San Diego Takes Down Bay Area, Looking to Climb Western Conference Standings
Published on June 20, 2024 under Indoor Football League (IFL)
San Diego Strike Force News Release
The Strike Force came out on the winning side of some late-game drama Sunday on the road against Bay Area, escaping with a 43-42 win.
San Diego came back and answered the bell with their backs against the wall in what ended up being their toughest bout of the season thus far.
They defeated the top team in the league, the defending champs, on the road to keep their playoff hopes alive in the same fashion they themselves lost last week.
A missed field goal by Bay Area as time expired gave the Strike Force the win.
Kicker Connor Mangan jogged off the field a week ago at home with his head down. This week he was the hero. The Irishman went 6/6 on PATs in the game, including a dropkick with 19 seconds left that would end up being the difference in the game.
Elijah Lilly did not have a kickoff return touchdown in the game. He did, however, return a field goal try 51 yards for a touchdown. Still worth six points on the scoreboard.
Quarterback Nate Davis said the offense had to be better after the last game against Arizona. They were better through the air against the Panthers. Davis went 19/28, 158 yards, and had four touchdowns to three separate targets
Wide receiver Arthur Jackson III hauled in eight catches for 78 yards and a touchdown. He now has 17 receiving touchdowns on the year, good for second most in the league
Defensive back Justic'e King led the way on defense with five solo tackles and five assists.
The Strike Force will look to keep the momentum rolling as they continue their road trip to Tuscon (June 22) and Northern Arizona (June 29) before returning home on July 6 to face Vegas.
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