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TAMPA BAY – Quarterback Jason Boltus fired a 15-yard touchdown pass to veteran receiver T.T. Toliver with 15 seconds remaining to give the Tampa Bay Storm (7-10) a 38-34 Arena Football League over the LA KISS (4-13) Saturday night at Amalie Arena, but it was the defense which guaranteed the victory as time ran out before a season-high, Fan Appreciation night crowd of 16,308.
In the final 15 seconds, quarterback Danny Southwick, who led the KISS with four touchdown passes, connected with DeMarco Sampson for 20 yards. Then with only two seconds remaining, Nick Addison intercepted Southwick, thanks to a defensive line pressure that was unstoppable.
Storm fullback Undra Hendrix, getting his first start of the season, had a pair of bruising two-yard touchdown runs and his only reception for 17 yards was the Cutters Catch of the Game.
Defense again was the Storm’s lightning rod as defensive backs James Harrell was back to form with an interception and pass break up and Al Phillips collected a Southwick pass and added a pair of breakups to his League-leading total, now at 39.
Asigned on Thursday, rookie defensive lineman Rony Barrow had a quarterback sack and two quarterback hurries to his pressure play. Harrell now has a team-leading seven interceptions. Addison, who moved to the Jack linebacker tonight also had a pair of pass breakups, giving him six in just four games this season. Defensive linemen Everett Dawkins and Richard Clebert also had sacks. Dexter Jackson’s fumble recovery and pass breakup also added the Storm’s tough defense.
MEDIA AWARDS
Russell Athletic Offensive Player of the Game: Donovan Morgan, LA
Riddell Defensive Player of the Game: Al Phillips, Tampa Bay
J. Lewis Small Playmaker of the Game: Undra Hendrix, Tampa Bay
Cutters Catch of the Game: Undra Hendrix, Tampa Bay, 17-yard reception on 3rd and 6 (9:28, 3rd quarter)
AFL Highlight of the Game: Nick Addison, Tampa Bay, pass interception to end game
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