
Predators Fall at Home to Defending Champs
May 1, 2010 - Indoor Football League (IFL)
Seattle Timberwolves News Release
Kent, WA: To make a serious run at the United Bowl Championship in their inaugural season, the Kent Predators are going to have to find a way to solve the defending champion Billings Outlaws. After an opening night loss in Billings, the Predators had an opportunity Friday evening to exact revenge on their home turf. That goal however was not accomplished as Kent fell to Billings 54-30 to fall to 3-5 on the season. It was the team's second straight loss after rattling off three consecutive victories earlier this month.
Billings came out firing right away to start the game, as reigning IFL Player of the Year Chris Dixon lead a four play, 24 yard drive which he capped off with a one yard scoring run. The Predators were able to answer that score with a 51 yard field goal by Dan Kleckner. But then, Dixon took over. He hit Timothy Brown and James Walton for touchdowns of 22 and 17 yards respectively, and Eddie Linscomb took a handoff in from nine yards out. An additional field goal by Kleckner and a Charles McCullum TD pass to Andre Jordan were the only scores the Predators could muster in the first half. After two quarters, the Outlaws lead 28-12.
In the second half was more of the same, as Dixon was responsible for three more touchdowns. He found Walton for two more touchdown passes, and ran in another from two yards out. The Outlaws were able to limit the amount of times that IFL rushing leader McCullum was allowed to take off. He seemed to find a bit of a passing groove in the second half, throwing touchdown passes to Jordan and Travis Poole and rushing for another, however it was a bit too late for a comeback. When the final whistle blew, the scoreboard read 54-20 in favor of the Outlaws. The loss drops the Predators to 3-5 on the season, but they still will hold a lead for third place in the Pacific North Division Standings.
The team now has its sights on facing another divisional foe next Saturday when they travel to Kennewick, Washington to face the Tri-Cities Fever. In their last meeting, the Predators defeated the Fever by a score of 55-33. Kickoff for the May 8th contest is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. Fans who wish to watch the game can purchase a season or individual game pass on www.b2livetv.com. The team will return home on Friday, May 14th when they host the Fairbanks Grizzlies at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are still available by logging on to www.kentpredators.com or by calling the team office at 253-239-3254. Discounted group tickets are available for groups of ten or more.
Game Notes: McCullum completed 17 of 31 passes for 148 yards and 3 touchdowns while also rushing for 9 yards on 6 attempts and a score...Jordan and Poole combined for 105 yards receiving and three touchdowns...Dixon completed 16 of 23 passes for 160 yards and four touchdowns, and also scored two rushing touchdowns...Outlaws Defensive Lineman Mike Bazemore had 6.5 tackles and 2 sacks.
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