Fever gets even with Blitz

May 20, 2007 - arenafootball2 (af2)
Bakersfield Blitz News Release


BAKERSFIELD, CA - The Tri-Cities Fever came into Rabobank Arena on Saturday night with one thing in mind...revenge. The Fever got it by defeating the Blitz, 54-49, on Saturday night.

Fever QB Brian Baker had a strong night going 15-30 for 235 yards and 7 touchdowns. Baker also tossed 2 interceptions. WR J.R. Thomas and newcomer WR Deontrae Johnson were running wild all night long. Thomas had 5 catches for 122 yards and 2 touchdowns, while Johnson caught 6 balls for 66 yards and 3 touchdowns. Johnson was named the Schutt Offensive Player of the Game.

LB Emery Beckles was named U.S. Army Ironman of the Game. Beckles finished with 2 tackles, 2 interceptions and he added 98 yards on kickoff returns.

Bakersfield FB/LB Nick Onaindia (Utah State, '01) finished with 5.5 tackles, 1 forced fumble, 3 quarterback hits and 2 sacks. DB Brian Green (Miles College, '01) had 2 tackles and a key interception.

The Blitz will hit the road next weekend as they travel to take on the Everett Hawks (1-6) for a Sunday matinee. Kickoff is set for 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 27th. After a week off, the Blitz will be back home to "Paint the Town Red" as the defending ArenaCup Champions, the Spokane Shock come to town on Saturday, June 9th. All fans who show up in red will be able to purchase tickets at half price. For more information, please call 661-377-2548 or go to www.BBLITZ.com.



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