The Calgary Wolfpack evened our record at 2-2 on the season following a nasty 24-21 victory over our rival the Edmonton Stallions on Saturday night. The game was a penalty filled affair with neither side able to maintain any flow on offence. The Wolfpack looked to be comfortably in charge with a 24-7 lead late in the 4th quarter only to see that lead evaporate due to mistakes & penalties. The Wolfpack hung on to the win only after the Stallions botched a 37 yard field goal attempt in the last minute of the game!
The offence struggled to find any rhythm on the evening. QB Darryl Leason finished 18 of 38 for 337 yards, 2 TD’s and 1 INT. SB Evan Kaluta had a big night hauling in 7 passes for 124 yards. Rookie SB Theon James had an impressive debut with 3 catches for 70 yards and 1 TD. RB Jeff Williams was a dual threat with 61 yards rushing on 9 carries and 64 yards receiving in 4 catches. FB Matt Squires scored twice, once on the ground and once through the air. PK Tom Dixon hit all 3 extra points and hit a 19 yard game winning FG late in the 4th quarter.
The defence played strong and for the most part was able to contain a powerful Stallions offence. CB Rob Sakires led all tacklers with 5.5 (5 solo, 1 assist) and 1 KD. DE Jim Lapointe chipped in with 4 tackles (3 solo, 2 assists). CB Robb Sherman had 3.5 tackles (3 solo, 1 assist) and 1 tackle for loss. DHB Jack Braybrook also had 3.5 tackles (3 solo, 1 assist) and 1 INT which he returned 27 yards. DT Sheldon Southgate had 2 tackles including a sack and a forced fumble. WR Jesse Krsa had a big game on special teams with 2.5 tackles (2 solo, 1 assist) as well as recovering an onside kick.
The Wolfpack head into the bye week tied with 4 other teams at 2-2. The second half of the AFL season will begin on Saturday July 11, 6:00pm, Great Chief Park in Red Deer when the Pack will take on the 0-4 Buccaneers.
Stats vs Edmonton Stallions June 27, 2009
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