Chicago Hounds Top Off Perfect Season with Championship Win Over California Legion, 35-17
Chicago dominated the game leading 32-3 through three quarters with California scoring two consolation tries in the last 20 minutes. Mason Flesch was one of the try scorers for Chicago. Chicago opened with a penalty by flyhalf Chris Hilsenbeck at 4′, hooker Theo Fourie added a try two minutes later, converted by Hilsenbeck for a 10-0 lead. California closed the gap with a penalty before Mason Flesch scored at 26′, again converted by Hilsenbeck and Chicago led 17-3 at the half. Hilsenbeck opened the second half with a penalty, 20-3. Chicago would score two more tries, the first by winger Peyton Wall at 47′ and the second by second row Nathan den Hoedt at 53′ and it was a commanding 32-3 lead. California would score two tries in the last quarter before Hilsenbeck ended the match with a penalty kick, final 35-17.
Chicago Hounds vs California Legion in Final Match: Three Canadians Playing for Chicago
The BC Lottery, playnow.com, has the odds at 1.18 for Chicago and 4.75 for Legion. That 1.18 converts to 84.75% probability of a win. Chicago went undefeated in the regular season and are favourites to claim the title. The game kicks off at 7pm on Sunday in Chicago, 5pm on the west coast. Suiting up for Chicago are Lucas Rumball, Mason Flesch and Brock Webster. We’ll update the article after the match.
