Post by DiamondThief on Apr 20, 2019 19:31:51 GMT -8
FINAL - Bucks 40, River Kings 25
4/20/19 --
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA - Using a stifling defense and strong first quarter offense, the Bismarck Bucks bulled their way to a 40-25 win over the Cedar Rapids River Kings tonight at U.S. Cellular Center.
Bismarck earned their first win of the season with the win and move to 5-1 on the 2019 Indoor Football League season. The River Kings, who have dropped five in a row, fell to 1-7. It was the first-ever meeting between the teams this season.
The Bucks got out to a 6-0 lead at the 3:19 mark of the opening quarter on William Gibbs' nine-yard touchdown pass from Homer Causey. The River Kings came back less than three minutes later when Kurt Palandech found Jordan Smith for a 11-yard score. Cedar Rapids led 7-6 at the end of the first.
Fredrick Abraham's 21-yard pass from Causey once again gave the Bucks the lead, but the River Kings answered on Palandech's two-yard pass to Drake White with 1:15 remaining in the second quarter. John Gibbs hit Abraham for a 13-yard touchdown with 16 seconds remaining in the opening half to put Bismarck up 20-14. Phillip Nwosu converted a 29-yard field goal as time expired in the half to narrow the Bucks' lead to 20-17 at the break.
Causey and Gibbs have shared time at quarterback all season for the Bucks, though Causey has been the starter in recent weeks.
Causey's five-yard rush put Bismarck up 26-17 on the opening drive of the second half. The Bucks added to the lead on his three-yard pass to Preston Hamlette midway through the third quarter. Cedar Rapids scored on a one-yard run from Nathaniel Chavious to make the score 33-25 in favor of the Bucks.
Causey put the team up by what would become the final margin early in the fourth quarter.
Play was stopped for several minutes early in the fourth following Causey's touchdown as River Kings' defensive lineman Walter Walker was seriously injured on the play. Walker was eventually taken off the field by stretcher. He was conscious and waved to the crowed as he was wheeled toward the sideline. Walker, out of Presumption College, was signed by Cedar Rapids on April 9.
Cedar Rapids held the edge in total offense, 195 yards to 166. That included a 165 to 90 edge in the passing game. Bismarck rushed for 76 yards compared to the River Kings' 30. The Bucks were penalized five times for 26 yards, while the River Kings were flagged seven times for 48 yards.
Causey had perhaps his best outing of the season, completing seven of 11 passes for 89 yards with three touchdowns and a pick. He also rushed for 32 yards and two scores. William Gibbs caught two passes for 39 yards and a touchdown, while Abraham finished with scores on both of his receptions for 34 yards. Lynn Williams led the Bucks' defense with nine tackles and a fumble recovery LaTreze Mushatt and Aaron Berg each blocked a kick.
Palandech went 20 of 32 for 165 yards and a pair of touchdowns. Smith had five catches for 58 yards and a touchdown, while White caught five balls for 51 yards and a score. Marquel Wade added nine grabs for 51 yards. Travonti "Tuff" Johnson, James Gray and Jason Gibson each had five tackles for the River Kings' defesne. Nick Brassell recorded an interception.
The River Kings will head to Grand Island in week 10 to face the Nebraska Danger on April 26. Kickoff is scheduled for 5:05 p.m. pacific (7:05 p.m. central). It will be the first meeting between the teams this season. The Bucks return home on April 28 for a Sunday matinee against the Quad City Steamwheelers. Kickoff in that one is set for 12:05 p.m. pacific (2:05 p.m. central). It will be the first-ever meeting between the teams.
4/20/19 --
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA - Using a stifling defense and strong first quarter offense, the Bismarck Bucks bulled their way to a 40-25 win over the Cedar Rapids River Kings tonight at U.S. Cellular Center.
Bismarck earned their first win of the season with the win and move to 5-1 on the 2019 Indoor Football League season. The River Kings, who have dropped five in a row, fell to 1-7. It was the first-ever meeting between the teams this season.
The Bucks got out to a 6-0 lead at the 3:19 mark of the opening quarter on William Gibbs' nine-yard touchdown pass from Homer Causey. The River Kings came back less than three minutes later when Kurt Palandech found Jordan Smith for a 11-yard score. Cedar Rapids led 7-6 at the end of the first.
Fredrick Abraham's 21-yard pass from Causey once again gave the Bucks the lead, but the River Kings answered on Palandech's two-yard pass to Drake White with 1:15 remaining in the second quarter. John Gibbs hit Abraham for a 13-yard touchdown with 16 seconds remaining in the opening half to put Bismarck up 20-14. Phillip Nwosu converted a 29-yard field goal as time expired in the half to narrow the Bucks' lead to 20-17 at the break.
Causey and Gibbs have shared time at quarterback all season for the Bucks, though Causey has been the starter in recent weeks.
Causey's five-yard rush put Bismarck up 26-17 on the opening drive of the second half. The Bucks added to the lead on his three-yard pass to Preston Hamlette midway through the third quarter. Cedar Rapids scored on a one-yard run from Nathaniel Chavious to make the score 33-25 in favor of the Bucks.
Causey put the team up by what would become the final margin early in the fourth quarter.
Play was stopped for several minutes early in the fourth following Causey's touchdown as River Kings' defensive lineman Walter Walker was seriously injured on the play. Walker was eventually taken off the field by stretcher. He was conscious and waved to the crowed as he was wheeled toward the sideline. Walker, out of Presumption College, was signed by Cedar Rapids on April 9.
Cedar Rapids held the edge in total offense, 195 yards to 166. That included a 165 to 90 edge in the passing game. Bismarck rushed for 76 yards compared to the River Kings' 30. The Bucks were penalized five times for 26 yards, while the River Kings were flagged seven times for 48 yards.
Causey had perhaps his best outing of the season, completing seven of 11 passes for 89 yards with three touchdowns and a pick. He also rushed for 32 yards and two scores. William Gibbs caught two passes for 39 yards and a touchdown, while Abraham finished with scores on both of his receptions for 34 yards. Lynn Williams led the Bucks' defense with nine tackles and a fumble recovery LaTreze Mushatt and Aaron Berg each blocked a kick.
Palandech went 20 of 32 for 165 yards and a pair of touchdowns. Smith had five catches for 58 yards and a touchdown, while White caught five balls for 51 yards and a score. Marquel Wade added nine grabs for 51 yards. Travonti "Tuff" Johnson, James Gray and Jason Gibson each had five tackles for the River Kings' defesne. Nick Brassell recorded an interception.
The River Kings will head to Grand Island in week 10 to face the Nebraska Danger on April 26. Kickoff is scheduled for 5:05 p.m. pacific (7:05 p.m. central). It will be the first meeting between the teams this season. The Bucks return home on April 28 for a Sunday matinee against the Quad City Steamwheelers. Kickoff in that one is set for 12:05 p.m. pacific (2:05 p.m. central). It will be the first-ever meeting between the teams.
Both games, as well as all IFL games this season, will be streamed live on the IFL's Official YouTube Channel. SCtoC will present previews of those, and all, games this season. Those previews will be posted on the board of the home team in each game.
- ANM
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