PREDATORS HUNT IN UTICA SUCCESSFUL !! 18-0 W

June 5th Upstate Predators traveled to Utica to face off Utica Nighthawks in their season opener of the GDFL !

First quarter action QB Willie Fair III finds Jaquan Gilbert for a 43 yard bomb TD. (Conversion 2 pts failed) 

In the second quarter Fair will scramble around a blitzing Utica defense and finds Jonathon Jones for a 25 yard post route in coverage and a great catch in the end zone ! (Conversion 2 pts failed) 

After the halftime break Fair III will get on the stat sheet yet again finding Jarrett Osterhout for a wide open 45 yard TD. Fair III will end the game going 5/9 141 and 3 TD’s. Defense holds strong yet again only giving up 6 points for the season in 3 games!

Defense led by Deanthony Thomas with 5 solo tackles , 3 Assisted tackles ,1 sack and a forced fumble , Cheagan Wilson with 3 solo tackles 3 assisted tackles , 2 TFL. 

Next week the Predators head away again to Kutztown in what will be one of the most exciting games of the season vs one of the GDFL’s premier teams the East Penn Raiders. 7 PM Kutztown University.

ABOUT THE GDFL

The Gridiron Developmental Football League is a Professional Developmental Football League based in Memphis, Tennessee. This League was established to provide the community with high quality sports entertainment and to provide athletes the opportunity to participate in professional sports. We are looking at partnering with national and local area businesses in our pursuit of excellence and commitment to our community. Our commitment, dedication, and vision are set on building a firm foundation for professionalism and quality. 

The Gridiron Developmental Football League continues to strive to provide a quality minor professional level of football throughout the United States and beyond giving area athletes and fans the opportunity be a part of history. Our organization would like to thank you for your support. 

We are excited about the upcoming season and look forward to “Making AN IMPACT” in our Community. Fans can visit our website at www.gdfl.org for upcoming announcements, ticketing info, and player tryouts.

The GDFL Communications Office contributed to this article.