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FireAnts Win Over BlueCats, 53-45

June 14, 2004 - National Indoor Football League (NIFL)
Tupelo FireAnts News Release


Evansville, IN--The Tupelo FireAnts moved up to fourth place in the Atlantic Conference with a 53-45 defeat of the Evansville BlueCats last Saturday Night at Roberts Municipal Stadium in Evansville, Indiana.

The FireAnts were led on offense by Will Hall, who completed 6 of 12 passes for 98 yards, with 2 touchdowns and an interception, as well as carrying the ball 8 times for 63 yards and a touchdown. Rico McDonald had 18 carries for 43 yards and 2 touchdowns while fellow halfback Chris Rainey ran the ball 3 times for 35 yards and 2 touchdowns as well. Chris Edwards had 3 receptions for 24 yards. David Mooneyham had 2 receptions for 52 yards and 2 touchdowns on offense and played defense, tallying 6 solo tackles, 3 passes defended and an interception. Mario Gray hauled in his first reception of the season for 22 yards. Chris Edwards had 4 kick returns for a total of 77 yards, while Bobby Hill returned 3 for 27 yards. On defense, Kareem Vance led the team with 10 tackles and a fumble recovery. Bobby Ferguson had 9.5 tackles while Pig Prather piled up 9 tackles, including one for a loss, and an interception. Tupelo totaled 145 yards rushing and 98 yards passing for a total of 243 yards of offense, with 17 first downs and 10 penalties for 53 yards. The FireAnts defense allowed 41 yards rushing and 212 yards passing for a total of 253 yards of offense allowed.

With Saturday's win over the BlueCats, the FireAnts now move into fourth place in the Atlantic Conference playoff picture. The top six teams in the conference will enter post season play.

The FireAnts will return to home turf in a special home game on Saturday, June 19th at the BancorpSouth Center in Tupelo. This is an added home game to the ‘Ants 2004 schedule. This game will serve as a make up contest for the away game originally schedule on May 15th in Waco, TX.

Your FireAnts are in the hunt for their first ever playoff berth. Come on down to the BancorpSouth Center on Saturday, June 19th starting at 7:05pm and cheer your FireAnts onto victory. Individual tickets will go on sale for this game on Tuesday, June 15th after 2:00pm by calling 841-6528. For more information, contact the FireAnts at 620-BITE.



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