Yard Dawgz Shocked in Second Half
Published on June 29, 2009 under arenafootball2 (af2)
Oklahoma City Yard Dawgz News Release
OKLAHOMA CITY-The Oklahoma City Yard Dawgz (7-6) went into Spokane riding a three game winning streak but were unable to de-throne the Spokane Shock. The Shock won their 12th consecutive game with a 61-28 victory over the Oklahoma City Yard Dawgz. With a 12-0 record, the Shock are off to their best start in team history and currently are ranked #1 in the af2.
Much of the credit for the victory goes to the Shock defense that created three turnovers and held Oklahoma City's offense to their second lowest point total of the season (28).
Coming into Friday's game, the Yard Dawgz offense was averaging 51 points per contest but against Spokane's defense Oklahoma City struggled. For the first time this season, QB Robert Kent did not throw a passing touchdown and he threw a season-high three interceptions.
In the first half, Oklahoma City relied on their rushing attack, which lead the league coming into Frday's game, and accounted for four touchdowns. The Yard Dawgz All-time leading receiver Al Hunt drew first blood on a one -yard touchdown early in the first quarter.
Spokane quickly fired back with a four-yard touchdown to WR Raul Vijil. The Shock and the Yard Dawgz continued to exchange points and ended the first half deadlocked at 28 apiece.
But in the second half, Spokane's defense put a stop to the Yard Dawgz offense not allowing a single point. This was the first time in 13 games Oklahoma City did not score a point in the second half.
Davila, who played three-and-a-half quarters, completed 80 percent of his passes for 172 yards with three touchdown passes.
For the second week in a row, WR Markee White had a break-out night and tied Vijil for the team-lead in touchdowns (2). White also added 43 yards to his season total of 341 reception yardage in seven games.
The Yard Dawgz get back on the road as they move on to face the Rio Grande Valley Dorados, Friday, July 3, 2009 at 7:30 pm. Oklahoma City returns home the following week for their final regular season home game against the Bossier-Shreveport BattleWings. 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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