August 15, 2000- The BFL's third Annual Championship game had been rescheduled twice due to rain, before finally landing on the 15th of August. With dark skies above, a cool breeze, and humid conditions, the Melody faced the expansion Black Knights in one of the most exciting BFL Bowls ever.

Jason of the London Melody playing in his 4th BFL Season won the North Division championship for the first time and was on a 3 game winning streak, with a playoff win over the Koala. The key to Jason's success was the best defensive coverage in the league. The mastermind of the Melody implemented the "3 Sided Box Defense" and was able to shut down some of the best offenses in the league.

On the other side was the expansion team, the Norton Black Knights. John came into the BFL with a burst of speed defeating the Dragons in his first ever game, and again in a thrilling playoff game. The Black Knights had the best offense in the entire league, and set many records with numerous throwoff returns.

The two teams faced off and matched oneanother touchdown for touchdown. Each team set them selves up with quality throwoff returns. The beginning of the game did get off to a slow start. At the end of the first quarter it was 7-0 Black Knights.

But in the 2nd quarter, the two teams began to open up the scoring. Lead by quarterback Howie "Gogo" the teams each put up 21 points. The half ended when John scored the go ahead touchdown as time expired to take a 28-21 lead into the break.

At half time, Aaron of the Mustangs was announced as the 2000 MVP "Gogo" award winner.

By the time the 4th quarter drew near the two teams really picked up the intensity. The Melody had not held the lead yet tied the game up 8 times in the game. Down 42-35, the Melody swiftly tied the game up on a huge throwoff return with less than 2 minutes to play.

After the Black Knights took the lead again, 49-42, the Melody put together an excellent drive. After a minor communication problem with quarterback Howie Gogo, Jay found the endzone to tie the game at 49-49 as time expired in regulation.

As night settled in, the two teams would face off in the first ever playoff overtime challenge. Each team had to make 2 two point conversions. Both teams were successful on their first attempt. Then the Melody took a 53-51 lead. On the final play of the game, Jay of the Melody slipped and injured his knee as John caught the game tying points. The game ended in a 53-53 tie!

In league history, the Melody and Black Knights were dubbed Co-Champions in 2000. Both teams received the BFL 2000 Championship trophy later in August at an All-star exhibition.

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