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Season comes to a close for Lionz with OT loss - JASON NAILLON sports@uvsj.com
SUGAR CITY — A dominating season comes to an end for the Eastern Idaho Lionz football team after losing to the St. George Blitz 27-26 in overtime on Saturday. It was one of the better offensive performances that the Lionz had all season, yet they came up short thanks to a blocked PAT in overtime. “We came together and things clicked. We rose to the occasion kind of like a brotherhood,” said coach Jason Stucki.
The fourth quarter proved to be wild for both teams. The Lionz were on the opposite end of yet another controversial call. “The quarterback for the Blitz tried to pull a Steve Young and threw the ball deep. Their guy caught it and went down,” said Stucki. “The ref didn’t see the contact and the Blitz player was able to score. A very controversial call.” After that score, the Lionz answered back and drove the length of field and forced the game into overtime.
The Lionz scored on their first drive, but then had their PAT blocked. It wound up costing them the game. The Blitz came in after throwing an incomplete pass, and threw the ball to the far corner. The wide receiver stretched out and caught it one-handed. The Blitz then won the game by kicking a successful PAT.
In response to the catch Stucki said, “It was one of those NFL-type catches.” The season now ends for the Lionz after losing this playoff game, but the AAA All-Star Game will be held the second weekend in July, with several Lionz players participating. The Lionz finished the season 6-3.
Anyone who is interested to potentially play in 2010, please email us at (madlion@lionzfootball.com) or call Head Coach Jason Stucki at 390-5587.
View ALL Lionz' Top Ten Victories in the Coach's Corner page. Finally Game #1 - The Biggest Game Ever.
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