The Orange County Bombers emerged as National Championship contenders today in Mason Ohio as they defeated former champions New York and Denver. Should they defeat the winless Nashville tomorrow morning they will play off for their first Division I title at the end of the day. In the other pool in Division I Dallas and cross border raiders Calgary will meet at midday to battle for their place in the final. Calgary had the biggest Division I win for the day keeping the Golden Gate Roos scoreless and winning by 74 points.
Minnesota, LA Dragons and Boston all fared well in Divison II, with Boston escaping with a one point win over the San Diego Lions. In Division III Chicago, Columbus and Atlanta were all undefeated with the winner looking to come from those three. In Division IV Houston, Des Moines and Milwaukee are all undefeated going into Day 2.
In the Women's Division Denver were the stand out team and are favourites to take out the title again this year.
Scores from Day 1 matches below.