Lubbock Renegades Weekly Notes
May 1, 2007 - arenafootball2 (af2)
Lubbock Renegades News Release
The Lubbock Renegades (1-3) saw five new additions last week, highlighted with the trade acquisition of quarterback Robert Kent, and the changes helped lead the Renegades to their first win in franchise history. A 65-27 win over the Texas Copperheads to give the Renegades momentum heading back into division action this week. Lubbock hosts the I-27 and Central Division rival Amarillo Dusters for the second of three meetings on the season. Amarillo defeated the Renegades 61-26 to open the season, but they have lost three straight, as both teams bring 1-3 records into the contest.
RENEGADES RECAP
Lubbock, TX - The Lubbock Renegades (1-3) earned their first win in franchise history Saturday night with a 65-27 decision over the Texas Copperheads (1-3) at City Bank Coliseum in front of a crowd of 2,641. Newly acquired quarterback Robert Kent was 13-for-31 in his Renegades debut for 197 yards passing with five touchdowns. He also rushed for a pair of touchdowns. Chris Highshaw, a former Copperhead and also a new edition to the Renegades, led the team with six receptions for 123 yards and three touchdowns against his former squad.
The two teams were in a 13-13 deadlock midway late in the first half until Highshaw recorded a 26-yard touchdown pass from Kent with four seconds remaining in the half. The score began a 20-0 run for Lubbock who would go on to tally a franchise-high 65 points in a game. Highshaw's pair of touchdowns and Joey Hawkins touchdown catch would not be the only way Lubbock found the endzone in the second half. They were able to get a trio of touchdowns on the ground with Kent going the distance on a couple of runs and Victor Mann getting his second of the game with a rush in the final seconds of the game. Kenyon Scott added an exclamation point with a fumble recovery for a touchdown as time expired. The touchdown served as a reward to the Renegades defense that collected seven sacks, including a pair by Scott.
The Copperheads went 26:22 of time between scores and they attempted to rebound with a Treveco Lucas fumble recovery for a touchdown with 6:51 remaining in regulation, and a Patrick Norton touchdown reception, but it was not enough to overcome the deficit.
Scoring 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Final Texas 6 7 0 14 27 Lubbock 13 6 14 32 65
PASSING: Kent (LUB) 13-31-197-5; Eckert (TEX) 17-32-165-2 RECEIVING: Highshaw (LUB) 6-123-3; Fuller (TEX) 8-86-1
SCHUTT Offensive Player of the Game: Chris Highshaw (LUB) ADT Defensive Player of the Game: Rolandus Johnson (LUB) US ARMY Ironman of the Game: Kenyon Scott (LUB) CUTTERS Catch of the Game: Joey Hawkins (LUB)
RENEGADES RIVAL RUNDOWN
The Amarillo Dusters come in with a 1-3 record, with their only win coming against Lubbock on April 6th in Amarillo (61-26). Steve Bergeski had 8 catches for 119 yards with 3 touchdowns in the win over the Renegades and earned the af2 Cutter's Catch of the Week. He ranks seventh in the league in receiving yards with 433 (108 per game) with 8 touchdowns. The Dusters rush defense ranks second in the af2 with an allowance of just 9 yards per game. The secondary ranks tied for second in interceptions returned for a touchdown with three. Offensively, they rank second in rushing attempts with just over 11 attempts per game, and rank third in rushing touchdowns with 10. Amarillo is 0-1 on the road this season.
AMARILLO'S LAST GAME RECAP
Amarillo 35, Rio Grande Valley 38
Amarillo, TX - The Dusters failed to score on three possessions inside Rio Grande's 10-yard line, the red zone in arena football, and it resulted in a 38-35 loss before an announced crowd of 2,800 Friday night at Cal Farley Coliseum.
They made it 24-14 on a 29-yard field goal by Cameron Broadwell early in the third quarter and then increased the lead to 38-21 with 8:19 remaining to play.
The Dusters made things interesting by scoring two TDs in the final 3:48. Steve Panella tossed a 10-yard pass to Steven Bergeski to pull within 38-28. Moments later Aaron Williams intercepted a Josh Kellett pass and two plays after that Panella and Bergeski hooked up on a 37-yard pass that got Amarillo within three points with only 47.5 seconds to play.
The Dorados covered the ensuing onside kick at their 19 and made one first down to run out the clock.
Panella completed 18-of-30 passes for 179 yards and four TDs.
Bergeski enjoyed another solid game with nine catches for 107 yards and the two TDs.
For RGV, Kellett completed 18-of-29 passes for 240 yards and two touchdowns. Jermaine Carpenter caught eight for 135 yards and a touchdown. He also added one rushing TD.
INSIDE THE NUMBERS
5 for 5 - Red Zone - Lubbock was last in the af2 heading into last week's game with a 6 for 12 (50%) scoring rate in the Red Zone, but last week they went 5 for 5 with 5 touchdowns in the Red Zone.
7 - Sacks for - The Renegades defense grabbed a season high 7 sacks against Texas and now ranks tied for eighth in the af2 with 10 sacks.
2 - Sacks allowed - Lubbock's offensive line ranks tied for second in the af2 with just two sacks allowed on the season.
RENEGADES PRACTICE TIMES
All practices at City Bank Coliseum
Tue: 5-6:30 p.m.
Wed: 5-6:30 p.m.
Thur: 5-6:30 p.m.
THIS WEEK'S BEST BUY GIVEAWAY
After every Lubbock Renegades touchdown at home this season, Best Buy awards a lucky fan with prize package. This week when the Renegades score a touchdown, Best Buy will award an MP3 player to a fan that signs up at the information stand in the west concourse of the City Bank Coliseum.
JUST A REMINDER
The Lubbock Renegades game this week was originally scheduled for Sunday, May 6th at 3 p.m., but has been changed for Saturday, May 5th at 7 p.m. Also, for the remainder of the season, all upper-level endzone seats are just $5.
NEXT HOME GAME
The Renegades next home game is 7 p.m. Saturday, May 5th, as the Renegades host the Amarillo Dusters at City Bank Coliseum. Individual tickets for the game and all other home games are already on sale. Season ticket packages and advertising opportunities are still available by contacting the Renegades offices at 806-744-5858. Additional info can also be found by visiting the Renegades online at www.lubbockrenegades.com.
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