Spokane Empire Quarterback Charles Dowdell

Empire Conquers Fever 60-51

SPOKANE, Wash. - The Spokane Empire went on the road in Week 1 of their inaugural IFL season and defeated the Tri-Cities Fever by a final score of 60-51. The Empire jumped out to a 13-0 lead thanks to back-to-back Tri-Cities fumbled snaps that led to Spokane recoveries. Spokane quarterback Charles Dowdell found the end zone three times, first on a seven-yard run and then twice on passes (five-yards to Hayes, 13-yards to Sim... Full Story