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Fort Wayne vs. Sioux Falls game notes

May 3, 2006 - United Indoor Football Association (UIF) News Release


QUICK FACTS:

Fort Wayne Freedom (3-3)
@ Sioux Falls Storm (6-0)

Game Date: Saturday, May 6, 2006
Doors Open: 6:00 PM CST
Kickoff: 7:05 PM CST
Site: Sioux Falls Arena
1201 West Ave. N Sioux Falls, SD 57104

UIF Game Officials:
Referee: Russell Gray
Umpire: Robert Coco
Linesman: Randy Schnackenberg
Line Judge: Vernon Breakfield
Back Judge: Greg Ptacnik

Radio:
Fort Wayne
www.fwfreedom.com
Pregame @ 7:50 PM EST
Sioux Falls
KWSN 1230 AM
www.siouxfallsstorm.com
Rich Roste-Play-by-Play
Pre-game @ 6:50 PM CST

Fort Wayne will try to avenge a 47-44 Week 5 overtime loss to the Storm in Fort Wayne. The Freedom are on a three game losing streak after starting their season 3-0. Fort Wayne's offense struggled last week without star running back Rocky Harvey, who sprained his ankle in the game against Sioux Falls. Harvey currently leads the UIF in rushing yards (427) and rushing touchdowns (9). Defensive back Scott Heighland is tied for third in the league in interceptions with 4, he is also third on the team in tackles with 27. Fort Wayne has allowed 29 touchdowns this season, which is 4th best in the UIF. Sioux Falls continues to rack-up victories as they are scoring 44.1 points per game. Running back Marques Smith is third in the UIF in rushing yards with 300. Smith has also scored 5 touchdowns this season.

PLAYERS TO WATCH:
Fort Wayne Freedom
Adrian Reese: WR, 3 receptions for 42 yards and 1 TD's vs. LEX in Week 6
Luther Stroder: WR, 2 receptions for 46 yards and 1 TD vs. LEX in Week 6
Lewis Carter: LB, 3.5 tackles vs. LEX in Week 6
Scott Heighland: DB, 4 tackles vs. LEX in Week 6

Sioux Falls Storm
Terrance Bryant: QB, 12-of-18 passing for 143 yds., 3 TD's and 0 INT vs. OVG in Week 6
Marques Smith: RB, 15 rushes for 70 yards, and 2 TD's vs. OVG in Week 6
Casey Veenhof: WR, 5 receptions for 67 yards and 2 TD's vs. OVG in Week 6
Justin Landis: LB, 4 tackles vs OVG Week 6

GAME SCHEDULES
Fort Wayne Freedom (3-3) Head Coach: Dan Pifer
DATE OPPONENT W/L SCORE
Saturday March 25 Sioux City W 28-23
Saturday April 1 @ Bloomington W 51-28
Sunday April 8 Ohio Valley W 37-32
Saturday April 15 @ Sioux City L 27-41
Saturday April 22 Sioux Falls L 44-47 OT
Friday April 28 @ Lexington L 32-65
Saturday May 6 @ Sioux Falls
Friday May 12 Rock River
Saturday May 20 Evansville
Saturday June 3 @ Ohio Valley
Saturday June 10 @ Evansville
Saturday June 17 @ Rockford
Saturday June 24 Ohio Valley
Saturday July 1 Lexington
Saturday July 8 @ Omaha

Sioux Falls Storm (6-0) Head Coach: Kurtiss Riggs
DATE OPPONENT W/L SCORE
Friday March 24 @ Omaha W 51-29
Saturday April 1 @ Rock River W 46-20
Saturday April 8 Sioux City W 28-6
Saturday April 15 Rock River W 48-34
Saturday April 22 @ Ft. Wayne W 47-44 OT
Saturday April 29 @ Ohio Valley W 51-24
Saturday May 6 Ft. Wayne
Sunday May 13 Omaha
Saturday May 20 @ Sioux City
Friday June 2 @ Omaha
Saturday June 10 Peoria
Saturday June 17 Sioux City
Saturday June 24 @ Sioux City
Saturday July 1 Bloomington
Saturday July 8 Evansville



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