Post by Nevadanut on Apr 24, 2024 19:26:51 GMT -8
Duke City Gladiators at Vegas Knight Hawks
What: The Gladiators march into Nevada to take on the Knight Hawks.
When: Saturday, April 27 at 4:05 p.m. PDT (5:05 p.m. MDT).
Where: Lee's Family Forum; Henderson, Nevada.
Video Stream Options: IFL Youtube Channel. Caffeine TV IFL.
2024 Head to Head: June 15 - Knight Hawks at Gladiators.
Overall Head to Head: Knight Hawks lead 2-1 (1-0 home, 1-1 road).
SCtoC Logo: Created by David
The Gladiators are 0-4 overall and 0-2 on the road. They are coming off a 39-23 road loss to the Northern Arizona Wranglers on April 20. The Knight Hawks are 4-0 overall and 2-0 at home. They are coming off a 61-35 road win over the Jacksonville Sharks on April 20.
Duke City Gladiators
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Gladiators defensive back Jadarius Byrd. (Photo via IFL)
2024 ROSTER
# - name (pos)
0 - Gourney Sloan (WR)
1 - Kam Prewitt (DB)
2 - Geremy Hickbottom (QB)
3 - Greg Thomas (DB)
4 - Jon Jund (QB)
5 - Gregory "Greg" Dent Jr. (WR/DB)
6 - Jadarius Byrd (DB)
7 - Aaron Jackson (DB)
8 - Alphonso Howard (QB)
9 - Devanaire Concliffe (WR)
10 - Tyron Laughinghouse (WR)
11 - LaQuvionte Gonzalez (WR)
12 - Malik McDowell (DL)
14 - Daniel Crowell (WR)
19 - Tamar Hart (RB)
20 - Jeff Carr (RB)
22 - Ernesto Lacayo (K)
23 - Trevon "Tre" Claybourne (DB)
28 - Jayson Serda (LB)
42 - Warren Thomas (DL)
55 - Colby Bird (OL)
65 - Elyjah Lipscomb (OL)
75 - Jeremy Martin (OL)
99 - Roderick Perry (DL)
Coaching Staff
Fred Griggs - Head Coach
BREAKDOWN
Duke City is desperately looking for a win, but has to try and achieve that against one of the co-leaders in the Western Conference standings. That may not appear to be a recipe for success, but the Gladiators stayed close with the Eastern Conference-leading Frisco Fighters four weeks ago before falling by nine. The Gladiators will look to recreate that magic after scoring a season-low against the Northern Arizona Wranglers in a 16-point loss last week. Geremy Hickbottom took over at quarterback last week and struggled through the air, completing just 31 percent of his passes for 44 yards with two interceptions. He had more success on the ground with 51 yards and all three of the Gladiators’ touchdowns. Jon Jund threw just two passes with one going for an interception. Alphonso Howard is also listed on the team’s roster so it’s up in the air which one will get the start here. Jeff Carr averages 24.5 rushing yards per game to go with a touchdown. The receiving group is full of talent, but is looking for a quarterback to get them the ball. Gourney Sloan averages 41.3 receiving yards per game and leads the team with five touchdown catches. Greg Dent, Jr. has nine receptions for 130 yards and three scores. LaQuvionte Gonzalez and Tyron Laughinghouse are playmakers who can strike at any time. Aaron Jackson leads the team with 24 tackles and an interception, and Trevaughn Claybourne has 15.5 tackles on the year. Ernesto Lacayo averages a mighty 56.9 yards on his kickoffs and has five deuces. The Gladiators average 36.0 points per game (14th) and allow 44.3 (10th).
Roster information is compiled by SCtoC staff, based on all available and verifiable information. The IFL does not list its official transactions for the 2024 season. The above rosters are subject to change and is presented here merely as a basic guide for following the game. Statistical leaders list only active players as of the compilation of this preview.
Vegas Knight Hawks
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Knight Hawks running back Antonio Wimbush. (Photo via IFL)
2024 ROSTER
# - name (pos)
0 - Maurice Jackson (DL)
1 - Caleb Holley (WR)
2 - Ja'Rome Johnson (QB)
3 - Roderick Chapman (DB)
4 - Quentin Randolph (WR)
5 - Bryce Hampton (DB)
6 - Antonio Wimbush (RB)
7 - CJ Windham (WR)
8 - Jonathan Johnson (WR)
9 - Justin Collins (WR)
10 - Gabe McCoy (LB)
11 - Jerry Garner (DL)
12 - James Ceasar (DB)
13 - Jorge Reyna (QB)
16 - DJ Ford (LB)
19 - Jericho Flowers (DB)
20 - Taurean Taylor (RB)
21 - Kevin Moore III (DB)
22 - Malik Hauseman (DB)
25 - Makel Calhoun (LB)
30 - Kevin Macias (K)
52 - Kevin Toote (OL)
55 - Anthony Whigan (OL)
65 - Eric Douglas (OL)
77 - Moses Mallory (OL)
78 - Kory Woodruff (OL)
92 - Malik Harris (DL)
98 - Ronald Collins (DL)
99 - Lee Autry (DL)
Coaching Staff
Mike Davis - Head Coach
Hurtis Chinn - Offensive Coordinator
Xzavie Jackson - Defensive Coordinator & Defensive Line Coach
Kyle Moore Brown - Assistant Head Coach & Offensive Line Coach
Rick Espejo - Linebacker Coach
Mark Bly - QB Coach
BREAKDOWN
With this contest, Vegas has an opportunity to go 5-0. The Knight Hawks keep piling on the wins during this early part of the season and they are seeing the rewards in the standings. They make their way back to Nevada after a cross-country trip which say them route the Jacksonville Sharks by 25 in Florida. There is a lot to like with the Knight Hawks’ performance this season; not the least of which is both their offense and their defense rank in the top five in the IFL. Ja’Rome Johnson has not only been a nice surprise, he has emerged as an early season MVP candidate. He is third in the league with a 67.2 completion rate and 151.5 passing yards per game, and fourth with 14 touchdown passes. Johnson also is tied for second with nine touchdown runs with 54.5 rushing yards per game. Antonio Wimbush is averaging 40 rushing yards per game to go along with two touchdowns, and is also a threat in the passing game. Quentin Randolph is the team’s top receiver with 16 catches for 232 yards and four touchdowns through the first four games. Caleb Holley comes in with 12 catches for 175 yards and a team-high five touchdown grabs. Defensively, Makel Calhoun is tied for seventh in the league with 24 tackles and has a pair of sacks. James Ceasar adds 21 tackles and an interception, while Bryce Hampton has nine tackles and leads the team with three picks. Kevin Macias is averaging 48.1 yards per kickoff and has three deuces on the season. The Knight Hawks score 52.8 points per game (second) and allow 38.8 fifth).
Roster information is compiled by SCtoC staff, based on all available and verifiable information. The IFL does not list its official transactions for the 2024 season. The above rosters are subject to change and is presented here merely as a basic guide for following the game. Statistical leaders list only active players as of the compilation of this preview.
Today's Game Venue
This Week's Schedule
Fri., April 26 - Iowa Barnstormers at Green Bay Blizzard, 4:05 p.m.
Fri., April 26 - San Antonio Gunslingers at Frisco Fighters, 5:30 p.m.
Sat., April 27 - Duke City Gladiators at Vegas Knight Hawks, 4:05 p.m.
Sat., April 27 - Massachusetts Pirates at Sioux Falls Storm, 5:05 p.m. - (Scheels Arena; Fargo, ND)
Sat., April 27 - Northern Arizona Wranglers at Tucson Sugar Skulls, 6:05 p.m.
Sun., April 28 - Tulsa Oilers at Quad City Steamwheelers, 1:05 p.m.
Sun., April 28 - Bay Area Panthers at San Diego Strike Force, 3:05 p.m.
Sun., April 28 - Jacksonville Sharks at Arizona Rattlers, 3:05 p.m.
All times are pacific daylight time.
Standings Heading Into This Week
Helpful Links
IFL
Indoor Football League 2024 Schedule
Indoor Football League 2024 Franchise Index
Indoor Football League 2024 Players of the Week
Indoor Football league Rules
SCtoC IFL 2023 Golden Helmet Awards
Indoor Football league 2023 Hall of Fame Class
SCtoC 2023 National Championship Recap
INDIVIDUAL TEAM SCHEDULES
Arizona Rattlers
Bay Area Panthers
Duke City Gladiators
Frisco Fighters
Green Bay Blizzard
Iowa Barnstormers
Jacksonville Sharks
Massachusetts Pirates
Northern Arizona Wranglers
Quad City Steamwheelers
San Antonio Gunslingers
San Diego Strike Force
Sioux Falls Storm
Tucson Sugar Skulls
Tulsa Oilers
Vegas Knight Hawks
INDIVIDUAL TEAM VITAL STATISTICS
Arizona Rattlers
Bay Area Panthers
Duke City Gladiators
Frisco Fighters
Green Bay Blizzard
Iowa Barnstormers
Jacksonville Sharks
Massachusetts Pirates
Northern Arizona Wranglers
Quad City Steamwheelers
San Antonio Gunslingers
San Diego Strike Force
Sioux Falls Storm
Tucson Sugar Skulls
Tulsa Oilers
Vegas Knight Hawks
IFL Team Venues
Arizona Rattlers - Desert Diamond Arena; Glendale, Arizona
Bay Area Panthers - SAP Center at San Jose; San Jose, California
Duke City Gladiators - Rio Rancho Events Center; Rio Rancho, New Mexico
Frisco Fighters - Comerica Center; Frisco, Texas
Green Bay Blizzard - Resch Center; Green Bay, Wisconsin
Iowa Barnstormers - Wells Fargo Center; Des Moines, Iowa
Jacksonville Sharks - VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena; Jacksonville, Florida
Massachusetts Pirates - Tsonga Center; Lowell, Massachusetts
Northern Arizona Wranglers - Findlay Toyota Center; Prescott Valley, Arizona
Quad City Steamwheelers - Vibrant Arena at The MARK; Moline, Illinois
San Antonio Gunslingers - Freeman Coliseum; San Antonio, Texas
San Diego Strike Force - Pechanga Arena; San Diego, California
Sioux Falls Storm - Denny Sanford Premier Center; Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Tucson Sugar Skulls - Tucson Convention Center; Tucson, Arizona
Tulsa Oilers - BOK Center; Tulsa, Oklahoma
Vegas Knight Hawks - Lee's Family Forum; Henderson, Nevada
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What: The Gladiators march into Nevada to take on the Knight Hawks.
When: Saturday, April 27 at 4:05 p.m. PDT (5:05 p.m. MDT).
Where: Lee's Family Forum; Henderson, Nevada.
Video Stream Options: IFL Youtube Channel. Caffeine TV IFL.
2024 Head to Head: June 15 - Knight Hawks at Gladiators.
Overall Head to Head: Knight Hawks lead 2-1 (1-0 home, 1-1 road).
SCtoC Logo: Created by David
The Gladiators are 0-4 overall and 0-2 on the road. They are coming off a 39-23 road loss to the Northern Arizona Wranglers on April 20. The Knight Hawks are 4-0 overall and 2-0 at home. They are coming off a 61-35 road win over the Jacksonville Sharks on April 20.
Duke City Gladiators
Gladiators defensive back Jadarius Byrd. (Photo via IFL)
2024 ROSTER
# - name (pos)
0 - Gourney Sloan (WR)
1 - Kam Prewitt (DB)
2 - Geremy Hickbottom (QB)
3 - Greg Thomas (DB)
4 - Jon Jund (QB)
5 - Gregory "Greg" Dent Jr. (WR/DB)
6 - Jadarius Byrd (DB)
7 - Aaron Jackson (DB)
8 - Alphonso Howard (QB)
9 - Devanaire Concliffe (WR)
10 - Tyron Laughinghouse (WR)
11 - LaQuvionte Gonzalez (WR)
12 - Malik McDowell (DL)
14 - Daniel Crowell (WR)
19 - Tamar Hart (RB)
20 - Jeff Carr (RB)
22 - Ernesto Lacayo (K)
23 - Trevon "Tre" Claybourne (DB)
28 - Jayson Serda (LB)
42 - Warren Thomas (DL)
55 - Colby Bird (OL)
65 - Elyjah Lipscomb (OL)
75 - Jeremy Martin (OL)
99 - Roderick Perry (DL)
Coaching Staff
Fred Griggs - Head Coach
BREAKDOWN
Duke City is desperately looking for a win, but has to try and achieve that against one of the co-leaders in the Western Conference standings. That may not appear to be a recipe for success, but the Gladiators stayed close with the Eastern Conference-leading Frisco Fighters four weeks ago before falling by nine. The Gladiators will look to recreate that magic after scoring a season-low against the Northern Arizona Wranglers in a 16-point loss last week. Geremy Hickbottom took over at quarterback last week and struggled through the air, completing just 31 percent of his passes for 44 yards with two interceptions. He had more success on the ground with 51 yards and all three of the Gladiators’ touchdowns. Jon Jund threw just two passes with one going for an interception. Alphonso Howard is also listed on the team’s roster so it’s up in the air which one will get the start here. Jeff Carr averages 24.5 rushing yards per game to go with a touchdown. The receiving group is full of talent, but is looking for a quarterback to get them the ball. Gourney Sloan averages 41.3 receiving yards per game and leads the team with five touchdown catches. Greg Dent, Jr. has nine receptions for 130 yards and three scores. LaQuvionte Gonzalez and Tyron Laughinghouse are playmakers who can strike at any time. Aaron Jackson leads the team with 24 tackles and an interception, and Trevaughn Claybourne has 15.5 tackles on the year. Ernesto Lacayo averages a mighty 56.9 yards on his kickoffs and has five deuces. The Gladiators average 36.0 points per game (14th) and allow 44.3 (10th).
Roster information is compiled by SCtoC staff, based on all available and verifiable information. The IFL does not list its official transactions for the 2024 season. The above rosters are subject to change and is presented here merely as a basic guide for following the game. Statistical leaders list only active players as of the compilation of this preview.
Vegas Knight Hawks
Knight Hawks running back Antonio Wimbush. (Photo via IFL)
2024 ROSTER
# - name (pos)
0 - Maurice Jackson (DL)
1 - Caleb Holley (WR)
2 - Ja'Rome Johnson (QB)
3 - Roderick Chapman (DB)
4 - Quentin Randolph (WR)
5 - Bryce Hampton (DB)
6 - Antonio Wimbush (RB)
7 - CJ Windham (WR)
8 - Jonathan Johnson (WR)
9 - Justin Collins (WR)
10 - Gabe McCoy (LB)
11 - Jerry Garner (DL)
12 - James Ceasar (DB)
13 - Jorge Reyna (QB)
16 - DJ Ford (LB)
19 - Jericho Flowers (DB)
20 - Taurean Taylor (RB)
21 - Kevin Moore III (DB)
22 - Malik Hauseman (DB)
25 - Makel Calhoun (LB)
30 - Kevin Macias (K)
52 - Kevin Toote (OL)
55 - Anthony Whigan (OL)
65 - Eric Douglas (OL)
77 - Moses Mallory (OL)
78 - Kory Woodruff (OL)
92 - Malik Harris (DL)
98 - Ronald Collins (DL)
99 - Lee Autry (DL)
Coaching Staff
Mike Davis - Head Coach
Hurtis Chinn - Offensive Coordinator
Xzavie Jackson - Defensive Coordinator & Defensive Line Coach
Kyle Moore Brown - Assistant Head Coach & Offensive Line Coach
Rick Espejo - Linebacker Coach
Mark Bly - QB Coach
BREAKDOWN
With this contest, Vegas has an opportunity to go 5-0. The Knight Hawks keep piling on the wins during this early part of the season and they are seeing the rewards in the standings. They make their way back to Nevada after a cross-country trip which say them route the Jacksonville Sharks by 25 in Florida. There is a lot to like with the Knight Hawks’ performance this season; not the least of which is both their offense and their defense rank in the top five in the IFL. Ja’Rome Johnson has not only been a nice surprise, he has emerged as an early season MVP candidate. He is third in the league with a 67.2 completion rate and 151.5 passing yards per game, and fourth with 14 touchdown passes. Johnson also is tied for second with nine touchdown runs with 54.5 rushing yards per game. Antonio Wimbush is averaging 40 rushing yards per game to go along with two touchdowns, and is also a threat in the passing game. Quentin Randolph is the team’s top receiver with 16 catches for 232 yards and four touchdowns through the first four games. Caleb Holley comes in with 12 catches for 175 yards and a team-high five touchdown grabs. Defensively, Makel Calhoun is tied for seventh in the league with 24 tackles and has a pair of sacks. James Ceasar adds 21 tackles and an interception, while Bryce Hampton has nine tackles and leads the team with three picks. Kevin Macias is averaging 48.1 yards per kickoff and has three deuces on the season. The Knight Hawks score 52.8 points per game (second) and allow 38.8 fifth).
Roster information is compiled by SCtoC staff, based on all available and verifiable information. The IFL does not list its official transactions for the 2024 season. The above rosters are subject to change and is presented here merely as a basic guide for following the game. Statistical leaders list only active players as of the compilation of this preview.
Today's Game Venue
This Week's Schedule
Fri., April 26 - Iowa Barnstormers at Green Bay Blizzard, 4:05 p.m.
Fri., April 26 - San Antonio Gunslingers at Frisco Fighters, 5:30 p.m.
Sat., April 27 - Duke City Gladiators at Vegas Knight Hawks, 4:05 p.m.
Sat., April 27 - Massachusetts Pirates at Sioux Falls Storm, 5:05 p.m. - (Scheels Arena; Fargo, ND)
Sat., April 27 - Northern Arizona Wranglers at Tucson Sugar Skulls, 6:05 p.m.
Sun., April 28 - Tulsa Oilers at Quad City Steamwheelers, 1:05 p.m.
Sun., April 28 - Bay Area Panthers at San Diego Strike Force, 3:05 p.m.
Sun., April 28 - Jacksonville Sharks at Arizona Rattlers, 3:05 p.m.
All times are pacific daylight time.
Standings Heading Into This Week
Helpful Links
IFL
Indoor Football League 2024 Schedule
Indoor Football League 2024 Franchise Index
Indoor Football League 2024 Players of the Week
Indoor Football league Rules
SCtoC IFL 2023 Golden Helmet Awards
Indoor Football league 2023 Hall of Fame Class
SCtoC 2023 National Championship Recap
INDIVIDUAL TEAM SCHEDULES
Arizona Rattlers
Bay Area Panthers
Duke City Gladiators
Frisco Fighters
Green Bay Blizzard
Iowa Barnstormers
Jacksonville Sharks
Massachusetts Pirates
Northern Arizona Wranglers
Quad City Steamwheelers
San Antonio Gunslingers
San Diego Strike Force
Sioux Falls Storm
Tucson Sugar Skulls
Tulsa Oilers
Vegas Knight Hawks
INDIVIDUAL TEAM VITAL STATISTICS
Arizona Rattlers
Bay Area Panthers
Duke City Gladiators
Frisco Fighters
Green Bay Blizzard
Iowa Barnstormers
Jacksonville Sharks
Massachusetts Pirates
Northern Arizona Wranglers
Quad City Steamwheelers
San Antonio Gunslingers
San Diego Strike Force
Sioux Falls Storm
Tucson Sugar Skulls
Tulsa Oilers
Vegas Knight Hawks
IFL Team Venues
Arizona Rattlers - Desert Diamond Arena; Glendale, Arizona
Bay Area Panthers - SAP Center at San Jose; San Jose, California
Duke City Gladiators - Rio Rancho Events Center; Rio Rancho, New Mexico
Frisco Fighters - Comerica Center; Frisco, Texas
Green Bay Blizzard - Resch Center; Green Bay, Wisconsin
Iowa Barnstormers - Wells Fargo Center; Des Moines, Iowa
Jacksonville Sharks - VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena; Jacksonville, Florida
Massachusetts Pirates - Tsonga Center; Lowell, Massachusetts
Northern Arizona Wranglers - Findlay Toyota Center; Prescott Valley, Arizona
Quad City Steamwheelers - Vibrant Arena at The MARK; Moline, Illinois
San Antonio Gunslingers - Freeman Coliseum; San Antonio, Texas
San Diego Strike Force - Pechanga Arena; San Diego, California
Sioux Falls Storm - Denny Sanford Premier Center; Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Tucson Sugar Skulls - Tucson Convention Center; Tucson, Arizona
Tulsa Oilers - BOK Center; Tulsa, Oklahoma
Vegas Knight Hawks - Lee's Family Forum; Henderson, Nevada
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