Las Vegas High School's Jamal Lomax named Gladiator's Ironman of the Week
September 7, 2005 - Arena Football League (1987-2008) (AFL I)
Las Vegas Gladiators News Release
September 7, 2005, Las Vegas, NV - The Las Vegas Gladiators, in partnership with News 3's "Operation: Football," awarded Jamal Lomax of Las Vegas High School the Gladiators' Ironman Award for the second week of the 2005 high school football season.
In the Wildcat's 34-19 victory over top-rated Bishop Gorman on Friday night, the senior running back rushed for 216 yards on 30 carries with three touchdowns. With Las Vegas trailing 21-7 early in the second half, Lomax took over. He rushed for 136 second-half yards with his three scores to spark the No. 6 ranked Wildcasts to the victory.
Lomax also excels off the field well as he holds a 3.3 GPA.
This award recognizes student-athletes who have achieved both on the playing field and in the classroom. These achievements are reflective of the players in the AFL, where the majority of the athletes have skills as two-way performers.
Athletes are nominated for the award by their respective schools based on their weekly performance. Winners are recognized with a certificate presentation at their school with Gladiators' head coach Ron James and News 3 sports anchors Mitch Roberts or Rick Strasser. The presentation is featured on News 3 each week.
The Gladiators fourth season at the Thomas & Mack Center kicks off in 2006. Season tickets are on sale now and can be purchased by calling the Gladiators office at 702-731-4977 or logging onto www.lvgladiators.com.
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