Bournemouth Raiders / Chichester Sharks Share the Autumn Bowl

30th September 2003

The Bournemouth Raiders returned to BSFL action with a bang on Sunday as they tied with the the Chichester Sharks in the Autumn Bowl final. Having won 3 out of 3 group games, and then defeating the Kent Exiles they tied the final 6-6 with the host team, Chichester Sharks. In fading light it was agreed not to play overtime.

Chichester were unbeaten on the day too and have extended their lead in the BSFL 5-on-5 league standings.

Special mention to Team Extreme and North Devon Dogs who travelled a fair distance to take part. The Dogs especially who had their fair share of injuries on the day.

Group A Results
Team Extreme 0-26 Bournemouth Raiders
Sussex Thunder 20-21 PA Knights
Team Extreme 25-18 Sussex Thunder
Bournemouth Raiders 19-12 PA Knights
Team Extreme 0-33 PA Knights
Bournemouth Raiders 27-6 Sussex Thunder

Group B Results
Chichester Sharks 19-12 North Devon Dogs
North Devon Dogs 13-16 Kent Exiles
Chichester Sharks 33-6 Kent Exiles

Semi-Finals
Bournemouth Raiders 23-12 Kent Exiles
Chichester Sharks 20-6 PA Knights

Final
Chichester Sharks 6-6 Bournemouth Raiders