Predators Win Third In A Row, Even Record At 3-3
April 19, 2010 - Indoor Football League (IFL)
Seattle Timberwolves News Release
Kent, WA: The Kent Predators have proven lately that chemistry isn't just a class you take in high school. After beginning the season 0-3 and struggling to find their identity, this team has unified, jelled, and found that chemistry needed to make a serious run at an Indoor Football League title. On Sunday, the team welcomed the Tri-Cities Fever to the ShoWare Center for a rematch of their March 27th battle that got Kent their first win in team history. The home team did not disappoint, downing the Fever 55-33 for their third consecutive win.
The Fever opened the scoring just 1:20 into the contest as Quarterback Andy Collins hit Thyron Lewis for a 23 yard scoring strike. Then the Predators took over. The human highlight reel known as Quarterback Charles McCullum, began the scoring by driving the team 40 yards down field, capped off by a ten yard scoring strike to receiver Eric Taylor. On their next possession Taylor turned a short pass into a 34 yard touchdown as fellow teammate Andre Jordan laid a crushing backside block to spring him loose for the score. The half culminated with Kent's third straight touchdown as McCullum leapfrogged over a defender and into the endzone for a four yard rushing touchdown.
Even with a 21-7 halftime lead the Predators did not let up on the pressure in the second half. McCullum hit Taylor for his third touchdown catch via a 39 yard bomb, and proceeded to hit Jordan, Travis Poole, and Carlo Heard for additional scores in the half. The defense even got in on the action late in the game, as the Fever were attempting a comeback. Defensive back Jeremiah Captain intercepted a Collins pass at mid-field and raced 25 yards untouched for a touchdown and the eventual nail in the Fever's coffin.
The win gets the Predators back to .500 and has them sitting just one game behind the Fairbanks Grizzlies for second place in the Pacific North Division. The team now must travel to Chicago next weekend to face their first non-division opponent of the season. The Slaughter have won two straight games after also beginning the year 0-3 and are slowly rising up the Central North standings. Kickoff is scheduled for 5:05 p.m. Pacific Standard Time on Saturday April 24th. Those wishing to watch the game can log onto www.b2livetv.com and purchase a season or individual game pass. The Predators return home Friday, April 30th for a rematch against the Division leading Billings Outlaws. Tickets for that game are still available, but are running out fast! They can be purchased by logging on to the Predators website at www.kentpredators.com. Discounts are available for groups of ten or more by calling the team office at 253-239-3254.
Game Notes: McCullum finished the evening 12 of 18 passing for 198 yards and six touchdowns to go along with his 61 rushing yards on 18 attempts and one score...Taylor hauled in six passes for 104 yards and three scores...DL John Fields was credited with two sacks for combined losses of 11 yards...Captain's interception was his first of the year, and the teams first defensive touchdown in team history...Collins was 11 for 24 passing for 140 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions...Tri-Cities DL Derek Nicholson finished the game with 7.5 total tackles and one sack.
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