Spartans Look To Cook Beef In Home Opener
March 30, 2010 - Indoor Football League (IFL)
La Crosse Spartans News Release
La Crosse, WI: Sometimes "Home Sweet Home" is EXACTLY what the doctor orders when it comes to getting back on track. The La Crosse Spartans feel that coming back to play their first of five straight home games will energize the team and be a boost as they head into the middle part of the 2010 IFL season. The La Crosse Center is sure to be rocking for the return of indoor football to the area this Saturday, and the Spartans are hoping that their fans help send the Omaha Beef away from Wisconsin with a loss.
"There is a buzz in the town about this team," stated Spartans Co-Owner and General Manager Chris Kokalis. "Saturday night will be one of the biggest parties La Crosse has ever seen, and our players are extremely excited to put on a good show for the home fans."
The Beef come into the game in fourth place in the Central West Division with a 1-2 record. They are fresh of a 57-47 loss at the hands of the Wichita Wild that was the first nationally televised regular season game in Indoor Football League history. Millions of fans around the nation watched as they lead at half time, but succumb to a strong Wild offense in the third and fourth quarters. They are lead at Quarterback by Ban Sankey, who last season was the signal caller for a RiverCity Rage team who lost to the Billings Outlaws in the first ever IFL United Bowl Championship. His primary target is Luke McCardle, who hauled in three touchdown passes against the Wild on Monday night.
La Crosse enters the game having lost each of their first three contests, all of which were on the road. A win however could vault them into a tie with the Chicago Slaughter in the Central North Division standings, and just a game behind Bloomington for second place. Quarterback Jimmy Sangster is getting closer to returning to the field after tearing his MCL in Week 1. However, it is unclear whether he or recent signing Kewan Dewberry will line up under Center this weekend. Look for whoever is throwing the ball to look in the direction of WR Antonio Overstreet early and often.
Kickoff at the La Crosse Center is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on Saturday. The Spartans front office wants the crowd to bring the energy and passion and be the player's "8th Man" as they seek their first win in team history. Tickets for the game are still available, but are running out FAST! They can be purchased through ticketmaster.com or by visiting the La Crosse Center Box Office. Season and discounted group tickets are still available as well, and can be purchased by calling the Spartans office at 608-567-4299. For more information on tickets, or for general Spartans news, visit www.lacrossespartans.com.
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