Desert Hawks Take Down the Predators 30-14
May 6, 2024 - Arena Football One (AF1)
West Texas Desert Hawks News Release
A massive Week 2 matchup in the AFL South ended with happy fans in West Texas.
Defensive Prowess vs Offensive Inability
The defenses for both teams were the stars of the show; it was clear the players were ready to knock some guys around. Offensive production was not just at a standstill- it was nonexistent. The defenses were barely letting the ball move down the field, so much so that the first four drives all ended in turnovers on downs.
However, any spectacular performance on defense can only be turned around on the offenses. How come neither team could move the ball down the field? It was a matchup of two of the greatest indoor QBs in the game, so why was it scoreless after the first quarter and only 6-0 at half? Frankly, they just did not have their A-games early. Lots of shots were taken in the end zone and lots of those opportunities were lost due to overthrown passes. The offenses settled in during the second half, but it was still not what these offenses could be.
Orlando Drops a Second Game
The Orlando Predators have had the two toughest opponents in the Arena Football League. After losing their season opener in a crushing overtime loss, they needed a win in their home opener to bring good momentum. It would take until the middle of the third quarter for them to get their first points off of a massive 20-yard rushing touchdown by Drew Powell. That would cut the West Texas lead to ten, but the momentum of the game was already too far gone from the Predators. The only other points in the game would come from a CJ Williams touchdown and 2-point conversion in the fourth quarter.
Impact Player from the Predators
CJ Williams was a standout performer for the Predators, making a significant impact on the game. His consistency was remarkable, with almost every ball within his reach being pulled in. He displayed acrobatic catches, bulldozed his way through defenders, and covered every inch of the arena. Williams was the go-to target, ending the game with around a dozen receptions. His performance was a clear indication that he was the driving force for the Predators.
Impact Players from the Desert Hawks
The West Texas defense deserves a round of steaks for being the cornerstone of the Desert Hawks' victory. They unrelentingly applied pressure to the quarterback and stuck like a magnet to their receivers. Defensive back Delvon Randall especially stood out, denying receivers and making tackles throughout the night. In the trenches, Armanti Carey of the D-line was constantly in the backfield, picking up multiple sacks on the day.
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