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March 12, 2012

Nearly 4,000 fans showed up Saturday night expecting another hard-fought, down-to-the wire game between the Tri-Cities Fever and the Colorado Ice. No one was left disappointed. As expected, the game came down to some key plays in the closing minutes before the Fever pulled out a key 64-50 win Saturday night at Toyota Center. With the win, Tri-Cities improves to 3-0 for the first time under coach Adam Shackleford, heading into a much-needed bye week. “This was a huge win,” said Fever defensive back Lionell Singleton, who had two interceptions. “This is a game that we really prepared for and … Keep Reading »

March 9, 2012

Catch The Fever!

By curt

If you plan on attending a Fever game this season and haven’t quite decided which game you would like to see yet, coach Adam Shackleford has some advice for you. “This is the game I would buy a ticket for,” he said. He is referring to the Fever’s showdown with the Colorado Ice on Saturday night at Toyota Center. Kickoff is 7:05 p.m. It’s not hard to see why Shackleford feels the way he does about this game. These two teams met three times last year, each game coming down to the final play. The two teams split their regular … Keep Reading »

March 8, 2012

Fever Vs Ice 2012: Lillard Leads the Way

By curt

A lot has been made about quarterback Houston Lillard’s offseason training regiment with receiver/friend Steven Whitehead. Lillard has dropped nearly 20 pounds, added an extra bounce in his step and a juke that now helps him shed would-be tacklers. And whatever it was or for how long, it seems to be paying dividends right away. Lillard, who put up some impressive numbers passing last season, has quickly become a dual threat under center in 2012. Now not only can he pick apart the defense with his arm, but he is showing early on this season he can do it with … Keep Reading »

March 5, 2012

Fever Escapes Danger

By Teri

GRAND ISLAND, Neb. –The first time something happens it can be a point of conversation. The second it happens, one can say it is developing into a trend. That’s exactly how it looks for the Tri-Cities Fever running game this season. After putting up nearly 100 yards in a season-opening win against the Everett Raptors last week, the Fever continued to rely on its running game Sunday night in a hard-fought 38-23 win over the Nebraska Danger. With the win, the Fever improves to 2-0 for the first time under coach Adam Shackleford. Tri-Cities looks to make it a 3-0 start … Keep Reading »

March 2, 2012

Fever Look To Make a 2-0 Mark

By curt

The Tri-Cities Fever hit the road this weekend looking to start the season 2-0 for the first time under coach Adam Shackleford. The Fever (1-0) is coming off an impressive 70-44 home win last week over the Everett Raptors, and will look to build off that against the Nebraska Danger this Sunday in its season-opener. Kickoff is 4:05 p.m. local time. After the win, some of the players stressed the importance of winning at home. But the mark of a good team is how well they not only play at home, but on the road as well. The Fever was … Keep Reading »

March 2, 2012

Fever Among League Leaders

By curt

The 2012 Indoor Football League regular season is barely a week old, and a familiar trend is developing among the statistical team leaders. The Tri-Cities Fever put on an impressive performance in its season-opening win against Everett on Saturday night, racking up 70 points in the win. The only team to score more points was the defending league champion Sioux Falls Storm. Sioux Falls scored 73 in its season-opening win against Green Bay. These two teams, the Fever and Storm, who met in the United Bowl last season, were the top two scoring teams in 2011. The Fever was second … Keep Reading »

February 26, 2012

Fever Hot In Home Opener

By Teri

The Tri-Cities Fever opened the season with an impressive performance in front a large crowd at Toyota Center on Saturday night. As expected, the Fever veterans led the way as Tri-Cities took control early and rolled past the Everett Raptors 70-44 in the 2012 season opener for both teams. “We need our veterans to step up tonight and all of them did just that,” said Fever coach Adam Shackleford, who is now 2-1 in season openers. Quarterback Houston LIllard was efficient and accurate, completing 14 of 19 passes for 132 yards and five touchdowns. He also rushed for 36 yards … Keep Reading »

February 23, 2012

2012 Fever Home Opener Preview

By curt

In the middle of September, it seems like the season can’t come quick enough for Tri-Cities Fever coach Adam Shackleford. Two weeks ago, he would have liked to have had a few more days with his players. Ready or not, the Fever opens the 2012 season Saturday night at home against the expansion Everett Raptors. Kickoff is 7:05 p.m PST. “We’ll be ready to go,” he said. “We as coaches have put in a lot of hard work and so have these players.” Even if Shackford wishes he could have a few more days, rest assured his team will be … Keep Reading »

February 17, 2012

Former Pasco Star Living the Dream, Joining the Team!

By curt

KENNEWICK, WA -The 2012 Tri-Cities Fever Professional Indoor Football Team has announced the signing of former Pasco High School star Leon Wright-Jackson. Jackson, a 2005 Pasco High graduate was a four-year letter winner in football, starring at both running back and defensive back. He racked up 4,929 yards and averaged 10.7 yards per carry during his career. Jackson was a Parade All-American, a USA Today Preseason Super 25 player and a participant in the U.S. Army All-American game. Jackson earned first-team all-state honors from both the Seattle Times and the Associated Press in 2004, helped Pasco to the Class 4A … Keep Reading »