RiverRats Host Florence Phantoms on April 14

Published on April 10, 2007 under American Indoor Football Association (AIFA)
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The Pittsburgh RiverRats of the AIFA will host the Florence Phantoms at the Rostraver Ice Gardens Arena in Belle Vernon, PA on Saturday, April 14. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00 PM.

Pittsburgh (3-4 North division) has won of 3 of its last 4 games, and is coming off a thrilling 47-42 victory over Johnstown.

Quarterback David Dinkins scrambled 40 yards for the go-ahead touchdown with 3:14 remaining. WR's Beau Gibbs, Brandon Jackson, and Marko Thomas all caught TD passes, and Tywan Napper returned the second-half opening kickoff for a touchdown.

The RiverRats defense recorded 5 interceptions, including 3 by CB Corey Oaks, who returned one of them for a TD.

Florence (2-5 South division) will be making its first trip to Pittsburgh after breaking a 5-game losing streak with a 46-40 victory on the road against winless Montgomery. The Phantoms are led by QB's Oscar Davenport, who played collegiately at North Carolina, and Brian Scott, a converted WR from South Carolina. Florence is coached by Mike Siani, a former WR for the Oakland Raiders of the NFL.

Great seats are still available by calling (724)379-4070 or purchasing online at "www.pittsburghriverrats.com".

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