PRESCOTT, LIGERS OFFENSE STRONG IN SEASON OPENER

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Sept. 12, 2019                                                                                                                                                 Natalie Retaleato

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 PRESCOTT, LIGERS OFFENSE STRONG IN SEASON OPENER

LONG BEACH, Calif. –  The Long Beach Ligers took down the Portland Purple Cobras Sunday night at the Ligers Den. Dak Prescott led the Ligers in points with 53.40 giving them a win with a score of 166.20 to 128.82 points over the Purple Cobras.

Prescott achieved the most points in the league this week with a  total of 405 passing yards and 4 touchdowns. 

“It felt good to put up four touchdowns for the Liger Nation” tweeted Prescott.

T.Y Hilton earned the Ligers the second most points racking up 87 receiving yards and 2 touchdowns, earning the team 28.70 points. This makes Hilton the 6th highest point earner of any wide receiver this week.

This Ligers win, makes them 4th in the league. General Manager Sarah Salzman was pleased with the games out come.

“First game started out strong, I think this is a great position for this team in week one” stated Salzman

About the Long Beach Ligers

The Long Beach Ligers hope to raise awareness of homelessness and racial inequality issues on Long Beach California through sport. We believe in players not only working on their skills but working for the community. For more information please visit www.longbeachligersfb.com. Go Ligers!

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