Coyotes lose in OT, 68-61

Published on May 21, 2005 under arenafootball2 (af2)
Central Valley Coyotes News Release


AMARILLO – The Central Valley Coyotes (4-3) drop a thrilling overtime battle to the Amarillo Dusters (5-2), 68-61, in front of 3,541 at Amarillo Civic Center.

Coyote wide receiver Anthony Arceneaux could not hang on to a fourth down Juston Wood pass in the endzone to end overtime and ensure Amarillo the victory.

The Coyotes led 54-53 with 4:00 remaining in the game after Juston Wood, who was 18-of-34 on the night for 246 yards, ran in his second rushing touchdown. The play was followed with an unsuccessful two point conversion.

Amarillo answered back when fullback DeWayne Miles ran in a seven-yard touchdown, which was his second of the night. The Dusters were able to extend their lead to 61-54 after quarterback Julian Reese, who was 31-of-19 for 323 yards, ran in the successful two point conversion.

Central Valley sent the game into overtime when wide receiver DeRonn Finley caught a 14-yard touchdown pass against the endzone's boards that jarred his helmet loose with 20 second left.

The Dusters elected to receive in overtime after winning the coin toss allowing wide receiver/defensive back Kendrick Walker to return it 52 yards to give the Dusters at 68-61.

The Coyotes were unable to respond on their overtime possession when Wood's fourth-and-two pass at the Amarillo seven yard line went through the hands of Arceneaux.

Coyote Clint Merz earned "Defensive Player of the Game" honors with four tackles (two for losses) and a sack.

Amarillo's wide receiver/defensive back Chavis McCollister earned player of the game honors with 12 catches for 224 yards and four touchdowns.

The loss dropped the Coyotes into second place as division-leading Tulsa beat Macon, 61-39, to improve to 5-3.

Central Valley will remain on the road this weekend to take on the division rival San Diego Riptide on Saturday May 28 at ipayOne Center. Kickoff is set for 7:00 p.m. and can be heard on ESPN Radio 1430 AM.

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