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Freedom Lose to Chicago, but Finished Strong |
The Fort Wayne Freedom (6-5) made team history Saturday night when they took the field at the Sears Centre Arena, as the Freedom had never played in a CIFL Championship game before. The Freedom put up a great fight and played a great game. However, the Freedom lost to the Chicago Slaughter, 58-48 in a game that was not decided until the last drive of the game.
The Freedom took control of the game early when they went up 7-0 and forced a fumble to get the ball back from Chicago. The Freedom held the Slaughter to 0 points for the first quarter. The second quarter was a little different for the Freedom, as they found themselves down at half by 3 points in a close battle of 31-28. The Freedom where still playing strong, stronger than what Chicago thought the Freedom would. Chicago controlled the third and fourth quarters. The Freedom never gave up. They keep their heads high and played solid football.
The 2009 season for the Freedom was one that no one will forget. They started the season off going 2-0 and then went on a three game losing streak, before winning another game. After that they went on a roller coast of wins and loses. The Freedom finished the 2009 season with a 6-5 record going 3-3 at home and 3-2 on the road. The Freedom surprised people in the Eastern Conference Championship game when the Freedom were crowned the Eastern Conference Champions, first time in team history. Then, on June 27, in Hoffman Estates, Illinois the Freedom played an excellent game, not backing down and played 4 quarters of solid football. CONGRATS! TO THE FREEDOM ON AN EXCELLENT 2009 SEASON AND WINNING THE EASTERN CONFERENCE TITLE! |
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For the Fort Wayne Freedom (6-5) and the Chicago Slaughter (12-0) this will be a first for both teams as both teams are trying to win their first CIFL Championship this Saturday night. The Freedom will travel to Hoffman Estates tomorrow to face the Slaughter for the second this season and this time the winner will be the CIFL Champions. The Freedom faced the Slaughter back on April 18 in Fort Wayne. The Slaughter escaped the close battle between both teams with a score of 56-41. In that, game the Freedom intercepted the ball 3 times from quarterback Russ Michna. Randy Hutchison back on April 18 had 5 passing touchdowns, 4 of those touchdowns where to Nick Body. In last years Championship game Body set several records set as, receiving yards (156), receiving touchdowns (4) and receptions (12). The game will be at the Sears Centre Arena in Hoffman Estate, Illinois at 7:30 P.M. GO FREEDOM! |
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Championship Game Ticket Offer |
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Freedom fans, join your team in the Sears Centre as they battle the Slaughter this Saturday for the Continental Indoor Football Championship. The Slaughter have extended a great ticket offer to Freedom fans, half price championship tickets for all fans that mention this promotion. Call Gerry in the Slaughter office to reserve your seats prior to June 27th, (847) 310-3190 or email your ticket request to
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Freedom Advance to CIFL Championship Game |
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The Fort Wayne Freedom (6-5) for the first time in team franchise will advance to the CIFL Championship game as the Freedom defeated the Marion Mayhem (9-3) Saturday 49-40. Fort Wayne had the lead at half by 20 points. Late in the fourth Marion was leding by 3 with a 40-37 led. The Freedom drove down the field and scored a touchdown taking a 43-40 led. The Mayhem got the ball back and on the first play of the drive defensive-back Paul Carter picked the ball off. The Freedom than scored to win the game 49-40. The CIFL Championship game will be this Saturday June 27 against Chicago Slaughter (12-0) at Chicago. |
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Not an Unfamiliar Place for Some |
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The Fort Wayne Freedom (6-5) are preparing to travel to Marion to face the Mayhem (9-3) for the fourth time this season. This time the steaks are higher, the winner advances to the CIFL Championship game. The loser left empty handed. This season the Freedom gained players that played in the CIFL Championship game. Players such as Randy Hutchison, Nick Body from the Sting; Brad Selent, Brian Dolph, and Dan Musielewicz from the Xplosion. One thing that all those players have in common, are that they all set or tied a CIFL Championship records. Hutchison and Body, faced the Marion Mayhem in the first round of playoffs, and defeated them 41-34. This will be the second time that the Freedom will travel to Marion, making it an unfamiliar place to them. Kickoff will be at 7:30 at the Veteran’s Memorial Coliseum in Marion Ohio, as the Fort Wayne Freedom will take on the Marion Mayhem. GO FREEDOM! |
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