The Kansas City Power defeated The Minnesota Freeze in the 2nd Annual Peter Chung Challenge!
With a hot forecast of 95F, the K ansas C ity Power played the Minnesota Freeze on Saturday at Blue River Park. The Power picked a very strong side with many strong players left off of the squad. Congratulations to Micah Fritz on his debut and to Neil MacEachern for earning a starting position in the middle. The Power got off to a good start and were very aggressive at the football. A strong bustling goal from Brady Phillips started the scoring for the Power, but some missed opportunities within range kept the Power from a bigger lead at the first break which the Power led 3.2-20 to 0.1-1. CHF Brady Phillips and CHB Geoff Trumbull started taking control of the game, with some good running from Derek Clopton and Derek Heathcoate, and a solid showing from Rover Mike Brookshire.
The Freeze was competitive all day and had a lot more of the ball in the 2nd quarter doubling the shots-on of the Power, but still trailed 4.3 – 27 to 0.5 – 5 at the half time break. The Power implemented some changes to start the 3rd quarter to try and regain overall control including Mathias Amick playing the half back flank, Matt Unger to a typical shutdown task, and Mat Kiefer returning to Half Back Flank after a knock to the leg. The work rate from on-ballers Ryan Richardson, Jeremy Wilson, and Neil MacEachern, and runners David Fritz, Carlos Santa Cruz , Caleb Dougherty and Scott Myers was incredible in the heat. At the 3rd quarter break, KC Power lead 5.6 – 36 Freeze 2.7 – 19.
Geoff Trumbull and Wes Edwin continued to repel attacks from the Freeze in the backline and Brady owned the ball at CHF finishing with many quality marks, 2 goals, and 1 behind for the day. The last quarter saw 2 quick goals from the Power to take the game beyond doubt. Final score, KC Power 8.9 – 57 to MN Freeze 3.9 – 27. Thanks to the Freeze for a solid game and good times afterwards at our sponsored bar, The Westport Flea Market. Thanks also goes out to the fans that continually support our club game after game!
Peter Chung Challenge 2010
Join the Kansas City Power as we kick off the 2010 season with our first home game known as The Peter Chung Challenge! Peter Chung is a current player and has been a crucial part of the club for many years. He has served as the club president, a member of the board, and a good friend to many. The first home game of our season is now dedicated to him. This year the Minnesota Freeze is making the trip down to KC to take on the Power. Please join us for what is sure to be an exhilirating event!!
Peter Chung, the Great Wall of China stuffs two opponents in the backline
Directions to Blue River Park: From Kansas City travel south on Highway 71 to the Red Bridge exit; after exiting, turn west and travel approximately five miles to Blue River Road; turn south on Blue River Road and go almost two miles to the complex on the right.
