Barnstormers Dust Away Amarillo, 71-42
May 23, 2009 - arenafootball2 (af2)
Iowa Barnstormers News Release
Des Moines, Iowa - A recharged Iowa Barnstormer team took an early lead and never looked back in a decisive 71-42 victory over the Amarillo Dusters at Wellmark Field on Saturday Night. With the win, the Barnstormers improve to 5-3 on the 2009 campaign and are now in sole possession of first place in the af2's Midwest Division.
Iowa jumped out to a great start, taking an early 7 - 0 lead when Brian Villanueva hit Errick McCown on just the second play of the game for a 10-yard score. Amarillo was quick to counter when Collin Drafts hit Alex Watson on a 16-yard touchdown which tied the game at 7 - 7. The Barnstormers then went on a 28-3 run dominating much of the second quarter, and giving them a 35-10 halftime lead.
The third quarter began with Amarillo cutting the lead to 35-16. However the Barnstormers countered with a 57 yard kickoff return by Tim Dodge followed by a 47 yard interception return for a score by Tanner Varner to give Iowa to increase the lead to 49-16. Amarillo countered with scores on their next three possessions, however Iowa responded with two fourth-quarter Jeff Glas field goals and a safety by Charles Johnson to secure the victory for Iowa.
Next up for Iowa is another home game against Peoria on Saturday May 30th. Great seats are still available by calling the Barnstormers at 515.633.2255 or logging on to www.theiowabarnstormers.com.
The first 3.000 fans will receive a free squeeze bottle courtesy of Casey's. Kick-off for the game is 7:05pm.
Russell Athletic Offensive Player of the Game: Brian Villanueva (19-29, 228yds 4TD)
JLS Ironman of Game: Charles Johnson
Aarons Defensive Player of the Game: Brent Curvey (3 Sacks)
Big Game Catch of the Game: Errick McCown
Nifty Hit of the Game: Mike Matthes
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