Box Score

The Vegas Knight Hawks fell short, 57-56, in Friday night's game against the Quad City Steamwheelers.

 
HOW IT WENT DOWN
The game got off to a quick start with the Knight Hawks scoring on the first play of the game as Cameron Dukes connected with KD Cannon on a 35-yard touchdown pass. Quad City QB E.J. Hilliard and the Steamwheelers answered right back with their own one-play touchdown, where Hilliard connected with Isaiah Grice for the score. Quad City kept the momentum going with Hilliard running it in twice, but Dukes was able to keep the game close with touchdown passes to Jordan McCray and Dez Epps. Quad City struck back with a touchdown pass to Keyvan Rudd. Dukes sealed the first half with a touchdown throw to McCray, putting the team up two scores at halftime.

Hilliard continued to do his thing as he ran one in himself for the touchdown to cut the Knight Hawks' lead to three points. Dukes carried his hot hand into the second half with a connection to Cannon. The Steamwheelers came right back down the field as Hilliard connected with Mike Carrigan for the score. The Dukes-to-Cannon connection continued as they scored for a third time. Hilliard tied the game for his fourth rushing touchdown. With time ticking down, Dukes connected with McCray, but Hilliard answered back with a rushing touchdown to secure the win for the Steamwheelers with just four seconds remaining.
 
Dukes finished the game with 20-for-28 passing for 233 yards and eight touchdowns - a Knight Hawks' record. McCray scored four touchdowns on eight receptions for 96 yards. Kalen Hicks led the defense with five total tackles, one sack and two tackles for loss.
 
Steamwheelers quarterback E.J. Hilliard threw 6-for-13 for 94 yards and three passing touchdowns. He ran the ball 15 times for 150 yards and three rushing touchdowns. Grice Isaiah and Ruud Keyvan each finished the game with one reception for a touchdown for a combined total of 45 yards.
 
LOOKING AHEAD
The Vegas Knight Hawks (5-9) will play their final home game of the regular season at The Dollar Loan Center against the Bay Area Panthers on Saturday, July 2 at 4 p.m. PT. Fans can watch the game locally on The CW Las Vegas (channel 33 or cable 6), or stream the matchup here on the IFL's YouTube channel. Listen to all Vegas Knight Hawks games on 1230 The Game.