Stealth Set to Battle Islanders
Published on May 2, 2003 under arenafootball2 (af2)
Wichita Stealth News Release
Wichita, Kan. - The Wichita Stealth (3-1) are set to battle the Hawaiian Islanders for the West Division lead this Saturday night at the Kansas Coliseum. The Islanders come into the game with a 3-1 record and are the number one ranked rushing offense in the league. The Stealth are coming off of the biggest win in team history, a 56-49 overtime thriller over the Tulsa Talons.
The Stealth are led by offensive specialist Michael Dritlein. Dritlein is ranked first in af2 in scoring (86 points), second in receptions (34), and first in receiving yards per game (131.5 yards per game). Dritlein was a finalist for the af2 Offensive Player of the Week last week and has been voted the Game MVP in the last two games for the Stealth. Dritlein set a new Stealth single game record with his 202 yard receiving performance and tied a team record with his 5 touchdown receptions.
The Islanders are led by wide receiver/linebacker Chris Paogofie (pung go FEE eh). Paogofie is second in the af2 in rushing with 107 yards and six touchdowns. The Islanders also have the number one kicker in af2, Kimo Naehu (KEY m oh nah EH hoo). Naehu graduated from Bethel College in Newton, Kansas and was in training camp with the Stealth last season.
STEALTH NOTES: Fans can get tickets for as low as $8.00 by calling the Stealth office at 316.755.3307...Kickoff is set for 7:30 with a pre-game tailgate party beginning at 6:00 p.m.
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