The Bellingham Bulldogs welcomed their
opponents from Shoreline, The Seattle Stallions, as storm clouds
threatened to drop their payload onto Civic Field, Saturday, June
14th. Bellingham's focus was intense as the Pacific Football League's
second season loomed around the corner.
The intensity increased early, with
their opening drive the Bulldogs marched down field to score a
touchdown from Eric Taylor to Douglas Miller. Bellingham defense
brought up their intensity as well forcing an interception by Miguel
Pierre on the Stallions first drive. The two teams battled, trading
three and out possessions, but the Stallions passing game eventually
turned a short field into two touchdowns.
Bellingham's offense stalled in the
second quarter, unable to make a sustained drive it was up to the
Bulldogs defense to keep the Stallions from scoring again. With the
half winding down and Seattle attacking the red zone Bellingham's
Arthur Sanchez intercepts a Stallion pass, shifting the momentum back
to Bellingham.
The third quarter began the way second
quarter ended with another Bulldogs defensive stand and turnover. The
offensive turned the short field into points with a quick pass from
Taylor to Toby Seim in his first home game after suffering an injury.
The two teams exchanged possession again before the Bulldogs' Jason
Walters intercepted the ball giving Bellingham's offense another
short field. Eric Taylor would use his legs to score from 10 yards
out.
A big punt return by Miguel Pierre
early in the fourth quarter turned into a circus catch for a
touchdown from Taylor to Seim. Proving that Toby is back at full
strength. The Bulldogs' defense would add one more interception for
the night and would stand firm despite a blocked field goal attempt
returned for a touchdown by the Stallions. In customary Bulldogs
fashion, the defense closed out the game with a walk-off sack,
executed by Josh Heard. Final score: 27-18. Click here to view photos
of the game.
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