Dorados hold off Steeldogs, 44-43

April 15, 2006 - arenafootball2 (af2)
Rio Grande Valley Dorados News Release


Birmingham, Ala. - The Rio Grande Valley Dorados took home a 44-43 overtime win over the Birmingham Steeldogs Friday night at the Birmingham Jefferson Civic Center.

The Valley squad had a 24 point lead going into the final quarter, but Birmingham came back to tie up the game sending the contest into an extra session. In overtime, Dwight Counter collected the eventual game-winning touchdown reception giving the Dorados the lead. Birmingham came within one point of RGV as they followed up with their own overtime touchdown. The Steeldogs chose to go for the win by attempting a two-point conversion rather than an extra point, but Brent Withers knocked down the pass giving the Dorados (2-1) their second consecutive victory.

Rio Grande Valley Quarterback Josh Kellet completed 23-of-48 passes for a total of 222 yards. He also threw four touchdowns and two interceptions. Birmingham's Ryan Hawk was 13-of-32 for 170 yards on the evening.

Travis McAlpine and Counter each caught two touchdown receptions. Mel Long rushed for a touchdown and caught a pass for one as well. Long also recorded an interception on the first Birmingham drive. Dustin Bell connected on a 22-yard field goal attempt.

Counter was the Schutt Offensive Player of the Game with 11 receptions for 99 yards and two touchdown scores. The U.S. Army Ironman of the Game was Birmingham's Terrell Browden and the ADT Defensive Player of the Game was Bobby Keyes of the Steeldogs.

RGV will return to Dodge Arena for a home game with the Arkansas Twisters Saturday April 22 with a 7:30 p.m. start time.



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