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02-17-2008, 02:12 AM
Scranton, PA (AP): The Steam Engines hosted the Lappland Fightin' Reindeers. The Steam Engines were entering the contest on a 2 game losing streak and were looking to notch their 2nd win of the season. The Fightin' Reindeers were entering the contest on an 11 game losing streak and desperately needed a win. There were 37,200 in attendance. Would the Steam Engines win their 2nd game of the season of would the Fightin' Reindeers end their losing streak with a win?
In the 1st Quarter, the Fightin' Reindeers struck first when RB Wesley Swift scored on a 3 yard TD run, which gave his team a 7-0 lead. The Steam Engines responded and tied the game when WR Jesse Fronimopoulos caught a 6 yard TD pass from QB Ronnie Cortez, which made the score 7-7. The Fightin' Reindeers responded and regained the lead when WR Wesley Porter caught a 6 yard TD pass from QB Glen Shepard, which made the score 14-7. With less than 2 minutes remaining in the half, the Fightin' Reindeer extended their lead when K Everett Hansen connected on a 25 yard FG, which made the score 17-7. The Fightin' Reindeer led 17-7 at Halftime. In the 3rd Quarter, the Fightin' Reindeers pulled away when RB Wesley Swift scored on a 3 yard TD run, which made the score 24-7. The Reindeers extended their lead when RB Ian Rife scored on a 3 yard TD run, which made the score 31-7. In the 4th Quarter, neither team found a way to score and the Fightin' Reindeers cruised to a 31-7 victory.
Fightin' Reindeers RB Wesley Swift was named MVP as he recorded 40 carries for 197 yards (4.9 Ypc) with 2 TD's. The Fightin' Reindeers were led on defense by ILB Ben Boyer who recorded 10 tackles. Fightin' Reindeers DE Shannon Horowitz contributed as he recorded 6 tackles, a sack, and applied heavy pressure on the opposing QB. Fightin' Reindeers DE Vernon Kitchen made an impact as he recorded 1.5 sacks, forced a fumble, and recovered a fumble. Fightin' Reindeers OLB Jon Borders recorded an INT. Fightin' Reindeers CB Ron Rahn recorded an INT. Fightin' Reindeers CB Everett Garrett recorded an INT. The Steam Engines struggled to move the ball on offense. The Steam Engines were led on defense by DT Courtney Liebman who recorded 12 tackles. Steam Engines ILB Al Fleming was all over the place as he recorded 10 tackles. Steam Engines CB Butch Talarides played well as he recorded 9 tackles. Steam Engines OLB Jerald Lea had a solid performance as he recorded 8 tackles. Steam Engines DT Justin Appleton had a solid performance as he recorded 7 tackles. Steam Engines OLB Austin Angulo contributed as he recorded 6 tackles and an INT.
Scranton Steam Engines Head Coach, Josh Poor had these comments after the game, "We lose another game and our struggles continue. We have one more shot at redemption before our season comes to an end. Offensively, we performed poorly and only gained 149 yards of total offense. We gave up 3 sacks and turned the ball over 4 times. We struggled to convert on 3rd down. We scored 7 points on 1 trip to the Red Zone. Defensively, we limited their passing game, but were run over by their rushing attack. Me made some key stops on 3rd down. We allowed 31 points on 6 trips to the Red Zone. The Fightin' Reindeers dominated the time of possession and set the pace of the game. We have one game left and need to find a way to win this game and play spoiler to a divisional foe. We host the Hawk Mountain Sharpshins (11-4) in a WFC Northeastern Division matchup. A win for us would build momentum heading into the off-season and would hurt the Sharpshins position in the WFC Playoffs. We need to protect the ball, establish our running game, and control the clock if we want to have a shot at winning this game!"
WFC Northeastern Division Standings
1) Wilkes-Barre Coal Miners 11-4
2) Hawk Mountain Sharpshins 11-4
3) Atlantic City Gamblers 9-6
4) Scranton Steam Engines 1-14
Steam Engines Injuries
C Nathan Surry: Concussion: OUT
FS Rick Wynne: Strained Foot Ligament: OUT
RB Roger Boyd: Strained Rotator Cuff: Probable
CB Jerald Gibson: Sprained Knee: Probable
TE Brent Thomas: Bruised Sternum: Probable
Steam Engines Injured Reserve
CB Wally Theriot: ACL Damage to the Knee
QB Leslie Bush: Plantar Fascitis
In the 1st Quarter, the Fightin' Reindeers struck first when RB Wesley Swift scored on a 3 yard TD run, which gave his team a 7-0 lead. The Steam Engines responded and tied the game when WR Jesse Fronimopoulos caught a 6 yard TD pass from QB Ronnie Cortez, which made the score 7-7. The Fightin' Reindeers responded and regained the lead when WR Wesley Porter caught a 6 yard TD pass from QB Glen Shepard, which made the score 14-7. With less than 2 minutes remaining in the half, the Fightin' Reindeer extended their lead when K Everett Hansen connected on a 25 yard FG, which made the score 17-7. The Fightin' Reindeer led 17-7 at Halftime. In the 3rd Quarter, the Fightin' Reindeers pulled away when RB Wesley Swift scored on a 3 yard TD run, which made the score 24-7. The Reindeers extended their lead when RB Ian Rife scored on a 3 yard TD run, which made the score 31-7. In the 4th Quarter, neither team found a way to score and the Fightin' Reindeers cruised to a 31-7 victory.
Fightin' Reindeers RB Wesley Swift was named MVP as he recorded 40 carries for 197 yards (4.9 Ypc) with 2 TD's. The Fightin' Reindeers were led on defense by ILB Ben Boyer who recorded 10 tackles. Fightin' Reindeers DE Shannon Horowitz contributed as he recorded 6 tackles, a sack, and applied heavy pressure on the opposing QB. Fightin' Reindeers DE Vernon Kitchen made an impact as he recorded 1.5 sacks, forced a fumble, and recovered a fumble. Fightin' Reindeers OLB Jon Borders recorded an INT. Fightin' Reindeers CB Ron Rahn recorded an INT. Fightin' Reindeers CB Everett Garrett recorded an INT. The Steam Engines struggled to move the ball on offense. The Steam Engines were led on defense by DT Courtney Liebman who recorded 12 tackles. Steam Engines ILB Al Fleming was all over the place as he recorded 10 tackles. Steam Engines CB Butch Talarides played well as he recorded 9 tackles. Steam Engines OLB Jerald Lea had a solid performance as he recorded 8 tackles. Steam Engines DT Justin Appleton had a solid performance as he recorded 7 tackles. Steam Engines OLB Austin Angulo contributed as he recorded 6 tackles and an INT.
Scranton Steam Engines Head Coach, Josh Poor had these comments after the game, "We lose another game and our struggles continue. We have one more shot at redemption before our season comes to an end. Offensively, we performed poorly and only gained 149 yards of total offense. We gave up 3 sacks and turned the ball over 4 times. We struggled to convert on 3rd down. We scored 7 points on 1 trip to the Red Zone. Defensively, we limited their passing game, but were run over by their rushing attack. Me made some key stops on 3rd down. We allowed 31 points on 6 trips to the Red Zone. The Fightin' Reindeers dominated the time of possession and set the pace of the game. We have one game left and need to find a way to win this game and play spoiler to a divisional foe. We host the Hawk Mountain Sharpshins (11-4) in a WFC Northeastern Division matchup. A win for us would build momentum heading into the off-season and would hurt the Sharpshins position in the WFC Playoffs. We need to protect the ball, establish our running game, and control the clock if we want to have a shot at winning this game!"
WFC Northeastern Division Standings
1) Wilkes-Barre Coal Miners 11-4
2) Hawk Mountain Sharpshins 11-4
3) Atlantic City Gamblers 9-6
4) Scranton Steam Engines 1-14
Steam Engines Injuries
C Nathan Surry: Concussion: OUT
FS Rick Wynne: Strained Foot Ligament: OUT
RB Roger Boyd: Strained Rotator Cuff: Probable
CB Jerald Gibson: Sprained Knee: Probable
TE Brent Thomas: Bruised Sternum: Probable
Steam Engines Injured Reserve
CB Wally Theriot: ACL Damage to the Knee
QB Leslie Bush: Plantar Fascitis