Swashbucklers Crush Conquerors

Published on May 24, 2009 under Southern Indoor Football League (SIFL) News Release


LAKE CHARLES, La. (May 23, 2009) -- Marcus Wilridge caught three touchdowns passes and Brandon Thomas' second interception helped the Louisiana Swashbucklers pull away to a 48-16 victory over the Houma Conquerors in a Southern Indoor Football League game Saturday night.

All three of Wildridge's catches went scores, including two in the first quarter as Louisiana (4-1) built an early 14-3 lead.

Houma (0-5) closed to 17-13 on Omar Haughbook's 43-yarder to Floyd Smith with 11:43 left in the second quarter and had a chance to take the lead. But Thomas' interception and 49-yard return put Louisiana up 24-13. The Bucs' defense held the Conquerors without a touchdown the remainder of the game.

Alvin Bartie threw for 119 yards and four touchdowns for Louisiana. Sammy Knight had five catches for 43 yards and one score. John Paul Jones posted three sacks and forced a fumble. Haughbook finished with 203 yards. Gerald Landry caught 11 passes for 87 yards. Chris Stropolo kicked three field goals.

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