Lamb and Sorrell Have Record Breaking Nights

Published on May 10, 2004 under arenafootball2 (af2)
Florida Firecats News Release


Estero, FL- Firecats receiver Cainon Lamb and defensive specialist Quincy Sorrell etched their names into the team record book Saturday night en route to a 62-33 win over the Columbus Wardogs.

Lamb caught seven passes for 62 yards and two touchdowns. The two touchdowns brought his career total to 44, moving him into sole possession of the Firecat record. Lamb entered the game tied with former Firecat, Anthony Dixon, who now plays for the Columbus Wardogs. Lamb is now 659 receiving yards and 45 receptions away from owning all three team receiving records.

Sorrell had 12.5 tackles on defense to increase his own record. He had 12 tackles in a midseason game against the Macon Knights last season. Sorrell had 1.5 tackles for a loss, and he added a pass deflection. Sorrell leads the Firecats with 28.5 tackles.

Quarterback Ken Mastrole had another stellar performance against Columbus, completing 21 of 29 passes for 275 yards and seven touchdowns. Mastrole did not throw any interceptions. Offensive specialist Magic Benton and receiver Anthony Snead each caught two of the Mastrole touchdowns. Receiver Brent Burnside caught a touchdown for the third week in a row as well. Burnside added an interception on defense. On the ground, fullbacks Steve Gorrie and Chris Morant each had a score.

The Firecats' defense had six tackles for a loss. Along with Sorrell's 1.5 tackles for a loss, Cainon Lamb added a sack, and Keith Drayton and Dunstan Anderson each had one tackle for a loss. Dante Booker also had 1.5 tackles for a loss, including a sack, forced fumble, and fumble recovery. Comone Fisher also added a blocked field goal to the cause. Defensive specialist Roy Stabler also added five tackles.

The Firecats head to Birmingham, Alabama, on Friday for a first place showdown with the Birmingham Steeldogs. Dave Leval will hit the air on ESPN 770 AM at 7:05. The Firecats return home on May 29 when they take on the Memphis Xplorers. Tickets are available by calling (239) 390-2287.



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