In November 2009, the DC Explosion were celebrating a 12-8 victory over the Chicago Wolverines in the NAFL CB Championship Game, played in Miami. Two months later they were back on the field in Homestead, Florida (south of Miami) competing for a National Championship.
The DC Explosion defeated the Knights of Miami (30-6) to win the 2009 USA Bowl/Sunshine Bowl D-II National Championship. This is their third consecutive season winning a postseason championship.
The Knights jumped out to an early 6-0 lead. However, DC "exploded" for 30 unanswered points, en route to another title victory. Running back Larry Graham (Explosion) was named the game's Offensive MVP, while Emmanuel Levell (Knights) took home the Defensive MVP honors.
A little over two months removed from their NAFL Final 4 meltdown, the Central Penn Piranha were seeking to finish the season strong by winning the American Football News Today AAA National Championship Game against the Central Florida Thoroughbreds (14-1) in Homestead, Florida.
Unfortunately for Central Penn, the outcome was the same.
USA Bowl 3A National Champions Monroe County Sting
Final 98 yard drive get's it done for Sting! The Monroe County Sting (12-1) won the USA Bowl Championship 21-20 over the Kings Comets for thier 3rd National Championship at 2008 USA Bowl National Championship in Homestead Florida.
USA Bowl DII National Champions DC Explosion
The DC Explosion defeated the Knights of Miami 30-6 in HomesteadFlorida to win the 2009 USA Bowl/Sunshine Bowl DII National Championship.
While playing in south Florida in post season play the Explosions have been exceptional winning three post season championships.