The Cedar Rapids River Kings hosted the Missouri Falcons in their 2024 American Indoor Football opener Saturday night at Alliant Energy PowerHouse.

Cedar Rapids wide receiver Donovan Johnson (7) catches a pass under pressure from Missouri defensive lineman Donnie Moore (44) during the first half of an American Indoor Football game at Alliant Energy PowerHouse in Cedar Rapids on Saturday, March 16, 2024. Johnson ran the ball into the end zone for the River Kings first touchdown (Cliff Jette/Freelance)

Cedar Rapids wide receiver Shiloh Flanagan (11) scores a touchdown against the Missouri Falcons during the second half of an American Indoor Football game at Alliant Energy PowerHouse in Cedar Rapids on Saturday, March 16, 2024. (Cliff Jette/Freelance)

Cedar Rapids running back Josh Murray (28) is tackled by Missouri defensive lineman Chris Carter (30) during the second half of an American Indoor Football game at Alliant Energy PowerHouse in Cedar Rapids on Saturday, March 16, 2024. (Cliff Jette/Freelance)

Cedar Rapids defensive back Jordan Thomas (24) high fives spectators in the end zone during the first half of an American Indoor Football game against the Missouri Falcons at Alliant Energy PowerHouse in Cedar Rapids on Saturday, March 16, 2024. (Cliff Jette/Freelance)

Cedar Rapids wide receiver Daniel Hugan Jr (14) is tackled by Missouri tight end Chase Starr (87) during the second half of an American Indoor Football game at Alliant Energy PowerHouse in Cedar Rapids on Saturday, March 16, 2024. (Cliff Jette/Freelance)

Cedar Rapids kicker Cody Barber (69) scores an extra point after a River Kings touchdown during the first half of an American Indoor Football game against the Missouri Falcons at Alliant Energy PowerHouse in Cedar Rapids on Saturday, March 16, 2024. (Cliff Jette/Freelance)

The Cedar Rapids River Kings face the Missouri Falcons during the second half of their home opener at Alliant Energy PowerHouse in Cedar Rapids on Saturday, March 16, 2024. (Cliff Jette/Freelance)

Cedar Rapids quarterback Kaylor Sullivan (13) celebrates running the ball for a touchdown against the Missouri Falcons during the second half of an American Indoor Football game at Alliant Energy PowerHouse in Cedar Rapids on Saturday, March 16, 2024. (Cliff Jette/Freelance)

Cedar Rapids quarterback Verlon Reed (1) speaks with head coach Daron Clark during the first half of an American Indoor Football game against the Missouri Falcons at Alliant Energy PowerHouse in Cedar Rapids on Saturday, March 16, 2024. (Cliff Jette/Freelance)

Cedar Rapids offensive lineman Claudjones Jules (64) and Missouri defensive lineman Aaron Herman (55) struggle to secure a loose ball during the first half of an American Indoor Football game at Alliant Energy PowerHouse in Cedar Rapids on Saturday, March 16, 2024. (Cliff Jette/Freelance)

Cedar Rapids linebacker Austin Wood (26) intercepts a Missouri pass during the first half of an American Indoor Football game at Alliant Energy PowerHouse in Cedar Rapids on Saturday, March 16, 2024. Wood ran the interception for a touchdown (Cliff Jette/Freelance)

Cedar Rapids linebacker Austin Wood (26) runs an interception for a touchdown during the first half of an American Indoor Football game against the Missouri Falcons at Alliant Energy PowerHouse in Cedar Rapids on Saturday, March 16, 2024. (Cliff Jette/Freelance)

Cedar Rapids defensive coordinator Anthony Bartley walks back to the sidelines as the River Kings face the Missouri Falcons during the first half of an American Indoor Football game at Alliant Energy PowerHouse in Cedar Rapids on Saturday, March 16, 2024. (Cliff Jette/Freelance)

Cedar Rapids wide receiver Robert Majors (9) runs the ball against the Missouri Falcons during the first half of an American Indoor Football game at Alliant Energy PowerHouse in Cedar Rapids on Saturday, March 16, 2024. (Cliff Jette/Freelance)