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02/16/2007: "2006"

Stampede move into first place

BY ANDY GREDER

NEWS dULUTH TRIBUNE STAFF WRITER


Justin Hayworth/News Tribune
Superior’s Kevin Guillory breaks away from the Midwest Pioneers defense on a run in the second half Saturday in Superior. The Stampede won 24-10.
More photosAfter two early season losses, the Superior Stampede were 2-2 and looking like a nomadic herd.

Wins in consecutive weeks, including Saturday's 24-10 win over the Midwest Pioneers at Ole Haugsrud Field in Superior, has the Stampede leading the Mid-America Football League pack.

The Pioneers of Mounds View, Minn., were 4-0 in league play entering Saturday's game with the Stampede at 3-1.

"This is a big win," said quarterback Michael Spriggs, who had 78 total yards and a touchdown. "This win puts us in the driver's seat."

The Stampede (4-2) took a 7-0 lead with a 10-play, 67-yard opening drive capped by Spriggs' 9-yard touchdown run.

"Last week, we were stale and an early drive like that was a good statement," Spriggs said.

Joe Johnson returned the ensuing kickoff 57 yards to the Stampede 3. After a goal-line stand,
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August 5 Games

August 05


Winona/Lacrosse RoughRiders 2, Minnesota Valley Warriors 0

Superior Stampede 24 Midwest Pioneers 10



Central Minnesota Thunderbirds 27 Minnesota Maulers 0


Twin Cities Titans 20 Iowa Threshers 14

Player and Coach of the Week

Week 4 Jeremiah Duvall DB (Thunderbirds) Bill Hunstock (Maulers)

Week 5 Kevin Guillory (Stampede) Terry Fawcett (Stampede)