Frierson Ready For Debut This Saturday

May 3, 2007 - arenafootball2 (af2)
Stockton Lightning News Release


STOCKTON, Calif. - The Stockton Lightning of the arenafootball2 league have announced DB York Frierson has been assigned to the Lightning by the af2 League Office.

Frierson is expected to be in the lineup this Saturday as the Lightning face the expansion Tri-Cities Fever in week 6 of af2 action at Toyota Center. Frierson will wear jersey number 22.

The Inglewood, California native previously had a brief stint with the af2's Macon Knights in 2005, following a 16-game outing with the Bakersfield Blitz in 2003 where he ranked third on the Blitz with 28 tackles, while tallying one interception and four pass breakups. Additionally, Frierson compiled 15 rushing attempts with 23 yards and four touchdowns, while compiling 38 receptions for 318 yards and three touchdown scores.

In 2002, Frierson ranked fourth on the Blitz with 30 tackles in just nine games during his rookie season, additionally tallying 2.5 tackles for loss, three interceptions and nine pass breakups.

Frierson's college football experience extends to stints with the University of Oregon (NCAA), where he played under famed head coach Mike Bellotti, and Brigham Young University (NCAA).

In an additional transaction move, the Lightning placed WR Chris Stallworth on the "refused to report" list.

Stockton returns to play this Saturday with a 5:00 p.m. road matchup against Tri-Cities at Toyota Center in Kennewick, Washington. The game can be heard exclusively on the internet through stocktonlightning.com, courtesy of SportsJuice.com.

In 2006, the Lightning ranked third in af2 attendance with an average of 7,445 fans per home game. Season tickets, group tickets and individual tickets for the 2007 Lightning regular season are on sale now. For more information on season tickets, merchandise, or other information, please call the Lightning at (209) 373-1500 or visit www.stocktonlightning.com.



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