AFL Iowa Barnstormers

Barnstormers Fall Short Again in Texas

June 17, 2012 - Arena Football League (AFL)
Iowa Barnstormers News Release


San Antonio, TX - Offensive woes in the second half on Saturday night gave the Iowa Barnstormers their fourth loss in their last five Arena Football League games as they fell 57-35 at division-leading San Antonio. With the win, the Talons improve to 10-3 on the season, while Iowa falls to 5-9 with the loss. This loss puts the Barnstormers hopes of making the post-season seem nearly impossible at this point.

After San Antonio got off to a quick start, the Barnstormers (5-9) cut the deficit to 37-28 at the beginning of the second half. The Talons then tallied 20 straight points to put the visitors away.

Iowa managed just 14 second-half points.

San Antonio won its seventh straight game behind seven touchdown passes from Aaron Garcia. The Talons scored a touchdown in the final five seconds in each of the first three quarters.

Barnstormers quarterback J.J. Raterink finished 26-of-43 passing for 268 and three scores, but threw two interceptions and was sacked four times.

Next week the Barnstormers are off with a much needed bye week Iowa returns to Wells Fargo Arena on Saturday, June 30 when the Pittsburgh Power come to town. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:05pm, and the first 1,500 fans will receive a FREE cheer banner courtesy of Allied, as we celebrate our annual Military Night. Great seats are still available and can be purchased at the Arena box office, online at www.theiowabarnstormers.com or by calling 515.633.2255.



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