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April 18, 2005 - arenafootball2 (af2)
Louisville Fire News Release


FIRE EEKS BY: Thanks to the leg of kicker Danny Kight the Fire was able to pull out a 48 – 45 victory over South Georgia on Friday night. The night was highlighted by a Tony Stallings' 56-yard kick-off return for a touchdown. Stallings also set-up the game winning field-goal with a 29 yard kick return. Defensive specialist Rob Green also turned in a solid effort with 7.5 tackles and three pass break-ups. The victory gives the Fire their second straight 2 – 0 start.

SECOND HALF DEFENSE STRONG: After giving up 25 points in the second quarter the Fire defense once again made a huge impact in the second half by shutting South Georgia out in the third quarter. So far this season the Fire is being outscored 61 – 53 in the first half, but in the second half the Fire is outscoring their opponents 51 – 27.

Score By Quarters First Second Third Fourth Overall

FIRE 26 27 14 37 104

OPPONENT 21 40 13 14 88

BATTLE FOR FIRST: The Fire will now travel to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, PA to face the Pioneers on Friday night at 7:00 P.M. Last season the teams split a home and home with each team winning in their building. Wilkes-Barre won 59 – 51 on May 1 in the Wachovia Arena at Casey Plaza. The Fire came back with a 48 – 47 victory in Freedom Hall when Anthony Payton caught the game tying touchdown off the net while laying on his back. Updated East Division standings are listed below:

East Division

Team W L Pct. PF PA Div. Home Away Streak

W-B/Scranton 3 0 1.000 178 112 1-0 2-0 1-0 Won 3

Louisville 2 0 1.000 104 88 0-0 1-0 1-0 Won 2

Manchester 1 1 .500 85 73 1-0 1-1 0-0 Won 1

Green Bay 1 1 .500 90 100 1-1 1-0 0-1 Lost 1

Albany 0 2 .000 78 104 0-2 0-1 0-1 Lost 2

PRACTICE SCHEDULE: The Fire will begin practice preparations for Wilkes-Barre tonight and continue through Wednesday:

Monday April 18:

6:00 – 8:00 P.M. – Freedom Hall

8:30 – 10:00 P.M. – Team meal CiCi's Pizza on Dixie Highway

Tuesday April 19:

5:00 – 6:00 P.M. Coaches show with Tommy Johnson on 790 – AM

6:00-8:00 P.M. Practice at Freedom Hall

8:30 – 10:00 P.M. – Team meal at Masterson's on Third St. and Cardinal Blvd.

Wednesday April 20:

6:00-8:00 P.M. Practice at Freedom Hall

8:30 – 10:00 P.M. – Team meal at Royal Garden Buffet on Preston Highway

Midnight: Team departs Freedom Hall for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton.

Thursday April 21: Game preparations in Wilkes-Barre/Scranton

Friday April 22:

7:00 P.M. Fire @ Wilkes-Barre/Scranton at Wachovia Arena. Game can be heard on 108-WKJK.

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