UIFL Florida Tarpons

Tarpons Sweep Lakeland, Secures Home Playoff Game

May 15, 2012 - Ultimate Indoor Football League (UIFL)
Florida Tarpons News Release


LAKELAND, FL - The Florida Tarpons secured a home playoff game and completed the regular season sweep over the Lakeland Raiders with the 57 - 42 victory Monday at the Lakeland Center. Tarpons quarterback Chris Wallace threw for five touchdowns and running back Steven Turner ran for two more. Florida kicker Ross Gornall added the icing to the cake by with three UNOs on the game.

The game was tight throughout the first half, with the Tarpons jumped out to a quick 14-0 lead, but the Raiders fought back and the half ended in a close 21-20 contest. The momentum quickly swung in the Tarpons direction with the start of the second half when the Raiders' first three drives ended in an interception and two fumbles. By early in the fourth quarter the Tarpons held a three-touchdown advantage. All told, the Tarpons capitalized on mistakes by the Raiders offense to the tune of four interceptions and a fumble recovery.

Both teams demonstrated an ability to make big plays, including a blocked kick by Raiders' defensive back Lance Small Jr. and an unbelievable one-handed, over-the-wall TD catch by receiver Roderick Jefferson.

With the victory, the Tarpons improve their Southern Conference leading record to a perfect 8-0, while Lakeland drops to third place at 4-4. The Tarpons return to Germain Arena on Monday May 21st to take on the Rome Rampage, kickoff is set for 7:30pm and the doors open at 6:30pm. Tickets start at $7.00 - GET HOOKED!



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