ORLANDO, Fla. – The Predators closed out their regular season with a 59-40 victory Saturday night over the rival Tampa Bay Storm at Amway Center.
The Predators (12-6) completed the season sweep over the Storm (7-11), recording their third War On I-4 victory this season, the team said.
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WR Larry Brackins scored four touchdowns to lead the Preds. The team said WR Greg Carr added 10 receptions for 109 yards and two scores.
QB Randy Hippeard was 23-of-30 through the air for 255 yards and six scores. The Orlando defense recorded four stops en route to a fifth straight victory, the team said.
"We had to fight. We had to play really hard," said head coach Rob Keefe. "The whole thing was we went into it talking about finishing. I was glad the guys finished. We proved a point by finishing with 12 wins this season. We wanted to have a win streak of five, instead of a losing streak of one, going into the playoffs. So, this is a big win. Momentum is huge in professional sports."
Orlando will host the Jacksonville Sharks in the first round of the 2015 AFL playoffs at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15. Tickets start at $16 and are available at OrlandoPredators.com or by calling 407-355-2200.