Paintball Media Magazine August 2004 | Page 39

And last but not least before we get into the game , ESPN personnel were on-site filming for a show or series covering the event . By this writing you ’ ve missed the first airing of the show but it is being replayed often as we speak . You can also find the show on the ESPN app if you are a subscriber .

The Xball Games

The first order of business at the Atlantic City Major was to wrap up the pro games that were delayed by weather in the Lone Star Major . After knocking off the Los Angeles Ironmen 3-2 , San Antonio X-Factor would take on the Red Legion , who advanced from the semifinals by beating Chicago Aftershock 5-3 . The game was a battle from start to finish , with frequent lead changes and stellar play on both sides . At the end of regulation , the game would be tied 4-4 . And in overtime the Red Legion did just enough to pull off a
5-4 victory over San Antonio X-Factor .

On To The Mid Atlantic Major

The usual 20 Pro teams suited up and were ready to do battle on the main field . Nineteen teams were look g to unseat the Red Legion and one team was looking for a first ever two-event sweep in the same weekend . Unusual ? Yes .
The Red Legion continued where they left off , looking dominant in the preliminary rounds and going undefeated . Even more impressive in the preliminary rounds were Edmonton Impact . They also went undefeated bit had to beat San Diego Dynasty , Los Angeles Infamous . New York Xtreme and the Los Angeles Ironmen . Brooklyn Bears , Baltimore Revo , Chicago Aftershock , Houston Heat , Tampa Bay Damage and San Diego Dynasty would each ace three of their four preliminary round games . www . paintball . media 039