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Coyotes Topple Twisters, 71-41

April 24, 2005 - arenafootball2 (af2)
Central Valley Coyotes News Release


FRESNO - The Central Valley Coyotes (2-1) scored 30 points in the fourth quarter in their home opener to hand the Arkansas Twisters (0-3) their third consecutive loss, 71-41, and maintain a share of first place in the Western Division.

Juston Wood threw six touchdown passes, three to "Offensive Player of the Game" WR/LB George Williams, and ran in another for a score during the onslaught of points, which was the most scored by a home team in Selland Arena history.

After the two teams traded scores early to make it make it 7-7, Wood threw his second touchdown of the night to Anthony Arcenaux to give Central Valley a 10-7 lead.

Arkansas tied the game at 20 when Loren Jackson caught a 26-yard touchdown pass from Chris Windsor with 2:50 left in the half.

After a 50-yard Deronn Finley kickoff return, the Twisters knotted the game at 27 with a Kevin Williams 22-yard touchdown reception.

George Williams scored the first of his three touchdowns with 10 seconds left in the half to give the Coyotes a 34-27 lead.

Anthony Arceneaux opened the second half with a 17-yard touchdown from Wood, while Arkansas' Loren Jackson answered with another to cut the deficit to 44-33 after a missed extra point.

The fourth quarter opened with a 20-yard John Gockman field goal. At that point the Coyote defense took over, recording three consecutive stops.

The first was an Anthony Arceneaux interception off a Josh Robinson tip, which led to a George Williams 13-yard catch for a score. Williams scored again on the next drive with a 15-yard catch after the Coyotes took over on downs. The third stop was a 43-yard Joshua Robinson interception return that put Central Valley in control 65-33.

The play helped Robinson, who also recorded five tackles, earn "Defensive Player of the Game" honors.

The two teams would trade touchdowns in the final minute, including an Arcenaux 4-yard catch from Chad Munson to help him earn "Ironman" honors.

The Coyotes stay at home to take on division-rival Bakersfied on Saturday, April 30. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m.



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