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SIOUX FALLS, SD - The Sioux Falls Storm (7-4) defeated the Chicago Slaughter (7-5) 53-38 on Saturday night at the Storm shelter. This game gives the Storm their 29^th straight win at home. The record is 36 straight home wins set from 2005-2009. Saturday night was also Military appreciation night.  The Sioux Falls Storm is proud to honor all who serve, and have served, in our armed forces.

Chicago couldn’t muster together any offense on their first drive but a 51-yard field goal by Chris Nendick put the Slaughter up first 3-0. The Storm evened the contest back up when kicker Parker Douglass connected on a field goal from 24-yards out.  With 6:48 remaining in the first quarter, Nendick put in a 34-yard field goal for the Slaughter to give Chicago a 6-3 lead. The Storm captured their first lead of the game when back up quarterback Martevious Young ran in a 3-yard touchdown to make it 10-6.  Late in the quarter the Slaughter scored on a 34-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Cody Kirby to wide out Eyad Salem. At the end of the first quarter Chicago led the Storm 13-10.

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The Sioux Falls Storm (6-3) is at the two-thirds mark of the 2013 campaign. To this point, the season can be summed up very easily…thrilling. Over the last 3 games, in which the Storm faced the top three teams in the IFL, the average margin has been just over 3 points. With every game up for grabs in the final seconds. The Storm went 2-1 over this stretch.  All three losses on the season have come on the road.

 

The Indoor Football league, as a whole, is having a banner year. After slimming down and strengthening the remaining teams in the league, the IFL is experiencing parity unlike anything it has seen before. As of now, there are only two games separating the top six teams in the league. With only six weeks left in the season, the weight of each game is becoming apparent.

 

The Storm has five games left on their 2013 schedule. All of them facing teams in the playoff hunt.

 

Up first is the Cedar Rapids Titans (5-4). This is first meeting between the two teams this season and will take place in Cedar Rapids, IA. The Titans bring the number one offense in the league, spearheaded by a pair of dynamic receivers and a perennial running back powerhouse. Bryan Pray and former Storm wideout, Carl Sims are both among the best receivers in the league. On the ground, The Titans feature Laron Council. Council, along with the Storm’s Tory Harrison, are in the conversation of best back in the league. He leads the league in rushing TD’s with 18.

 

While the Titans bring the firepower, The Storm specializes in shutting it down. The Storm has the best defense in the league, allowing fewer points and yards per game than any other team in the league. The squad is led by linebacker and fan favorite, Tyler Knight. Knight ranks second in the IFL in tackles with 100 and leads the league in forced fumbles.

 

The Storm offense is ranked second in the league, right behind the Titans. The hard-running Tory Harrison has been an incredible addition to the team and an integral part of the Storm’s offense this season. Storm QB Terrance Bryant has not only brought his abilities to the field but he’s brought a much needed confidence and leadership to the squad.

 

"Cedar Rapids has a loaded roster and it will be a loud, hostile atmosphere.  I look forward to seeing what our team is made of," stated Storm Owner, Todd Tryon.

 

The Storm takes on the Cedar Rapids Titans this Saturday, 11^th at 7:00pm. The game will be broadcast live at Eastway Bowl, located at 3201 E. 10th street. Come enjoy the game with the Storm girls and staff. Storm gear will be given away throughout the night.

 

Can't make the party? Tune in to KWSN AM1230 & 98.1FM at 6:05pm to hear The Silver Fox, Rich Roste, give the play-by-play for the game.

Cedar Rapaids, IA - The Cedar Rapids Titans (6-4) started the season strong, winning their first 5 games, but have faltered of late.  That was not the case on Saturday, as they were set to host the 2012 IFL Champions, the Sioux Falls Storm (6-4).

The Storm took the field minus a couple of familiar faces, Mike Tatum (#23, WR) was out with a concussion, Tory Harrison (#24, RB), third in the league in rushing, was out with a knee injury and veteran Cory Johnsen (#96, DL) was out with injury as well.  Some familiar faces were back with the Storm.  Stewart Franks (#2, DB) was signed this week to hopefully give the Storm DBs some veteran help and Clinton Solomon (#8, WR) was also back in a Storm uniform.

Things started off well for the Storm, defensively.  A holding call in the end zone gave the Storm a 2-0 lead after Cedar Rapids initial possession.  On the ensuing drive, after the free kick, Parker Douglass hit a field goal to give the Storm a 5-0 lead, that would be their last lead of the game.

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Richmond, VA: The Indoor Football League (IFL) is proud to announce the Week 12 Vidswap.com Players of the Week. 

Offensive Players of the Week: Dante Warren (QB, Tri-Cities Fever)

For the first time this season, a member of the Tri-Cities Fever has earned Player of the Week honors.  After beginning the season 1-5, Coach Adam Shackelford inserted Dante Warren (6’0, 200, South Dakota) as his starting quarterback.  Since then, Warren has lead the Fever to a 2-1 record, including a 70-68 victory over the Cedar Rapids Titans on Saturday night. Warren passed for 125 yards and 3 touchdowns while adding 75 rushing yards and 4 scores on the ground. Warren has thrown 15 touchdown passes vs. only 2 interceptions and he currently ranks 4th in the IFL with a 103.1 Quarterback Rating (minimum 60 pass attempts). Additionally, Warren ranks 7th in rushing yards (334) and tied for 5th with 10 rushing touchdowns.  After earning back-to-back wins for the first time all season, the future looks bright for Warren and the Fever.  Tri-Cities will look to keep their late season playoff push rolling when they take on the Wyoming Cavalry this weekend.

Defensive Player of the Week:  Tyler Knight (LB, Sioux Falls Storm)

Tyler Knight (6’0, 225, Mississippi Valley State) takes home Defensive Player of the Week for the 2nd time in 2013 (Week 1).  In another extremely competitive game, the Storm avenged their early season loss to the Nebraska Danger with a 43-41 victory.  Knight was all over the field, registering 16 tackles and 3 pass defenses.  For the game, the Storm defensive unit forced 2 turnovers, scored a safety, and held the potent Danger offense scoreless in the 4th quarter.  Knight is 2nd in the IFL in tackles this season, tallying 100 through 9 games.  Next up for the Storm is a difficult road matchup against the Cedar Rapids Titans, who are 4-1 at home this season.

Special Teams Player of the Week:  Philip Welch (K, Colorado Ice)

It did not take long for Philip Welch to make an impression in the IFL.  Welch (6’3, 185, Wisconsin), playing in his first ever IFL game (signed by the Ice on Wednesday May 1st), is the Special Teams Player of the Week.  Welch played a major role in Colorado’s 51-41 victory over the Wyoming Cavalry. Wyoming’s defense held Colorado to 4-11 third down conversions, and as a result, the Ice were forced to settle for field goal attempts throughout the night.  Welch stepped up to the challenge, converting 5 of 7 attempts (distances of 52, 26, 40, 18, and 47) in addition to going 4-4 on PAT’s for a total of 19 points.  The Ice take their 6-3 record into a bye this week.  They will return to action in Week 14 vs. the Fever.    

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