Storm Win on Touchdown in Final Seconds, Defeat Gladiators 52-48

Published on June 19, 2015 under Arena Football League (AFL)
Tampa Bay Storm News Release


Tampa Bay Storm Quarterback Jason Boltus in the Pocket against Cleveland
Tampa Bay Storm Quarterback Jason Boltus in the Pocket against Cleveland
(Tampa Bay Storm, Credit: John Saraya/Cleveland Gladiators)

Cleveland, OH - The Tampa Bay Storm (6-6, 2-1) defeated the Cleveland Gladiators (7-6, 3-1) by a score of 52-48 at Quicken Loans Arena this Friday night. The Storm won the game on a Julius Gregory touchdown reception with 0:03 left in regulation. Tampa Bay is now in sole possession of second place in the South Division.

Offensively, the Storm was led by Jason Boltus who finished the night completing 24-of-42 passes for 348 yards and six touchdowns. The signal-caller would also rush six times for 19 yards and a score.

Storm wide receiver Julius Gregory was the hero of the night, catching the game-winning touchdown in the final seconds of play. He would finish the night with nine receptions for 103 yards and two touchdowns including the game-winning score. The final drive started on a successful onside kick recovered by Gregory and set-up by kicker Craig Peterson.

The Gladiators were led by quarterback Shane Austin. Austin completed 21-of-34 passes for 229 yards and six touchdowns.

Score by Quarters 1 2 3 4 Total

Tampa Bay Storm 7 17 6 22 52

Cleveland Gladiators 0 21 13 14 48

1st Quarter

TAM - Julius Gregory 4-yard reception (Craig Peterson good)

2nd Quarter

TAM - Kendrick Ings 42-yard reception (Craig Peterson good)

CLE - Amarri Jackson 9-yard reception (Adrian Trevino good)

TAM - T.T. Toliver 10-yard reception (Craig Peterson good)

CLE - Shane Austin 1-yard rush (Adrian Trevino good)

TAM - Craig Peterson 22-yard field goal

CLE - Collin Taylor 15-yard reception (Adrian Trevino good)

3rd Quarter

CLE - Amarri Jackson 19-yard reception (Adrian Trevino good)

TAM - Jason Boltus 6-yard rush (Craig Peterson no good)

CLE - Quorey Payne 10-yard reception (Adrian Trevino no good)

4th Quarter

CLE - Collin Taylor 12-yard reception (Adrian Trevino good)

TAM - Emery Sammons 45-yard reception (Craig Peterson good)

CLE - Quorey Payne 18-yard reception (Adrian Trevino good)

TAM - T.T. Toliver 2-yard reception (Julius Gregory 2-pt. good)

TAM - Julius Gregory 8-yard reception (Craig Peterson good)

Statistical Leaders:

Passing (C-A-INT-Yds-TD)

TAM - Jason Boltus (24-42-2-348-6)

CLE - Shane Austin (21-34-0-229-6)

Rushing: (Att-Yds-TD)

TAM - Jason Boltus (6-19-1)

CLE - Shane Austin (4-13-1); Jeramie Richardson (2-8-0)

Receiving: (Rec-Yds-TD)

TAM - Julius Gregory (9-103-2); Emery Sammons (6-92-1); T.T. Toliver (5-76-2); Kendrick Ings (4-77-1)

CLE - Collin Taylor (8-95-2); Amarri Jackson (7-54-2); Tyron Lewis (3-45-0); Quorey Payne (2-28-2); CJ Cobb (1-7-0)

KO Returns: (No.-Yds-TD)

TAM - Kendrick Ings (3-46-0); T.T. Toliver (1-0-0)

CLE - Amarri Jackson (8-180-0)

Post-Game Awards:

Russell Athletic Offensive Player of the Game: Shane Austin, CLE

Riddell Defensive Player of the Game: Willie McGinnis, CLE

J. Lewis Small Playmaker of the Game: Amarri Jackson, CLE

Cutters Catch of the Game: Emery Sammons 45-yard TD reception in the 4th quarter

AFL Highlight of the Game: Amarri Jackson kickoff return in the 1st half setting up Shane Austin's TD rush, CLE

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Tampa Bay Storm Quarterback Jason Boltus in the Pocket against Cleveland
Tampa Bay Storm Quarterback Jason Boltus in the Pocket against Cleveland
(John Saraya/Cleveland Gladiators)		   



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