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Pittsburgh Power clinch first-ever playoff berth

PITTSBURGH — Congratulations to the Pittsburgh Power, who clinched their first-ever Arena Football League playoff berth Friday night.

The Power defeated the Iowa Barnstormers 57-27 to improve to 11-3 on the season.

With the win, the Power extended its franchise-best winning streak to eight games.

The Power will be away from Consol Energy Center for the next four weekends.

Next week they face the Jacksonville Sharks on Saturday at 7 p.m.

Following their trip to Florida, they visit the New Orleans VooDoo on July 7.

After a bye week, the Power travel to Iowa to face the Barnstormers on July 19.

The Regular season concludes July 26 at home against in-state and division rival Philadelphia Soul at 5 p.m.