IFL Cedar Rapids River Kings

Titans Look to Extend Winning Streak Tonight

April 5, 2014 - Indoor Football League (IFL)
Cedar Rapids River Kings News Release


CEDAR RAPIDS, IA: The Titans (4-1) take on the Tri Cities Fever (1-3) tonight in Kennewick, WA. Kickoff is slated for 7:15pm PST in what marks the second meeting between the two teams this season.

While the Titans won the first contest 58-45, they'll have their work cut out for them this time around on the road. The Fever, 1-3 on the season, announced late last week they re-signed two-time All-IFL quarterback Houston Lillard. Lillard, a Southwest Missouri State University alum, was at the helm for the Fever in 2011 and 2012, earning All-IFL honors both season. His most productive season came in 2012, as he completed 254 of 400 passes (64 percent) for 2,720 yards, 59 touchdowns, and just 10 interceptions. He ended the season with a QB passer rating of 112.5.

So far this season, the Fever have been led by quarterback Dante Warren both in the air and on the ground. Warren completed 51 of 95 passes for 595 yards, 11 touchdowns, and four interceptions through six weeks of the season. On the ground, Warren has rushed 50 times for 240 yards and five touchdowns. Wide receivers DeJuan Miller (18 receptions for 255 yards) and Jackie Chambers (15 receptions for 196 yards) anchor the Fever offense with four touchdowns a piece.

Defensive back Lionell Singleton anchors the Fever defense with 25 tackles, two-and-a-half tackles-for-loss, one interceptions, and a pair of pass breakups.

Last week, the Titans increased their record to 4-1 after defeating the Bemidji Axemen 48-37 in Cedar Rapids. Starting Titans QB Spencer Ohm led things offensively for Cedar Rapids, completing 11 of 25 passes for 140 yards and one touchdown. He also tallied eight rushes for 66 yards and two touchdowns. All-IFL running back LaRon Council helped the Titan's ground game by rushing 15 times for 60 yards and another pair of touchdowns.

Wide receiver Bryan Pray was the main guy on the receiving end of Ohm's air attack after catching seven receptions for 66 yards.

Defensively, Cedar Rapids was led by reigning IFL Defensive Player of the Week LB Pasquale Vacchio. Vacchio recorded nine tackles.

Tonight's game will be streamed online at WMT Radio, 96.5 KISS Country, 100.7 the FOX, and the Titans website. The game will also be available through Americaone.com.

Following a trip back to Cedar Rapids the Titans will enjoy a bye week. The Titans return to Mediacom Field Saturday, April 19th when they take on the Bemidji Axemen. Tickets are still available starting at just $8.



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