Erie Express struggle against unbeaten South Buffalo
By Mike Copper, Erie Times-News, Pa. | |
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The Celtics clinched that distinction with a 38-7 win at Dollinger Field, and they didn't require any luck from the four-leaf clover logos on their helmets to accomplish it.
They scored 28 points in the second half to secure a season sweep of the Express and improve to 7-0 in the division.
Erie dropped to 5-2 in the division and 9-2 overall.
"I think we read our press clippings too much," Express coach
The Express can still qualify for the PAFL postseason as a wild-card team. They even have a chance at another home game, according to team operations director
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A fumble recovery set up the Express' lone scoring drive and touchdown that pulled them within 10-7 late in the first half. Their six-play, 60-yard drive was capped when quarterback
Mayr outleapt South Buffalo's cornerback to snare the ball and score from 16 yards out with 13.6 seconds left.
"Everyone seemed like they were pumped up and ready to go (for the second half)," Pilling said of Erie's halftime demeanor. "But we came out and we were flat again."
The Celtics seriously deflated the Express' momentum when
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Harris scored on a 60-yard interception return.
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