Wild Unable to Overcome Slow Start in Loss to Renegades
Published on April 6, 2013 under Champions Professional Indoor Football League (CPIFL)
Wichita Wild News Release
Wichita, Kan. - The Wichita Wild (4-1) suffered their first loss of the season in Kansas City to the Renegades (2-2) Saturday night in a final score, 40-36. The Wild opened the game sluggishly, going down 11 points in the first quarter alone. Although they were able to rally back in the second half with great contribution from quarterback Rocky Hinds, the Wild would not be able to overcome their mistakes on both sides of the ball, bringing an end to their perfect record.
Kansas City began the game with running back O.J. Simpson returning the opening kickoff to midfield followed two plays later with the Renegades throwing for a to give them a 7-0 lead. The Wild's ensuing drive ended with Hinds throwing an interception, but the Renegades were unable to capitalize on the turnover, missing their field goal attempt wide right. Wichita was able to shake off the slow start, driving to midfield but were unable to convert on fourth down and inches with a quarterback sneak attempt by Hinds. The next offensive possession for Wichita ended with a three and out deep in Wild territory leading to a Renegades kick return touchdown by Simpson. Kansas City tried to convert a two-point conversion, but Wichita defensive back Kiaree Daniels intercepted the pass and returned it to the opposite endzone providing the Wild with two points to trail the Renegades 13-2 as the first quarter came to a close.
The next Wichita drive was hampered by a long sack with the drive ending when a fake field goal did not gain enough yardage. Wild defensive back Chris Hemphill intercepted a pass on the next play, with Hinds capitalizing by eluding a stiff Renegades pass rush to find wide receiver Joe Kassanavoid open in the back left corner of the endzone for a touchdown, slicing Kansas City's lead to 13-9. The Renegades struck back quickly, however, running in a touchdown from four yards out, extending their lead to 19-9. Hinds and Kassanavoid continued their rapport, scoring a few plays later with a 10 yard touchdown pass, cutting the Kansas City lead to 19-16. On the very next play from scrimmage, defensive back Kendrick Harper recorded his third interception of the season, continuing the Wild momentum. Wichita drove down to the Kansas City three yard line, but time expired before Hinds was able to stop the clock, leaving the halftime score 19-16 in favor of the Renegades.
The Wild opened the second half by driving to the Renegades five yard line, but were unable to convert on a field goal. Kansas City followed it up a few plays later with a five yard touchdown run to push their lead to 26-16 over Wichita. The Wild offense responded quickly with Hinds connecting with wide receiver Rashad Daniels for a 23 yard touchdown pass, but the Renegades hit back immediately with a kickoff return touchdown, making the score 33-23. As the third quarter drew to an end, Hinds found running back Travis Ribbing open on a swing pass for a 12 yard touchdown pass, cutting the lead to 33-30.
The back and forth scoring continued in the fourth quarter, as Kansas City extended their lead to 40-30 with a 10 yard touchdown pass. With about six minutes left in the game, Hinds ran the ball in from five yards out, but kicker Alex Fambrough missed the extra point, leaving the score at 40-36 in favor of the Renegades. Kansas City proceeded to drive down the field on their next possession, but was hampered by a five yard offensive encroachment penalty, stalling the drive and forcing them to kick the ball back to Wichita. The final drive for the Wild ended, however, with Hinds throwing his second interception of the game, providing Kansas City with a 40-36 win over Wichita.
The Wild continue on the road next week, April 13th, in Bloomington, Illinois to take on the Edge for the second time this season. The game can be heard on 1410 AM KGSO in the Wichita area or streamed live on www.kgso.com. The Wild return home on April 20th to host the Omaha Beef in Hartman Arena; Kick-off scheduled for 7:05 p.m. Tickets start at $5 and the Wild will be running a KFH Night ticket special of two tickets for $12.40. The ticket special is valid only on the $9 seats and can be purchased by calling (316) 927-3999. For more news and tickets visit www.wichitawildfootball.com and follow the team on Facebook and Twitter (wichita_wild).
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