Oakland Blood Bowl League

Lightning Riders vs. Dwarven Demolition Krew

Lightning Riders Win!
2 - 1

Blood Bowl X

Under clear skies, 32,000 screaming maniacs filled OBBL Stadium to witness the glorious spectacle that was Blood Bowl X. The Riders took the pitch aided by twin wrestling merc lineelves and one elderly elven wizard. Neither side's fans were able to provide the teams any added bonus. The captains strode to center pitch to witness The Lawnmower (MVP of BBIX) flip the ceremonial coin. DDK won the toss and elected to receive.

Just before kickoff, a drunken DDK fan found a rock and hummed it at Titus Andronicus. The fan's aim was true, sending Titus to the emergency room before BBX had even begun. Already down a man, the Riders slowly gave ground while Rigka corraled the ball and charged toward his waiting cage. A few moments later, the Riders' wizard saw his chance and hurled a mighty fireball at the dwarven cluster, sending three beardies (and the ball carrier) to the pitch. Tybalt, spearheaded by Hamlet's blitzing prowess, saw his opportunity to scoop up the ball and charge toward the endzone. Another critical Hamlet block seemed to clear Tybalt's path to the zone, but alas, DDK's trapmakers had foreseen such troubles and managed to sucker Tybalt into a waiting pit trap. However, luck was with the Riders' star catcher as the trap only shot him one square, but Tybalt goofed the landing. Hamlet was again in position to cover Tybalt as Tybalt scrambled to his feet and scooped up the ball to break the deadlock. 1-0 Riders.

The refs quickly sent Spikey to the locker room for cheating and the teams set up again. However, just as the ball was kicked, the Riders were able to spring immediately into action, blitzing their way through the dwarven line in order to pounce on the onside kick. The dwarves, who by now were starting to send more elves to the emergency room, managed to surround Hamlet, who had caught the onside kick. Hamlet handed the ball off to Tybalt, who dashed by a waiting longbeard. A moment later, Tybalt again found himself in the endzone. 2-0 Riders.

Now late in the first half, the teams set up for another kickoff, but AGAIN the Riders managed to take the initiative and again blitzed their way through the line in an attempt to get at the ball. However, DDK responded this time and Rigka scooped up the ball and tossed a short pass to Kelo, who was set up for a charge down the left flank. However, Rigka's pass was off the mark, which allowed the Riders to make yet another play on the ball. Shylock blitzed his way to the ball but flubbed the pick up, giving DDK the opportunity they needed, as both Yulan and Tsenb had worked their way open down field. A short cage later and DDK was in position for their first score, until Hamlet's downfield coverage stopped the drive, knocking Tsenb to the pitch. The half ended with the Riders up 2-0.

DDK's fans saw that their team needed some help, as the Dead -Eyed Rock Thrower again saw his opportunity at the beginning of the second half. The rock thrower's aim wasn't as deadly this time, merely stunning Benvolio. Caesar scooped up the kickoff and started to play ball control. DDK advanced and Caesar panicked, sending a premature pass to Tybalt, who dashed up the sideline. Some nimble dodging from Yulan resulted in both Tybalt and the ball flying into the stands. DDK eventually recovered the ball and marched downfield, but by now the clock had begun to work in the Riders' favor. Kelo found his way into the endzone late in the half, cutting the Riders' lead to 2-1.

After the next kickoff, Shylock quickly snatched the ball and set up the Victory Formation, taking a knee and securing the title. The Elven Kingdoms are partying tonight, for their Lightning Riders are BBX champions.

Lightning Riders

• Winnings: 130,000gp
• FF: 0

Dwarven Demolition Krew

• Winnings: 70,000gp
• FF: -1