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2006 Tigers News

Tigers Return From Nationals

The 2006 North Carolina Tigers returned from the USAFL Nationals held in Las Vegas. With them are stories that will just have to stay in Vegas. However, the Tigers did bring back white game shorts, lots of good memories, a few injuries, and experience from playing some of the best teams in the Nation. Focus will now be set on building on the success of the 2006 season and charge into 2007.
Full Game Reports

Tigers fight back for win!

Hot weather and humidity was the theme of the day on Saturday as the North Carolina Tigers took on the undefeated Boston Demons at the Thompson Park “Tigerdome” in Garner. At stake for the Tigers was a chance to move to an EAFL 3-1 and to continue the quest take a USAFL Division 1 slot for the first time in the Tigers history. The game was billed as perhaps the most critical match in the EAFL for Season 2006. When the dust settled and the final siren sounded the Tigers found themselves rewarded for their day's hard work.
FINAL Score: Demons 8.5.(53) def. by Tigers 7.16.(58)
Full Match Report

Tigers Goal Scorers for the EAFL season:

	Rob Sayre-McCord	8
	Jason Heathcote	6
	Matt Gordan	5
	Wes McCallister	5
	Complete List

Tigers face a tough Magpies team in NY

The Tigers traveled north to the suburbs of New York City last weekend, and incurred their first loss for season 2006 to a fleet footed New York Magpies side. It was the first Tigers road trip of the year and despite taking a strong side, clearly the traveling and game prep showed the Tigers weaknesses over the four quarters. The Magpies running out 89 point winners at their new home field, and the fans getting to watch a hard fought contest in great weather at a nice ground.
FINAL Score: Tigers 3.10.(28) def. by Magpies 16.21.(117) - Full Match Report

Tigers Over Philly In Inaugural Homecoming Game

TIGERS REMAIN UNDEFEATED!
Garner NC - June 3rd 2006: The North Carolina Tigers continued their undefeated season on Saturday with a convincing win over the Philadelphia Hawks at the Tigers home ground at the Thompson Park “Tigerdome” in Garner. Set up by a solid first quarter, the Tigers continued methodical team pressure all day to overwhelm the Hawks. Not to be outdone, the Hawks battled it out to the end, and gave a spirited performance against the taller and faster Tigers.
FINAL Score: Hawks 7.10.(52) def. by Tigers 18.14.(122) - Full Match Report

Inaugural Homecoming Game

2006 Tigers T-Shirts

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Tigers Claim First Win of 2006 EAFL

Durham NC - April 23rd 2006: - The North Carolina Tigers become the first winners of EAFL Season 2006, in a convincing victory over the Baltimore-Washington Eagles yesterday in Durham. From the opening bounce, the Eagles fell victim to hard running and pressure, and had no answer to the enthusiasm of the younger Tigers.
FINAL Score: Eagles 4.4.(28) def. by Tigers 13.13.(91) - Full Match Report

Baltimore/Washington coming to town

The 2006 Season is here and the Tigers are hungry!

The North Carolina Tigers take on their regional rivals, the Baltimore-Washington Eagles, in the EAFL season opener this Saturday (Apr. 22nd) at Old Farm Park in Durham, North Carolina. Gametime is 2 PM.

With a new season upon the USAFL, this match-up will definitely set the tone of the upcoming season and provide players with a chance to work out the kinks in order to make a successful run at the 2006 USAFL Nationals in Las Vegas, Nevada come early October.

This game will be the seventh time both of these clubs have squared off against one another. The Eagles hold a solid history winning record against the Tigers (5 wins, 1 loss); however the fitness levels of a younger and energetic North Carolina team have pressured the Eagles over the last couple of years. Last years match was a game of accuracy – with Tigers losing out. This time its different – so come along and support the club. The Tigers playing group for 2006 is one of the largest ever, and with pre-season beginning back in January, all bets are off for Saturday.

The club would also like to invite all members and supporters to the post game event at 7pm at Woodys@CityMarket in Raleigh after the game.

2006 Season Has Begun!

The North Carolina Tigers embark on their 8th Season with great anticipation for success. The club continues to grow and expand as the word spreads and new players join in the xcitement. This will be the 2nd Year of 9-a-side Metro Footy competition. These games will be played locally on smaller fields. However, the excitement and pace remain the same as the full tigers games. If you are interested in playing Metro Footy or Tigers Footy, please contact info@nctigers.com. Now is a perfect time to get started.

2006 Tigers Schedule
April 22nd - Baltimore/Washington @ NC Tigers
June 3rd - Philadelphia @ NC Tigers
June 17th - NC Tigers @ New York
Aug. 5th - Boston @ NC Tigers
Aug. 26th - NC Tigers @ Florida - Canceled

Full 2006 Schedule

Baltimore/Washington coming to town