Force Prepare to Continue Winning Streak, First Road Win Versus Bandits
May 13, 2016 - Champions Indoor Football (CIF)
Wichita Force News Release
WICHITA, Kan. - The Wichita Force (6-2) will return to action on Saturday, May 14 as the team takes on the Sioux City Bandits (7-2) for the pairs' first of two meetings this season.
Wichita will take the field for the first time after a one-week bye following the team's 52-42 win over the Chicago Eagles in Week No. 10. Newcomer QB David Olson stepped up as the team's starting quarterback and recorded a total of five touchdowns in the team's win. K Connor Frazell contributed three field goals for 28, 30, and 28 yards, respectively.
The team announced on Tuesday that Frazell will miss the remainder of the season due to a non-football related injury he sustained. Force head coach Paco Martinez will sign a new kicker prior to this week's game.
Sioux City, the reigning Champions Indoor Football champions, currently holds the No. 1 spot of the Northern Division. Only allowing 319 points against them this season, the unit's defense is one that the Force will have to overcome. In the last five contests, the Bandits have averaged 52.2 points per game.
Force Player to Watch: QB David Olson
Olson appeared in his first game on April 30 with the Force against the Chicago Eagles. In his debut, Olson threw 16-for-24 for 173 yards and two touchdowns. He also rushed for 37 yards and scored three touchdowns.
After a stellar performance in Week No. 10, Olson will continue to hold the starting position and will be a key contributor to pull a win against Sioux City.
Bandits Player to Watch: RB John Bentley
The Bandits rank No. 2 in rushing offense with a large contribution coming from Bentley. So far this season, he has recorded 16 touchdowns and 284 yards on 82 carries.
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