Raleigh Mops Capture Semi-Pro Division Title, Sweep Naples Kaos to Return to PIHA Finals

The Raleigh Mops are headed back to the PIHA Finals after taking care of business in the PIHA Semi-Pro Division Final, defeating the Naples Kaos in two straight games. Raleigh edged out a tight opener 3–2 in Game 1, then doubled down with a commanding 6–2 win in Game 2 to close the series out in two.

The championship marks a major milestone for a franchise that’s wasting no time establishing itself as a Finals regular: the Mops are returning to the PIHA Finals for the second season in a row, and they’ll arrive with a chip on their shoulder after last year’s disappointing semifinal exit—this time looking faster, deeper, and more complete when the biggest moments arrived.

Game 1: Raleigh 3, Naples 2 — Statement in a One-Goal Grinder

The opener played like a true final: tight, physical, and decided by a handful of key sequences. Naples hung right with Raleigh throughout, but the Mops executed when it mattered most—doing just enough to claim a 3–2 win and seize series control.

Game 2: Raleigh 6, Naples 2 — Mops Pull Away and Finish the Job

With the Kaos needing a response, Raleigh responded first—and kept responding. The Mops’ offense opened up in Game 2, turning a high-stakes matchup into a 6–2 clincher. Raleigh’s pace and finishing separated the teams as the game progressed, and the Mops left no doubt as they secured the sweep and the title.

What It Means

In only their second season in the league, Raleigh has now produced back-to-back Finals appearances—a rare level of early consistency. After falling short of their ultimate goal a year ago, the Mops now get another shot at the sport’s biggest stage, potentially stronger than ever.

Note on scoresheets: The two links provided appear to resolve to a PIHA Minor Piedmont Final (Asheville Aces vs Cary Title Wave Mops) rather than a Semi-Pro Raleigh vs Naples gamesheet.  If you share the correct Raleigh–Naples gamesheet links, I can add the key scorers, goal timeline, shots, goaltending, and three stars to match your usual recap format.