Express vs Lightning ready to light up the Scoreboard on Saturday

Erie,Pennsylvania-This Saturday your Erie Express host the Baltimore Lightning. The lightning come in as the top ranked team in the Eastern Xtreme North Division. Last week the Lightning suffered their first loss on the season, losing 8-6 to the Columbus Fire in Columbus, OH. 

The Lightning come in with wins over the Cleveland Rams 2x, Pittsburgh Colts and the Express. The Lightning defeated the defending National Champions 18-14 in Baltimore week 2. 

Erie comes into the game winners of their last contest 19-18 over the Rams in Cleveland. The Express had lost 2 in a row prior to that win. (18-14 Lightning, 29-26 Fire). Erie has wins over the Upstate Predators, Pittsburgh Colts and Cleveland Rams. 

Erie finishes the season with three games in a row at home. So much rides on this one. The Express are looking forward to seeing a pack house from their fans to help push them over the top!

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Same name different plan.Hannas look to use competitive edge in big game Saturday!

Will Hanna is the Head Coach and General Manager of the Baltimore Lightning.  The Lightning have been the biggest surprise in the GDFL this year by far. 

With their 4-0 start, including a win in week 3 over Erie, the Baltimore Lightning bring one of the nation’s top defenses into Pennsylvania. 

Brandon Hanna is the reigning league MVP and quarterback of the 2021 National Champions Erie Express.  He did not play in Erie’s loss to Baltimore earlier this year, and the game plan may be totally different. 

“For 60 minutes this won’t be a family reunion by no stretch. We’re both looking to win a football game.  Brandon is one of the most talented quarterbacks that we’ll face.  A great test for our defense.” -Will Hanna

Saturday’s game has major implications as the Bolts could move from first to third with a loss and a Columbus win.  With a win, the Lightning would clinch a playoff berth in their first year in the GDFL.

This is a must see GDFL Game.But If you cannot make it there will be LIVE updates via Erie Express Twitter and ScoreStream.