Preview: Fighters vs. Pirates
Published on June 2, 2023 under Indoor Football League (IFL)
Frisco Fighters News Release
Frisco, TX - The Frisco Fighters enter week 11 still leading the league at a record of 8-1! The Fighters look to continue their win streak on the road this week against the Massachusetts Pirates after beating the San Diego Strike Force at home last weekend [70-56].
The Fighters are led by head coach Billy Back, who continues to hold the number-one spot in the IFL coaches' poll for the eleventh week in a row.
HOW TO WATCH
Time/Location: 7:05 p.m. CT/DCU Center
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PAST MEETUPS - FIGHTERS V PIRATES
This will be the fifth time the Frisco Fighters and the Massachusetts Pirates will play each other with a match-up record of [2-3]. The Pirates are currently 6-3, falling to the Frisco Fighters [39-56], the Quad City Steamwheelers (44-49), and the Iowa Barnstormers (43-73).
PLAYERS TO WATCH
A player to watch every week is quarterback TJ Edwards. Edwards leads the league in scoring with 29 touchdowns and averaging 19.6 points per game. Edwards was also named the IFL week 11 offensive player of the week.
Another player to watch this week is wide receiver, Jerminic Smith. Smith has had an explosive roll on offense this year and last game scoring one touchdown and having 80 yards receiving.
The final player to watch this week is Michael LoVett. LoVett has been an impactful defensive back for us this season and coming off a game where he recorded four tackles and one forced fumble.
Indoor Football League Stories from June 2, 2023
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- Game Preview: Iowa Barnstormers vs Green Bay Blizzard - Iowa Barnstormers
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- Green Bay Heads to Iowa for Week 12 Contest - Green Bay Blizzard
- Pirates Put Perfect Home Record on Line vs. Frisco - Orlando Pirates
- IFL Week Twelve Preview - IFL
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