Sharks Beat Storm 33-27

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The Tampa Bay Storm hosted the Jacksonville Sharks in an in-state rivalry game on Sunday afternoon. The Storm were looking for their first win of the season while the Sharks were looking to avoid another 1-5 start.

The Storm got off to a fast start as Mike Washington returned the opening kickoff for a touchdown to give the Storm an early lead. For the remainder of the first half, offense was lessened than usually seen in the Arena Football League, and the Sharks held a 19-13 lead after two quarters.

With the Sharks leading 26-13 with just seconds left in the third quarter, Storm quarterback Adam Kennedy found T.T Toliver in the end zone for a touchdown with no time left. The Storm were down just six with one quarter left.

On their next drive, Toliver scored his second straight touchdown to give the Storm the lead. The Sharks bounced back with a touchdown of their own as quarterback Tommy Grady found his new receiver in Prechae Rodriguez to give the Sharks the lead back.

That would prove to be the game-winner as the Sharks won the game by a final score of 33-27. Tampa Bay remains winless and the Sharks get their second win of the season. The Storm will travel to Philadelphia to take on the Soul next Monday. The Sharks will travel to Cleveland to take on the Gladiators.