Turnovers Again Plague Renegades In 38-26 Loss In Sioux City

The Renegades game on Friday against Sioux City looked similar to their home opener last Sunday, even down to the score. Kansas City continued to shoot itself in the foot as the team committed four turnovers.

The difference this week was that the offense couldn’t score in the first half and couldn’t hold on to the ball. Early in the second quarter, and trailing 14-7, Kansas City QB Dennis Gile was pressured by Sioux City’s Fred Mitchell. The ball popped loose in the end zone and was recovered by Darius Davis for a 21-7 lead.

The Bandits’ Sean Kelly recovered a fumble on Kansas City’s ensuing possession that Sioux City was unable to convert. Later in the half Sioux City cornerback Rahn Franklin cut in front of wide receiver Carlos Cavanaugh in the end zone to pick off Gile, but his offensive teammates were unable to capitalize on that takeaway as well. The Renegades went into the break trailing 24-10.

Early in the third quarter Kansas City’s Demetrious Walker recorded a safety to cut the deficit to 24-12. Unfortunately the Bandits Drew Prohaska scored on a 1 run and then Jon Smith collected the second Sioux City interception of the game. Damon Mothershead’s 28-yard catch at Kansas City’s 9-yard line was followed by Frederick Bruno’s second touchdown of the game that combined with Max Martin’s kick, increased the advantage to 38-12.

The one bright spot was that the Renegades outscored the Bandits 14-0 in the final quarter. The offense continued to be funneled through Gile. He was 21 of 39 with one touchdown and two interceptions and had 2 carries for 6 yards and two touchdowns.

Kansas City will be home next Saturday as they host the Oklahoma Defenders at Kemper Arena.

Sioux City 38, Kansas City 26

Kansas City 7 3 2 14 -- 26

Sioux City 14 10 14 0 -- 38

First Quarter

SCB: Frederick Bruno 24 pass from Scott Jensen (Max Martin kick) 12:48

KC: Clinton Solomon 12 pass from Dennis Gile (Thomas Frevert kick) 4:52

SCB: Eddie Pertilla 3 pass from Jensen (Martin kick) :05

Second Quarter

SCB: Darius Davis fumble recovery in end zone (Martin kick) 13:30

SCB: FG Martin 27 :35

KC: FG Frevert :00

Third Quarter

KC: Demetrious Walker safety 11:29

SCB: Drew Prohaska 1 run (Martin kick) 7:38

SCB: Bruno 9 run (Martin kick) 3:24

Fourth Quarter

KC: Gile 5 run (Frevert kick) 13:46

KC: Gile 1 run (Frevert kick) 3:02

TEAM STATISTICS

KC SC

First downs 15 12

Rushes-yards 13-31 21-78

Passing yards 168 93

Passes 21-39-2 9-15-1

Total plays-yards 53-199 37-171

Fumbles-lost 2-2 1-1

Penalties-yards 12-80 12-62

Possession time 36:53 23:07

INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS

RUSHING: Kansas City – Keithen Valentine 7-27, Dennis Gile 2-6, Carlos Cavanaugh 1-0, O.J. Simpson 3-(-2). Sioux City – Johnny Bentley 6-46, Frederick Bruno 4-24, Drew Prohaska 5-8, Sean Treasure 3-5, Scott Jensen 3-(-5).

PASSING: Kansas City – Gile 21-39-2, 171. Sioux City – Jensen 9-15-1, 94; TEAM 0-0-0 (-1).

RECEIVING: Kansas City – Simpson 9-65, Anthony Parks 5-44, Clinton Solomon 3-31, Valentine 2-19, Cavanaugh2-12. Sioux City – Damon Mothershead 5-47, Eddie Pertilla 2-13, Bruno 1-24, Treasure 1-10.

TACKLES

(Solo-Assist – Total)

KANSAS CITY: David Garrett 4-4 – 8, Demetrious Walker 3-1 – 4, Rashad Washington 2-2 – 4, Lamont Brown 2-2 – 4, Stewart Frank 3-0 – 3, Willie Horn 1-2 – 3, Donte Moore 2-0 –2, Dorsey Golston III 1-1 – 2.

SIOUX CITY – Marshall Barney 8-3 – 11, Spetlar Tonga 3-3 – 6, Jon Smith 2-4 – 6, Denzel Adams 4-1 – 5, Paul Robinson 3-1 – 4, Thomas Wells 2-1 – 3, Darius Davis 2-1 – 3, Drew Prohaska 1-2 – 3, Anthony Thomas 2-0 – 2, Rahn Franklin 1-1 – 2, Jason Bonwell 1-1 – 2, Marlon Lobben 1-0 – 1, Johnny Bentley 0-1 – 1, Sean Kelly 0-1 – 1.