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Extreme Rematch With Spartans On The Road

May 20, 2010 - Indoor Football League (IFL)
Bloomington Extreme News Release


BLOOMINGTON, (Ill.)-This Friday at 7:00 p.m. the Bloomington Extreme (5-5) will face-off against the La Crosse Spartans (1-8) at the La Crosse Center in La Crosse, Wis. With only four games left in the regular season, Bloomington must win them all to have a chance at reaching the play-offs.

This will be the seconding meeting between Bloomington and La Crosse this season. In the previous match-up, the Extreme overwhelmed the Spartans in a 54-18 victory. Extreme quarterback Rocky Hinds scored three touchdowns on 16-of-21 passing for 123 yards with one interception in the contest. Bernard Payton played his best game of the year against the Spartans, racking up 73 yards and three touchdowns on 10 carries.

La Crosse will be coming off a BYE week and looks to rally at home against Bloomington. Spartan quarterback Gary Rivera did the most damage to the Extreme in the previous meeting. Rivera completed 18-of-31 passing for 134 yards and one interception, and rushed 12 times for 56 yards. However Bloomington's defense contained the La Crosse offense for the majority of the game.

The last Bloomington home game will be Saturday, June 5 against the West Michigan Thunderhawks. Kick-off will be at 7:00 p.m. in U.S. Cellular Coliseum. For tickets or information, visit www.bloomingtonextreme.com or call 309.434.2679.

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