Posts Tagged ‘Pride Bowl’

Phoenix Hellraisers win Pride Bowl III

The Phoenix Hellraisers repeated as the top-tiered A-Division champions of Pride Bowl III, held June 25-26 in Chicago. The Hellraisers defeated the Chicago United, 24-13, in the championship game. Phoenix quarterback Kenny White was named the Offensive MVP in the title tilt, while Jared Garduno was named Defensive MVP. In the B-Division finals, the Denver [...]

Player dies at gay flag football tourney

Tragedy struck at the second annual Pride Bowl gay flag football tournament in Chicago, when Jorge Lopez, a player for the Michigan Panthers, passed out on the sidelines during a Friday game and died shortly thereafter. The cause of death, while not confirmed, was believed to have been a heart attack. Lopez, 41, fell ill [...]