Dragons defense ties AFL interception record
Published on February 27, 2005 under Arena Football League (1987-2008) (AFL I) News Release
UNIONDALE, N.Y. â Under the direction of rookie head coach WEYLAN HARDING, the New York Dragons tied an AFL single-game record with six interceptions in their 61-37 victory over the Arizona Rattlers.
Dragons WR/DB COREY JOHNSON hauled in a pair in the first half while DS CHRIS ANGEL, WR/LB MIKE HORACEK, DS BILLY PARKER and FB/LB JOSH WHITE all added one a piece.
"I'm thrilled with the effort and the win today," said Harding following the win that improved the team's record to 3-1. "I'm really proud of my guys staying in there all the way to the end."
AFL ALL-TIME SINGLE-GAME TEAM INTERCEPTION:
6... New York Dragons (February 27, 2005 vs. Arizona Rattlers)
6... Orlando Predators vs. Buffalo Destroyers, April 11, 2003
6... Detroit Drive at Charlotte Rage, June 11, 1993
6... Detroit Drive vs. Albany Firebirds, July 10, 1992
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