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BLUE DRAGONS WIN NJCAA FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP

NJCAA (National Junior College Athletic Association)

NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP GAME – Last night the HUTCHINSON COLLEGE BLUE DRAGONS did battle with the IOWA WESTERN COLLEGE REIVERS. A 14-0 Reivers lead in the 1st Quarter became 17-7 by Halftime. The Blue Dragons shut out Iowa Western in the 3rd Quarter while adding 21 points for themselves. The 4th Quarter saw Hutchinson College hold on for a 28-23 victory. * THE BLUE DRAGONS ARE 2024 CHAMPIONS *

Other championships decided thus far: Continue reading

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BALLADEER’S BLOG POSTSEASON COLLEGE FOOTBALL RESULTS: DEC 14th

NAIA PLAYOFFS

FIRST SEMIFINAL – This game pitted the defending national champs – the KEISER UNIVERSITY SEAHAWKS – against the visiting BENEDICTINE COLLEGE RAVENS. A 6-0 Ravens lead in the 1st Quarter became a 14-14 tie by Halftime. The 3rd Quarter ended with Benedictine College up 28-14 but the Seahawks exploded in the 4th, coming from behind for a 42-38 triumph. Continue reading

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BALLADEER’S BLOG: COLLEGE FOOTBALL RESULTS FROM DEC SEVENTH

NAIA PLAYOFFS

FIRST QUARTERFINAL – The BENEDICTINE COLLEGE RAVENS traveled to play the INDIANA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY WILDCATS. The Ravens were surprisingly dominant over the favored Wildcats, keeping them off the scoreboard until the 4th Quarter. BC was up 17-0 by Halftime and won the game by a final tally of 20-9.

SECOND QUARTERFINAL – In this game the GRAND VIEW UNIVERSITY VIKINGS took the field against the visiting NORTHWESTERN (IA) COLLEGE RED RAIDERS. This unusual affair saw Grand View out in front 7-0 to end the 1st Quarter and 17-0 at the Half. Seventeen to nothing held up as the final score as well. Continue reading

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BALLADEER’S BLOG’S POSTSEASON COLLEGE FOOTBALL RESULTS FROM NOV 30th

NAIA PLAYOFFS

ROUND TWO: GAME ONE – The NORTHWESTERN (IA) COLLEGE RED RAIDERS visited the MONTANA TECH OREDIGGERS. A 6-0 1st Quarter edge for the Red Raiders became a 23-14 advantage by Halftime. After the break, the Orediggers rallied but came up just short as Northwestern College held on for a 32-29 win. 

ROUND TWO: GAME TWO – The BENEDICTINE COLLEGE RAVENS took it on the road against the TEXAS WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY RAMS. The Rams led 14-7 and then 24-14 in the 1st and 2nd Quarters. From there the Ravens came alive and went on top 28-24 in the 3rd before finalizing a 42-33 triumph in the 4th Quarter. Continue reading

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NJCAA FOOTBALL PLAYOFF TEAMS 2024

With the NAIA, D2, D3 and CCCAA playoffs addressed previously, here are the the teams competing for the title in the NJCAA (National Junior College Athletic Association).

NJCAA DIVISION ONE

The GEORGIA MILITARY COLLEGE BULLDOGS will host the HUTCHINSON COLLEGE BLUE DRAGONS.

Kickoff will be on December 8th at 3:30PM Eastern Time. Continue reading

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CCCAA FOOTBALL PLAYOFF TEAMS FOR 2024

This weekend’s matchups as the playoffs kick off in the CCCAA (California Community College Athletic Association).

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

The MOUNT SAN ANTONIO COLLEGE MOUNTIES will host the EL CAMINO COLLEGE WARRIORS.

Kickoff is at 6:00PM Pacific Time.

The RIVERSIDE CITY COLLEGE TIGERS will host the SAN DIEGO MESA COLLEGE OLYMPIANS.

Kickoff is at 1:00PM Pacific Time. Continue reading

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BALLADEER’S BLOG’S COLLEGE FOOTBALL POSTSEASON RESULTS

NEPTUNE BOWL – The two Independent teams clashing in this Bowl Game were the NEWPORT NEWS APPRENTICE SCHOOL BUILDERS (Shipbuilders) and the ATLANTIS UNIVERSITY ATLANTEANS. The 1st Quarter ended with the Builders up just 7-0 but they floored it from there. By Halftime the Apprentice School led 24-0 on their way to a 59-6 blowout victory. 

NAIA PLAYOFFS

ROUND ONE: GAME ONE – The SOUTHWESTERN COLLEGE MOUNDBUILDERS welcomed the UNIVERSITY OF ST. FRANCIS (IN) COUGARS. This tale of 2 Halves saw the Moundbuilders holding a midpoint lead of 24-10. From there the Cougars rallied but fell short as Southwestern College went on to win the game 31-24.  Continue reading

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D3 FOOTBALL PLAYOFF TEAMS FOR 2024

Earlier this week I examined the NAIA and NCAA D2 playoff teams. Here are the NCAA Div 3 matchups for tomorrow.

The TRINITY (TX) TIGERS will host the UNIVERSITY OF MARY HARDIN-BAYLOR CRUSADERS.

Kickoff will be at 1:00PM Eastern Time.

The WHITWORTH UNIVERSITY PIRATES will host the POMONA-PITZER COLLEGE SAGEHENS.

Kickoff will be at 3:00PM Eastern Time. Continue reading

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NCAA DIV TWO FOOTBALL PLAYOFF TEAMS FOR 2024

Balladeer’s Blog previously looked at the playoff teams for the NAIA. This time it’s NCAA Division Two’s matchups for this Saturday.

The PITTSBURG (KS) STATE GORILLAS will host the HARDING UNIVERSITY BISON.

Kickoff will be at 2:00PM Eastern Time.

The GRAND VALLEY STATE LAKERS will host the UNIVERSITY OF INDIANAPOLIS GREYHOUNDS.

Kickoff will be at 1:00PM Eastern Time.  Continue reading

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2024 PLAYOFF TEAMS IN NAIA FOOTBALL

Just as the divisions of college football covered here at Balladeer’s Blog start earlier than the other divisions their postseason also starts earlier. Here are this year’s NAIA playoff teams. Games begin Saturday.

The SOUTH-WESTERN COLLEGE MOUND-BUILDERS (Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference) will host the UNIVERSITY OF ST. FRANCIS COUGARS (Mid-States Football Association).

Kickoff will be at 1:00PM Eastern Time. 

The DICKINSON STATE BLUE HAWKS (North Star Conference) will host the KANSAS WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY COYOTES (Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference).

Kickoff will be at 3:00PM Eastern Time. Continue reading

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