Preview: Fighters vs. Steamwheelers
July 7, 2022 - Indoor Football League (IFL)
Frisco Fighters News Release
FRISCO, TX - Coming off a bye week and a win against the Green Bay Blizzard, the Frisco Fighters are hosting the Quad City Steamwheelers Saturday night at Comerica Center in Frisco. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:05 p.m.
The Fighters have clinched home field advantage for both games of the playoffs (pending a first-round win).
The Quad City Steamwheelers are currently ranked third, along with the Iowa Barnstormers, in the Eastern Conference with a record of 8-6.
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Time/Location: 7:05 p.m. CT/Comerica Center - Frisco, Texas
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Past meetups - Fighters vs Steamwheelers
The Fighters and Steamwheelers first met earlier this season in April when the Fighters found themselves up 30-14 after a rouge made by Bryce Crawford at the half. The Steamwheelers attempted a comeback but fell short due to an interception made by Britto Tutt with less than two and a half minutes in the game. This resulted in a Fighters win (68-51), extending their winning streak at the time.
Players to watch
Quarterback TJ Edwards passed for a total of 125 yards, which is 34 more yards than both Blizzard quarterbacks were able to. Edwards collected these yards from 13 (20 attempt) passes which resulted in three touchdowns. Along with these stats, Edwards rushed for 64 yards on nine attempts, with no loss in yardage, for one touchdown. Wide receiver Blake Sims collected 21 yards, resulting in a touchdown.
Running back Ed Wesley had an impressive game, tallying an impressive 54 rushing yards while collecting two touchdowns.
Wide receivers Jerminic Smith and Sheldon Augustine also put up some points. Smith tallied three touchdowns, receiving for 63 yards while Augustine received for 61 yards. Throughout the entirety of the game, Augustine had 137 yards, with a long of 53 from kickoff returns.
The Fighters defense had a dominant performance against the Blizzard as almost every defensive player made a tackle. Defensive lineman Charles Williams tallied five tackles (one solo, four assisted) along with one and a half tackles for a loss of six yards.
Defensive backs Trey Wafford, Cameron Hilton, and Santos Ramirez collectively tallied a total of 12 tackles (seven solo, five assisted). Hilton also tackled for a loss of five yards.
The Frisco Fighters offense did not waste any time getting on the scoreboard. In less than 30 seconds from kickoff, they forced a safety for two points before receiving possession again giving Wesley the chance to score the first touchdown of the game. The Fighters were able to keep at least a ten-point lead over the Blizzard throughout the game, resulting in a 50-27 win for the Fighters.
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