The Albany Empire fall one game short of making it to the Arena Bowl in their inaugural season. Photo: Robert Dungan/ The Upstate Courier
ALBANY — The Albany Empire lost to the Washington Valor 47-40 (103-97 agg.) ending their inaugural season. Here are some scenes from last nights game. Photos by Robert Dungan.
Marrio Norman and head coach Rob Keefe during last nights defeat to the Washington Valor. Photo: Robert Dungan/ The Upstate Courier
Varmah Sonie all focus at the start of last nights game against the Valor. Photo: Robert Dungan/ The Upstate Courier
Defensive back Marrio Norman making his enertance before the game. Photo: Robert Dungan/ The Upstate Courier
Place kicker Pat Clarke kicking off after a Valor touchdown. Photo: Robert Dungan/ The Upstate Courier
Malachi Jones (7) running down the field after making a catch. Photo: Robert Dungan/ The Upstate Courier
Wide receiver Joe Hills making an over the shoulder catch during last nights game. Photo: Robert Dungan/ The Upstate Courier
Washington’s Dallas Jackson celebrating after the Valor defeated the Empire 47-40. Photo: Robert Dungan/ The Upstate Courier
Greg Carr (2) making the tackle during last nights game. Photo: Robert Dungan/ The Upstate Courier
Malachi Jones being consoled by fans after the tough loss to the Valor. Photo: Robert Dungan/ The Upstate Courier
Varmah Sonie (10) attempting to make an interception during last nights game. Photo: Robert Dungan/ The Upstate Courier
Wide receiver Malachi Jones celebrating a touchdown against the Washington Valor. Photo: Robert Dungan/ The Upstate Courier
Quarterback Tommy Grady dropping back for a pass during Saturday’s game against the Washington Valor. Photo: Robert Dungan/ The Upstate Courier
Defensive linemen Joe Sykes enters the field during pre game introductions. Photo: Robert Dungan/ The Upstate Courier
Robert Dungan/ The Upstate Courier
The Albany Empire fall one game short of making it to the Arena Bowl in their inaugural season. Photo: Robert Dungan/ The Upstate Courier
