unit that was capable of turning the tide, but also gave up 227 points overall.
12. The Stables (4-6) – Star Receiver, Leaky Defense
David Mather threw for 1189 yards and 25 TDs, with 13 INTs. His main target, Sean Costello, was one of the league’s most productive receivers: 695 yards and 12 TDs on 20.4 yards per catch.
The defense struggled, allowing a league-high 291 points. While Costello and Noah Ennis had 2 INTs each, the unit lacked consistent stops and pressure.