Blackhawks claim second consecutive APFL title
By Tony Boone, Senior Writer
tony.boone@nonpareilonline.com
Published: Sunday, July 18, 2010 12:19 AM CDT
Did anyone expect anything less?
Iowa and Mid-Missouri did more than go down to the wire in Saturday’s APFL championship game at the Mid-America Center. They went past it.
After missing a 30-yard field goal as time expired, veteran kicker Jerry Lakin knocked in a 34-yarder in overtime to give the Blackhawks a 31-28 victory and their second consecutive APFL title.
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Missed chances hurt Outlaws
Blackhawks capitalize on four missed field goals, callback of TD
July 18, 2010 4:08 PM
The Sedalia Democrat
The Mid-Missouri Outlaws had their chances Saturday night in the APFL championship game in Council Bluffs, Iowa.
The Iowa Blackhawks won 31-28 in overtime for their second straight league championship.
“It was two evenly matched teams,” Outlaws coach Travis Jobe said. “Our strengths and weaknesses are exact opposites. They like to use their size and strength, and we have a little more athletic ability, I think.”
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Historic APFL Title Game in Iowa
Council Bluffs, IA – The Iowa Blackhawks are set to host their 2nd consecutive APFL Championship Game. But, for the first time in APFL history the Kansas Koyotes are not one of the participants. The Mid-Missouri Outlaws are the opponents for Saturday night's title match..
The Outlaws earned that honor with a convincing win versus the Springfield Wolf Pack in the first-ever APFL Playoff game hosted in Sedalia, Missouri. From the opening kickoff the Outlaws controlled the game they eventually won 35-27.
The Blackhawks defeated their old nemesis handily by doubling the score on the Koyotes, 60-30. This was the fourth straight victory for the Blackhawks dating back to the 2009 APFL Championship game.
Whether you are a Blackhawks fan or an Outlaws fan or just a fan of great sports entertainment, there are still good seats available for Saturday night's APFL Championship game. Go to the Iowa Blackhawks website for tickets or they can be purchased at the Mid America Center box office. There will also be FREE THUNDERSTIX for the first 1,000 fans to enter!
Mid America Center doors open at 6:00 PM. |
