Reese, Amarillo Rush Past Abilene
May 1, 2010 - Indoor Football League (IFL)
Amarillo Venom News Release
Amarillo, TX - Behind four rushing scores from quarterback Julian Reese, the Amarillo Venom took care of the Abilene Ruff Riders 58-50 Saturday night.
The first frame was a defensive struggle with each team jumping on the scoreboard via touchdown reception. Amarillo wide receiver Anthony Clark picked up where he left off last week (two touchdowns in his Venom debut), when he collected his third touchdown of the season five yards out. Abilene wideout Corey White garnered his first score of the season as the game was knotted at seven after the first quarter.
After a Venom field goal, the Ruff Riders went on to score using one play in three of their five second-quarter possessions. The Venom countered with three rushing touchdowns of their own using quarterback Julian Reese (2 rushing scores) and wide receiver Alex Watson (4 rushing touchdown of the season). Amarillo earned two turnovers in the quarter from a fumble forced and recovered by Cedric Wilson and an interception by Cashmin Thomas to the period. The score at the half, Amarillo 31, Abilene 27.
Both defenses held their ground in the third quarter, as Amarillo notched the stanza's only score. Julian Reese scrambled his way from seven yards out (third of the game), giving Amarillo the 37-27 lead at the end of three quarters.
The Venom pulled away in the fourth, including a kickoff return for a touchdown by Cashmin Thomas (first Venom kickoff return for a touchdown this season). Running back Sha-Ron Edwards capped off a lengthy Amarillo drive (took 4:15 off the clock) in the quarter and Julian Reese added a rushing score, while the Amarillo defense stopped Abilene twice on fourth down. Final score, Amarillo 58, Abilene 50.
Quarterback Julian Reese entered the game without a rushing touchdown and collected four...The Venom led at halftime for the first time since 4/2 at Austin...defensive back Cashmin Thomas recorded two interceptions and leads the team with 8...the Venom remain the only undefeated team in the IFL with a 7-0 record.
The Venom embarks on their longest road trip of the season to play the Corpus Christi Hammerheads Saturday, May 8th at 7pm CST. Fans may tune in beginning at 6:55pm CST on ESPN Radio or B2 Networks.
The AMARILLO VENOM is a proud new member of the Indoor Football League. The team's front office is located at 901 S. Buchanan in downtown Amarillo. 2010 season tickets are available by calling (806) 350-PASS (7277).
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