AFL I Arena Football League (1987-2008)

Friday Night Recap

Published on June 8, 2002 under Arena Football League (1987-2008) (AFL I) News Release


Arizona 48, CAROLINA 42 OT (8,735)

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) -- CHRIS HORN scored on a 1-yard touchdown in overtime Friday night to give the Arizona Rattlers a 48-42 victory over the Carolina Cobras.

ORSHAWANTE BRYANT intercepted a pass by JOHN FITZGERALD on the Cobras' first possession of overtime to give Arizona the ball at their own 1-yard-line. Rattlers quarterback SHERDRICK BONNER hit Horn on a pump-and-go to the Cobras 1 to set up the winning score.

Horn finished with 159 yards on eight catches for Arizona (6-2), while Bonner was 20-of-37 for 265 yards and four touchdowns with two interceptions.

Fitzgerald finished 27-of-43 for 278 yards and three touchdowns with two interceptions for Carolina (4-4), while CORY FLEMING made eight catches for 97 yards and two touchdowns.

Fitzgerald and Fleming connected for a 15-yard touchdown as time expired in regulation to make it 42-42.

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QUICK PREVIEW REMAINING GAMES

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NEW YORK AT BUFFALO -- This Saturday, two of the league's best return men battle when STEVE PAPIN and the New York Dragons (2-5) travel to Western New York to take on LAMONT COOPER and the Buffalo Destroyers (3-4) at 7:00 p.m. (ET). Combined, these Don't Blink! superstars have returned an eye-popping 45 career kickoffs for touchdowns. (Fox Sports New York)

GRAND RAPIDS AT NEW JERSEY -- CLINT DOLEZEL and the defending champion Grand Rapids Rampage (5-2) continue their road trip this Saturday at 7:30 p.m. (ET) when they head to Continental Airlines Arena and clash with New Jersey Gladiators' (4-3), who possess the AFL's top-ranked defense. (Yes Network, WXSP-18)

DETROIT AT CHICAGO -- In a Central Division shootout, SCOTT SEMPTIMPHELTER, who returned to the Detroit Fury (1-6) lineup this week, look to end his team's six-game slide when they travel to the Windy City to take on the former Purdue quarterback BILLY DICKEN and Chicago Rush (4-3) this Saturday at 8:00 p.m. (ET) inside Allstate Arena. (Fox Sports Chicago)

INDIANA AT DALLAS -- Narrowly defeated by only four points total in their last two contests, the Indiana Firebirds (3-4), who also boast the league's best red-zone defense, are burning for a win against JOE AVEZZANO and the expansion Dallas Desperados (3-4) this Saturday when the two teams square off at 8:30 p.m. (ET) inside Dallas' American Airlines Center. (No TV)

SAN JOSE AT LOS ANGELES -- The undefeated San Jose SaberCats (7-0) make the short hop south to face the Los Angeles Avengers (4-3) this Saturday at 10:30 p.m. (ET) inside Staples Center. Waiting when they arrive will be the AFL's top scorer CHRIS JACKSON and Ironman GREG HOPKINS. Together, with second-year quarterback TONY GRAZIANI, the Avengers team seeks revenge for the 78-44 loss to San Jose a month ago. (HDNet, Fox Sports West 2, WB20 San Jose)

TAMPA BAY AT ORLANDO -- When these two rivals meet inside TD Waterhouse Centre this Sunday at 4:30 p.m. (ET), it will be as friendly as an NFL Redskins-Cowboys or the Yankees-Red Sox match-up. The intensity steps up a notch as the Tampa Bay Storm (2-5) travel down Interstate-4 to battle the Orlando Predators (3-4) for playoff positioning. New Tampa Bay offensive specialist CALVIN SCHEXNAYDER showed Storm fans a glimpse of things to come with last week's four-touchdown performance against Indiana. However, ball-hawking Orlando defensive specialist KENNY MCENTYRE, who has already snared a league-high six interceptions, has a different plan in mind. (TNN)

TORONTO AT GEORGIA -- Coach MARK STOUTE and his league-leading defense (allow just 41.9 points on average) hope to pick up a non-divisional victory to keep the Toronto Phantoms (4-3) on top of the Eastern Division this Sunday when they face the Georgia Force (2-5) inside Atlanta's Philips Arena at 7:30 p.m. (ET). Fresh off last week's win, new Georgia head coach MARTY LOWE will have his fourth-ranked scoring offense ready to battle as they fight to climb the Southern Division standings. (No TV)

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