It was an offensive as well as defensive showcase for the Cleveland Fusion Saturday evening, when the Milwaukee Momentum journeyed to Bedford's Bearcat Stadium for the fourth game of the season for each team. Milwaukee had won their opening game, while losing the next two, whereas the Fusion had won their first two games, losing two weeks ago to Columbus. The final score this time was Fusion 49, Momentum 0.
On offense, Cleveland's quarterback, Casey Stinson completed 5 of 11 attempts but totaled 173 yards, accounting for four touchdowns. She connected once on a 15 yarder to WR Shauna Nevel and followed that a few minutes later with a 52 yarder to WR Shannon Anderson.
Tight end Lisa Heinl scored two touchdowns on receptions from Stinson, one for 17 yards in the first quarter, the other in the fourth that had everyone on their feet cheering as she demonstrated her experience and intelligence in a 64 yard play. Running back Martina Latessa scored two touchdowns rushing.
Just before half-time, defensive back Peru Barber intercepted a pass from the Momentum's Elizabeth Roberts, and ran it 50 yards for the TD. Kicker Jennifer Sheldon added 3 extra points, while Stinson ran in one two-pointer and Nevel passed to Latessa for another one. Rookie RB Erica Ware carried 12 times for 59 yards. Stinson was sacked once for 13 yards.
On the defensive side, Barber had 3 solo tackles with 2 assists, Desiree Alexander had 2 solos and 5 assists, Stephanie Balochko and Carla Lindsey each totaled 1 solo and 5 assists, Lisa Brown had 5 assists and Mary Erne had 4. Alexander had 1 interception and 2 pass deflects while Kimberly Rex added 2 fumble recoveries to her other totals-1 solo tackle and 2 assists.
For the Momentum, quarterback Elizabeth Roberts had 3 completions in 10 attempts for 22 yards, and was her team's leading rusher at 6 carries for 25 yards. She had 2 interceptions and was sacked once. WR Deb Robinson caught 2 passes for 11 yards.
Chris Walker had six solo tackles and 2 assists with 1 sack, Angela Laack had 3 solos and 1 assist, plus a fumble recovery. Tiffany Cook was 2 and 2, while Shannon Mortimer had 1 solo, 3 assists and 1 pass deflection.
The two teams meet again in the last game of the season on June 17, in Milwaukee. The Fusion will travel to Pittsburgh on Saturday May 27, for a re-match with the Passion. The Fusion leads this series, 2-0. Tickets are available for this game as well as the final regular home game this season on June 3 when the Columbus Comets return. On June 10, the Fusion travel to Erie.
For tickets or more information check the Fusion web-site or call the team office at (440) 816-1457.
-- Kelly Ferjutz
Staff Writer
Cleveland Fusion
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