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Blue Racers Advance to Title Game for Second Time

May 12, 2014 - Continental Indoor Football League (CIFL)
Marion Blue Racers News Release


For the 2nd time in Blue Racer history, the team has advanced to the CIFL Championship Game! In a hard fought battle, the Blue Racers defeated the Northern Kentucky River Monsters 56-40, at home in Marion. MBR will now go on to face the Erie Explosion, the defending 2013 CIFL Champion. The Erie Explosion went on the road to win against the Saginaw Sting on Friday, May 9th at the Dow Event Center. The score was 46-15.

In the game against Northern Kentucky on Saturday, the Blue Racers did most of their scoring on the ground with five total rushing touchdowns, two from RB Bryceson Lawrence and three from DL/FB Thomas McKenzie. Through the air, QB Chris Wallace threw for 160 yards and three touchdowns, connecting twice with WR Brandon Williams and once with WR Gerald Byrd. On defense, DB Steve Witherspoon had two interceptions, DB EJ Underwood had one interception, and DL Mike Cross had one sack on River Monster QB Antonio Davis and an amazing tackle for loss on River Monster RB Maurice Douse.

The Offensive MVP Award presented by Burger King was given to DL/FB Thomas McKenzie; the Defensive MVP Award presented by Ralphie's was given to DB EJ Underwood; the Special Teams MVP Award presented by Aaron's was given to K Brandon Aydt; and the Big Ugly Award presented by First Choice Tax Service was given to DL Mike Cross.

For the first time in Marion history, the Blue Racers will host the CIFL Championship Game on Sunday, May 18th at 4pm! To purchase tickets call 740-251-9688 or stop by the Blue Racers Team Office at the Chamber of Commerce Building, 205 W Center St, Suite 103, Marion, OH 43302. Don't miss this opportunity to see Central Ohio's ONLY Pro Football Team go for the league title at home!

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