Wild Look to Melugin to Lead Team vs. Sioux City
Published on May 8, 2009 under Indoor Football League (IFL)
Wichita Wild News Release
The Wichita Wild of the Indoor Football League (IFL) hits the road for a matchup against the San Angelo Stampede Express (2-2) on Saturday night. This will be the second week in a row the Wild (2-4) will take on an opponent from the Lone Star Division after a 49-33 home victory over the Abilene Ruff Riders. The game will kick off at 7:05 PM from San Angelo Coliseum. Fans can view the game for $7 online at www.b2livetv.com.
Quarterback Alex Melugin leads the Wild?s 5th ranked passing offense and threw four touchdown passes in the victory over the Ruff Riders, while running back Darius Fudge added two on the ground. Melugin has a completion percentage of 61.8 since taking over as starting quarterback and has thrown for over 400 yards in the previous two weeks. Despite missing two games with injury, wide receiver Clinton Solomon has 29 receptions totaling 490 yards and 10 touchdowns on the season.
The Wild enter this week with the 3rd ranked rush defense in the IFL. Much of the Wild?s success on defense can be contributed to the steady play of linebacker Lamont Reid who leads the team in tackles. Reid displayed his versatility against the Ruff Riders by playing most of the game at defensive end. Defensive back Randy Kelly is coming off a game in which he recorded 5.5 tackles and broke up four passes.
Wide Receiver Tarvar Williams is experiencing a breakout season with the Stampede Express, despite inconsistent quarterback play. Williams has 22 receptions which include five touchdowns in four games for the Express. Running back Brannon Hatley has also added five touchdowns this season and has averaged 4.0 yards per carry on the ground. The Express enter this week?s game with the 6th ranked rushing offense in the IFL.
The Stampede Express defense has allowed an average of 54 points per game to opponents. The defense is led by linebacker Trae Ivory who has recorded 23.5 tackles and even blocked a field goal attempt this season. The Stampede Express defense has also allowed 93.2 rushing yards per game, ranking them last in the IFL.
The Wild continue their two-game road trip next week as they take on the Sioux Falls Storm in a Central Division showdown then return home to Hartman Arena on May 23rd for Military Appreciation Night which will feature a face-off with the Odessa Roughnecks. To purchase tickets, visit www.stage1tickets.com or stop by the Hartman Arena Box Office in Park City.
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