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Details Set for Blitz Bowl III

March 12, 2004 - arenafootball2 (af2)
Bakersfield Blitz News Release


Bakersfield, CA – The Bakersfield Blitz announced today the details for Blitz Bowl III. The game will be held Thursday, April 15th at 7:30pm at Centennial Garden. The Blitz Bowl is an annual Kern County high school all-star game played arena football style as the two opposing teams are divided into an ongoing East versus West rivalry.

South High School Head Coach Steve Napier will head the reigning champion East squad in 2004. The team will possess an arsenal of star players including Dan Ingle (QB/DB) from Foothill High School, Le'Andre Matthews (RB/DB) from East High School, and South High's Eric Alfred (RB/DB). Heading up the West squad this year is North High School's Head Coach Mike Snow and his armory of Kern County's star players, including Cody Stone (QB/DB) from North High School and Sean Kusiak (OL/DL) from Frazier Park.

Practice will soon be announced for the two teams. These sessions will give the players a chance to get accustomed to their new teammates as well as a new style of football – arena. Those players selected to play in the competition had to first be delegated by their high school's head coach. Only seniors may take part in the event.

Currently, the contest results are evenly split, with the West taking the inaugural game in 2002. The West were led to victory by then head coach of Liberty High School and current head coach for the Bakersfield Blitz, Rick Van Horne. The East took over in 2003, when Bakersfield High School's Head Coach Jason Oliver made a statement to the west side high schools that they can play arena ball too.

"We're really looking forward to this, it's a big event," said Blitz Head Coach Rick Van Horne. "This is the only all-star high school arena football game in the nation, and we started it here. It's always a great time and a lot of fun."

Bakersfield Blitz season ticket holders will have admission to the contest included in their package at no extra charge. Individual tickets for the Blitz Bowl will go on sale at a later date. Game day's seating will be general admission, and tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children and high school students with valid school ID. For more info, contact the Blitz at 716-BLITZ (2548).

Kickoff for the Blitz season is just 22 days away, as they start on the road against Tennessee Valley on April 3rd. The home schedule opens with the San Diego Riptide on April 17th. Season tickets for the Blitz upcoming season start at just $63, and are on sale now by contacting the Blitz office at 716-BLITZ (2548) or by stopping by the Bakersfield Sports Entertainment office located in Centennial Garden. The Blitz and Condors have also teamed up for special discounts for those purchasing ticket packages for both teams. All Condors season ticket holders renewing for 2004-05 can receive 25% off a Blitz package containing the same number of seats.



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