Stealth go back to work
May 3, 2004 - arenafootball2 (af2)
Wichita Stealth News Release
Wichita, Kan. - The undefeated Wichita Stealth (4-0) go back to work this week after enjoying their first bye week of the season. The Stealth returned to their weekly preparations today and will step on the practice field tomorrow morning at 6:30 a.m. in preparation for their game this weekend in Hidalgo, Texas versus Southwest division foe, the Rio Grande Valley Dorados (3-1).
ROSTER MOVES: The Stealth will be without the services of offensive specialist Michael Dritlein for this week's game as he was placed on the Short Term Injured reserve list last week and should be ready to go for the Quad City game on May 15th. In other roster moves, the Stealth have activated wide receiver/linebacker Christopher Highshaw and offensive/defensive lineman Ervin Holloman, both have been sidelined for the last two games with injuries. Stealth fullback/linebacker Daren Williams will also be activated this week after missing the past two weeks with a foot injury.
MOVING UP THE LIST: Stealth quarterback Aaron Sparrow has moved into eighth place on the all-time af2 passing yardage chart. He now has 8,041 yards passing in his career with 150 touchdowns.
AROUND THE DIVISION: While the Stealth were enjoying their week off, the other four teams in the Southwest Division were all in action this past weekend. The Tulsa Talons (2-2) traveled to face their in-state rival, the Oklahoma City Yard Dawgz (3-1) in a re-match of week one action. The Yard Dawgz prevailed once again in a high-scoring shootout, 62-60 in front of 13,434 fans.
The Rio Grande Valley Dorados (3-1) traveled to take on their in-state rivals, the Laredo Law (0-4). The Dorados defeated the Law 58-38. Quarterback Will Burch led the Dorados, completing 15-of-30 passes for 212 yards and seven touchdowns with no interceptions.
Both Oklahoma City and Rio Grande Valley are tied for second place in the Southwest division, just one game behind the Stealth.
STEALTH NOTES: Fans can catch this weekend's game on the radio home of the Stealth, 96.3 KRZZ. Stealth play-by-play voice Jay Sanderson will bring you all of the hard-hitting action. Game time is set for 7:30 p.m. and the pre-game show will begin at 7:15 p.m.After this week's game, the Stealth will continue their three game road swing when they travel to face the Quad City Steamwheelers on May 15th, and the Oklahoma City Yard Dawgz on May 22nd.The next Stealth home game is set for May 29th versus the Laredo Law. The Stealth defeated the Law on April 10th 44-22 in Wichita.Tickets are available for all remaining Stealth home games by calling 316.755.3307 or Select-A-Seat at 316.755.SEAT (7328).A bus trip for Wichita Stealth fans has been scheduled for the games in Oklahoma City and Tulsa. For more information, please call the Stealth office at 316.755.3307 for more details or to register for the trip.
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