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Blitz take on Coyotes in the battle of highway 99

April 13, 2006 - arenafootball2 (af2)
Bakersfield Blitz News Release


Bakersfield - The Bakersfield Blitz take on the Central Valley Coyotes for game three in the AF2 on Saturday, April 15 in Central Valley. Kick off is set for 7:15 p.m. at the Selland Arena in Fresno.

What has now been called the "Battle of Highway 99," two of the biggest rivals in the AF2 will meet, each equally wanting victory in the San Joaquin Valley. "I think it's good to have two teams so close together to get a rivalry like this," Coach Compton said. "In the AFL, they have the Tampa Bay Storm and the Orlando Predators, so I like that I can be a part of a rivalry like this."

The Blitz finished week two 1-1 after they fell five points short of a victory against the Spokane Shock in Bakersfield last Sunday. Even with a loss, two players received one of the four weekly league honors. Offensive specialist, Rennard Reynolds was named AF2's "Offensive Player of the Week" after his five touchdown game against the Everett Hawks in week one. Wide receiver/defensive back, DeRonn Finley was also honored with AF2's "Ironman of the Week" from his overall game against Spokane.

"As a player from Central Valley last year, we swept Bakersfield. Now being on the Bakersfield side we are trying to change that outcome," DeRonn said. "It is a heated rivalry and all of us players are looking forward to the game."

For this Saturday only, the game will be broadcasted live on KERN-AM 1410. All other games will be broadcasted on it's usually station, KGEO 1230.

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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