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<DIV><P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /><st1:place><st1:City>Scranton</st1:City>, <st1:State>PA</st1:State></st1:place> (AP): The Steam Engines traveled to play the Wilkes-Barre Coal Miners in a WFC Northeastern Division showdown and rivalry game. The Steam Engines were entering the contest off a 21-17 home win over the Bozeman Kodiaks. The Coal Miners were entering the contest off a 34-10 road loss to the Curacao Cocktail. There were 47,700 in attendance to watch the game. Would the Steam Engines pull off their 2nd straight win or would the Coal Miners bounce back with a win at home?<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p></P><P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p></o:p></P><P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">In the 1st Quarter, the Coal Miners struck first when WR Teddy Schurman caught a 24 yard TD pass from QB Joel Woodfield, which gave his team a 7-0 lead. The Steam Engines responded when K Julio Mathis connected on a 27 yard FG, which made the score 7-3. The Steam Engines gained the lead when RB Duane Sexton scored on a 5 yard TD run, which made the score 10-7. In the 2nd Quarter, the Steam Engines extended their lead when TE Brent Thomas caught a 7 yard TD pass from QB Leon Newsom, which made the score 17-7. The Coal Miners responded when TE Omar Paquette caught a 4 yard TD pass from QB Joel Woodfield, which made the score 17-14. With less than 15 seconds remaining in the half, the Coal Miners tied the game when K Tracy Glenn connected on a 53 yard FG, which made the score 17-17. The game was tied 17-17 at Halftime. In the 3rd Quarter neither team found a way to score. In the 4th Quarter, the Coal Miners regained the lead when K Tracy Glenn connected on a 28 yard FG, which made the score 20-17. The Coal Miners extended their lead when K Tracy Glenn connected on a 42 yard FG, which made the score 23-17. The Coal Miners held on to win by the final score of 23-17.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><o:p></o:p></P><P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p></o:p></P><P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Coal Miners RB Ralph Ellard was named MVP as he recorded 18 carries for 34 yards (1.9 Ypc) and 7 receptions for 73 yards (10.4 Ypc). Coal Miners QB Joel Woodfield completed 21 of 28 passes (75%) for 266 yards with 2 TD's and 2 INT's. Coal Miners WR Teddy Schurman had a solid performance as he recorded 3 receptions for 87 yards (29 Ypc) with a TD. Coal Miners K Tracy Glenn connected on 3 of 3 FG's (100%) with a long of 53 yards and contributed 11 of the Coal Miners 23 points. The Coal Miners were led on defense by S Deron Barker who was all over the field as he recorded 11 tackles. Coal Miners ILB Cornell Turnbow had a solid performance as he recorded 8 tackles. Coal Miners OLB Neil Sellers contributed as he recorded 6 tackles. Coal Miners CB Alan McGee contributed as he recorded 6 tackles. Coal Miners CB Alan McGee recorded an INT. The Steam Engines were led on offense by QB Leon Newsom who completed 17 of 31 passes (54.8%) for 178 yards with a TD and an INT. Steam Engines RB Jared Brown contributed as he recorded 12 carries for 66 yards (5.5 Ypc). Steam Engines RB Duane Sexton contributed as he recorded 12 carries for 52 yards (4.3 Ypc) with a TD and 5 receptions for 22 yards (4.4 Ypc). Steam Engines K Julio Mathis connected on a 27 yard FG and contributed 5 of the Steam Engines 17 points. The Steam Engines were led on defense by OLB Austin Angulo who recorded 11 tackles. Steam Engines DE J.C. Cox had a solid performance as he recorded 7 tackles, a sack, forced a fumble, and knocked down 2 passes. Steam Engines S Greg Vang had a solid performance as he recorded 7 tackles and an INT. Steam Engines ILB Al Fleming contributed as he recorded 6 tackles.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><o:p></o:p></P><P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p></o:p></P><P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Scranton Steam Engines Head Coach, Josh Poor had these comments after the game, "This was a disappointing loss in a game that we had a good shot at winning. We had a 17-7 lead and let it slip away. In the 2nd half, we couldn't get in rhythm on offense even though our defense kept us in the game. Offensively, our running game had some success, but we couldn't keep in rhythm and struggled some. We turned the ball over twice. We struggled to convert on 3rd down and were held to a FG in the Red Zone. When you get that close; you need to get the ball in the end zone. Defensively, we shutdown their rushing game, but gave up too much in the air. We forced 3 turnovers. We made some key stops on 3rd down. We just couldn't get it done out there today. We will review the game film and find ways to improve. We need to put this loss aside and focus on the remaining games. We are on the fringe of breaking out and winning games. We need to focus on playing hard for an entire game and making some key plays late in games. We host the Toledo Sword Masters (2-2) next week and desperately need a win to keep the season afloat. The Sword Masters are led on offense by RB Spencer "Bulldozer" Johnson who is entering the contest with 374 yards rushing. Our front seven need to limit Johnson and need to wrap him up on tackles since he is a load to bring down. The Sword Masters are led on defense by FS Don "Mr. Everywhere" Bryant. Bryant is a ball hawk, so we need to remain aware of where he is at all times and not force the ball in his direction. We need to protect the ball, balance our attack, and play fundamental defense if we want to have a shot at winning this game!"<o:p></o:p></P><P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p></o:p></P><P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">WFC Northeastern Division Standings <o:p></o:p></P><P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">1) <st1:City><st1:place>Atlantic City</st1:place></st1:City> Gamblers 3-1<o:p></o:p></P><P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">2) <st1:place><st1:PlaceName>Hawk</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType>Mountain</st1:PlaceType></st1:place> Sharpshins 2-2<o:p></o:p></P><P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">3) <st1:City><st1:place>Wilkes-Barre</st1:place></st1:City> Coal Miners 2-2<o:p></o:p></P><P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">4) <st1:City><st1:place>Scranton</st1:place></st1:City> Steam Engines 1-3<o:p></o:p></P><P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p></o:p></P><P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Steam Engines Injuries <o:p></o:p></P><P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">OLB Stephen Garrett: Severe Anxiety: Unknown return<o:p></o:p></P><P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">WR Troy Knight: Pulled Groin: Probable<o:p></o:p></P><P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p></o:p></P><P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Steam Engines Injured Reserve<o:p></o:p></P><P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">FB Glenn Van Pelt: Ruptured Achilles Tendon<o:p></o:p></P><P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">QB Don Chapman: ACL Knee Surgery</P></DIV><DIV></DIV>