San Francisco Demons 39 Birmingham Thunderbolts 10
Pat Barnes threw two touchdown passes and Juan Johnson rushed for 99 yards as San Francisco beat Birmingham 39-10.
The teams had difficulty consistently moving the ball in a steady rain at Pacific Bell Park, but Barnes led San Francisco to three quick touchdowns in the first half.
The Demons played without starting quarterback Mike Pawlawski, who will be sidelined three weeks with a neck injury.
Barnes moved the Demons' offense efficiently in his first start. He threw for 100 yards and hit Johnson and Brian Roberson with scoring passes. Barnes also rushed for 28 yards and another score.
Terry Battle scored on a 3-yard run early in the third quarter that gave San Francisco a 27-3 lead. Mike Panasuk added two field goals.
Birmingham lost its second straight as quarterback Casey Weldon completed just 4-of-13 passes for 35 yards. He fumbled once and threw two interceptions.
Jay Barker came off the bench to throw for 106 yards -- 92 on a fo
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