ALBANY — Scenes from the Albany Empire’s 71-57 win over the Philadelphia Soul on Saturday night at the Times Union Center. The win gave them the regular season championship and the top seed in the playoffs. Photos by Robert Dungan.
Empire wide receiver Malachi Jones enters the field prior to Saturday’s game. Photo: Robert Dungan/The Upstate Courier
Empire head coach Rob Keefe addresses the media following his team’s 71-57 win over the Philadelphia Soul/ Photo: Robert Dungan/The Upstate Courier
Empire defensive lineman Brian Brikowski celebrates during Saturday’s game. Photo: Robert Dungan/The Upstate Courier
Empire backup quarterback Mike Fafual (12) runs into the end zone for a two-point conversion on Saturday night. Photo: Robert Dungan/The Upstate Courier
Albany Empire wide receiver Greg Carr during Saturday’s game. Photo: Robert Dungan/The Upstate Courier
Albany Empire players celebrate during Saturday’s 71-57 win against the Philadelphia Soul in the regular season finale. Photo: Robert Dungan/The Upstate Courier
Empire wide receiver Malachi Jones (7) catches a touchdown pass on Saturday. Photo: Robert Dungan/The Upstate Courier
Empire quarterback Tommy Grady (4) makes a pass Saturday. Photo: Robert Dungan/The Upstate Courier
Action between the Philadelphia Soul and Albany Empire on Saturday night at the Times Union Center. Photo: Robert Dungan/The Upstate Courier
Empire kicker Kenny Spencer (19) attempts an extra point on Saturday. Photo: Robert Dungan/The Upstate Courier
Empire defensive back Arthur Hobbs (24) attempts to break up a Philadelphia pass on Saturday. Photo: Robert Dungan/The Upstate Courier
Empire ride receiver Malachi Jones stretches the ball into the end zone to score a touchdown Saturday. Photo: Robert Dungan/The Upstate Courier
Empire quarterback Tommy Grady (4) attempts a pass during Saturday’s game. Photo: Robert Dungan/The Upstate Courier
Empire fullback Mykle Benson (9) carries the ball Saturday. Photo: Robert Dungan/The Upstate Courier
Empire wide receiver Collin Taylor (11) is tackled by Philadelphia’s James Romain (25) on Saturday. Photo: Robert Dungan/The Upstate Courier
Empire defensive end Joe Sykes (center) is presented with a plaque commemorating his record-breaking sack last week by owner Ron Jaworski (left) and head coach Rob Keefe (right) before Saturday’s game. Photo: Robert Dungan/The Upstate Courier
Empire quarterback Tommy Grady is introduced before Saturday’s game. Photo: Robert Dungan/The Upstate Courier
Empire wide receiver Joe Hills is introduced to fans before Saturday’s game in Albany. Photo: Robert Dungan/The Upstate Courier
Empire wide receiver Collin Taylor is introduced prior to Saturday’s game. Photo: Robert Dungan/The Upstate Courier
Empire fullback Mykle Benson is introduced prior to Saturday’s game. Photo: Robert Dungan/The Upstate Courier
Empire ride receiver Joe Hills (81) and fullback Mykle Benson celebrate during Saturday’s game. Photo: Robert Dungan/The Upstate Courier
