Cincy
Elder ends 109-game streak
Panthers hand Charlotte team first loss since 2000, 41-34, in OT
BY TOM GROESCHEN |
TGROESCHEN@ENQUIRER.COM
Elder snapped the 109-game winning streak of Charlotte Independence (N.C.) Saturday night, with a dramatic 41-34 overtime win in the Kirk Herbstreit Challenge at UC's Nippert Stadium.
The Panthers scored on their second play of overtime, a 14-yard pass from quarterback Johnny Groene to wideout Josh Jones. Anthony Miliano's PAT made it 41-34.
Elder defensive back Keith Hamberg ended the game with an interception, with Independence facing third-and-9 at the Elder 19-yard line. Hamberg snared the ball, immediately ending the game, and Elder players charged wildly and happily onto the field.
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