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af2 names DeRonn Finley "Ironman of the Week"

April 11, 2006 - arenafootball2 (af2)
Bakersfield Blitz News Release


Bakersfield - Bakersfield Blitz wide receiver/defensive back DeRonn Finley was named AF2's US Army Ironman of the Week for his outstanding performance in Sunday's game against the Spokane Shock in Bakersfield.

"DeRonn had a great game on Sunday," Coach Compton said. "He is such an asset to our team and we will be using him more and more throughout the season."

Finley (5-9, 185, Idaho State) earned the award after leading the Blitz in their narrow, 45-49, loss to Spokane on Sunday. Offensively, Finley worked hard to gain yards and touchdowns as he had six catches for 53 yards and two touchdowns. Finley also had 110 kick return yards, including a 56-yard return for a touchdown. Defensively, Finley had four tackles and one interception.

A two year veteran of the AF2, Finley played for the Green Bay Blizzard in 2004 and for the Central Valley Coyotes in 2005. This marks the third time Finley has earned the Ironman of the Week award by the AF2.

Along with Finley, other players who led the Blitz to five points short of a victory were quarterback Mike Wall, who had 20 of 38 for 199 yards and 4 touchdowns; Rennard Reynolds, who finished the game with 78 yards and 1 touchdown; Eric Mahanke, also had a good game with 44 yards and 1 touchdown; and Jerry Turner, who was an ADT Defensive Player of the Week candidate.

The Bakersfield Blitz finished week two of the 2006 season 1-1. Week three will be played against the Central Valley Coyotes on Saturday, April 15 at 7:30 p.m. in Central Valley.

Season tickets for the Blitz 2006 season are still on sale, as well as single game tickets. Ticket plans start at the prorated price of $70 and single game tickets are as low as $10 in the lower bowl. Tickets will be available at the Rabobank Arena box office and any Ticketmaster location. To learn more about the Blitz and their 2006 season visit bakersfieldblitz.com for more information.

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