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ArenaBowl XXVI will shake with Rattlers, plenty of SoulOrlando Sentinel
Teams with such cool nicknames as the Rampage, Barnstormers and Kats have played for the Arena Football League's top prize, too. No team, though, has reached the championship game more than the Arizona Rattlers.
Wheels Fall Off in 2nd Half, Shock Season Ends in ArizonaJeffrey Giuliani, ArenaFan.comThe 2013 season was one with many highs for the Spokane Shock. Unfortunately, their season could not end on one. The Arizona Rattlers won the rubber match by a score of 65-57, sending the Shock back home with a devastating loss. A strong first half by the Shock was only an aberration. The Rattlers stormed back to close out the second half and dominated the 3rd quarter en route to a commanding victory. 37 consecutive points gave the Rattlers enough of a lead to coast into ArenaBowl XXVI with a win.
Shock fall to the defending champs 65-57Spokane Shock Press Release
The Spokane Shock (15-5, 4-2) traveled to Phoenix, AZ this week to face off against the Arizona Rattlers (17-3, 4-2) for the National Conference Championship. The Shock were able to take the early lead in the first quarter but a resilient Arizona squad aided by defensive turnovers in the second half were able to close out the 65-57 victory, ending the Shock’s season and punching their ticket to the 2013 ArenaBowl in Orlando, FL next weekend against the Philadelphia Soul.
Sharks lose to Soul 75-59WJXT Jacksonville
National Conference Championship Preview - Spokane at ArizonaSpokane Shock Press Release
The Spokane Shock (15-4, 4-2) will travel to Phoenix, AZ this week to face off against the Arizona Rattlers (16-3, 4-2) for the National Conference Championship. Kickoff is scheduled for Saturday, August 10th with a 6:30 PM PST kickoff at US Airways Center. This week’s game will be broadcast live via CBS Sports Network and available on 700 ESPN Radio.
Since the Shock’s debut in the Arena Football League in 2010, Arizona has become one of Spokane’s fiercest rivals. Over the past four seasons the two teams have clashes on ten different occasions with the series tied at 5-5 (1-1 postseason). Though the two teams have split their series history, the home team has proven to have the advantage. Spokane has won only once at Arizona which was the first matchup between the two franchises in 2010. In the last six games, Arizona has come away with a 5-1 record against Spokane.
AFL Football: Olson Has Shock in Prime PositionCentralia Chronicle
Shock-Rattlers defines AFL rivalryThe Spokesman Review
Arena Bowl Berth on the Line as Shock Visit RattlersKHQ Right Now
Davila Chasing More Than HistoryAndy Lopusnak, ArenaFan.comHe’s the only player in the history of football to post at least 4,800 passing yards and 100 passing touchdowns in four straight seasons. And he’s done this in his first four AFL seasons. Add the most wins in a four-year span in league annuals, a League MVP and ArenaBowl MVP, and Nick Davila may have already penciled in his name for a future AFL Hall of Fame induction.
Shock and Rattlers Set For Grudge Match in Snake PitJeffrey Giuliani, ArenaFan.comOn Sunday afternoon, the Spokane Shock anxiously awaited to find out who their opponent would be in the National Conference Championship. The Rattlers ended up thwarting the Sabercats, bringing the National Conference title game to the Snake Pit. Head Coach Andy Olson, among other players, reiterated the same sentiment: We don’t care who we have to play. Olson took it one step further, saying, “We would love to beat them on their home turf.” Now the Shock get their chance to make that a reality.
ArenaBowl Spot on the Line as Rattlers, Shock Clash on CBS Sports NetworkAFL Press Release
The rubber match between the Arizona Rattlers (15-3) and Spokane Shock (14-4) is set to air live on CBS Sports Network on Saturday, August 10 at 9:30 p.m. ET. The winner will represent the National Conference at ArenaBowl XXVI in Orlando, which will be broadcast on CBS at 1:00 p.m. ET on Saturday, August 17.
Shock to Play Rattlers in Conference ChampionshipKHQ Right Now
