Steamwheelers Earn 100th Franchise Victory with 54-27 Victory
Over the Peoria
Pirates.
May 17, 2008, (Moline, Ill.) – The Quad City Steamwheelers (3-4) became
the second team in af2 history to notch 100 franchise victories with a 54-27 victory over the Peoria Pirates (2-5) in front
of 4,812 at the i wireless Center on Saturday, May 17. Kevin Adams tallied two key interceptions, returning one for 45 yards
early in the second quarter to help seal the ‘Wheelers victory. The score put the ‘Wheelers up 21-6 and the team
never looked back.
Steamwheelers quarterback J.J. Raterink threw five touchdowns for 263 yards
on 23 completions, while rushing for one touchdown. He spread the ball around hitting Schmidt for a game-high 91 receiving
yards on nine catches. While Schimidt tallied a touchdown, Deontrae Johnson had eight catches for 90 yards and two scores.
Kris Peters also tallied two touchdown catches on the night. Fullback Russell Monk finished the game with four carries for
10 yards and a touchdown. On defense, Adams had a game-high 8.5 tackles and three pass breakups,
while Tyus Jackson recorded two sacks. Jordan Davis also tallied three pass breakups on the night.
For the Pirates, Justin Rascati tallied two touchdown tosses on 183 yards
and 24 completions, while also rushing for a game high 55 yards and two rushing touchdowns. Robert Garth had two touchdown
catches and 59 yards on four catches, while Darren Paige tallied a team-high 65 receiving yards on nine catches. On defense,
Kofi Amoah had 7.5 tackles.
Team
1st 2nd
3rd 4th
Final
Peoria Pirates
6 7
7 7
27 (2-5-0)
Quad City Steamwheelers
14 14
13 13
54 (3-4-0)
Schutt
Offensive Player of the Game – J.J. Raterink (QCS)
ADT Defensive Player of the Game – Kevin Adams (QCS)
JLS Ironman
of the Game – Malik Jackson (QCS)
Cutters
Catch of the Game – Raterink to Johnson to end half.
