PITBULLS CLINCH DIVISION AND PLAYOFF BERTH BY ENDING RAVENS SEASON WITH A 13-3 VICTORY!!!!

On August 24, 2008 the highly anticipated match up between two of Long Islands best. The hard hitting defensive driven Ravens against one of the leagues best offenses, The Pitbulls. The game started with the Pitbulls jumping out to an early 7-0 lead. The TD drive was sparked by a 45yd reception by #80 Doug Bedell, and capped off with a short TD run by #26 Ian Hunter. The Pitbulls DEFENSE stayed true to form by only allowing a 2nd quarter FG, due large in part to outstanding secondary play, which was led by #33 Rayquan Waiters who had 3 passes defended, 3 tackles and a blocked field goal recovery. Don Bonacorsa kicked a 27yd 2nd quarter FG making the halftime score 10-3 Pitbulls. The 2nd half was marked by intense defense on both sides of the ball. Special teams played a major role with good kick coverage and punter Don Bonacorsa forcing the Ravens offense to start deep in their own territory. Bonacorsa capped off the scoring with a 4th quarter FG.

The Pitbulls would like to congratulate #8 Don Bonacorsa as offensive player of week. The entire Pitbulls DEFENSE wins player of week!

NEPA MINERS SEEK SIXTH WIN 

The NEPA Miners (5-1-1) have their sights set on getting win number six this weekend versus the undefeated New York Predators (5-0) in a Regional American Football League Showdown. The Miners will practice tonight 6:45pm at the South Side Complex in Scranton implementing their game plan for the Predators without looking ahead. Team officials mentioned the potential opportunity to have home field advantage throughout the playoffs if they can run the table in their remaining four games but can’t for a second look past this weekend’s opponent. The New York Predators were 17-2 a year ago only losing twice to the defending RAFL and National Champion Prince William Monarchs who were a record breaking 21-0. Our hometown Miners are led by Quarterback J.P. Antosh who threw four touchdowns and had 174 yards in the air last weekend versus the Hudson Valley Cowboys to give him over 1000 yards passing on the season. The Miners boast a tenacious defense that has pitched two shutouts this season thanks in part to the pressure from line mates Malcolm Singleton and Eyad Elbattah along with Donnie Jackson-Beys smooth transition to Linebacker. The Special teams have been boosted by P.J. Piskorick who had a 95 yard kickoff return last weekend and averaged over 40 yards per punt this season. The Miners kickoff 7pm this Saturday night at Scranton Memorial Stadium, special guests will be Scranton Mayor Chris Doherty, the Elite U.S. Marines, Buttons the Clown and the Miners Girls Entertainment Team will be performing at half time. It ought to be another night of family fun at the Miners with a battle on the grid iron. Tickets are still for sale at the Mall at Steamtown guest services desk, online at www.nepaminers.com or at the gate on game day.

### MEDIA CONTACTS: NEPA Miners Logos available at http://www.nepaminers.com/logos.php

Owner/Head Coach Daniel LaMagna

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NEPA Miners Win Third Straight 

he NEPA Miners have strung together three straight impressive wins anchored by a tenacious defense, a well balanced offense and improving special teams. The Miners won this past weekend 48-11 versus the Hudson Valley Cowboys. The Cowboys started off the game with a field goal to gain the momentum early but that was short lived as P.J. Piskorick would take the ensuing kickoff 95 yards for a 7-3 Miners lead. The Miners Defense would shut the Cowboys down for the next three quarters led by a six tackle two sack performance by Eyad Elbattah along with sacks and constant pressure from Malcolm Singleton, Mike Collins and Roy Glenn Jr. The Offense would get their turn in the second quarter as the Offensive line protected J.P. Antosh as he threw scoring strikes to receivers Montell Knauls, Matt Pfancook and Jeremy Kendrick. Miners Linebacker Mike McGee also intercepted a Cowboys pass for a 25 yard touchdown to give the Miners a 35-3 lead at the half. The Miners did not lose a beat in the second half as the offense scored on the opening drive of the third quarter as J.P. Antosh connected with running back Andre Chollete for his fourth touchdown of the afternoon. Miners linebacker Donnie Jackson-Bey would put it away in the third quarter with a 45 yard interception return for a touchdown. Kicker Trevor Young was good on six of seven extra point attempts as the NEPA Miners scored 48 points to set a team record in their young two year history. The Cowboys would get a late score at home but the final score was 48-11 in the favor of our hometown team.

The NEPA Miners (5-1-1 / 4-1-1 RAFL) will return home this weekend after spending the last two weeks on the road. The New York Predators (5-0) will be visiting Scranton Memorial Stadium 7pm Saturday in what is being labeled Minor League Footballs Game of the Week throughout the country. Scranton Mayor Chris Doherty and the Regional American Football League Commissioners are scheduled to attend along with the United States Marines. Tickets are being sold at the Mall at Steamtown and online at www.nepaminers.com. Don’t miss the action this Saturday as the Miners need your support as they look to extend their win streak to four in their quest for an RAFL title.

The NEPA Miners have brought many talented football players to Northeastern Pennsylvania and have enjoyed many rewarding community service events in their off season. The Miners organization continues to eliminate that semi-pro label and take minor league football in NEPA to a new level of family entertainment in their 2008 “Football for the Fans campaign.”

The NEPA Miners Football and Entertainment organization will welcome an up and coming group from New York to its home venue this season. After this week’s minor league football game of the week versus the undefeated Predators, the Miners will host the Hudson County Bounty Hunters on September 6th and welcome the R & B group Minxx at half time. The Miners pride themselves in family entertainment and are delivering great football action and a concert all in one venue. Minxx recently won the Underground Music Award for Best female R&B Group. The event was @ B.B. Kings in Times Square in NY. The Miners look forward to our fans enjoying the most affordable night of family entertainment in Northeastern Pennsylvania at Scranton Memorial Stadium with Mayor Chris Doherty, the U.S. Marines, Buttons the Clown and the NEPA Miners Girls Entertainment Team on hand for this weekend’s game and having Minxx rock the Miners house on the 6th.

Come out and support the Miners in their title hunt and enjoy the show, GO MINERS!

### MEDIA CONTACTS: NEPA Miners Logos available at http://www.nepaminers.com/logos.php

Owner/Head Coach Daniel LaMagna (570) 604-4438

dlamagna@nepaminers.com  

PITBULL STREAK ENDS AT FIVE WITH 20-14 OT LOSS TO NJ WOLVES

On Aug 16 a battle of undefeated took place in Plainfield NJ between former GSFL power NJ wolves and 2nd year franchise Long Island Pitbulls. The game started with a flurry of passes which led to a short TD reception, giving wolves a 6-0 lead. The Pitbulls look to be unfazed by 1st Wolves TD and went on a scoring drive of there own. A 25yd TD pass from #12 Steve Newman to #85 Rodney Myrick. #8 Don Bonacorsa kicked the PAT giving Pitbulls a 7-6 lead. The two defenses showed their mettle by slowing down both offenses until the Wolves connected on a late 2nd quarter TD pass. They converted the 2pt try taking a 14-7 halftime lead. The Pitbulls opened the 2nd half scoring with a 1yd run by #3 Byron 'B Ron' Eason, making score 14-14, which was set up by a 58yd completion to #7 James 'Malley' Macklin who was injured on the play. (OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT JAMES AND HIS FAMILY FOR A SPEEDY RECOVERY). That would be the end of the 3rd quarter scoring.

After a defensive stop the Pitbulls offense took over at their own eight yard line with about 12 minutes remaining in game. What ensued was a time consuming (9:58) drive, consisting of runs and passes which took the Pitbulls to the 5yd line. It what appeared to be a game winning drive quickly turned sour as the unrelenting Wolves defense scratched and clawed to force a fumble at the 2yd sending the game into OT.

The Wolves won the toss and the Pitbulls forced a punt which was downed at the 1yd line. The Wolves defense held the Pitbulls at bay forcing a punt out of the endzone to the 30yd line which was returned to the around the 15yd line which led to the Wolves game winning TD run. Coach Khalid was quoted" hats off to the Wolves for playing from the whistle to the gun. Good luck the rest of way! Contrary to popular belief the refs had nothing to do with the outcome of the game."

The Pitbulls would like to congratulate #12 Steve Newman as offensive player of week. Steve was 7-12 for 164yds and a TD. #93 Pierre Woods and #57 Kaz Oliver are co-defensive players of the week. They both had 2 sacks a tackle and constant constant qb pressure

PITBULLS REMAIN UNDEFEATED WITH 28-6 VICTORY OVER PANTHERS!

On Sat. August 9 the Pitbulls ran their record to 5-0 with a convincing win against the Panthers. It was balanced offensive attack. The running game was led by #26 Ian Hunter who continued to chew up real estate to the tune of 7 carries for 56 yds. #4 Rason Burnett chipped in with 6 carries 38yds and two TDS. The passing game was led by #12 Steve Newman who was 4-10 for 99yds with a 30yrd TD pass to #25 Kelvin Lett. Once again, the Pitbulls played solid tenacious DEFENSE. They harassed the quarterback and played tough run DEFENSE. They were led by #20 Mike Novembre who had 6tkls and a fumble recovery. #5 Tyrone Sanford and #28 Marvin Caswell contributed with an interception and forced fumble respectively. The Pitbulls would like to congratulate #4 Rason Burnett as offensive player of week. He had 6 carries for 38yds and two TDS.

The Pitbulls would like to congratulate #20 Mike Novembre as defensive player of week. He had 6tkls and a fumble recovery.

NEPA Miners Football Heating Up

The North East PA Miners are playing some quality football as they are on a two game winning streak for the second time this season. The Miners won big against the Empire State Titans 37-0 led by their smoldering defense which did not let the Titans offense get near the red zone, pitching their second shutout of the season. Defensive Back Jamie Kendrick had another big game returning an interception for a touchdown. Quarterback J.P. Antosh threw touchdown strikes to Wide Receivers Jeremy Kendrick and Montell Knauls. The All-Time Minor League Rushing Leader Donnie Jackson-Bey scored a touch down and rookie kicker Trevor Young kicked three field goals. Can they keep winning? The Miners believe so but the Hudson Valley Cowboys, New York Predators and Hudson County Bounty Hunters are lining up to knock the Miners off their high horse. All three competitors are coming off of big wins, the Predators being undefeated and the Cowboys looking for revenge after a tough 30-0 defeat to the Miners in the Regional American Football League season opener. Our hometown Miners are 4-1-1 (3-1-1 RAFL) and only a half game behind the New England Knights 3-0-1 for first place in the RAFL North East Division while being a game and half ahead of the Division Rival Hudson Valley Cowboys who are 2-2. The close standings make the Miners matchup versus the Cowboys a big one as the North East Division race is tight. The Miners will then return home to Scranton Memorial Stadium to host the undefeated New York Predators on August 23rd in which Scranton Mayor Chris Doherty is scheduled to attend. The Miners will then host the Hudson County Bounty Hunters on September 6th in their final regular season home game with special guest and up and coming R & B group Minxx performing live at half time. As the Wilkes-Barre Pioneers have ended another strong football season, the NEPA Miners keep Minor League Football Championship hopes alive in North Eastern Pennsylvania. Fans can get more information on the NEPA Miners by going to www.nepaminers.com or visit the customer service desk at The Mall at Steamtown for individual game tickets. GO MINERS!

Warriors Shakeup

Warriors Get First Win

Blue Devils outlast Tribe

Brooklyn, NY; On Saturday August 9, 2008 the Brooklyn Blue Devils defeated the Long Island Tribe 30-20 behind the stellar play of quarterback Elliot Earle, who threw 3 touchdown passes. Trailing 20- 6 later in the second quarter Elliot hit Jason Solomon for a 15 yard touchdown pass to cut the lead down to 6. In the third quarter Jason caught another touchdown pass, which gave the Blue Devils the lead for good. Andre Hilton also caught a 67 yard touchdown pass from Elliot. The Blue Devils defense was lead by Yves Delva, who posted 7 tackles. The Blue Devils will take on the Brooklyn Bull Dogs this weekend.

The Blue Devils are now 3-2.  

THE PERFECT STORM. PITBULLS MOVE TO 4-0 WITH 41-0 VICTORY OVER HC STARS!!!! 

On Sat August 2nd the PITBUULS show no ill effects from the thunderstorm prior to the game. The PITBULLS were on their A game from start to finish. The PITBULLS jumped out to a early lead with a 20+ td rec from #12 Steve Newman to #7 James Macklin. The touchdowns continued to rain down. #80 Doug Bedell had a 7yd td rec from #12 Steve Newman. #3 Byron Eason had a short td run. #26 Ian Hunter had 30+ yd td run. #89 Keith Tenzie caught a short td pass from #13 Martin Garcia. Special teams chipped in with a blocked punt and recovery for a td by #32 Dawhite Hines. The DEFENSE continued its stellar play this season by recording its 3rd straight shutout. They were led in tkls by #99 Giovanni Cabalero, #20 Mike Novembre, and #5 Tyrone Sanford with 3 tkls each. Coach Khalid was quoted "Since the start of the seasonI have been asking my team to play 60 minutes of football and today they finally did".

The PITBULLS would like to congratulate #12 Steve Newman as offensive player of week. Steve was 5-9 with two td passes. #99 Giovanni Caballero wins defensive player of week with 3 tkls and constant qb pressure.