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The Birmingham Stallions left the city for the first time on Saturday night, after playing all 10 games of the regular season in the city for which they are named. And they managed to win their first game in Canton, Ohio.
The Stallions beat the New Orleans Breakers, 31-17, in the second of two semifinals.
Quarterback J’Mar Smith completed 17 of 27 passes for 190 yards and a touchdown. He ran for 48 yards and a touchdown, in seven attempts.
The game was in doubt until the Stallions scored a late touchdown to extend the lead to 14. After scoring the first touchdown of the game, New Orleans led 7-0. The match was tied at 14 in the first half.
For the Breakers, quarterback Kyle Sloter completed 22 of 40 passes for 327 yards, a touchdown and an interception. Tight end Sal Canella has taken 12 passes for 154 yards.
The Stallions face the Philadelphia Stars next Sunday, July 3 at 7:30 p.m. ET.