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The Blizzard Bounce Back in Week Nine with a Win against Tulsa

May 13, 2024 - Indoor Football League (IFL)
Green Bay Blizzard News Release


ASHWAUBENON, Wisc. - In Week Nine of the IFL season, the Green Bay Blizzard hosted the Tulsa Oilers in a newly-developing rivalry. It was the first time the Oilers made the trip to Green Bay. The Blizzard defended their house, sending Tulsa home with their second straight loss. The Blizzard improved their record against the Oilers to 2-0 with the victory, with another matchup in Tulsa later this season.

The Oilers started this game with possession, marching down the field and ending the drive with a fumble recovered by Bennett Harvey in the endzone for an Oilers touchdown. Green Bay looked to respond, and they did, as Max Meylor found Harry Ballard III for a 27-yard touchdown. Tulsa looked to regain their lead, but the Blizzard defense dug in and forced the Oilers to attempt a field goal. The attempt was blocked by Ravarius Rivers, keeping the score set. Green Bay began their drive deep in Tulsa territory when the first quarter came to a close, with the score deadlocked at 7-7.

In the beginning seconds of the second quarter, the Blizzard continued where they left off, punching the ball in on a Max Meylor touchdown run. The Oilers looked to even the score, but the Green Bay defense stepped up again, forcing a 42-yard field goal attempt. That attempt would be no good from kicker Michael Hall. The Blizzard took advantage of the turnover, scoring on a four-yard touchdown run by Jalyn Cagle. After the extra point, Green Bay led 21-7. The Oilers tried to navigate the Blizzard defense but again had to settle for a 25-yard field goal, bringing the score to 21-10. With only 34 seconds remaining before halftime, Green Bay sliced apart the Oilers' defense and scored on another Harry Ballard III touchdown reception with only 12 ticks left on the clock to bring the score to 28-10 going into halftime.

Green Bay began the third quarter by methodically picking apart Tulsa's defense, and after burning almost seven minutes off the clock, Max Meylor finished the drive with a two-yard touchdown run. Trying not to let the game get out of hand, the Oilers responded quickly, scoring on a 24-yard touchdown catch by Travelle Calvin. After an unsuccessful two-point try, the score was 35-16. The clock ticked out on the third quarter, as the Blizzard boasted a 19-point lead.

With less than a minute into the fourth quarter, Tulsa was deep in Green Bay territory and looking to start their comeback. Daniel Smith rushed into the endzone for the three-yard score, and after another unsuccessful two-point try, the score was 35-22. With the lead down to 13, the Blizzard struck paydirt, with Harry Ballard III scoring his third touchdown of the night. Mevis split the uprights on the extra point and made the score 42-22. The rest of the fourth quarter was all Green Bay's defense, recording two sacks and a fourth-down goal-line stop. As the final horn sounded, the score was 42-22 in favor of Green Bay.

Next week, Green Bay (5-2) hosts the Frisco Fighters (6-1) in a clash of Eastern Conference foes. This game sets up to be an exciting battle, as two of the top teams in the Eastern Conference face off on Saturday, May 18, at 3:05 p.m. CT.

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