2021 IFL Playoffs Round One Preview: Spokane Shock at Frisco Fighters
August 28, 2021 - Indoor Football League (IFL)
Frisco Fighters News Release
FRISCO, TexasÃÂ - The Frisco Fighters (10-3) are set to face the Spokane Shock (6-6) for a third time this season in the first round of the 2021 IFL Playoffs at Comerica Center on Saturday, August 28 at 7:05 p.m. CT.
The Fighters are coming off just their third loss of the season against the top-ranked Arizona Rattlers, where they held the former league MVP Drew Powell to only 19 rushing yards. In the Frisco Fighters' inaugural season, they made the playoffs and put up the third-best record in the IFL.
"Having a home playoff game is exciting for the city of Frisco," said head coach Clint Dolezel. "It seems like we've grown fans every week we've played at Comerica Center. Hopefully it will be a sellout, and that's an advantage. The crowd can get loud, and we can make Spokane struggle on the offensive side because they're having to worry about the crowd while listening to each other; then they'll have some mistakes like offsides and false starts."
This season Spokane jumped out to a fast start, but slowed down due to injuries and ultimately finished as the sixth seed. However, they've started to get healthy at a great time and are expected to be near full strength entering the playoffs.
Frisco will rely on its strong defense to lead it into the playoffs.ÃÂ Charles WilliamsÃÂ leads the league in both sacks (11) and tackles for loss (17). The Fighters' defense leads the league in yards per game allowed, rushing yards allowed, rushing yards per attempt, and sacks.
Malik HenryÃÂ is set to make his fifth start at quarterback for Frisco. In his five games, he's completed 56-of-101 passes and completed eight touchdown passes. Running backÃÂ DeMarcus FeltonÃÂ leads the offense with 507 yards on the ground and 22 total touchdowns on the season.
"Now it's win or go home if you lose," said Dolezel.
At the game, the Fighters will be honoring Drew Pearson for his induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in what will be his first major appearance in the area since being enshrined.
The IFL Game of the Week can be seen live on Stadium on most cable and satellite systems in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, including Channel 47 on AT&T U-verse TV, DISH Network, and DirecTV, Channel 24 on Charter Spectrum, and Channel 99 on Grande Communications. It can also be seen worldwide on Stadium's streaming app and at www.watchstadium.com. Also stream the game on the IFL's YouTube channel or tune into KHYI 95.3 to hear Dave BarnettÃÂ call the game.
Special ticket discounts are available at FriscoFighters.com.
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