The top seeds won, but plenty of new squads also impressed.
Matt Rehder of Seattle Sockeye vs Denver Johnny Bravo in the 2021 Pro-Elite Challenge men’s final. Photo: Ken Forman UltiPhotos.com
Even without the traditional pressure of rankings points looming over them, the hunger for competition was electric across the teams in the championship brackets on Sunday at the Pro-Elite Challenge in Colorado. Day 2 carried over the excitement and camaraderie of Day 1 but was also marked by a more palpable sense of ambition in both divisions, as title-seeking sides displayed explosive defense and often exciting, if not messier than usual, offense. While many teams continued to play more open lines and try out new roles, the competitive drive and nerves ramped up with the higher stakes for play.