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IFL Sioux Falls Storm

Storm Wrap-up Regular Season

June 10, 2011 - Indoor Football League (IFL)
Sioux Falls Storm News Release


The Sioux Falls Storm (13-0) are preparing for their regular season finale this weekend against Great Plains Division foe, the Omaha Beef (8-5). The game will be held in Omaha, Neb on Saturday, June 11 at 7:05pm. The matchup is a rematch of a game played earlier in Sioux Falls, S.D., won by the Storm, 48-38.

The Storm heads to Omaha looking to keep its perfect record. Last week, the Storm defeated the Chicago Slaughter 76-28. In the game, quarterback Chris Dixon continued his touchdown onslaught, throwing five more, as well as rushing for one. James Jones led the team with four rushing touchdowns and 116 yards. Jones also added two receiving touchdowns and22 yards on just three receptions. James Terry led the team in receiving yards and catches,with 83 yards and one touchdown on five receptions. For the defense, Brian McIntirehad 12 tackles whileT.J. Simmons and Jovan Jackson each added nine. Tommy Chavis recovered a fumble and returned it for a touchdown as well.

The Beef are coming off a 41-33 loss to the Wyoming Cavalry last week. James McNear threw for three touchdowns and178 yards, while also rushing for one scoreand 43 yards. Wideout Maurice Avery was a main target of McNear's, catching seven balls for 69 yards and onetouchdown. For the Beef's defense,Matt Hewitt led the team with nine tackles.

"Omaha is as talented as anybody in all of indoor football," said Storm Owner, Todd Tryon. "This will be a great test for our team as we head into the playoffs. We anticipate quite a challenge in a very hostile environment."

The Storm will return home June 25 for a second-round IFL Playoff Game. Three game ticket packages are still available. Visit www.siouxfallstorm.com for more details.

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