Shock rally to remain undefeated

AMARILLO, Texas – Spokane turned two Amarillo Dusters turnovers into 14 points, and it proved to be the difference as the expansion Shock grabbed a 66-62 win Saturday in af2 action before 2,208 at Cal Farley Coliseum.

The Dusters enjoyed an early 14-0 lead and took a 35-33 advantage into the halftime break.

The turning point happened with just over 6 minutes remaining in the second quarter.

Spokane’s rally began when defensive lineman Jerome Stevens scooped up a fumble by Dusters’ quarterback Steve Panella and ran 7 yards for a touchdown that brought the Shock within 21-20 with 6 minutes left in the second quarter.

Then on the second-half kickoff, Dusters’ returner Donta Bright fumbled at his 18. Four plays later, Spokane QB Alex Neist tossed a 11-yard TD pass to Antwone Savage to put the Shock on top 40-35.

Spokane’s defense stopped the Dusters on the ensuing possession and Neist again hit Savage for a 17-yard TD that made it 47-35.

After that the team traded touchdowns the rest of the way.

Spokane won its fourth consecutive game by less than a TD.

Neist completed 24 of 42 passes for 304 yards and eight TDs for the Shock. Chris Stallworth caught 10 passes for 134 yards and a pair of TDs, while Savage had nine receptions for 98 yards and five TDs.