Slaughter Becomes Leader of the Pack
May 16, 2009 - Continental Indoor Football League (CIFL)
Chicago Slaughter News Release
Hoffman Estates, IL - The Chicago Slaughter (10-0) kept their undefeated season intact as they defeated the Wisconsin Wolfpack (5-4) 67-22 on Saturday night in front of 5,518 fans. QB Russ Michna continued to break league records, as he set three new records and broke an old one he set earlier this season. The victory allowed the Slaughter to clinch the top spot in the CIFL Western Division, setting up the first playoff game for June 20th at the Sears Centre Arena.
The team scored first in the game and never looked back. Michna hooked up early and often with recently acquired WR, Bobby Sippio, as the two hooked up for six touchdowns including the first score of the game. Sippio finished with ten catches for 144 yards, while Michna finished 22-27 for 342 yards and eight touchdowns. WR Dontrell Jackson added eight receptions for 151 yards and a touchdown to keep the team comfortably in front for the entire game.
Michna set records for most touchdowns thrown in a year (63), most passing yards in a season (2453), and most completions in a season (188). Michna's 342 yards passing also broke his own record for most passing yards in a game.
Defensively, DB Brandon Fields led the team with six tackleswhile DB Sidney Lewis broke up a pass and added four tackles.
The Slaughter's two remaining games during the 2009 season will be on the road, then the team traveling to Wisconsin to face the Milwaukee Bonecrushers on May 22nd. For more information on the May 22nd game or on the Chicago Slaughter, please call the team office at (847) 310-3190 or visit the team website at www.ChicagoSlaughter.com.
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