Yard Dawgz Looking to Crack Top Ten
Published on July 2, 2009 under arenafootball2 (af2)
Oklahoma City Yard Dawgz News Release
OKLAHOMA CITY - The Oklahoma City Yard Dawgz (7-6) stayed at #11 in the latest af2 Coaches Poll, after a disappointing loss to #1 ranked, Spokane Shock (12-0). The Yard Dawgz rode a three game win streak into Spokane, but came up short in the second half.
WEEK 15 TOP 16
RANK TEAM PTS
1 Spokane 384 (24)
2 W-B/Scranton 348 (1)
3 Tennessee Valley 329
4 Tulsa 320
5 Boise 297
6 Arkansas 270
7 Iowa 243
8 Kentucky 197
9 South Georgia 185
9 Green Bay 185
11 Oklahoma City 141
12 Bossier-Shreveport 137
13 Florida 104
14 Rio Grande Valley 103
15 Albany 67
16 Manchester 65
The first half of the game was close with the Yard Dawgz scoring four times on the ground. The Shock answered back four times leaving the score, 28-28 at halftime. As both teams came out of the break the Shock showed why they have been ranked #1 for a record breaking 16 straight weeks. They held the Yard Dawgz scoreless in the second half for the first time this year. The Shock scored 33 unanswered points beating Oklahoma City, 61-28.
The Yard Dawgz look to come out strong this week and seek revenge against the Rio Grande Valley Dorados. Earlier in the year, Rio Grande Valley snuck out of Oklahoma City with a 74-73 win. The Yard Dawgz look to avenge the loss Friday, July 3rd, 2009, with kickoff at 7:30.
The Dawgz return home Saturday, July 11, to take on the Bossier-Shreveport BattleWings in their final home game of the regular season, at the Cox Convention Center. Yard Dawgz single game tickets are on sale, starting at only $10! The Yard Dawgz Block Party begins every home game at 5:00 PM on Reno. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:05 PM. For additional information, please call (405) 228-3294 or visit www.okcyarddawgz.com
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