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Destroyers Defeat Rush 26-21 In Three Quarter Scrimmage

February 20, 2007 - Arena Football League (1987-2008) (AFL I)
Columbus Destroyers News Release


COLUMBUS, OH - The Columbus Destroyers, presented by Germain, beat the defending ArenaBowl Champion Chicago Rush 26-21 on Tuesday at Nationwide Arena in a three quarter scrimmage.

The scrimmage gave fans their first look at the 2007 Destroyers including off-season acquisitions; quarterback Matt Nagy, wide receivers Damien Groce and Josh Bush. All three were key in the team's preseason victory, beginning with Nagy connecting with Bush in the first quarter for a touchdown to tie the game 7-7.

In the second quarter, Groce caught a pass from quarterback Scott Dreisbach to tie the game 14-14. Fullback Harold Wells then gave Columbus its first lead and when he pushed his way over the goal line from the two-yard line.

In third quarter, the Destroyers added to their lead when the Rush fumbled, the return of a Columbus missed field goal attempt, at the two-yard line and recovered it in the end zone. The play resulted in a safety to give the Destroyers a 23-14 lead. Kicker Peter Martinez added a 33-yard field goal in the third quarter to give the home team a 26-14 lead.

Chicago added a touchdown late to round out the scoring. The visitors had one final play from mid-field, but Rush quarterback Russ Michna's pass fell incomplete in the end zone.

Columbus Destroyers training camp is now in its second week at the Columbus FieldHouse.

WE BELIEVE that you can never get enough football. Season tickets for the 2007 season are now available starting at $99 by calling (877) COLS-AFL or by visiting www.ColumbusDestroyers.com. Also for a limited time, fans may purchase a special season ticket package that includes two season tickets, two replica AFL footballs and two Destroyers hats for $198. Groups of 10 or more are eligible for group rates by calling (614) 246-HITS. Single game tickets for 2007 home games go on sale this Saturday, February 24, at 10 a.m. at the Nationwide Arena Ticket Office, The Blueline Store at the Chiller Ice Rinks and all ticketmaster Ticket Centers and online at www.ColumbusDestroyers.com.

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