Post by DiamondThief on Aug 5, 2024 20:49:54 GMT -8
Rattlers 58, Strike Force 23
8/5/24 --
GLENDALE, AZ - The Arizona Rattlers capitalized on four turnovers as they punched their ticket to the IFL National Championship Game with a 58-23 win over the San Diego Strike Force tonight in the Western Conference Championship Game tonight at Desert Diamond Arena.
The Rattlers will be making their fourth appearance in the title game as they take on the Eastern Conference Champion Massachusetts Pirates on August 17. The Rattlers and Pirates met up in the 2021 National Championship Game (then called the United Bowl) where the Pirates claimed a 37-34 overtime win thanks to a 31-yard field goal from former New Orleans Saint Garrett Hartley.
Arizona heads into the Championship Game with a 13-5 record through the conference championship round, while the Pirates will come in 10-8. Each was the third seed in there respective conferences. Massachusetts defeated the top-seeded Green Bay Blizzard 51-28 in the Eastern Conference Championship Game on August 2.
Jarmaine Doubs intercepted Strike Force quarterback Nate Davis twice, returning one for a touchdown. Davontae Merriweather also had a pick six, while Dillon Winfrey had a pick which set up the Rattlers' final score of the contest.
San Diego finishes their 2024 season 11-7 overall; a season which saw them earn their first-ever playoff berth and win their first-ever playoff game in the opening round over the Bay Area Panthers. The Strike Force and Rattlers spit their two games this season with each team winning on the other's home field.
The Rattlers struck first when Dalton Sneed found Jamal Miles open in the left flat. Miles caught the pass and ran it in for the six-yard score. The Strike Force drove down to the Arizona one-yard line, but were forced into a turnover on downs. The Rattlers took over at the eight. Sneed's 28-yard scamper up the middle put Arizona up by two touchdowns late in the opening quarter. The Rattlers led 14-0 at the end of one.
Nate Davis fired a 15-yard strike to a wide open Arthur Jackson III across the middle to put the Strike Force on the board. The extra point went no good. They attempted the onside kick, which bounced off a Rattlers' player and was recovered by Atoa Fox. On the following possession, Davis' deep throw into the end zone was intercepted by Doubs of the Rattlers at the one. They took advantage of the turnover with a 35-yard bomb from Sneed to Nih-jer Jackson with 5:48 remaining in the second. San Diego pulled closer with a four-yard touchdown from Davis to Xavier Amey. Arizona went back up by at least two scores with Sneed's seven-yard touchdown to Miles around the right side with just under 16 seconds remaining in the half. The Strike Force tacked on a 32-yard field goal from Paul Ortiz as time expired. Ortiz, signed this week due to an injury to Conor Mangan, had missed extra point attempts on San Diego's two touchdowns in the first half. The Rattlers led 28-15 at intermission.
San Diego received the opening kickoff and drove to the Arizona 17-yard line before Davis was intercepted by Merriweather who returned the pick 50 yards for a Rattlers' touchdown. With the Strike Force driving, Davis was intercepted by Doubs of the Rattlers who returned it 42 yards for another Arizona touchdown. After Arizona forced San Diego into a turnover on downs, its offense took over with a lead of 41-15 heading into the final quarter.
Sneed's bootleg around the left side put the Rattlers up 48-15 less than a minute into the fourth quarter. Davis answered for the Strike Force with a 12-yard draw around the right guard. He capitalized with a two-point conversion to Kishawn Walker, the talented Strike Force defensive back. They attempted an onside kick, but it was covered up by the Rattlers' Merriweather. Dawson Evitts' 20-yard field goal made the score 51-23 with 8:15 remaining. Davis threw his fourth interception of the game, into the hands of Winfrey. They tacked on a one-yard touchdown run from Shannon Brooks at the one-minute warning to extend their lead.
Sneed completed 14 of his 18 plays for 159 yards with three touchdowns and no interceptions. He also rushed for 45 yards off four carries and a pair of scores. Brooks had eight carries for 22 yards and a score. Nih-Jer Jackson caught four passes for 69 yards and a touchdown, while Jamal Miles found the end zone twice as a receiver. In addition to his interceptions, Doubs led the defense with 7.5 tackles.
Davis completed 17 of 38 throws for 179 yards with two touchdowns and a pick, and also rushed for a score. Arthur Jackson III caught five balls for 74 yards and a score. Xavier Amey added four receptions for 33 yards and a touchdown. Byron Cooper paved the way for the Strike Force defense with 5.5 tackles.
Arizona had an advantage of 233 yards to 219 in total offense, including a 34-yard edge in the running game. San Diego outgained Arizona through the air by 14 yards. The Rattlers were penalized four times for 41 yards while the Strike Force were flagged three times for 13 yards.
The IFL National Championship Game will be televised on CBS Sports Network. Sports Coast to Coast will present an exclusive preview of that game. That preview will appear on our Indoor Football League section. Additional broadcast information will be provided within that preview. Click for our complete IFL 2024 Schedule.
8/5/24 --
GLENDALE, AZ - The Arizona Rattlers capitalized on four turnovers as they punched their ticket to the IFL National Championship Game with a 58-23 win over the San Diego Strike Force tonight in the Western Conference Championship Game tonight at Desert Diamond Arena.
The Rattlers will be making their fourth appearance in the title game as they take on the Eastern Conference Champion Massachusetts Pirates on August 17. The Rattlers and Pirates met up in the 2021 National Championship Game (then called the United Bowl) where the Pirates claimed a 37-34 overtime win thanks to a 31-yard field goal from former New Orleans Saint Garrett Hartley.
Arizona heads into the Championship Game with a 13-5 record through the conference championship round, while the Pirates will come in 10-8. Each was the third seed in there respective conferences. Massachusetts defeated the top-seeded Green Bay Blizzard 51-28 in the Eastern Conference Championship Game on August 2.
Jarmaine Doubs intercepted Strike Force quarterback Nate Davis twice, returning one for a touchdown. Davontae Merriweather also had a pick six, while Dillon Winfrey had a pick which set up the Rattlers' final score of the contest.
San Diego finishes their 2024 season 11-7 overall; a season which saw them earn their first-ever playoff berth and win their first-ever playoff game in the opening round over the Bay Area Panthers. The Strike Force and Rattlers spit their two games this season with each team winning on the other's home field.
The Rattlers struck first when Dalton Sneed found Jamal Miles open in the left flat. Miles caught the pass and ran it in for the six-yard score. The Strike Force drove down to the Arizona one-yard line, but were forced into a turnover on downs. The Rattlers took over at the eight. Sneed's 28-yard scamper up the middle put Arizona up by two touchdowns late in the opening quarter. The Rattlers led 14-0 at the end of one.
Nate Davis fired a 15-yard strike to a wide open Arthur Jackson III across the middle to put the Strike Force on the board. The extra point went no good. They attempted the onside kick, which bounced off a Rattlers' player and was recovered by Atoa Fox. On the following possession, Davis' deep throw into the end zone was intercepted by Doubs of the Rattlers at the one. They took advantage of the turnover with a 35-yard bomb from Sneed to Nih-jer Jackson with 5:48 remaining in the second. San Diego pulled closer with a four-yard touchdown from Davis to Xavier Amey. Arizona went back up by at least two scores with Sneed's seven-yard touchdown to Miles around the right side with just under 16 seconds remaining in the half. The Strike Force tacked on a 32-yard field goal from Paul Ortiz as time expired. Ortiz, signed this week due to an injury to Conor Mangan, had missed extra point attempts on San Diego's two touchdowns in the first half. The Rattlers led 28-15 at intermission.
San Diego received the opening kickoff and drove to the Arizona 17-yard line before Davis was intercepted by Merriweather who returned the pick 50 yards for a Rattlers' touchdown. With the Strike Force driving, Davis was intercepted by Doubs of the Rattlers who returned it 42 yards for another Arizona touchdown. After Arizona forced San Diego into a turnover on downs, its offense took over with a lead of 41-15 heading into the final quarter.
Sneed's bootleg around the left side put the Rattlers up 48-15 less than a minute into the fourth quarter. Davis answered for the Strike Force with a 12-yard draw around the right guard. He capitalized with a two-point conversion to Kishawn Walker, the talented Strike Force defensive back. They attempted an onside kick, but it was covered up by the Rattlers' Merriweather. Dawson Evitts' 20-yard field goal made the score 51-23 with 8:15 remaining. Davis threw his fourth interception of the game, into the hands of Winfrey. They tacked on a one-yard touchdown run from Shannon Brooks at the one-minute warning to extend their lead.
Sneed completed 14 of his 18 plays for 159 yards with three touchdowns and no interceptions. He also rushed for 45 yards off four carries and a pair of scores. Brooks had eight carries for 22 yards and a score. Nih-Jer Jackson caught four passes for 69 yards and a touchdown, while Jamal Miles found the end zone twice as a receiver. In addition to his interceptions, Doubs led the defense with 7.5 tackles.
Davis completed 17 of 38 throws for 179 yards with two touchdowns and a pick, and also rushed for a score. Arthur Jackson III caught five balls for 74 yards and a score. Xavier Amey added four receptions for 33 yards and a touchdown. Byron Cooper paved the way for the Strike Force defense with 5.5 tackles.
Arizona had an advantage of 233 yards to 219 in total offense, including a 34-yard edge in the running game. San Diego outgained Arizona through the air by 14 yards. The Rattlers were penalized four times for 41 yards while the Strike Force were flagged three times for 13 yards.
The IFL National Championship Game will be televised on CBS Sports Network. Sports Coast to Coast will present an exclusive preview of that game. That preview will appear on our Indoor Football League section. Additional broadcast information will be provided within that preview. Click for our complete IFL 2024 Schedule.
-ANM
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