Invaders Nation

 by: Jey Jones   

The tournament format was pool play for the first 2 rounds, finishing in a double elimination (guaranteed 4 games).  Yung Crew's first opponent was HUH, who has struggled in big tournaments, but stepped up handed Yung Crew an early loss with a shocking 12-6 win. Following the lose, YC found their stride and blew out the Invaders (MD) 25-0 giving them a 1-1 record heading into the double elimination round.

Ironically, their first opponent in the DE round was the Invaders; but this time the was much different as the Invaders rebounded with possibly the win of the tournament and defeated YC 17-14 on a game-winning FG placing them in the losers bracket early, which meant YC had to win out in 104 degree temperatures against some tough competition who were out to prove they could not only play with the East National Championships, but win a major tournament in which they were the clear favorites.