By Robert H. Kelly
Copyright 2010 TexSport Publications
LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA (May 29, 2010) In a must win game to keep a chance of a home field advantage for the first round of the playoffs, the Louisiana Swashbucklers manhandled the Columbus Lions 51-31 in Southern Indoor Football League action at the Lake Charles Civic Center.
Swashbucklers quarterback Freddie Harrison went 10 for 23 and two touchdowns in the air, while Kendrick Perry had 16 carries for 108 yards and one touchdown.
The Swashbucklers and the Lions were pretty much even in terms of offense statistics. Louisiana had 274 total yards (146 rushing and 128 passing) while Columbus had 252 total yards (7 rushing and 245 passing).
The time of possession was also fairly equal; with Columbus controlling the ball 30 minutes 58 seconds and Louisiana having possession 29 minutes 2 seconds.
What made the difference in the scoring was 3rd down conversions. Louisiana managed to convert six of eight on 3rd down, while the Lions could only manage to convert two of their six attempts.
The Swashbucklers’ used a balanced offensive attack, with five players getting on the scoreboard.
Wide receiver Sammy Knight caught six passes for 97 yards and one touchdown, while fellow receiver Damian Henderson caught one pass for 13 yards, which lead to another touchdown.
Philip O’Neal also added to the scoring frenzy, rushing for 10 yards on two carries and one touchdown.
Kicker Blake Bercegeay booted two field goals for 25 yards and 31 yards, along with six extra points and two “uno” scores on kickoffs.
Columbus quarterback Chris McCoy completed 27 passes on 44 attempts, threw one interception, and scored two passing touchdowns; the longest of 29 yards. He was sacked three times.
The Swashbucklers will next face off against their I-10 rivals, the Lafayette Wildcatters (3-4) on Saturday, while the Lions will play the league leading Albany Panthers (6-1) at home.
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