BlueCats Fall Short at River City
July 9, 2007 - United Indoor Football Association (UIF)
Evansville BlueCats News Release
EVANSVILLE, IN: The Evansville BlueCats lost a heartbreaking 41-38 contest on the road against the River City Rage in St. Charles, Missouri. The game ended in a similar fashion as the previous contest between the two teams back on March 24th when River City kicker Derek Kutz kicked the game winning field goal as time expired. The BlueCats led by as many as 15 points in the 3rd quarter, but River City managed to come back in the fourth quarter and take their first lead of the second half with 0:00 on the clock. The loss coupled with the Bloomington Extreme's 49-31 victory over the Billings Outlaws ends the BlueCats chances of making the 2007 UIF playoffs.
The BlueCats got out in front early and were in control for much of the first half. The defense held the Rage to just 3 field goals and took a 17-9 lead at the half. The BlueCats received the second half kickoff and scored on their first play from scrimmage when quarterback Brent Dearmon found Dale Jennings for an impressive 45-yard touchdown catch and run to take a 24-9 lead. But the Rage came back in the third and fourth quarters with four touchdowns and a key defensive stop with two minutes remaining to set up the game winning field goal. The game ended in the same way with nearly an identical score as the first meeting between the teams back on March 24th at Roberts Stadium. (Week 1: 40-37, Week 16: 41-38)
Running back Dale Jennings rushed for 26 yards and 2 touchdowns and running back Ray Kirkley rushed for 24 yards and 2 touchdowns. Jennings was also the BlueCats leading receiver in the game with 5 receptions for 98 yards and a touchdown. Jennings scored on a career long 45-yard touchdown reception. His 3 touchdowns in the game give Jennings a total of 65 touchdowns during his impressive 5-year career. Kirkley's pair of touchdowns give him 22 on the season, which leads the team.
Brent Dearmon completed over 70% of his passes as he went 10 for 14 on the night, with 150 yards and one touchdown. In addition to the 5 completions to Dale Jennings, Dearmon connected on two passes to Drouzon Quillen, and once each to Brandon Warner, Levron Williams, and Ray Kirkley.
Hunter Pingston led the way for the BlueCats defense with a season high 11 tackles in the game. AJ Bryant added 8.5 tackles, one tackle for loss, 3 pass break ups, and one interception giving 8 so far this season to lead the league. Deion Holts had 4 solo tackles in the game, including a forced fumble and a sack and defensive back Tez Morris played well recording a solo tackle and 5 assists.
The Evansville BlueCats return home this Saturday night for their final game of the 2007 season when the host the Bloomington Extreme at Roberts Stadium. Saturday's game will also be "Fan Appreciation Night" with plenty of exciting events and giveaways for the fans. For single game tickets, please visit ticketmaster.com or contact the Roberts Stadium box office at (812) 476-1383 extension 25. For group ticket rates and to purchase the Cold Stone Creamery Family Four Pack, please contact the BlueCats office at (812) 437-CATS. For more information on the Evansville BlueCats, please visit the website at www.evansvillebluecats.com.
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