The Spokane Empire play the Fever

The Spokane Empire play the Fever at home in the Spokane Arena, Friday, May 20, 2016.

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Fri., May 20, 2016

Empire DB Tyree Robinson (5) is introduced during player introductions during an IFL game Friday, May 20, 2016, in the Spokane Arena.

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Empire head coach Adam Shackleford is introduced before the game with Tri-Cities, Friday, May 20, 2016, in the Spokane Arena.

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Empire’s Trevor Kennedy (18) runs the ball as Fever defensive back Dee Maggitt (20) tries to tackle during the first half of an IFL game, Friday, May 20, 2016, in the Spokane Arena.

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Fever defensive lineman Austin Alber (14) tries to tackle Empire’s Trevor Kennedy (18) during the first half of an IFL game, Friday, May 20, 2016, in the Spokane Arena.

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Fever linebacker Marcell Coke Jr. (34) tries to catch Empire’s Trevor Kennedy (18) during the first half of an IFL game, Friday, May 20, 2016, in the Spokane Arena.

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The Empire dance team performs during a timeout in first half of a IFL arena football game, Friday, May 20, 2016, in the Spokane Arena.

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An Empire fan celebrates catching a ball that went into the stands during the first half of a IFL arena football game, Friday, May 20, 2016, in the Spokane Arena.

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Empire quarterback Charles Dowdell (11) runs the ball during the first half of a IFL arena football game, Friday, May 20, 2016, in the Spokane Arena.

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Empire offensive lineman Dave Lefotu (56) is called for a facemark penalty on Fever defensive back Dee Maggitt (20) during the first half of a IFL arena football game, Friday, May 20, 2016, in the Spokane Arena.

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Empire wide receiver JJ Hayes (80) celebrates his touchdown with teammate Empire wide receiver Carl Sims (4) during the first half of a IFL arena football game, Friday, May 20, 2016, in the Spokane Arena.

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Empire wide receiver Carl Sims (4) makes a reception over Fever defensive back Dee Maggitt (20) during the first half of a IFL arena football game, Friday, May 20, 2016, in the Spokane Arena.

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Fever wide receiver DeJuan Miller (24) is swarmed by the Empire defense during the first half of a IFL arena football game, Friday, May 20, 2016, in the Spokane Arena.

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Fever defensive back Dee Maggitt (20) in unable to stop Empire wide receiver Carl Sims (4) from scoring a touchdown during the first half of a IFL arena football game, Friday, May 20, 2016, in the Spokane Arena.

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Empire wide receiver Carl Sims (4) does a celebration dance with Empire quarterback Charles Dowdell (11) after scoring a touchdown during the first half of a IFL arena football game, Friday, May 20, 2016, in the Spokane Arena.

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Empire wide receiver JJ Hayes (80) breaks a tackle during the first half of a IFL arena football game, Friday, May 20, 2016, in the Spokane Arena.

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Tri-Cities Fever wide receiver DeJuan Miller (24) catches a touchdown pass over Empire's Adrian James during the first half of a IFL arena football game, Friday, May 20, 2016, in the Spokane Arena.

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Empire os Trevor Kennedy (18) is tackled by Fever defensive back Dee Maggitt Jr.(20) during the first half of a IFL arena football game, Friday, May 20, 2016, in the Spokane Arena. MULVANY colinm@spokesman.com

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After being tackled, Fever running back Rob Brown (7) rests against the boards during the first half of a IFL arena football game, Friday, May 20, 2016, in the Spokane Arena.

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