Yard Dogs Win Season Opener

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Yard Dogs Win Season Opener

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Story Created: Jul 12, 2008 at 11:16 PM EST

Story Updated: Jul 12, 2008 at 11:16 PM EST


JOHNSTOWN, N.Y. -- The Utica Yard Dogs amateur football team opened its inaugural season in winning fashion on Saturday, edging Glove Cities on the road 26-20.

The Yard Dogs, formerly the Mohawk Valley Vikings based in Rome, once again relied on running back Romell Ponder. The Utican carried the ball 12 times for 64 yards and three touchdowns. Alex Heath of Utica added 76 yards on six carries, and quarterback Bill Peterson from Ilion went 4-13 for 56 yards.

Utica's next game is also on the road, at Albany on July 19th. The Yard Dogs' home opener is July 26th against St. Lawrence.

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Thursday, Jul 24 at 11:19 AM D. Smith wrote ...

Lets have more coverage. For the football players and the cheerleaders!!

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Wednesday, Jul 16 at 8:42 PM football fan wrote ...

I love football and it is great to have this right in our back yard - don't you think more advertising and coverage is due for these guys?

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Monday, Jul 14 at 6:14 PM Rocky wrote ...

Glad to see semi pro football in Utica!! Way to start the season!!!

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