| Team (Rank Change) | Win | Loss | Draw | Streak | PF | PA | +/- | BT* | BL** | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metropolis (Minneapolis, MN) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3W | 127 | 69 | 58 | 3 | 0 | 15 |
| Lions (Chicago, IL) | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1W | 117 | 69 | 48 | 3 | 1 | 12 |
Griffins (Chicago, IL) ( +4) |
1 | 2 | 0 | 1W | 75 | 107 | -32 | 2 | 0 | 6 |
Barbarians (Milwaukee, WI) ( -1) |
1 | 1 | 0 | 1L | 58 | 51 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 6 |
| Wolfhounds (Cincinnati, OH) (+1) |
1 | 2 | 0 | 1L | 67 | 103 | -36 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| Dragons (Davenport, IA)(-1) |
1 | 1 | 0 | 1W | 55 | 63 | -8 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| Blues (Kansas City, MO)(-3) |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1W | 29 | 19 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| Scioto Valley (Columbus, OH) | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3L | 58 | 105 | -47 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
* A bonus point is awarded for each match in which the team scores 4 tries or more.
** A bonus point is awarded for each match in which the team loses by 7 or less.
Week 3 of the Men's Midwest Division 1 competition had just 3 matches and the script went exactly as we predicted last week.
Cincinnati started strong on the road against the Lions and went ahead 12-0 early on. But a dangerous tackle (lifting and driving to the ground) at 23 minutes by the Wolfhounds halfback Matt Paki led to a red card. The Lions took advantage of extra man for the rest of the match and finished with a comfortable 43-19 win. The bonus-point win gives the Lions a firm grip on second place. Despite the loss, the Wolfhounds move up one place to fifth as an erratic bye schedule sees a wide variety in total games played across the division.
Scioto Valley were denied their first win of the season in a barn-burner on their home pitch against the Griffins. With a final score of 29-27, the Griffins jump a full four spots to 3rd place.
The Barbarians travelled to Minneapolis for a highly anticipated match against the 2013-2014 Midwest D1 champs. The fiercely contested match — which included a penalty try for the Barbarians — ended with a 36-26 victory for Metropolis. The third-straight bonus-point win for Metro puts them in the pole position with 15 points. The Barbarians received a bonus point and drop to fourth place.
Week 4 preview (20-Sep-2014)
The Barbarians travel to Cincinnati to take on the Wolfhounds in a 4th vs. 5th place matchup. With Maki — a key starter for the Wolfhounds — likely receiving an 8-day suspension and thus being unavailable, the hosts will be understaffed. Prediction: the Barbarians will return to their winning ways.
The Lions travel to Minneapolis in the first of a pair of tough matches (next week, they host the Blues in Chicago). The Lions are currently in second place but have yet to win on the road. Prediction: expect Metropolis to leverage their home field advantage and cruise to a comfortable win.
The Blues come off a 2-week hiatus and travel to Columbus to take on Scioto Valley. We expect the well-rested side to be strong in both attack and defense against the winless hosts. Prediction: bonus-point win for the Blues.
In the last match of the weekend, the Griffins host the Dragons who are coming off a bye week and will be well-rested and ready to travel. As we noted previously, Palmer are playing well home and away, while the Griffins in 3rd place have been less consistent. Prediction: the Dragons will pull out a narrow victory.
- Wolfhounds (Home) vs. Barbarians
- Metropolis (Home) vs. Lions
- Scioto Valley (Home) vs. Blues
- Griffins (Home) vs. Dragons
Scores, Week 3 (13-Sep-2014)
- Lions (Home) 43 - 19 Wolfhounds
- Metropolis (Home) 36 - 26 Barbarians
- Scioto Valley (Home) 27 - 29 Griffins
Scores, Week 2 (6-Aug-2014)
- Griffins (Home) 31 - 48 Metropolis
- Palmer (Home) 36 - 34 Lions
- Wolfhounds (Home) 36 - 17 Scioto Valley
Scores, Week 1 (30-Aug-2014)
- Metropolis (Home) 43 - 12 Wolfhounds
- Lions (Home) 40 - 14 Scioto Valley
- Barbarians (Home) 32 - 15 Griffins
- Blues (Home) 29 - 19 Dragons
