Firecats Benton Mr.
1000
Jul/19/07 12:55 PM Filed in:
Magic Benton
Estero, FL- Florida Firecats
receiver Magic Benton became the
arenafootball2’s 1st player to score 1000
career points in their 55-44 win over the Alabama
Steeldogs.
Benton began the night
with 996 points and quickly set the milestone scoring
on Florida’s opening drive of the ball game. He
finished the night with 5 receptions for 94 yards and a
pair of touchdowns.
“The records are nice but I’d rather have
another championship,” said Benton about the
milestone. “When I am done playing it will be
nice to look back at my accomplishments but for now
I’m just focusing on the next game.”
In 15 games this year Magic has caught 111 passes for
1,552 yards and 27 TD’s. His 1,552 yards
currently rank him 4th in the af2 this year.
Benton is the league and
Firecats’ most prolific receiver holding records
for receptions (578), receiving yards (7,683), and
touchdown receptions (163). He is the only player to
have played with the Firecats since their inaugural
season in 2001, starting in Florida’s 1st game.
(floridafirecatspressrelease)