AUBURN HILLS, MI-The Seattle Seadogs defeated the Detroit Neon in Week 9 of the CIFL season by the final score of 26-20.
Seattle started with a 6-play, 39-yard drive. Tyne Dill finished it off with a 47-yard field goal to give the Seadogs a 3-0 lead with 12:41 remaining in the first quarter. After a Detroit punt, the Neon got a break when Milt Argulles picked off Curtis Kesterson and returned it 21 yards to the Seattle 39-yard line. On the following play, Cooney Lehigh fired a 39-yard touchdown pass to Lewis Belle to give Detroit a 7-3 lead with 9:28 remaining in the first. Seattle would punt, then Lehigh would get picked off by Hudie Aiken at midfield. Three plays later, Kesterson threw a 26-yard touchdown pass to Trent Dillon giving the Seadogs a 10-7 lead with 5:29 left in the first quarter. Following a Neon punt, Seattle moved 28 yards on 6 plays, and Dill would kick a 36-yard field goal to make it 13-7 with 1:07 to go in the first.
Detroit would answer back with a 15-play, 72-yard drive. DJ Pilgrim would kick a 29-yard field goal to make it 13-10 with 7:54 remaining in the second quarter. On the ensuing kickoff, Grant Nathaniel returned it 79 yards to the Neon 19-yard line. Four plays later, Kesterson threw a 5-yard touchdown pass to Eldron Calloway to make it 20-10 with 6:07 to go in the half. Both teams traded punts, then Kale Black fumbled and Ranse Noland recovered for the Seadogs at the Neon 23-yard line. After a 4-play, 18-yard drive, Dill kicked a 22-yard field goal with 3 seconds remaining to put Seattle up 23-10 at the half.
Detroit would punt at the start of the second half, then Jack Jacklin would intercept a Kesteron pass and return it 14 yards to the Seattle 26-yard line. After a 9-play, 62-yard drive, Pilgrim would connect on a 29-yard field goal to make it 23-13 with 7:38 to go in the third quarter. The Seadogs went three-and-out, then the Neon moved the ball 76 yards on 15 plays. Black would score on a 9-yard touchdown run and close the gap to 23-20 with 14:54 to go in the fourth quarter.
The Seadogs would answer with an 8-play, 44-yard drive. Dill finished it off with a 46-yard field goal to make it 26-20 with 11:38 left in the fourth quarter. The Neon would punt, then Leonard Echols would return a Seattle punt 24 yards to the Seadogs 33-yard line. But just as Detroit was on the verge of scoring, Cooper Fusco would intercept a Lehigh pass at the Neon 2-yard line. The Seadogs would punt again, and the Neon had the ball at the Seattle 45-yard line. This time, the Seadogs would turn Detroit away on fourth down at the 27 and run out the clock.
Seattle (6-3) gained 267 yards of total offense. The Seadogs ran for 86 yards on 28 carries. Mack Ahmad led the team with 35 yards on 4 carries. Kesterson went 18-of-34 passing for 181 yards, 2 TD and 2 INT. He was not sacked in the game. Chili Jerris led the receivers with 5 catches for 58 yards. The Seadogs will host the Michigan Bombers next week.
Detroit (4-4) gained 363 yards of total offense. The Neon ran for 111 yards on 26 carries. Black led the team with 42 yards on 7 carries and a TD. Lehigh went 22-of-42 passing for 277 yards, 1 TD and 2 INT. He was sacked three times, losing 25 yards. Enrique Covey was the leading receiver with 6 catches for 41 yards. The Neon will host the Washington Warthogs next week.
Friday, March 31, 2017
Thursday, March 30, 2017
CIFL: Boren's Big Game Not Enough as Portland Falls to Washington, 41-24
WASHINGTON, DC-Kenny Boren gained 223 yards rushing and receiving and scored 3 touchdowns. But it wasn't enough for the Portland Pride as the Washington Warthogs scored 31 straight second-half points to beat Portland 41-24 in a Week 9 CIFL game.
Portland opened the game with a 6-play, 73-yard drive, and Boren would score on a 13-yard touchdown run to give the Pride a 6-0 lead with 12:33 to go in the first quarter. The extra point was no good. Washington drove for a score, but Corliss Wardell was intercepted by Gregory Garman in the end zone, but he took it out 12 yards to the Pride 3-yard line. Portland would eventually punt the ball away, and the Warthogs moved the ball 53 on 7 plays. Stephan Hooper finished it off with a 38-yard field goal to make it 6-3 with 1:43 left in the first.
Early in the second quarter, Theodis Durkin lined up for a 52-yard field goal attempt, but it was blocked by Cal Boozy who returned it to the Warthogs 49-yard line. But it went for naught, as Wardell was picked off by Jasper Idle at the Pride 14-yard drive. Boren would finish the 12-play, 86-yard drive with a 27-yard touchdown reception from Reuben Findley making it 13-3 with 5:53 left in the second quarter. Washington answered with a 5-play, 49-yard drive. Wardell fired a 14-yard touchdown pass to Stanford Wayland to close the gap to 13-10 with 4:05 to go in the half. Portland would respond with a 6-play, 62-yard drive, and Durkin kicked a 23-yard field goal with 2:03 left in the second quarter to make it 16-10. Hooper would miss a 30-yard field goal attempt at the end of the half.
The Warthogs would open the second half with a 7-play, 87-yard drive. Wardell finished it off with a 4-yard touchdown pass to Harrison Crocker to take a 17-16 lead with 10:44 remaining in the third quarter. The Pride would punt, and Washington was on the move again, going 72 yards on 8 plays. Wardell and Crocker would hook up again, this time on a 12-yard touchdown pass, to give the Warthogs a 24-16 lead with 4:42 remaining in the third.
Portland was turned away on fourth down from the Washington 18-yard line early in the fourth quarter. The Warthogs would punt, then Findley was picked off by Alphonse Cortez at the Washington 31-yard line. Hooper finished the 10-play, 39-yard drive with a 47-yard field goal to make it 27-16 with 5:40 remaining in the fourth quarter. Washington would pour it on from there, as after trading punts, Cortez picked off Findley and streaked for an 11-yard pick six to make it 34-16 with 3:09 left in the fourth. On Portland's next possession, Findley was intercepted by Orlan Kirby at the Pride 30-yard line. Five plays later, Marshall Garver scored on a 14-yard touchdown run to go up 41-16 with 1:51 remaining. After Portland was turned away again on fourth down, the Warthogs got a little greedy and Wardell was picked off by Idle who took it 23 yards to the Washington 21-yard line. Findley would throw a 21-yard touchdown pass to Boren and the Pride successfully converted for two on the last play of the game.
Washington (5-4) gained 463 yards of total offense. The Warthogs ran for 185 yards on 29 carries. Garver led the team with 69 yards on 10 carries and a TD. Wardell went 22-of-35 passing for 285 yards, 3 TD and 3 INT. He was sacked once for a 7-yard loss. Scooter Womack was the leading receiver with 6 catches for 88 yards. The Warthogs visit the Detroit Neon next week.
Portland (4-4) gained 499 yards of total offense. The Pride ran for 142 yards on 22 carries. Boren led the team with 105 yards on 14 carries and a TD. He also led with 5 receptions for 118 yards and 2 TD. Findley went 22-of-47 passing for 381 yards, 2 TD and 3 INT. He was sacked four times, losing 24 yards. The Pride visit the Houston Hotshots next week.
Portland opened the game with a 6-play, 73-yard drive, and Boren would score on a 13-yard touchdown run to give the Pride a 6-0 lead with 12:33 to go in the first quarter. The extra point was no good. Washington drove for a score, but Corliss Wardell was intercepted by Gregory Garman in the end zone, but he took it out 12 yards to the Pride 3-yard line. Portland would eventually punt the ball away, and the Warthogs moved the ball 53 on 7 plays. Stephan Hooper finished it off with a 38-yard field goal to make it 6-3 with 1:43 left in the first.
Early in the second quarter, Theodis Durkin lined up for a 52-yard field goal attempt, but it was blocked by Cal Boozy who returned it to the Warthogs 49-yard line. But it went for naught, as Wardell was picked off by Jasper Idle at the Pride 14-yard drive. Boren would finish the 12-play, 86-yard drive with a 27-yard touchdown reception from Reuben Findley making it 13-3 with 5:53 left in the second quarter. Washington answered with a 5-play, 49-yard drive. Wardell fired a 14-yard touchdown pass to Stanford Wayland to close the gap to 13-10 with 4:05 to go in the half. Portland would respond with a 6-play, 62-yard drive, and Durkin kicked a 23-yard field goal with 2:03 left in the second quarter to make it 16-10. Hooper would miss a 30-yard field goal attempt at the end of the half.
The Warthogs would open the second half with a 7-play, 87-yard drive. Wardell finished it off with a 4-yard touchdown pass to Harrison Crocker to take a 17-16 lead with 10:44 remaining in the third quarter. The Pride would punt, and Washington was on the move again, going 72 yards on 8 plays. Wardell and Crocker would hook up again, this time on a 12-yard touchdown pass, to give the Warthogs a 24-16 lead with 4:42 remaining in the third.
Portland was turned away on fourth down from the Washington 18-yard line early in the fourth quarter. The Warthogs would punt, then Findley was picked off by Alphonse Cortez at the Washington 31-yard line. Hooper finished the 10-play, 39-yard drive with a 47-yard field goal to make it 27-16 with 5:40 remaining in the fourth quarter. Washington would pour it on from there, as after trading punts, Cortez picked off Findley and streaked for an 11-yard pick six to make it 34-16 with 3:09 left in the fourth. On Portland's next possession, Findley was intercepted by Orlan Kirby at the Pride 30-yard line. Five plays later, Marshall Garver scored on a 14-yard touchdown run to go up 41-16 with 1:51 remaining. After Portland was turned away again on fourth down, the Warthogs got a little greedy and Wardell was picked off by Idle who took it 23 yards to the Washington 21-yard line. Findley would throw a 21-yard touchdown pass to Boren and the Pride successfully converted for two on the last play of the game.
Washington (5-4) gained 463 yards of total offense. The Warthogs ran for 185 yards on 29 carries. Garver led the team with 69 yards on 10 carries and a TD. Wardell went 22-of-35 passing for 285 yards, 3 TD and 3 INT. He was sacked once for a 7-yard loss. Scooter Womack was the leading receiver with 6 catches for 88 yards. The Warthogs visit the Detroit Neon next week.
Portland (4-4) gained 499 yards of total offense. The Pride ran for 142 yards on 22 carries. Boren led the team with 105 yards on 14 carries and a TD. He also led with 5 receptions for 118 yards and 2 TD. Findley went 22-of-47 passing for 381 yards, 2 TD and 3 INT. He was sacked four times, losing 24 yards. The Pride visit the Houston Hotshots next week.
Wednesday, March 29, 2017
CIFL Mid-Season League Leaders
| RUSHING | ATT | YARDS | TD | LONG | AVG | ||||||
| Shoe, SEA | 120 | 485 | 6 | 32 | 4.0 | ||||||
| Barnwell, MIC | 95 | 427 | 4 | 39 | 4.5 | ||||||
| Garver, WAS | 103 | 416 | 1 | 26 | 4.0 | ||||||
| Boren, POR | 105 | 385 | 3 | 19 | 3.7 | ||||||
| Fusco, ANA | 76 | 330 | 1 | 31 | 4.3 | ||||||
| Olive, HOU | 65 | 249 | 1 | 56 | 3.8 | ||||||
| Smits, DET | 60 | 240 | 3 | 14 | 4.0 | ||||||
| Todd, SAC | 48 | 200 | 1 | 27 | 4.2 | ||||||
| Lehigh, DET | 42 | 199 | 1 | 40 | 4.7 | ||||||
| Buckner, HOU | 47 | 193 | 0 | 19 | 4.1 | ||||||
| RECEIVING | REC | YARDS | TD | LONG | AVG | ||||||
| Dillon, SEA | 65 | 631 | 2 | 48 | 9.7 | ||||||
| Doran, POR | 47 | 483 | 3 | 39 | 10.3 | ||||||
| Fusco, ANA | 44 | 338 | 3 | 26 | 7.7 | ||||||
| Pyle, HOU | 40 | 398 | 0 | 43 | 10.0 | ||||||
| Troxel, DET | 36 | 338 | 5 | 28 | 9.4 | ||||||
| Colvin, WAS | 32 | 354 | 3 | 31 | 11.1 | ||||||
| Womack, WAS | 30 | 429 | 3 | 30 | 14.3 | ||||||
| Echols, DET | 30 | 375 | 1 | 32 | 12.5 | ||||||
| Jerris, SEA | 29 | 369 | 3 | 47 | 12.7 | ||||||
| St. Paul, WAS | 28 | 374 | 2 | 34 | 13.4 | ||||||
| Inman, SAC | 28 | 320 | 0 | 70 | 11.4 | ||||||
| PASSING | RAT | ATT | COMP | PCT | INT | INT% | YARDS | YPP | TD | LONG | SACK |
| Lehigh, DET | 91.8 | 252 | 164 | 65.1% | 10 | 4.0% | 1865 | 7.4 | 16 | 46 | 19 |
| Tims, MIC | 87.9 | 241 | 147 | 61.0% | 9 | 3.7% | 1883 | 7.8 | 13 | 68 | 14 |
| Findley, POR | 86.6 | 226 | 140 | 61.9% | 7 | 3.1% | 1523 | 6.7 | 12 | 43 | 19 |
| Kesterson, SEA | 83.0 | 284 | 179 | 63.0% | 13 | 4.6% | 2038 | 7.2 | 15 | 53 | 24 |
| Brant, HOU | 79.7 | 234 | 142 | 60.7% | 9 | 3.8% | 1461 | 6.2 | 12 | 79 | 19 |
| Todd, SAC | 74.7 | 274 | 147 | 53.6% | 10 | 3.6% | 1795 | 6.6 | 13 | 70 | 25 |
| Wardell, WAS | 71.8 | 309 | 173 | 56.0% | 16 | 5.2% | 2109 | 6.8 | 15 | 49 | 20 |
| Finnegan, ANA | 59.8 | 277 | 148 | 53.4% | 13 | 4.7% | 1540 | 5.6 | 8 | 60 | 15 |
| SACKS | |||||||||||
| Tobias, SAC | 9 | ||||||||||
| Gary, HOU | 7 | ||||||||||
| Cupp, SAC | 7 | ||||||||||
| Reese, SEA | 6 | ||||||||||
| Wyrick, ANA | 5 | ||||||||||
| Vilmer, ANA | 5 | ||||||||||
| DeRoe, POR | 5 | ||||||||||
| Smothers, SEA | 5 | ||||||||||
| Valentine, HOU | 4 | ||||||||||
| 5 others tied with | 4 | ||||||||||
| INTERCEPTIONS | INT | YARDS | TD | LONG | |||||||
| Warmack, MIC | 7 | 57 | 0 | 45 | |||||||
| Hatton, HOU | 5 | 48 | 0 | 40 | |||||||
| Reed, HOU | 4 | 76 | 0 | 27 | |||||||
| Strand, DET | 4 | 11 | 1 | 9 | |||||||
| Argulles, DET | 4 | 38 | 0 | 29 | |||||||
| Teal, HOU | 3 | 22 | 0 | 20 | |||||||
| Ancell, MIC | 3 | 15 | 0 | 13 | |||||||
| Kirby, WAS | 3 | 30 | 0 | 17 | |||||||
| Hanna, WAS | 3 | 39 | 0 | 29 | |||||||
| 7 others tied with | 3 | ||||||||||
| PUNTING | PUNT | AVG | BLK | RET | YDS | FC | TB | IN20 | LONG | NET | |
| Hull, DET | 29 | 43.6 | 0 | 15 | 224 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 66 | 33.1 | |
| Oost, MIC | 28 | 43.3 | 0 | 14 | 96 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 59 | 36.3 | |
| Pegg, POR | 38 | 43.2 | 2 | 21 | 275 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 67 | 32.2 | |
| Covington, SAC | 38 | 42.4 | 0 | 21 | 176 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 53 | 34.6 | |
| Patrick, ANA | 34 | 42.1 | 0 | 13 | 125 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 56 | 34.3 | |
| Millstone, SEA | 35 | 41.4 | 1 | 16 | 69 | 5 | 3 | 17 | 55 | 37.7 | |
| Talie, WAS | 37 | 41.0 | 4 | 15 | 107 | 10 | 2 | 9 | 67 | 37.1 | |
| Prichard, HOU | 35 | 40.3 | 0 | 16 | 156 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 58 | 32.4 | |
| KICK RETURNS | RET | YARDS | AVG | TD | LONG | (Minimum 10 Ret) | |||||
| Wicker, HOU | 20 | 562 | 28.1 | 1 | 100 | ||||||
| Boren, POR | 23 | 546 | 23.7 | 0 | 36 | ||||||
| Womack, WAS | 16 | 379 | 23.7 | 0 | 37 | ||||||
| Gee, ANA | 25 | 562 | 22.5 | 0 | 40 | ||||||
| Bellinger, ANA | 11 | 245 | 22.3 | 0 | 34 | ||||||
| Ware, SAC | 20 | 441 | 22.1 | 0 | 60 | ||||||
| Inman, SAC | 19 | 382 | 20.1 | 0 | 27 | ||||||
| Barnwell, MIC | 21 | 408 | 19.4 | 0 | 32 | ||||||
| Ledd, DET | 14 | 270 | 19.3 | 0 | 35 | ||||||
| Angus, WAS | 10 | 192 | 19.2 | 0 | 34 | ||||||
| PUNT RETURNS | RET | YARDS | AVG | TD | LONG | (Minimum 10 Ret) | |||||
| Hendricks, ANA | 11 | 145 | 13.2 | 0 | 59 | ||||||
| Epps, HOU | 11 | 95 | 8.6 | 0 | 18 | ||||||
| Pick, POR | 11 | 70 | 6.4 | 0 | 29 | ||||||
| TACKLES | |||||||||||
| Cupp, SAC | 61 | ||||||||||
| Vilmer, ANA | 57 | ||||||||||
| Strand, DET | 56 | ||||||||||
| McCain, POR | 55 | ||||||||||
| Petrey, ANA | 55 | ||||||||||
| Teal, HOU | 53 | ||||||||||
| Warmack, MIC | 53 | ||||||||||
| Noland, SEA | 52 | ||||||||||
| Cassidy, ANA | 51 | ||||||||||
| Hanna, WAS | 50 | ||||||||||
| TOUCHDOWNS | TOTAL | RUSH | REC | RET | |||||||
| Shoe, SEA | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | |||||||
| Barnwell, MIC | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | |||||||
| Smits, DET | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | |||||||
| Colvin, WAS | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | |||||||
| Troxel, DET | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | |||||||
| Olive, HOU | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | |||||||
| Rancher, MIC | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | |||||||
| Vaughn, HOU | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | |||||||
| Hanan, WAS | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | |||||||
| 4 others tied with | 4 | ||||||||||
| KICKING | FG | FGA | LONG | XP | XPA | PTS | |||||
| Pilgrim, DET | 16 | 22 | 52 | 20 | 21 | 68 | |||||
| Seal, HOU | 16 | 20 | 52 | 15 | 15 | 63 | |||||
| Dill, SEA | 11 | 13 | 52 | 23 | 25 | 56 | |||||
| Hooper, WAS | 12 | 18 | 54 | 17 | 18 | 53 | |||||
| Durkin, POR | 10 | 15 | 51 | 13 | 14 | 43 | |||||
| Calhoun, MIC | 7 | 18 | 53 | 20 | 22 | 41 | |||||
| Sandlin, SAC | 8 | 15 | 50 | 16 | 17 | 40 | |||||
| Elliott, ANA | 10 | 16 | 54 | 9 | 9 | 39 | |||||
CIFL Week 8 Standings
| EAST DIVISION | W | L | T | PF | PA |
| Michigan Bombers | 5 | 2 | 0 | 181 | 134 |
| Houston Hotshots | 4 | 3 | 0 | 163 | 138 |
| Detroit Neon | 4 | 3 | 0 | 200 | 178 |
| Washington Warthogs | 4 | 4 | 0 | 177 | 217 |
| WEST DIVISION | W | L | T | PF | PA |
| Seattle Seadogs | 5 | 3 | 0 | 218 | 149 |
| Portland Pride | 4 | 3 | 0 | 157 | 166 |
| Sacramento Knights | 2 | 5 | 0 | 162 | 188 |
| Anaheim Splash | 1 | 6 | 0 | 109 | 197 |
| Week 8 Scores (Home team in ALL CAPS) | |||||
| WASHINGTON 27, Seattle 17 | |||||
| DETROIT 30, Portland 14 | |||||
| SACRAMENTO 26, Anaheim 6 | |||||
| Houston 23, MICHIGAN 10 | |||||
| Week 9 Games | |||||
| Portland (4-3) at Washington (4-4) (Warthogs -5) | |||||
| Seattle (5-3) at Detroit (4-3) (Neon -5) | |||||
| Anaheim (1-6) at Michigan (5-2) (Bombers -9) | |||||
| Houston (4-3) at Sacramento (2-5) (Knights -2) | |||||
CIFL: Hotshots Diffuse Bombers, 23-10
CHARLESTOWN, MI-The Michigan Bombers refused to admit that they may have suffered a letdown after their thrilling overtime victory last week. Instead, they gave credit to the Houston Hotshots for earning a 23-10 victory in Week 8 of the CIFL season.
On the second play of the game, Whitey Barnwell fumbled and Justin Gary recovered for Houston at the Michigan 44-yard line. After a seven-play, 14-yard drive, Martin Seal kicked a 47-yard field goal to give the Hotshots a 3-0 lead with 11:25 left in the first quarter. On the Bombers' next possession, Gitch Tims would get intercepted by Esteban Reed who returned it 18 yards to the Houston 44-yard line. Following a five-play, 21-yard drive, Seal would kick a 52-yard field goal to make it 6-0 with 4:31 remaining in the first.
After trading punts, Michigan would move 30 yards on 6 plays. Orey Calhoun would kick a 52-yard field goal to make it 6-3 with 10:24 remaining in the second quarter. The Hotshots moved into scoring position, but Seal would miss a 53-yard field goal attempt. Michigan would punt the ball, and down it on the Houston 7-yard line. But the Hotshots would not be deterred, driving 93 yards on 10 plays. Barney Brant finished it off with a 2-yard touchdown pass to Hank Olive to pull ahead 13-3 with 1:08 remaining in the half. The Bombers tried to score before the half, but Calhoun would miss a 53-yard field goal attempt.
Houston opened the second half with an 11-play, 44-yard drive, and Seal kicked a 32-yard field goal to make it 16-3 with 9:16 left in the third quarter. Michigan went three-and-out, and the Hotshots went 59 yards on 11 plays. Brant would throw an 8-yard touchdown pass to Richie Buckner to extend Houston's lead to 23-3 with 1:35 left in the third.
The Bombers would not quit, and drove 82 yards on 9 plays. Tims finished the drive with an 8-yard touchdown pass to Oneal Little to make it 23-10 with 12:09 to go in the fourth quarter. After a Hotshots punt, the Bombers moved to try and close the gap further, but Tims would get picked off by Stewart Lavue at the Houston 22-yard line. The Hotshots would run out the clock from there.
Houston (4-3) gained 322 yards of total offense. The Hotshots ran for 120 yards on 39 carries. Buckner led the team with 64 yards on 13 carries. Brant went 18-of-28 passing for 203 yards and 2 TD. He was sacked once for a 1-yard loss. Wallace Hinshaw (67 yards) and Buckner (38 yards, TD) each caught 5 passes in the game. The Hotshots travel to Sacramento to face the Knights next week.
Michigan (5-2) gained 279 yards of total offense. The Bombers ran for 50 yards on 17 carries. Bernest Noon led the team with 22 yards on 3 carries. Tims went 21-of-35 passing for 257 yards, 1 TD and 2 INT. He was sacked four times, losing 28 yards. Dalls Kilburn led the receiver with 7 catches for 112 yards. The Bombers host the Anaheim Splash next week.
Coming Up: The updated standings for Week 8, followed by the midseason league leaders for the CIFL.
On the second play of the game, Whitey Barnwell fumbled and Justin Gary recovered for Houston at the Michigan 44-yard line. After a seven-play, 14-yard drive, Martin Seal kicked a 47-yard field goal to give the Hotshots a 3-0 lead with 11:25 left in the first quarter. On the Bombers' next possession, Gitch Tims would get intercepted by Esteban Reed who returned it 18 yards to the Houston 44-yard line. Following a five-play, 21-yard drive, Seal would kick a 52-yard field goal to make it 6-0 with 4:31 remaining in the first.
After trading punts, Michigan would move 30 yards on 6 plays. Orey Calhoun would kick a 52-yard field goal to make it 6-3 with 10:24 remaining in the second quarter. The Hotshots moved into scoring position, but Seal would miss a 53-yard field goal attempt. Michigan would punt the ball, and down it on the Houston 7-yard line. But the Hotshots would not be deterred, driving 93 yards on 10 plays. Barney Brant finished it off with a 2-yard touchdown pass to Hank Olive to pull ahead 13-3 with 1:08 remaining in the half. The Bombers tried to score before the half, but Calhoun would miss a 53-yard field goal attempt.
Houston opened the second half with an 11-play, 44-yard drive, and Seal kicked a 32-yard field goal to make it 16-3 with 9:16 left in the third quarter. Michigan went three-and-out, and the Hotshots went 59 yards on 11 plays. Brant would throw an 8-yard touchdown pass to Richie Buckner to extend Houston's lead to 23-3 with 1:35 left in the third.
The Bombers would not quit, and drove 82 yards on 9 plays. Tims finished the drive with an 8-yard touchdown pass to Oneal Little to make it 23-10 with 12:09 to go in the fourth quarter. After a Hotshots punt, the Bombers moved to try and close the gap further, but Tims would get picked off by Stewart Lavue at the Houston 22-yard line. The Hotshots would run out the clock from there.
Houston (4-3) gained 322 yards of total offense. The Hotshots ran for 120 yards on 39 carries. Buckner led the team with 64 yards on 13 carries. Brant went 18-of-28 passing for 203 yards and 2 TD. He was sacked once for a 1-yard loss. Wallace Hinshaw (67 yards) and Buckner (38 yards, TD) each caught 5 passes in the game. The Hotshots travel to Sacramento to face the Knights next week.
Michigan (5-2) gained 279 yards of total offense. The Bombers ran for 50 yards on 17 carries. Bernest Noon led the team with 22 yards on 3 carries. Tims went 21-of-35 passing for 257 yards, 1 TD and 2 INT. He was sacked four times, losing 28 yards. Dalls Kilburn led the receiver with 7 catches for 112 yards. The Bombers host the Anaheim Splash next week.
Coming Up: The updated standings for Week 8, followed by the midseason league leaders for the CIFL.
Tuesday, March 28, 2017
CIFL: Knights Quiet Splash, 26-6
SACRAMENTO-The Sacramento Knights cruised to a 26-6 victory over the Anaheim Splash in a Week 8 CIFL game.
Sacramento punted to start the game, then Foster Bland returned the ensuing Anaheim punt 21 yards to the Splash 48-yard line. Two plays later, Derrick Todd would fire a 48-yard touchdown pass to Aaron Tibbs to give the Knights a 7-0 lead with 10:45 remaining in the first quarter. The Splash would go three-and-out, but Lou Cassidy would pick Todd off at the Sacramento 48-yard line. Unfortunately for Anaheim, Harlan Finnegan would be victimized by M L'Amour who picked off his pass at the Knights 25-yard line. After a 12-play, 70-yard drive, Shane Sandlin would kick a 22-yard field goal to make it 10-0 with 2:18 to go in the first.
Not much of note happened in the second quarter, as the teams traded punts through much of the period. The only scoring threat came late in the second when Sandlin missed a 51-yard field goal attempt.
Early in the third, Finnegan would get picked off again, this time by Elrod Cupp who took it 16 yards to the Knights 45-yard line. Sacramento would punt, but got on the board again when Cleveland Newby stripped Finnegan of the ball on a scramble and Drew Bumpers raced 24 yards with the recovery to score a touchdown. Sandlin missed the extra point, and the score was 16-0 with 9:32 remaining in the third quarter. Finnegan was stripped of the ball again, this time by Vernon Tobias, and Nelson Task recovered at the Anaheim 47-yard line. Sandlin would miss a 44-yard field goal attempt, and the Splash finally had their first solid drive of the day, going 66 yards on 11 plays. Finnegan would throw a 26-yard touchdown pass to Brett Fusco, but Anaheim would miss the 2-point conversion, and trailed 16-6 with 14:49 remaining in the fourth quarter.
Alas, that was as close as the Splash would get. The Knights would go 63 yards on 9 plays. Todd threw a 4-yard touchdown pass to Chet Quince to make it 23-6 with 11:36 remaining in the fourth. Anaheim would punt, and Sacramento drove 45 yards on 9 plays. Sandlin ended it with a 21-yard field goal to make it 26-6 with 4:23 remaining in the fourth quarter.
Sacramento (2-5) gained 328 yards of total offense. The Knights ran for 132 yards on 27 carries. Brett Gold led the team with 72 yards on 12 carries. Todd went 19-of-36 passing for 225 yards, 2 TD and 1 INT. Gold (63 yards) and Herb Inman (36 yards) each caught 4 passes in the game. The Knights host the Houston Hotshots next week.
Anaheim (1-6) gained 234 yards of total offense. The Splash ran for 75 yards on 21 carries. Fusco led the team with 43 yards on 11 carries, and caught 7 passes for 71 yards and a TD. Finnegan went 23-of-41 passing for 195 yards, 1 TD and 2 INT. He was sacked five times, losing 36 yards. The Splash visit the Michigan Bombers next week.
Sacramento punted to start the game, then Foster Bland returned the ensuing Anaheim punt 21 yards to the Splash 48-yard line. Two plays later, Derrick Todd would fire a 48-yard touchdown pass to Aaron Tibbs to give the Knights a 7-0 lead with 10:45 remaining in the first quarter. The Splash would go three-and-out, but Lou Cassidy would pick Todd off at the Sacramento 48-yard line. Unfortunately for Anaheim, Harlan Finnegan would be victimized by M L'Amour who picked off his pass at the Knights 25-yard line. After a 12-play, 70-yard drive, Shane Sandlin would kick a 22-yard field goal to make it 10-0 with 2:18 to go in the first.
Not much of note happened in the second quarter, as the teams traded punts through much of the period. The only scoring threat came late in the second when Sandlin missed a 51-yard field goal attempt.
Early in the third, Finnegan would get picked off again, this time by Elrod Cupp who took it 16 yards to the Knights 45-yard line. Sacramento would punt, but got on the board again when Cleveland Newby stripped Finnegan of the ball on a scramble and Drew Bumpers raced 24 yards with the recovery to score a touchdown. Sandlin missed the extra point, and the score was 16-0 with 9:32 remaining in the third quarter. Finnegan was stripped of the ball again, this time by Vernon Tobias, and Nelson Task recovered at the Anaheim 47-yard line. Sandlin would miss a 44-yard field goal attempt, and the Splash finally had their first solid drive of the day, going 66 yards on 11 plays. Finnegan would throw a 26-yard touchdown pass to Brett Fusco, but Anaheim would miss the 2-point conversion, and trailed 16-6 with 14:49 remaining in the fourth quarter.
Alas, that was as close as the Splash would get. The Knights would go 63 yards on 9 plays. Todd threw a 4-yard touchdown pass to Chet Quince to make it 23-6 with 11:36 remaining in the fourth. Anaheim would punt, and Sacramento drove 45 yards on 9 plays. Sandlin ended it with a 21-yard field goal to make it 26-6 with 4:23 remaining in the fourth quarter.
Sacramento (2-5) gained 328 yards of total offense. The Knights ran for 132 yards on 27 carries. Brett Gold led the team with 72 yards on 12 carries. Todd went 19-of-36 passing for 225 yards, 2 TD and 1 INT. Gold (63 yards) and Herb Inman (36 yards) each caught 4 passes in the game. The Knights host the Houston Hotshots next week.
Anaheim (1-6) gained 234 yards of total offense. The Splash ran for 75 yards on 21 carries. Fusco led the team with 43 yards on 11 carries, and caught 7 passes for 71 yards and a TD. Finnegan went 23-of-41 passing for 195 yards, 1 TD and 2 INT. He was sacked five times, losing 36 yards. The Splash visit the Michigan Bombers next week.
Saturday, March 25, 2017
CIFL: Neon Beat Pride, 30-14
AUBURN HILLS, MI-The Detroit Neon scored two touchdowns in the fourth quarter to pull away from the Portland Pride 30-14 in a Week 8 CIFL game.
Detroit punted to start the game, then Milt Argulles picked off Reuben Findley and returned it 29 yards to the Portland 6-yard line. On the next play, Denver Smits scored on a 6-yard touchdown run to give the Neon a 7-0 lead with 13:02 remaining in the first quarter. Following a bad punt by William Pegg, the Neon drove 35 yards on 8 plays. DJ Pilgrim kicked a 40-yard field goal to make it 10-0 with 7:21 left in the first.
Following another Portland punt, Detroit went on a 12-play, 81-yard drive and Pilrgim ended it with a 29-yard field goal to take a 13-0 lead with 13:55 remaining in the second quarter. Findley was picked off again, this time by Eugene Strand at the Pride 43-yard line. But after the Neon went three-and-out, the Pride drove 80 yards on 13 plays, ending with a 21-yard touchdown pass from Findley to Isao Parish to make it 13-7 with 5:38 left in the half. After a Detroit punt, Portland embarked on a 9-play, 79-yard drive. Bull Locke punctuated the drive with a 2-yard touchdown run with 42 seconds to go to give the Pride a 14-13 halftime lead.
At the start of the second half, Findley scrambled for a 33-yard gain but was stripped of the ball by Argulles, and Jack Jacklin recovered for the Neon at the Portland 36-yard line. The teams would trade punts, and Detroit moved into scoring position. But Pilgrim missed a 42-yard field goal attempt. The Pride would punt, then the Neon drove 42 yards on 7 plays. Pilgrim would kick a 52-yard field goal to take a 16-14 lead with 3:04 remaining in the third quarter.
After trading punts again, Jasper Packard sacked Findley and forced a fumble that was recovered by Lorne Bower and returned 19 yards to the Portland 26-yard line. Six plays later, Cooney Lehigh hit Lewis Belle for a 2-yard touchdown pass to make it 23-14 with 10:31 left in the fourth quarter. The Pride were turned away on fourth down, and the Neon drove 51 yards on 9 plays. Smits ran in for a 4-yard touchdown to put Detroit up 30-14 with 2:47 remaining in the fourth.
Detroit (4-3) gained 292 yards of total offense. The Neon ran for 87 yards on 31 carries. Smits led the team with 49 yards on 13 carries and 2 TD. He also led with 5 catches for 63 yards. Lehigh was 27-of-35 passing for 232 yards and 1 TD. He was sacked three times, losing 27 yards. The Neon host the Seattle Seadogs next week.
Portland (4-3) gained 215 yards of total offense. The Pride ran for 89 yards on 21 carries. Findley led with his 33-yard run. He went 16-of-30 passing for 154 yards, 1 TD and 2 INT. He was sacked four times, losing 28 yards. Rex Doran led the receivers with 6 catches for 42 yards. Next week, the Pride visit the Washington Warthogs.
Detroit punted to start the game, then Milt Argulles picked off Reuben Findley and returned it 29 yards to the Portland 6-yard line. On the next play, Denver Smits scored on a 6-yard touchdown run to give the Neon a 7-0 lead with 13:02 remaining in the first quarter. Following a bad punt by William Pegg, the Neon drove 35 yards on 8 plays. DJ Pilgrim kicked a 40-yard field goal to make it 10-0 with 7:21 left in the first.
Following another Portland punt, Detroit went on a 12-play, 81-yard drive and Pilrgim ended it with a 29-yard field goal to take a 13-0 lead with 13:55 remaining in the second quarter. Findley was picked off again, this time by Eugene Strand at the Pride 43-yard line. But after the Neon went three-and-out, the Pride drove 80 yards on 13 plays, ending with a 21-yard touchdown pass from Findley to Isao Parish to make it 13-7 with 5:38 left in the half. After a Detroit punt, Portland embarked on a 9-play, 79-yard drive. Bull Locke punctuated the drive with a 2-yard touchdown run with 42 seconds to go to give the Pride a 14-13 halftime lead.
At the start of the second half, Findley scrambled for a 33-yard gain but was stripped of the ball by Argulles, and Jack Jacklin recovered for the Neon at the Portland 36-yard line. The teams would trade punts, and Detroit moved into scoring position. But Pilgrim missed a 42-yard field goal attempt. The Pride would punt, then the Neon drove 42 yards on 7 plays. Pilgrim would kick a 52-yard field goal to take a 16-14 lead with 3:04 remaining in the third quarter.
After trading punts again, Jasper Packard sacked Findley and forced a fumble that was recovered by Lorne Bower and returned 19 yards to the Portland 26-yard line. Six plays later, Cooney Lehigh hit Lewis Belle for a 2-yard touchdown pass to make it 23-14 with 10:31 left in the fourth quarter. The Pride were turned away on fourth down, and the Neon drove 51 yards on 9 plays. Smits ran in for a 4-yard touchdown to put Detroit up 30-14 with 2:47 remaining in the fourth.
Detroit (4-3) gained 292 yards of total offense. The Neon ran for 87 yards on 31 carries. Smits led the team with 49 yards on 13 carries and 2 TD. He also led with 5 catches for 63 yards. Lehigh was 27-of-35 passing for 232 yards and 1 TD. He was sacked three times, losing 27 yards. The Neon host the Seattle Seadogs next week.
Portland (4-3) gained 215 yards of total offense. The Pride ran for 89 yards on 21 carries. Findley led with his 33-yard run. He went 16-of-30 passing for 154 yards, 1 TD and 2 INT. He was sacked four times, losing 28 yards. Rex Doran led the receivers with 6 catches for 42 yards. Next week, the Pride visit the Washington Warthogs.
Friday, March 24, 2017
CIFL: Wardell, Warthogs Wipe Out Seadogs, 27-17
WASHINGTON, DC-Corliss Wardell threw three touchdowns in leading the Washington Warthogs to a 27-17 victory over the Seattle Seadogs in a Week 8 CIFL game.
Seattle punted to open the game, and Wardell was intercepted by Hudie Aiken at the Washington 24-yard line. Four plays later, Roman Shoe scored on a 9-yard touchdown run to give the Seadogs a 7-0 lead with 9:41 remaining in the first quarter. The teams would trade punts, and then late in the quarter, Norvel Talie's punt was blocked by Douglas Smothers at the Warthogs 35-yard line. After three plays gained seven yards, Tyne Dill kicked a 45-yard field goal to make it 10-0 with 14:09 to go in the second quarter.
The Warthogs would respond with an 11-play, 80-yard drive, ending with a 14-yard touchdown pass from Wardell to Scooter Womack to make it 10-7 with 10:13 left in the half. Seattle's next drive ended when Curtis Kesterson was picked off by Elvis Fearson who took it 16 yards to the Washington 22-yard line. After the Warthogs went three-and-out, Kesterson fumbled the snap and Don Frey recovered for the Warthogs at the Seadogs 34-yard line. Three plays later, Wardell threw a 7-yard touchdown pass to Harrison Crocker to give Washington a 14-10 lead with 4:06 to go in the second quarter. Both teams would punt, then Seattle drove 59 yards on 5 plays. Kesterson finished it off with a 5-yard touchdown pass to Chili Jerris to go up 17-14 with 59 seconds left in the half. The Warthogs then drove 39 yards on 6 plays, and Stephan Hooper kicked a 38-yard field goal with 3 seconds remaining to tie the game at 17 at halftime.
Both teams traded punts to start the third quarter, then the Warthogs moved 62 yards on 9 plays. Hooper finished the drive off with a 35-yard field goal to make it 20-17 with 4:33 left in the third quarter.
After trading punts, the Seadogs were faced with a fourth-and-four at the Warthogs 43-yard line. Mack Ahmad attempted to run for the first down but was stopped well short. Washington then drove 58 yards on 5 plays, and Wardell finished it off with a 5-yard touchdown pass to Kevin Hanan to go up 27-17 with 10:43 to go in the fourth quarter.
Washington (4-4) gained 387 yards of total offense. The Warthogs ran for 119 yards on 31 carries, Marshall Garver led the team with 49 yards on 14 carries. Wardell was 17-of-31 passing for 274 yards, 3 TD and 1 INT. He was sacked twice, losing 6 yards. Crocker (59 yards, TD), Archie Colvin (56 yards) and Stanford Wayland (18 yards) each caught 3 passes in the game. The Warthogs will host the Portland Pride next week.
Seattle (5-3) gained 313 yards of total offense. The Seadogs ran for 60 yards on 21 carries. Shoe led the team with 44 yards on 12 carries and a TD. Kesterson was 20-of-33 passing for 213 yards, 1 TD and 1 INT. He was sacked four times, losing 29 yards. Caleb Sifford was 5-of-8 passing for 69 yards and a INT. Trent Dillon led the receivers with 10 catches for 82 yards. The Seadogs conclude their three-game Eastern road trip next week against the Detroit Neon.
Seattle punted to open the game, and Wardell was intercepted by Hudie Aiken at the Washington 24-yard line. Four plays later, Roman Shoe scored on a 9-yard touchdown run to give the Seadogs a 7-0 lead with 9:41 remaining in the first quarter. The teams would trade punts, and then late in the quarter, Norvel Talie's punt was blocked by Douglas Smothers at the Warthogs 35-yard line. After three plays gained seven yards, Tyne Dill kicked a 45-yard field goal to make it 10-0 with 14:09 to go in the second quarter.
The Warthogs would respond with an 11-play, 80-yard drive, ending with a 14-yard touchdown pass from Wardell to Scooter Womack to make it 10-7 with 10:13 left in the half. Seattle's next drive ended when Curtis Kesterson was picked off by Elvis Fearson who took it 16 yards to the Washington 22-yard line. After the Warthogs went three-and-out, Kesterson fumbled the snap and Don Frey recovered for the Warthogs at the Seadogs 34-yard line. Three plays later, Wardell threw a 7-yard touchdown pass to Harrison Crocker to give Washington a 14-10 lead with 4:06 to go in the second quarter. Both teams would punt, then Seattle drove 59 yards on 5 plays. Kesterson finished it off with a 5-yard touchdown pass to Chili Jerris to go up 17-14 with 59 seconds left in the half. The Warthogs then drove 39 yards on 6 plays, and Stephan Hooper kicked a 38-yard field goal with 3 seconds remaining to tie the game at 17 at halftime.
Both teams traded punts to start the third quarter, then the Warthogs moved 62 yards on 9 plays. Hooper finished the drive off with a 35-yard field goal to make it 20-17 with 4:33 left in the third quarter.
After trading punts, the Seadogs were faced with a fourth-and-four at the Warthogs 43-yard line. Mack Ahmad attempted to run for the first down but was stopped well short. Washington then drove 58 yards on 5 plays, and Wardell finished it off with a 5-yard touchdown pass to Kevin Hanan to go up 27-17 with 10:43 to go in the fourth quarter.
Washington (4-4) gained 387 yards of total offense. The Warthogs ran for 119 yards on 31 carries, Marshall Garver led the team with 49 yards on 14 carries. Wardell was 17-of-31 passing for 274 yards, 3 TD and 1 INT. He was sacked twice, losing 6 yards. Crocker (59 yards, TD), Archie Colvin (56 yards) and Stanford Wayland (18 yards) each caught 3 passes in the game. The Warthogs will host the Portland Pride next week.
Seattle (5-3) gained 313 yards of total offense. The Seadogs ran for 60 yards on 21 carries. Shoe led the team with 44 yards on 12 carries and a TD. Kesterson was 20-of-33 passing for 213 yards, 1 TD and 1 INT. He was sacked four times, losing 29 yards. Caleb Sifford was 5-of-8 passing for 69 yards and a INT. Trent Dillon led the receivers with 10 catches for 82 yards. The Seadogs conclude their three-game Eastern road trip next week against the Detroit Neon.
Thursday, March 23, 2017
CIFL Week 7 Standings
| EAST DIVISION | W | L | T | PF | PA |
| Michigan Bombers | 5 | 1 | 0 | 171 | 111 |
| Houston Hotshots | 3 | 3 | 0 | 140 | 128 |
| Detroit Neon | 3 | 3 | 0 | 170 | 164 |
| Washington Warthogs | 3 | 4 | 0 | 150 | 200 |
| WEST DIVISION | W | L | T | PF | PA |
| Seattle Seadogs | 5 | 2 | 0 | 201 | 122 |
| Portland Pride | 4 | 2 | 0 | 143 | 136 |
| Sacramento Knights | 1 | 5 | 0 | 136 | 182 |
| Anaheim Splash | 1 | 5 | 0 | 103 | 171 |
| Week 7 Scores (Home team in ALL CAPS) | |||||
| Detroit 40, SACRAMENTO 21 | |||||
| WASHINGTON 34, Houston 31 (OT) | |||||
| MICHIGAN 27, Seattle 21 (OT) | |||||
| Week 8 Games | |||||
| Seattle (5-2) at Washington (3-4) (Warthogs -1) | |||||
| Portland (4-2) at Detroit (3-3) (Neon -4) | |||||
| Anaheim (1-5) at Sacramento (1-5) (Knights -3) | |||||
| Houston (3-3) at Michigan (5-1) (Bombers -10) | |||||
CIFL: Bombers Take Seadogs in OT, 27-21
CHARLESTOWN, MI-The battle of the CIFL's first place teams did not disappoint in terms of the action, but a questionable decision on the overtime coin toss gave the Michigan Bombers a 27-21 victory over the Seattle Seadogs.
There was no scoring in the first quarter. After trading punts through the first half of the quarter, Marco Ancell of the Bombers picked off Seattle's Curtis Kesterson and returned it 13 yards to the Michigan 43-yard line. The Bombers drove into scoring position, but Orey Calhoun missed a 51-yard field goal. Consequently, Seattle drove 42 yards on 9 plays, and Tyne Dill would kick a 34-yard field goal to give the Seadogs a 3-0 lead with 12:37 remaining in the second quarter. After trading punts, Seattle would go on an 11-play, 56-yard drive. Dill finished it off with a 29-yard field goal to make it 6-0 with 2:34 left in the half. After a Michigan punt, Seattle was on the move again, but Dill would miss a 49-yard field goal attempt at the end of the half.
The third quarter saw the Seadogs punt, then the Bombers moved towards a score, but Calhoun missed a 25-yard field goal attempt. Kesterson would get picked off again, and Rickey Gabriel would take it 30 yards to the Seattle 10-yard line. Four plays later, facing a fourth-and-goal from the 2, the Bombers went for it, and Gitch Tims hit Kirk Norman for a 2-yard touchdown pass to give Michigan a 7-6 lead 2:05 to go in the third quarter. On the ensuing Seadogs possession, Kesterson would get intercepted again, as Foster Whitlock returned it 25 yards to the Seattle 11-yard line. Bernest Noon scored on a 1-yard touchdown run three plays later to make it 14-6 with 1:03 left in the third.
After the Seadogs were turned away on fourth down early in the fourth, Tims would get intercepted by Cooper Fusco at the Bombers 29-yard line. Four plays later, Roman Shoe ran in from the 1, and a successful 2-point conversion tied it at 14 with 12:46 left in regulation. The Bombers would respond with a 12-play, 65-yard drive. Tims would throw a 15-yard touchdown pass to Dalls Kinburn and Michigan retook the lead, 21-14 with 8:09 left in the fourth. Seattle then went on an 8-play, 57-yard drive ending with a 2-yard touchdown pass from Kesterson to Royce Lodge to tie the game at 21 with 4 minutes remaining in regulation time. A Bombers fumble on the ensuing kickoff that was recovered by Dill went for naught as the Seadogs were forced to punt. An interception of Tims by Fusco in the final minute also went for naught as the clock ran out, sending the game to overtime.
The Seadogs would win the toss, but elected to kickoff. The Bombers took advantage of the gift, and drove 69 yards on 9 plays. Whitey Barnwell scored on a 1-yard touchdown run with 12:23 remaining in overtime to give Michigan the win.
Michigan (5-1) gained 354 yards of total offense. The Bombers ran for 104 yards on 31 carries. Barnwell led the team with 59 yards on 16 carries and a TD. Tims went 21-of-38 passing for 272 yards, 2 TD and 2 INT. He was sacked three times, losing 22 yards. Norman led the receivers with 6 catches for 52 yards and a TD. The Bombers will host the Houston Hotshots next week.
Seattle (5-2) gained 363 yards of total offense. The Seadogs ran for 109 yards on 25 carries. Shoe led the team with 99 yards on 19 carries and a TD. Kesterson went 23-of-48 passing for 268 yards, 1 TD and 3 INT. He was sacked three times, losing 14 yards. Trent Dillon led the receivers with 6 catches for 88 yards. The Seadogs continue their Eastern road trip with a game against the Washington Warthogs next week.
There was no scoring in the first quarter. After trading punts through the first half of the quarter, Marco Ancell of the Bombers picked off Seattle's Curtis Kesterson and returned it 13 yards to the Michigan 43-yard line. The Bombers drove into scoring position, but Orey Calhoun missed a 51-yard field goal. Consequently, Seattle drove 42 yards on 9 plays, and Tyne Dill would kick a 34-yard field goal to give the Seadogs a 3-0 lead with 12:37 remaining in the second quarter. After trading punts, Seattle would go on an 11-play, 56-yard drive. Dill finished it off with a 29-yard field goal to make it 6-0 with 2:34 left in the half. After a Michigan punt, Seattle was on the move again, but Dill would miss a 49-yard field goal attempt at the end of the half.
The third quarter saw the Seadogs punt, then the Bombers moved towards a score, but Calhoun missed a 25-yard field goal attempt. Kesterson would get picked off again, and Rickey Gabriel would take it 30 yards to the Seattle 10-yard line. Four plays later, facing a fourth-and-goal from the 2, the Bombers went for it, and Gitch Tims hit Kirk Norman for a 2-yard touchdown pass to give Michigan a 7-6 lead 2:05 to go in the third quarter. On the ensuing Seadogs possession, Kesterson would get intercepted again, as Foster Whitlock returned it 25 yards to the Seattle 11-yard line. Bernest Noon scored on a 1-yard touchdown run three plays later to make it 14-6 with 1:03 left in the third.
After the Seadogs were turned away on fourth down early in the fourth, Tims would get intercepted by Cooper Fusco at the Bombers 29-yard line. Four plays later, Roman Shoe ran in from the 1, and a successful 2-point conversion tied it at 14 with 12:46 left in regulation. The Bombers would respond with a 12-play, 65-yard drive. Tims would throw a 15-yard touchdown pass to Dalls Kinburn and Michigan retook the lead, 21-14 with 8:09 left in the fourth. Seattle then went on an 8-play, 57-yard drive ending with a 2-yard touchdown pass from Kesterson to Royce Lodge to tie the game at 21 with 4 minutes remaining in regulation time. A Bombers fumble on the ensuing kickoff that was recovered by Dill went for naught as the Seadogs were forced to punt. An interception of Tims by Fusco in the final minute also went for naught as the clock ran out, sending the game to overtime.
The Seadogs would win the toss, but elected to kickoff. The Bombers took advantage of the gift, and drove 69 yards on 9 plays. Whitey Barnwell scored on a 1-yard touchdown run with 12:23 remaining in overtime to give Michigan the win.
Michigan (5-1) gained 354 yards of total offense. The Bombers ran for 104 yards on 31 carries. Barnwell led the team with 59 yards on 16 carries and a TD. Tims went 21-of-38 passing for 272 yards, 2 TD and 2 INT. He was sacked three times, losing 22 yards. Norman led the receivers with 6 catches for 52 yards and a TD. The Bombers will host the Houston Hotshots next week.
Seattle (5-2) gained 363 yards of total offense. The Seadogs ran for 109 yards on 25 carries. Shoe led the team with 99 yards on 19 carries and a TD. Kesterson went 23-of-48 passing for 268 yards, 1 TD and 3 INT. He was sacked three times, losing 14 yards. Trent Dillon led the receivers with 6 catches for 88 yards. The Seadogs continue their Eastern road trip with a game against the Washington Warthogs next week.
Friday, March 17, 2017
CIFL: Warthogs Get Past Hotshots in OT, 34-31
WASHINGTON, DC-Archie Colvin accounted for three touchdowns, but ultimately, it was the foot of Stephan Hooper that gave the Washington Warthogs a 34-31 overtime victory over the Houston Hotshots in Week 7 of the CIFL season.
Houston's Gus Wicker took the opening kickoff at the goal line and took off on a 100-yard kickoff return for a touchdown to give the Hotshots a 7-0 lead just 17 seconds into the game. Washington then drove 40 yards on 7 plays, and Hooper would kick a 42-yard field goal to make it 7-3 with 11:08 to go in the first. The Hotshots would answer with a 7-play, 81-yard drive. Barney Brant finished it off with a 49-yard touchdown pass to Jeff Epps to go up 14-3 with 8:05 remaining in the first quarter. The Warthogs then moved 73 yards on 11 plays, and Colvin scored on a 10-yard touchdown run to make it 14-10 with 3:37 to go in the first.
After a Houston punt, Marshall Garver fumbled for the Warthogs and Esteban Reed recovered for the Hotshots at the Washington 33-yard line. Three plays later, Brant opened the second quarter with a 14-yard touchdown pass to Bren Upton putting Houston up 21-10 with 14:53 remaining in the second. Washington then went on a 16-play, 74-yard drive ending with a 19-yard field goal by Hooper to make it 21-13 with 7:25 left in the half. Brant would get picked off by Reston Hanna who took it 29 yards to the Washington 35-yard line, thwarting a Houston scoring attempt. The Warthogs would punt, and Hanna picked Brant off again at the Hotshots 48-yard line. Hooper would miss a 30-yard field goal attempt late in the half, and the second quarter ended with the Hotshots in front.
Scooter Womack fumbled the second half kickoff, and Van Bojovic recovered for Houston at the Washington 29-yard line. Seven plays later, Brant would fire a 5-yard touchdown pass to Jerris Vaughn to put the Hotshots up 28-13 with 11:51 left in the third quarter. The Warthogs would respond with a 9-play, 74-yard drive ending with a 23-yard field goal by Hooper to make it 28-16 with 7:17 left in the third. On Houston's ensuing drive, Brant was picked off by Burke Angus who returned it 25 yards to the Hotshots 25-yard line. Five plays later, Corliss Wardell tossed a 1-yard touchdown pass to Colvin, cutting the lead to 28-23 with 4:40 to go in the third quarter. Upton tried running a reverse, but was stripped of the ball by Cal Boozy, and E.J. Pitts recovered for Washington at the Hotshots 35-yard line. Six plays later, Wardell hit Colvin for a 7-yard touchdown pass. The two-point conversion was good, and the Warthogs took a 31-28 lead with 26 seconds left in the third.
Houston came back on the next drive with a 9-play, 42-yard march, and Martin Seal would kick a 49-yard field goal to tie the game at 31 with 11:52 remaining in the fourth quarter. The teams would trade punts, then Wardell would get intercepted by Nathaniel Hatton at the Hotshots 40-yard line. But nothing came of it, and the teams would trade punts again, and the game went into overtime.
The Warthogs had a chance to end the game early, but Hooper would miss a 41-yard field goal attempt. The Hotshots went three-and-out, and Colvin returned the punt 31 yards to the Houston 36-yard line. A six-play, 16-yard drive set up a 37-yard field goal attempt for Hooper, and he didn't miss, giving the Warthogs the 34-31 with 7:17 to go in overtime.
Washington (3-4) gained 492 yards of total offense. The Warthogs ran for 146 yards on 34 carries. Garver led the team with 55 yards on 14 carries. Wardell was 30-of-50 passing for 369 yards, 2 TD and 1 INT. He was sacked three times, losing 23 yards. Colvin was the leading receiver with 9 catches for 84 yards and 2 TD. The Warthogs host the Seattle Seadogs next week.
Houston (3-3) gained 242 yards of total offense. The Hotshots ran for 60 yards on 20 carries. Hank Olive led the team with 27 yards on 10 carries. Brant was 17-of-31 passing for 200 yards, 3 TD and 3 INT. Lovell Pyle led the receivers with 5 catches for 45 yards. The Hotshots visit the Michigan Bombers next week.
Houston's Gus Wicker took the opening kickoff at the goal line and took off on a 100-yard kickoff return for a touchdown to give the Hotshots a 7-0 lead just 17 seconds into the game. Washington then drove 40 yards on 7 plays, and Hooper would kick a 42-yard field goal to make it 7-3 with 11:08 to go in the first. The Hotshots would answer with a 7-play, 81-yard drive. Barney Brant finished it off with a 49-yard touchdown pass to Jeff Epps to go up 14-3 with 8:05 remaining in the first quarter. The Warthogs then moved 73 yards on 11 plays, and Colvin scored on a 10-yard touchdown run to make it 14-10 with 3:37 to go in the first.
After a Houston punt, Marshall Garver fumbled for the Warthogs and Esteban Reed recovered for the Hotshots at the Washington 33-yard line. Three plays later, Brant opened the second quarter with a 14-yard touchdown pass to Bren Upton putting Houston up 21-10 with 14:53 remaining in the second. Washington then went on a 16-play, 74-yard drive ending with a 19-yard field goal by Hooper to make it 21-13 with 7:25 left in the half. Brant would get picked off by Reston Hanna who took it 29 yards to the Washington 35-yard line, thwarting a Houston scoring attempt. The Warthogs would punt, and Hanna picked Brant off again at the Hotshots 48-yard line. Hooper would miss a 30-yard field goal attempt late in the half, and the second quarter ended with the Hotshots in front.
Scooter Womack fumbled the second half kickoff, and Van Bojovic recovered for Houston at the Washington 29-yard line. Seven plays later, Brant would fire a 5-yard touchdown pass to Jerris Vaughn to put the Hotshots up 28-13 with 11:51 left in the third quarter. The Warthogs would respond with a 9-play, 74-yard drive ending with a 23-yard field goal by Hooper to make it 28-16 with 7:17 left in the third. On Houston's ensuing drive, Brant was picked off by Burke Angus who returned it 25 yards to the Hotshots 25-yard line. Five plays later, Corliss Wardell tossed a 1-yard touchdown pass to Colvin, cutting the lead to 28-23 with 4:40 to go in the third quarter. Upton tried running a reverse, but was stripped of the ball by Cal Boozy, and E.J. Pitts recovered for Washington at the Hotshots 35-yard line. Six plays later, Wardell hit Colvin for a 7-yard touchdown pass. The two-point conversion was good, and the Warthogs took a 31-28 lead with 26 seconds left in the third.
Houston came back on the next drive with a 9-play, 42-yard march, and Martin Seal would kick a 49-yard field goal to tie the game at 31 with 11:52 remaining in the fourth quarter. The teams would trade punts, then Wardell would get intercepted by Nathaniel Hatton at the Hotshots 40-yard line. But nothing came of it, and the teams would trade punts again, and the game went into overtime.
The Warthogs had a chance to end the game early, but Hooper would miss a 41-yard field goal attempt. The Hotshots went three-and-out, and Colvin returned the punt 31 yards to the Houston 36-yard line. A six-play, 16-yard drive set up a 37-yard field goal attempt for Hooper, and he didn't miss, giving the Warthogs the 34-31 with 7:17 to go in overtime.
Washington (3-4) gained 492 yards of total offense. The Warthogs ran for 146 yards on 34 carries. Garver led the team with 55 yards on 14 carries. Wardell was 30-of-50 passing for 369 yards, 2 TD and 1 INT. He was sacked three times, losing 23 yards. Colvin was the leading receiver with 9 catches for 84 yards and 2 TD. The Warthogs host the Seattle Seadogs next week.
Houston (3-3) gained 242 yards of total offense. The Hotshots ran for 60 yards on 20 carries. Hank Olive led the team with 27 yards on 10 carries. Brant was 17-of-31 passing for 200 yards, 3 TD and 3 INT. Lovell Pyle led the receivers with 5 catches for 45 yards. The Hotshots visit the Michigan Bombers next week.
Wednesday, March 15, 2017
CIFL: Neon Too Bright For Knights, 40-21
SACRAMENTO-The Detroit Neon jumped out to a big early lead and coasted to a 40-21 victory over the Sacramento Knights in Week 7 of the CIFL season.
On the opening kickoff, Sacramento's Herb Inman would fumble and kicker DJ Pilgrim recovered for Detroit at the Knights 8-yard line. Two plays later, Cooney Lehigh tossed a 1-yard touchdown pass to Denver Smits to give the Neon a 7-0 lead with 14:04 left in the first quarter. After the Knights went three-and-out, the Neon went on a 10-play, 55-yard drive ending with a 34-yard field goal by Pilgrim to make it 10-0 with 8:45 to go in the first. Sacramento moved down the field, only for Brett Gold to fumble, and Eugene Strand recovered at the Knights 25-yard line. After a 10-play, 47-yard drive, Pilgrim would nail a 45-yard field goal on the final play of the first quarter to make it 13-0.
Following another Sacramento punt, Detroit drove 66 yards on 7 plays. Lehigh finished it off with a 9-yard touchdown pass to Leonard Echols to put the Neon up 20-0 with 10:35 remaining in the second quarter. On Sacramento's next drive, Stand would pick off Derrick Todd at the Neon 26-yard line. Detroit would punt, and Todd would get picked off again, this time by Russ Toby at the Detroit 22-yard line. The Neon went three-and-out, and Mitchell Payson would finally put the Knights on the board with a 67-yard punt return to make it 20-7 with 1:37 to go in the half. Sylvester Ledd fumbled on the ensuing kickoff, and Thurman Cherry recovered for Sacramento at the Detroit 20-yard line. Five plays later, Bernest Herbert scored on a 3-yard touchdown run with 18 seconds left to get within six at 20-14 at halftime.
The third quarter was a slow starter. Karl Show intercepted Lehigh at the Knights 43-yard line early in the quarter, but Sacramento went three-and-out. The Neon would punt, and the Knights moved into scoring position only for Shane Sandlin to miss a 56-yard field goal attempt. Pilgrim would subsequently miss a 54-yard field goal. Felipe Fann would then pick Todd off and sprint 31 yards to the Sacramento 7-yard line. Two plays later, Smits would score on a 4-yard touchdown run to make it 27-14 with 2:47 to go in the third quarter. On the ensuing Knights possession, Fann would sack Todd and force a fumble that was recovered by Toby at the Knights 16-yard line. After gaining nine yards on three plays, Pilgrim would add a 24-yard field goal to make it 30-14 with 20 seconds remaining in the third.
At the start of the fourth quarter, Todd was picked off by Milt Argulles at the Detroit 25-yard line. After trdaing punts, the Neon went on an 8-play, 60-yard drive ending with a 14-yard touchdown pass from Lehigh to Dete Troxel to go up 37-14 with 7:31 remaining in the fourth quarter. Sacramento would answer with a 16-play, 69-yard drive. Todd would throw an 11-yard touchdown pass to Aaron Tibbs to make it 37-21 with 3:36 remaining in the fourth. After a failed onside kick, Detroit gained 22 yards on 4 plays, and Pilgrim kicked a 40-yard field goal with 1:16 to go to make it 40-21.
Detroit (3-3) gained 386 yards of total offense. The Neon ran for 141 yards on 34 carries. Smits led the team with 54 yards on 12 carries and a TD. Lehigh went 18-of-32 passing for 245 yards, 3 TD, 1 INT and was not sacked. Echols led the receivers with 10 receptions for 135 yards and a TD. The Neon return home next week to face the Portland Pride.
Sacramento (1-5) gained 312 yards of total offense. The Knights ran for 117 yards on 22 carries. Todd led the team with 50 yards on 6 carries. He went 21-of-43 passing for 209 yards, 1 TD and 4 INT. He was sacked three times, losing 35 yards. Tibbs (57 yards, TD), Herbert (45 yards), and Inman (33 yards) each caught 5 passes. The Knights host the Anaheim Splash next week.
On the opening kickoff, Sacramento's Herb Inman would fumble and kicker DJ Pilgrim recovered for Detroit at the Knights 8-yard line. Two plays later, Cooney Lehigh tossed a 1-yard touchdown pass to Denver Smits to give the Neon a 7-0 lead with 14:04 left in the first quarter. After the Knights went three-and-out, the Neon went on a 10-play, 55-yard drive ending with a 34-yard field goal by Pilgrim to make it 10-0 with 8:45 to go in the first. Sacramento moved down the field, only for Brett Gold to fumble, and Eugene Strand recovered at the Knights 25-yard line. After a 10-play, 47-yard drive, Pilgrim would nail a 45-yard field goal on the final play of the first quarter to make it 13-0.
Following another Sacramento punt, Detroit drove 66 yards on 7 plays. Lehigh finished it off with a 9-yard touchdown pass to Leonard Echols to put the Neon up 20-0 with 10:35 remaining in the second quarter. On Sacramento's next drive, Stand would pick off Derrick Todd at the Neon 26-yard line. Detroit would punt, and Todd would get picked off again, this time by Russ Toby at the Detroit 22-yard line. The Neon went three-and-out, and Mitchell Payson would finally put the Knights on the board with a 67-yard punt return to make it 20-7 with 1:37 to go in the half. Sylvester Ledd fumbled on the ensuing kickoff, and Thurman Cherry recovered for Sacramento at the Detroit 20-yard line. Five plays later, Bernest Herbert scored on a 3-yard touchdown run with 18 seconds left to get within six at 20-14 at halftime.
The third quarter was a slow starter. Karl Show intercepted Lehigh at the Knights 43-yard line early in the quarter, but Sacramento went three-and-out. The Neon would punt, and the Knights moved into scoring position only for Shane Sandlin to miss a 56-yard field goal attempt. Pilgrim would subsequently miss a 54-yard field goal. Felipe Fann would then pick Todd off and sprint 31 yards to the Sacramento 7-yard line. Two plays later, Smits would score on a 4-yard touchdown run to make it 27-14 with 2:47 to go in the third quarter. On the ensuing Knights possession, Fann would sack Todd and force a fumble that was recovered by Toby at the Knights 16-yard line. After gaining nine yards on three plays, Pilgrim would add a 24-yard field goal to make it 30-14 with 20 seconds remaining in the third.
At the start of the fourth quarter, Todd was picked off by Milt Argulles at the Detroit 25-yard line. After trdaing punts, the Neon went on an 8-play, 60-yard drive ending with a 14-yard touchdown pass from Lehigh to Dete Troxel to go up 37-14 with 7:31 remaining in the fourth quarter. Sacramento would answer with a 16-play, 69-yard drive. Todd would throw an 11-yard touchdown pass to Aaron Tibbs to make it 37-21 with 3:36 remaining in the fourth. After a failed onside kick, Detroit gained 22 yards on 4 plays, and Pilgrim kicked a 40-yard field goal with 1:16 to go to make it 40-21.
Detroit (3-3) gained 386 yards of total offense. The Neon ran for 141 yards on 34 carries. Smits led the team with 54 yards on 12 carries and a TD. Lehigh went 18-of-32 passing for 245 yards, 3 TD, 1 INT and was not sacked. Echols led the receivers with 10 receptions for 135 yards and a TD. The Neon return home next week to face the Portland Pride.
Sacramento (1-5) gained 312 yards of total offense. The Knights ran for 117 yards on 22 carries. Todd led the team with 50 yards on 6 carries. He went 21-of-43 passing for 209 yards, 1 TD and 4 INT. He was sacked three times, losing 35 yards. Tibbs (57 yards, TD), Herbert (45 yards), and Inman (33 yards) each caught 5 passes. The Knights host the Anaheim Splash next week.
Tuesday, March 14, 2017
CIFL Week 6 Stanfings
| EAST DIVISION | W | L | T | PF | PA |
| Michigan Bombers | 4 | 1 | 0 | 144 | 90 |
| Houston Hotshots | 3 | 2 | 0 | 109 | 94 |
| Detroit Neon | 2 | 3 | 0 | 130 | 143 |
| Washington Warthogs | 2 | 4 | 0 | 116 | 169 |
| WEST DIVISION | W | L | T | PF | PA |
| Seattle Seadogs | 5 | 1 | 0 | 180 | 95 |
| Portland Pride | 4 | 2 | 0 | 143 | 136 |
| Sacramento Knights | 1 | 4 | 0 | 115 | 142 |
| Anaheim Splash | 1 | 5 | 0 | 103 | 171 |
| Week 6 Scores (Home team in ALL CAPS) | |||||
| SEATTLE 38, Detroit 21 | |||||
| Portland 25, SACRAMENTO 22 | |||||
| MICHIGAN 29, Washington 3 | |||||
| HOUSTON 20, Anaheim 13 | |||||
| Week 7 Games | |||||
| Detroit (2-3) at Sacramento (1-4) (Neon -1) | |||||
| Houston (3-2) at Washington (2-4) (Hotshots -4) | |||||
| Seattle (5-1) at Michigan (4-1) (Bombers -4) | |||||
| Bye Week: Anaheim (1-5), Portland (4-2) | |||||
CIFL: Houston Holds Off Anaheim, 20-13
HOUSTON-The Houston Hotshots defeated the Anaheim Splash 20-13 in a Week 6 CIFL game.
Both teams had their chances to score early on, but couldn't capitalize. First, Martin Seal missed a 44-yard field goal attempt for Houston. Then Butler Elliott would miss a 52-yard attempt for Anaheim. Seal would miss again from 49 yards out. Then the teams traded punts, until Hotshots QB Barney Brant was picked off by Coy Hickok who returned it 15 yards to the Splash 29-yard line. But then the teams traded punts again, Harlan Finnegan would get picked off by Nathaniel Hatton at the Houston 34-yard line. Houston would punt, and then Hatton would pick Finnegan off again at the Splash 21-yard line. Three plays later, Brant completed a 9-yard touchdown pass to Hank Olive to finally open the scoring at 7-0 with 2:32 remaining in the second quarter. The Splash would answer with a 9-play, 65-yard drive. Elliott would finish the drive with a 20-yard field goal with 18 seconds left to make it 7-3 at the half.
Anaheim would open the second half with a 9-play, 24-yard drive. Elliott would kick a 54-yard field goal to make it 7-6 with 10:41 remaining in the third quarter. The Hotshots would move the ball 54 yards on 12 plays, and Seal would kick a 35-yard field goal to put Houston up 10-6 with 4:30 remaining in the third.
After Elliott missed a 55-yard field goal attempt, Houston went on the march again, going 55 yards on 8 plays. Brant would finish the drive with a 2-yard touchdown pass to Bren Upton to make it 17-6 with 12:08 to go in the fourth quarter. Benny Gee fumbled the ensuing kickoff, and Angell Newby recovered for the Hotshots at the Splash 36-yard line. After seven plays gained 16 yards, Seal would kick a 37-yard field goal to make it 20-6 with 7:52 to go in the fourth. Anaheim would be turned away on fourth down, then Seal would miss a 50-yard field goal attempt late. Following the miss, Finnegan would hit Kaleo Hendricks for a 60-yard touchdown pass to make it 20-13 with 1:06 remaining. The Splash failed on the onside kick, and the Hotshots ran out the clock.
Houston (3-2) gained 314 yards of total offense. The Hotshots ran for 135 yards on 41 carries. Olive led the team with 57 yards on 15 carries. Brant was 21-of-29 passing for 189 yards, 2 TD and 1 INT. He was sacked once for a 10-yard loss. Lovell Pyle led the receivers with 7 catches for 84 yards. The Hotshots visit the Washington Warthogs next week.
Anaheim (1-5) gained 284 yards of total offense. The Splash ran for 107 yards on 20 carries. Brett Fusco led the team with 65 yards on 9 carries. He was also the leading receiver with 5 catches for 41 yards. Finnegan was 13-of-31 passing for 186 yards, 1 TD and 2 INT. He was sacked twice, losing 9 yards. The Splash have a bye next week before visiting the Sacramento Knights in Week 8.
Both teams had their chances to score early on, but couldn't capitalize. First, Martin Seal missed a 44-yard field goal attempt for Houston. Then Butler Elliott would miss a 52-yard attempt for Anaheim. Seal would miss again from 49 yards out. Then the teams traded punts, until Hotshots QB Barney Brant was picked off by Coy Hickok who returned it 15 yards to the Splash 29-yard line. But then the teams traded punts again, Harlan Finnegan would get picked off by Nathaniel Hatton at the Houston 34-yard line. Houston would punt, and then Hatton would pick Finnegan off again at the Splash 21-yard line. Three plays later, Brant completed a 9-yard touchdown pass to Hank Olive to finally open the scoring at 7-0 with 2:32 remaining in the second quarter. The Splash would answer with a 9-play, 65-yard drive. Elliott would finish the drive with a 20-yard field goal with 18 seconds left to make it 7-3 at the half.
Anaheim would open the second half with a 9-play, 24-yard drive. Elliott would kick a 54-yard field goal to make it 7-6 with 10:41 remaining in the third quarter. The Hotshots would move the ball 54 yards on 12 plays, and Seal would kick a 35-yard field goal to put Houston up 10-6 with 4:30 remaining in the third.
After Elliott missed a 55-yard field goal attempt, Houston went on the march again, going 55 yards on 8 plays. Brant would finish the drive with a 2-yard touchdown pass to Bren Upton to make it 17-6 with 12:08 to go in the fourth quarter. Benny Gee fumbled the ensuing kickoff, and Angell Newby recovered for the Hotshots at the Splash 36-yard line. After seven plays gained 16 yards, Seal would kick a 37-yard field goal to make it 20-6 with 7:52 to go in the fourth. Anaheim would be turned away on fourth down, then Seal would miss a 50-yard field goal attempt late. Following the miss, Finnegan would hit Kaleo Hendricks for a 60-yard touchdown pass to make it 20-13 with 1:06 remaining. The Splash failed on the onside kick, and the Hotshots ran out the clock.
Houston (3-2) gained 314 yards of total offense. The Hotshots ran for 135 yards on 41 carries. Olive led the team with 57 yards on 15 carries. Brant was 21-of-29 passing for 189 yards, 2 TD and 1 INT. He was sacked once for a 10-yard loss. Lovell Pyle led the receivers with 7 catches for 84 yards. The Hotshots visit the Washington Warthogs next week.
Anaheim (1-5) gained 284 yards of total offense. The Splash ran for 107 yards on 20 carries. Brett Fusco led the team with 65 yards on 9 carries. He was also the leading receiver with 5 catches for 41 yards. Finnegan was 13-of-31 passing for 186 yards, 1 TD and 2 INT. He was sacked twice, losing 9 yards. The Splash have a bye next week before visiting the Sacramento Knights in Week 8.
Monday, March 13, 2017
CIFL: Bombers Blow Out Warthogs, 29-3
CHARLESTOWN, MI-The Michigan Bombers blew out the Washington Warthogs in a Week 6 CIFL game by the final score of 29-3.
The kicking game dominated the first half. After a Washington punt, Michigan drove 64 yards on 11 plays, ending with a 26-yard field goal by Orey Calhoun to give the Bombers a 3-0 with 8:25 to go in the first quarter. On the ensuing Warthogs drive, Corliss Wardell was sacked by JT Ruby and fumbled. Franco Walzer recovered for the Bombers at the Washington 31-yard line. After three plays netted 2 yards, Calhoun kicked a 46-yard field goal to make it 6-0 with 5:14 left in the first.
Washington would drive into scoring position, but Stephan Hooper missed a 34-yard field goal attempt at the start of the second quarter. On the ensuing Michigan drive, Gitch Tims would be picked off by Burke Angus at midfield. However, the Bombers would get the ball back three plays later as Covie Warmack intercepted Wardell at the Warthogs 38-yard line. Following a 7-play, 21-yard drive, Calhoun kicked a 34-yard field goal to go up 9-0 with 9:49 remaining in the second. After a Warthogs punt, Calhoun attempted a 44-yard field goal. The kick was blocked, and Chance Ancell returned it 42 yards to the Michigan 15-yard line. After three plays gained a yard, Hooper kicked a 31-yard field goal to make it 9-3 with 2:34 to go in the half. The Bombers responded with a 5-play, 35-yard drive, and Calhoun kicked a 53-yard field goal with 1:06 left in the half to take a 12-3 lead going into the locker room.
At the start of the second half, Michigan took the ball and moved 80 yards on 13 plays. Tims finished the drive with a 22-yard touchdown pass to Norm Rancher to make it 19-3 with 8:49 left in the third quarter. The Warthogs would get picked off again as Warmack intercepted a Wardell pass at the Bombers 7-yard line.
After trading punts, the Bombers would drive 66 yards on 10 plays. Tims would connect on a 13-yard touchdown pass to Bernest Noon to make it 26-3 with 10:56 remaining in the fourth quarter. Wardell would get picked off again, this time by Marco Ancell at the Bombers 26-yard line. The teams traded punts, and Michigan moved on a 5-play, 36-yard drive ending with a 34-yard field goal by Calhoun to make the final score 29-3.
Michigan (4-1) gained 407 yards of total offense. The Bombers ran for 119 yards on 39 carries. Whitey Barnwell led the team with 71 yards on 22 carries. He also led the team with 5 receptions for 63 yards. Tims went 22-of-32 passing for 288 yards, 2 TD, 1 INT and was not sacked. The Bombers will host the Seattle Seadogs next week in a midseason showdown.
Washington (2-4) gained 175 yards of total offense. The Warthogs ran for 49 yards on 17 carries. Marshall Garver led the team with 25 yards on 10 carries. Wardell went 13-of-27 passing for 161 yards and 3 INT. He was sacked four times, losing 35 yards. Scooter Womack led the receivers with 4 catches for 68 yards. The Warthogs host the Houston Hotshots next week.
The kicking game dominated the first half. After a Washington punt, Michigan drove 64 yards on 11 plays, ending with a 26-yard field goal by Orey Calhoun to give the Bombers a 3-0 with 8:25 to go in the first quarter. On the ensuing Warthogs drive, Corliss Wardell was sacked by JT Ruby and fumbled. Franco Walzer recovered for the Bombers at the Washington 31-yard line. After three plays netted 2 yards, Calhoun kicked a 46-yard field goal to make it 6-0 with 5:14 left in the first.
Washington would drive into scoring position, but Stephan Hooper missed a 34-yard field goal attempt at the start of the second quarter. On the ensuing Michigan drive, Gitch Tims would be picked off by Burke Angus at midfield. However, the Bombers would get the ball back three plays later as Covie Warmack intercepted Wardell at the Warthogs 38-yard line. Following a 7-play, 21-yard drive, Calhoun kicked a 34-yard field goal to go up 9-0 with 9:49 remaining in the second. After a Warthogs punt, Calhoun attempted a 44-yard field goal. The kick was blocked, and Chance Ancell returned it 42 yards to the Michigan 15-yard line. After three plays gained a yard, Hooper kicked a 31-yard field goal to make it 9-3 with 2:34 to go in the half. The Bombers responded with a 5-play, 35-yard drive, and Calhoun kicked a 53-yard field goal with 1:06 left in the half to take a 12-3 lead going into the locker room.
At the start of the second half, Michigan took the ball and moved 80 yards on 13 plays. Tims finished the drive with a 22-yard touchdown pass to Norm Rancher to make it 19-3 with 8:49 left in the third quarter. The Warthogs would get picked off again as Warmack intercepted a Wardell pass at the Bombers 7-yard line.
After trading punts, the Bombers would drive 66 yards on 10 plays. Tims would connect on a 13-yard touchdown pass to Bernest Noon to make it 26-3 with 10:56 remaining in the fourth quarter. Wardell would get picked off again, this time by Marco Ancell at the Bombers 26-yard line. The teams traded punts, and Michigan moved on a 5-play, 36-yard drive ending with a 34-yard field goal by Calhoun to make the final score 29-3.
Michigan (4-1) gained 407 yards of total offense. The Bombers ran for 119 yards on 39 carries. Whitey Barnwell led the team with 71 yards on 22 carries. He also led the team with 5 receptions for 63 yards. Tims went 22-of-32 passing for 288 yards, 2 TD, 1 INT and was not sacked. The Bombers will host the Seattle Seadogs next week in a midseason showdown.
Washington (2-4) gained 175 yards of total offense. The Warthogs ran for 49 yards on 17 carries. Marshall Garver led the team with 25 yards on 10 carries. Wardell went 13-of-27 passing for 161 yards and 3 INT. He was sacked four times, losing 35 yards. Scooter Womack led the receivers with 4 catches for 68 yards. The Warthogs host the Houston Hotshots next week.
Sunday, March 12, 2017
CIFL: Boren, Pride Beat Knights, 25-22
SACRAMENTO-Kenny Boren scored two fourth-quarter touchdowns en route to a 25-22 comeback victory for the Portland Pride over the Sacramento Knights in a Week 6 CIFL game.
Sacramento punted to start the game, and Portland would drive 14 yards on 4 plays. Theodis Durkin would open the scoring with a 47-yard field goal to give the Pride a 3-0 lead with 10:59 left in the first quarter. The Knights would respond with a 6-play, 33-yard drive ending with a 38-yard field goal by Shane Sandlin to tie the game at 3 with 7:20 remaining in the first. The teams would trade punts and Portland found themselves on their own 6-yard line. Reuben Findley would get sacked in the end zone by Elrod Cupp for a safety to give Sacramento a 5-3 lead with 1:02 to go in the first quarter.
After a Sacramento punt, Findley would get intercepted by Drew Bumpers who ran 35 yards to the Pride 3-yard line. On the following play, Derrick Todd tossed a 3-yard touchdown pass to Chet Quince to put the Knights up 12-3 with 13:18 remaining in the second quarter. A short kickoff put the Pride at the Sacramento 42-yard line, and the Pride went on a 6-play, 29-yard drive ending with Durkin kicking a 30-yard field goal to make it 12-6 with 9:46 left in the half. The Knights answered with a 5-play, 81-yard drive. Aaron Tibbs would catch a 6-yard touchdown pass from Todd to make it 19-6 with 7:31 remaining in the second. Portland drove for a potential score, but Durkin would miss a 49-yard field goal. Sacramento then moved 33 yards on 6 plays, and Sandlin nailed a 45-yard field goal with 50 seconds remaining in the half, and the Knights were ahead 22-6 at halftime.
Portland's comeback attempt did not start off well, as Bumpers would intercept Findley again at the Sacramento 24-yard line. Sandlin would later miss a 47-yard field goal attempt. The Pride went three-and-out and William Pegg's punt was downed at the Knights 3-yard line. On the next play, Todd would be sacked in the end zone by Hal Harbin to give Portland a safety and cut the lead to 22-8 with 7:19 remaining in the third quarter.
Both teams would trade punts, and Sacramento would prepare to punt again from its own 20. But the snap was bobbled by Butch Covington and Steve Perez would recover for Portland at the 4-yard line. Three plays later, Boren ran in from the 5 to make it 22-15 with 13:15 to go in the fourth quarter. Gross Ware would fumble the ensuing kickoff at the 21-yard line, and Mort Wallace would recover for the Pride. Seven plays later, facing a fourth-and-goal from the 2, Boren would plunge in for the score to tie the game at 22 with 8:57 remaining in the fourth. After a Sacramento punt, Portland moved methodically down the field on an 11-play, 79-yard drive. Durkin would put the finishing touches on the drive with a 24-yard field goal to put the Pride ahead 25-22 with 59 seconds to go. Sacramento's desperate attempt to move towards a score was thwarted, and the Pride got the duke.
Portland (4-2) gained 310 yards of total offense. The Pride ran for 141 yards on 32 carries. Boren led the team with 81 yards on 18 carries and 2 TD. Findley went 20-of-32 passing for 197 yards and 2 INT. He was sacked five times, losing 28 yards. Boren (60 yards) and Rex Doran (37 yards) each caught 4 passes. The Pride have a bye next week before going on the road to play the Detroit Neon in Week 8.
Sacramento (1-4) gained 232 yards of total offense. The Knights ran for 30 yards on 16 carries. Todd led the team with 24 yards on 5 carries. He went 20-of-36 passing for 218 yards and 2 TD. He was sacked three times, losing 16 yards. Bernest Herbert led the receivers with 5 catches for 26 yards. The Knights will host the Detroit Neon next week.
Sacramento punted to start the game, and Portland would drive 14 yards on 4 plays. Theodis Durkin would open the scoring with a 47-yard field goal to give the Pride a 3-0 lead with 10:59 left in the first quarter. The Knights would respond with a 6-play, 33-yard drive ending with a 38-yard field goal by Shane Sandlin to tie the game at 3 with 7:20 remaining in the first. The teams would trade punts and Portland found themselves on their own 6-yard line. Reuben Findley would get sacked in the end zone by Elrod Cupp for a safety to give Sacramento a 5-3 lead with 1:02 to go in the first quarter.
After a Sacramento punt, Findley would get intercepted by Drew Bumpers who ran 35 yards to the Pride 3-yard line. On the following play, Derrick Todd tossed a 3-yard touchdown pass to Chet Quince to put the Knights up 12-3 with 13:18 remaining in the second quarter. A short kickoff put the Pride at the Sacramento 42-yard line, and the Pride went on a 6-play, 29-yard drive ending with Durkin kicking a 30-yard field goal to make it 12-6 with 9:46 left in the half. The Knights answered with a 5-play, 81-yard drive. Aaron Tibbs would catch a 6-yard touchdown pass from Todd to make it 19-6 with 7:31 remaining in the second. Portland drove for a potential score, but Durkin would miss a 49-yard field goal. Sacramento then moved 33 yards on 6 plays, and Sandlin nailed a 45-yard field goal with 50 seconds remaining in the half, and the Knights were ahead 22-6 at halftime.
Portland's comeback attempt did not start off well, as Bumpers would intercept Findley again at the Sacramento 24-yard line. Sandlin would later miss a 47-yard field goal attempt. The Pride went three-and-out and William Pegg's punt was downed at the Knights 3-yard line. On the next play, Todd would be sacked in the end zone by Hal Harbin to give Portland a safety and cut the lead to 22-8 with 7:19 remaining in the third quarter.
Both teams would trade punts, and Sacramento would prepare to punt again from its own 20. But the snap was bobbled by Butch Covington and Steve Perez would recover for Portland at the 4-yard line. Three plays later, Boren ran in from the 5 to make it 22-15 with 13:15 to go in the fourth quarter. Gross Ware would fumble the ensuing kickoff at the 21-yard line, and Mort Wallace would recover for the Pride. Seven plays later, facing a fourth-and-goal from the 2, Boren would plunge in for the score to tie the game at 22 with 8:57 remaining in the fourth. After a Sacramento punt, Portland moved methodically down the field on an 11-play, 79-yard drive. Durkin would put the finishing touches on the drive with a 24-yard field goal to put the Pride ahead 25-22 with 59 seconds to go. Sacramento's desperate attempt to move towards a score was thwarted, and the Pride got the duke.
Portland (4-2) gained 310 yards of total offense. The Pride ran for 141 yards on 32 carries. Boren led the team with 81 yards on 18 carries and 2 TD. Findley went 20-of-32 passing for 197 yards and 2 INT. He was sacked five times, losing 28 yards. Boren (60 yards) and Rex Doran (37 yards) each caught 4 passes. The Pride have a bye next week before going on the road to play the Detroit Neon in Week 8.
Sacramento (1-4) gained 232 yards of total offense. The Knights ran for 30 yards on 16 carries. Todd led the team with 24 yards on 5 carries. He went 20-of-36 passing for 218 yards and 2 TD. He was sacked three times, losing 16 yards. Bernest Herbert led the receivers with 5 catches for 26 yards. The Knights will host the Detroit Neon next week.
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