Hawks SHOCKED, 52-47
June 2, 2007 - arenafootball2 (af2)
Spokane Shock News Release
Spokane, WA: The Spokane Shock defeated the Everett Hawks tonight in front of a sold-out crowd, 52-47. For the second game in a row, the victory came down to the final play of the game; but this time it was the Shock's defense that sealed the win.
With only four seconds left, Everett's QB Jason Campbell's pass attempt to WR Phillip Goodman fell incomplete with Shock defender Nygel Rogers draped all over him on the goal-line.
The defense of the Shock came through with several key stops, including newcomer Devon Parks who was selected as the ADT Defensive Player of the Game. Parks, who signed with the team on Thursday (the same day he arrived), was inserted into the starting line-up and came through with 5 total tackles (eight assists, one solo) including a four-yard sack on the first play of the game. DB Alex Teems had the difficult assignment of covering Hawks leading receiver Josh Richey but still managed to contribute key pass break-ups (with three) and led the team in tackles.
Richey, who was selected as the Schutt's Offensive Player of the Game, was the primary source of offense for the Hawks as he led the team in receptions (seven) and touchdowns (three). Teems, however, was able to shut down Richey, who did not have a single catch in the 4th quarter.
The offense of the Shock was once again led by the lethal Hines-Savage combination. Savage, who led the team in receptions, fell one reception short of breaking Charles Frederick's single-game record of 15. He also had a personal best in receiving yards for the season with 179, which also led the team, and contributed four touchdowns.
The Hawks defense put heavy pressure on Hines all night and came up with three sacks - including 1.5 from former Shock DL Chuck Jones. Hines, however, still managed to complete 74 percent of his passes (20/27) with 233 yards and five touchdowns.
The Shock will hit the road this week as they travel to Bakersfield to take on the Blitz. Tonight's victory also helped the Shock remain in 1st place in the Western Division. Tri-Cities, who was tied with Spokane before tonight, is currently losing 25-34 to the Lightning in the 3rd quarter.
"We are going to continue to win if we push through to the end," Head Coach Adam Shackleford said after the game. âIt's a 59-minute game and whoever is the best in the first (minute) and last (minute) will win; and we've been the best the last two weeks."
NOTES - K John Koker made a touchdown saving tackle in the 4th quarter on the 10 yard line but sustained a concussion. Koker did not return to action and his status for next week's game at this time is not known.
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