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Raiders Look to Continue Hot Streak against Erie

May 8, 2015 - Professional Indoor Football League (PIFL)
Richmond Raiders News Release


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RICHMOND, VA (May 6, 2015) - The Richmond Raiders (3-4) travel to Erie this weekend to take on the Erie Explosion (1-4) on Sunday. This is the first time the two teams have met this season as Erie is a newcomer to the PIFL. Richmond will look to continue their hot streak from last week when they defeated Alabama 87-58.

In their game against Alabama, the Raiders set a single-game league record for most points scored in a game with the 87 that they put up. Additionally, QB Jonathan Bane threw for 10 touchdowns, which is also a new league single-game record for most touchdowns thrown in a game. Bane's performance earned him PIFL Offensive Player of the Week this week, and three other Raiders earned Honorable Mentions in each respective Player of the Week category.

During the first three quarters of play on Saturday, it seemed that the two teams were evenly matched, as they traded touchdowns. However, an outstanding offensive and defensive showing in the fourth quarter allowed the Raiders to outscore the Hammers 29-0 en route to their victory.

Erie heads into Sunday's game coming off of a 63-35 loss at the hands of the Nashville Venom last week. The Explosion have struggled a bit to find their footing so far this season in the PIFL, with just one victory to their name. Their lone win came against an AIF team, the ASI Panthers, whom they defeated 50-26 back on April 25.

This is the third of a three game road stand for the Raiders. The team returns home on May 23, when they again face the Trenton Freedom for McDonald's Night-Lovin' RVA. Tickets for all remaining home games start as low as $7 and are available on the Raiders' website, www.RichmondRaidersProFootball.com, or by calling 1-855-GO-RAIDERS or 804-780-0430. Additionally, fans can contact the Richmond Coliseum box office or visit ticketmaster.com.




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