Blazers saw no reason to hold back against Flying Fleet on Saturday, running up a 56-0 scoreline in the regular-season encounter. The result left little doubt about where the gulf in quality sits between these two sides at this stage of the campaign.
And here's the thing — the home side had been building momentum all season. They beat Bronkos 38-9, then dispatched Royals 59-10, and had already topped Vasps 38-10 before this fixture. Flying Fleet's recent run told a different story entirely: losses to Hawks, Tornado, and Rambling Rams.
To be fair, the hosts made it look almost too easy. Flying Fleet came in looking for something to build on after that three-game losing streak, but the script was written before kickoff. The visitors couldn't mount any meaningful resistance, and the scoreboard reflected a one-sided contest from start to finish.
By then, most observers would have called it a day. But the Blazers kept pushing, extending the margin until the final whistle confirmed another comprehensive victory on home turf. It was the kind of performance that raises questions about Flying Fleet's ability to compete at this level.
The visitors have now lost three straight, and the gap between them and the top of the table is widening. They'll need to find a way to respond quickly if they want to stay in contention for anything meaningful this season.
