RiverCity Moves On
July 17, 2006 - National Indoor Football League (NIFL)
RiverCity Rage News Release
St. Louis, July 17, 2006-The RiverCity Rage have advanced to the NIFL Atlantic Conference Championship this coming Saturday night.
With a 48-30 win over the Cincinnati Marshals, the Rage have earned a spot in the NIFL Atlantic Conference Final.
The Rage came into the game against the Marshals without power back Sha-Ron Edwards and would have to find someone else to pickup the offensive power. They found it in the man who replaced Edwards for the night, Mike Lawrence. Lawrence finished the game with 15 carries for 65 yards and three touchdowns. He also had one receiving touchdown.
On defense, Terrell Washington turned up the heat with three tackles and one interceptions, while Joe Bevis led the team in tackles with nine total.
Rage fans also saw a familiar face, but one that hasn't been on the field in awhile. Quarterback Clay Groefsema returned for the Rage going 4-8 and picking up 73 yards with two touchdowns.
MEDIA PLAYERS OF THE GAME:
Terrell Washington was voted the Defensive Player Of The Game, while Moses Regular was voted the Offensive Player Of The Game. Regular finished the game with nine catches for 151 yards and 2 touchdowns.
RAGE PRACTICES OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
The RiverCity Rage would like to invite everyone to come watch the team practice as they prepare for the 2006 NIFL Playoffs the first game will be Saturday July 15 at 7:00 p.m. at Savvis Center. The details for practice this week are below.
Dates: Tuesday July 18 and Wednesday July 19
Time: 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Location: Dellwood Recreation Center
Address: 10266 West Florissant Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63136
NOTES:
* Next Rage Game NIFL Atlantic Conference Final against the Fayetteville Guard on Saturday July 22, at Savvis Center. Kickoff is slated for 7 p.m.
Tickets for the playoffs are on sale at any Ticket Master Outlet or at Ticket Master Online.
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