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Erie Explosion Dominate Panthers

April 30, 2014 - Continental Indoor Football League (CIFL)
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(Erie,PA)- The Erie Explosion defeated the ASI Panthers 66-13 at the Erie Insurance Arena in their final home game of the 2014 CIFL season. Erie (8-2) will enter the playoffs as the North Division number two seed and will travel to face the Saginaw Sting (9-1) on Friday May 9th. The Explosion extended their winning streak to 5 games as they dominated the CIFL affiliate Panthers. Erie trailed 7-0 early in the first quarter before taking control of the game out-gaining the Panthers 305-89. Quarterback Aaron Smetanka continued his MVP Caliber season as he finished with 22-27 passing for 233 yards and seven touchdowns. Five different receivers caught touchdowns for Erie, led by former Delaware State product Travis Tarpley who had 113 yards receiving. Josh Mastromatto added two receiving touchdowns while Richard Stokes, Alfonso Hoggard, and Terry Jackson added receiving touchdowns for the Explosion. Running backs Richard Stokes and Nate Burney combined to rush for 70 yards on 17 carries and 2 Touchdowns for the Leagues top ranked offense.

"It was a good effort by our guys today, and we look forward to getting to work preparing for the Saginaw Sting. I want to commend the ASI Panther organization on their efforts today and wish them much success in the future. We are focused on the task of repeating as CIFL Champions and I look forward to the opportunity to return to Saginaw on May 9th to avenge our regular season loss," commented Erie Head Coach Shawn Liotta.

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