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'Ants Gain First Win of the Season

April 9, 2002 - United Indoor Football Association (UIF)
Tupelo FireAnts News Release


The FireAnts defeated the expansion Oklahoma Crude this past Saturday, 19-10. Wide receiver turned running back Shalando Jones ran for three FireAnts touchdowns on the night to propel Tupelo to their first win of the season.

Now, with a bye this week, the FireAnts are gearing up to take on the Houma Bayou Bucks on the road April 20th. Houma, winless so far on the year with an overall record of 0-3, also finds themselves in an off week, with preparations continuing, Houma will be tough as they look to gain some momentum on the turf.

Tupelo and Houma will square off Saturday, April 20th at the Houma Terrebone Civic Center starting at 7:30pm. You can listen to all of the home and away game action on WBIP 99.3FM and also on the internet at www.fireantsfootball.com.

FireAnts Fever Debut's Tonight!

The return of the FireAnts weekly radio show, FireAnts Fever will return to the air tonight on WBIP 99.3 starting at 6:00pm. Join the host of FireAnts Fever, Jerry Bowman, along with FireAnts coaching staff and key players as they discuss the week in football. Don't miss FireAnts Fever, broadcasted live from Cici's Pizza in Tupelo from 6:00-7:00pm every Tuesday night this season! Come on down to Cici's or listen live on WBIP 99.3.

'Ants in April

Saturday, April 20th

Tupelo FireAnts at Houma Bayou Bucks

7:30pm-Houma Terrabone Civic Center

Saturday, April 27th

Ohio Valley Greyhounds at Tupelo Fire Ants

7pm-BancorpSouth Center

All home and away games are broadcasted live on WBIP, 99.3 FM and also on the internet at www.fireantsfootball.com.

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