PIFL Names Players of the Week

May 26, 2015 - Professional Indoor Football League (PIFL) News Release

PIFL Players of the Week
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Offensive Player of the Week: QB Jonathan Bane (Richmond)

Despite a sluggish second half, Raiders QB Jonathan Bane (6'4 205, Dakota Wesleyan) picked up his second Offensive Player of the Week nod of the season completing 20 of 46 passes for 240 and four touchdowns in Richmond's 46-40 victory over Trenton. Although the Raiders have won two straight against Trenton, two of Bane's lowest passing performances have come against the Freedom defense. With just three games remaining, fewest of all teams in the PIFL, Richmond's win propelled them into fourth place a half-game ahead of Trenton.

Honorable Mentions: WR Mitch Colbert (Trenton)

Defensive Player of the Week: DB Malik Cromartie (Richmond)

In an overall strong defensive performance, DB Malik Cromartie (5'9 175, UNC Central) earned the Week 10 Defensive Player of the Week after intercepting a game-high two passes in Richmond's win over Trenton on Saturday. Cromartie, who led the PIFL in tackles a season ago, once again leads all defenders with 48.5 tackles and now has three interceptions this season just three shy of tying his total from a year ago. Winners of three straight, Richmond will look to extend that momentum this Friday when they hit the road for a meeting against Lehigh Valley, the lone regular season meeting of 2015.

Honorable Mention: DB Mike McMillian (Trenton)

Special Teams Player of the Week: K T.C. Stevens (Richmond)

Recipient of the Special Teams Player of the Week nod for a season high fourth time, Richmond K T.C. Stevens (5'9 180, Sydney-Hampden) notched a game-high 16 points racking up three Uno's while also going a perfect 4 for 4 on PAT attempts. Stevens also connected on three field goals (30, 35, 22) stretching his league-leading points total to 104, just one point shy of matching his total from a year ago.

All four teams are in action next weekend with double-headers on both Friday and Saturday. Friday features a potential playoff preview with the Steelhawks hosting the Raiders, meanwhile the Venom host the X-League's Marion Blue Racers in a non-conference clash. On Saturday the weekend concludes with the Explosion traveling to Columbus and the Hammers heading north to take on the Freedom.

PIFL Players of the Week

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