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Another big weekend of Gridiron Victoria 2012!

In Reservoir the reigning division one champion Bay City Buccaneers faced the Berwick Miners. The Miners returned the opening kick off to the house and an early lead but from there the Buccaneers took control, running out winners 47-7.

In the afternoon the home town Northern Raiders welcomed the Croydon Stars to town. Mirroring the early game the Stars returned the opening kick off for a touchdown but from there it was all Raiders who cruised to an easy win 32-6.

Over in Parkville the Western Crusaders went up against the Croydon Rangers. Both teams committed a lot of turnovers as the Crusaders got home 20-14 in a very tough match.

In the afternoon game the home town Melbourne Uni Royals hosted the Gippsland Gladiators. Both sides fought hard all day but the Royals got the win 35-20 and head to the bye week on top of division 2 at 3-0.

Gridiron Victoria headed into week 2 with all four matches played on Saturday 12th May so we can take time out to pay our respects to Mums everywhere on Sunday.

In Reservoir, the home town Northern Raiders hosted the Monash Barbarians in the morning game. The feisty Barbarians lead 8-6 at half time but couldn’t hold back the home team who overpowered them for an 18-8 win.

In the afternoon the Monash Warriors, fresh from knocking off the Buccs in week 1 hosted the Western Crusaders in the battle of undefeated teams. Both teams were strong on defense but the Warriors won 18-2.

To the East in Croydon and the freshly minted Croydon Stars hosted the Melbourne Uni Royals up first. The Stars drew first blood and lead 6-3 at halftime before the Royals ran riot in the second half to win 36-12.

The afternoon game saw the Croydon Rangers and the Berwick Miners. The Miners scored early on a nice touchdown pass before the Rangers got going for a 21-7 lead at the main break. Final score was 27-9.

Another season of Gridiron Victoria is upon us!

The new season kicked off Saturday where division two runners-up the Gippsland Gladiators hosted the Monash Barbarians in Morwell. The Barbarians bolted out of the gates and lead at half time 14-8. The home side got their act together and lead 21-14 before the Barbarians worked it deep into the red zone and had a chance to score a TD but ran out of time. Gladiators win 21-14.

On Sunday the  Berwick Miners hosted the Western Crusaders in Endeavour Hills and the home side drew first blood with a tipped pass caught for a touchdown. The Crusaders scored two touchdowns to lead 15-7 at half time and the scores never changed.

In Parkville at one of the league’s new facilities, the reigning Vic Bowl champion Bay City Buccaneers faced the Monash Warriors but it was the Warriors who established themselves early and lead 22-0 at half time. A touchdown each meant little in the 2nd half as the Warriors won 28-6.

Later the home side Melbourne Uni Royals hosted the reigning division two champion Northern Raiders and it was the Raiders who lead for much of the day before a spirited  rally that saw the Royals win 35-30.

The Bay City Buccaneers are the 2011 Junior Vic Bowl Champions, defeating the Croydon Rangers 16-14 in a fantastic close final.

Check out all the 2011 Junior Season results below….

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