Jul 6, 2008 - 8:57 PM
1 shoutROSEMONT, Illinois (Ticker) -- James MacPherson had seven touchdowns to help the sixth-seeded Grand Rapids Rampage upset the top-seeded Chicago Rush, 58-41, on Sunday to advance to the Arena Football League conference finals.
MacPherson completed 33-of-39 passes for 326 yards for the Rampage (8-10), who will travel to face the San Jose SaberCats in the American Conference Championship game on Saturday.
MacPherson sparked a 20-point fourth quarter with a 1-yard run to give Grand Rapids a 45-35 lead. The quarterback also connected on four first-half scoring strikes.
Russ Michna had five touchdown passes for Chicago (11-6).
Travis LaTendresse hauled in seven catches for 115 yards and three touchdowns while Rookie of the Year Donovan Morgan added six catches for 71 yards and two scores.
From the Bleachers
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GRAND RAPIDS: 58
CHICAGO: 41
Final
Jul 6 5:42 PM -
PLAYOFFS
ARENA GRAND RAPIDS 58
CHICAGO 41 FINAL
Jul 6 5:42 PM -
PLAYOFFS
ARENA GRAND RAPIDS 38
CHICAGO 35 END, 3RD QTR
Jul 6 4:57 PM -
PLAYOFFS
ARENA GRAND RAPIDS 31
CHICAGO 21 HALFTIME
Jul 6 4:11 PM -
GRAND RAPIDS: 14
CHICAGO: 7
End of 1st
Jul 6 3:28 PM -
PLAYOFFS
ARENA GRAND RAPIDS 14
CHICAGO 7 END, 1ST QTR
Jul 6 3:28 PM
