Pioneers top Stormriders 31-13
The Pioneers took a 31-13 decision from the Stormriders on the road. Through the air the Pioneers were sharp, with 326 net passing yards. The Pioneers defense set the tone, allowing 167 yards all game.
The Pioneers opened the scoring as a 30-yard kick from M.Copperfield was true. The decisive score came with 10:25 left in the second quarter, when B.Fairweather found Woodhouse for a 7-yard touchdown. More points followed for the Pioneers when I.Oyelaran made an 11-yard touchdown grab. The Pioneers padded their advantage as Zellweger scored on a 2-yard reception.
The Stormriders cut into the deficit as Ellsworth found Ridgeway for a 2-yard touchdown. The Pioneers pushed the margin out as Quimby reeled in a 1-yard toss from B.Fairweather for six. The turning point came in the second quarter, when J.Gallardo came up with an interception. The longest play of the day was a 54-yard reception by Anders Woodhouse.
For the winners, Brooks Fairweather kept the offense moving with 332 passing yards and four scores. Harlan Jessup ran 17 times and gained 69. Anders Woodhouse turned 8 catches into 159 yards, with one touchdown. Finnick Corrigan was all over the field, with 14 tackles. For the Stormriders, Gideon Ellsworth put up 139 passing yards, including one touchdown, completing 21 of 36. Dashiell Ridgeway caught 6 passes for 60 yards; one went for a touchdown. Bodhi Ingleby was all over the field, with 14 tackles and 1 sack. On the win chance ledger, Landon Fairweather came out on top, +6% for the Stormriders.