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Conquest attempt to slow streaking division leader
Schenectady Gazette

The Albany Conquest will be trying to snap a two-game losing streak and at the same time end the American Conference East Div­ision-leading Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Pioneers’ six-game winning skein in a key arenafootball2 game tonight at 7 at Wachovia Arena.

Pioneers blaze past Conquest 69-27
Albany Conquest Press Release

The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Pioneers scored on every single offensive possession as they trounced the Albany Conquest 69-27 Friday night at Wachovia Arena.

Vena leads Pioneers over Conquest
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Pioneers Press Release

Geisinger MVP Ryan Vena tied his own Pioneers record with ten touchdown passes as Wilkes-Barre/ Scranton blew out the Albany Conquest 69-27 in front of 4,733 at the Wachovia Arena in Wilkes-Barre.

Pioneers look to solidify position as beast of east
Citizens Voice

For the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Pioneers there is a light at the end of the tunnel. Playing their third game since May 5 tonight at 7 at Wachovia Arena against Albany, the only thing that separates the Pioneers from a week off is 60 minutes of football.



Ingold expects a win over Conquest
Wilkes Barre Times-Leader

Ask Pioneers coach Rich Ingold about the Albany Conquest and you get a slightly diplomatic answer.

Conquest prep for Pioneers
Capital News 9

In the AF2, the Albany Conquest are on the road this weekend. They'll take on the East Division-leading Wilkes Barre Scranton Pioneers at 7 p.m. Friday.

Albany's Hobbs signs with the New York Giants
Albany Conquest Press Release

The Albany Conquest announced today that tight end/offensive lineman Jacob Hobbs has signed a NFL contract with the New York Giants after participating in their Rookie/Free Agent Minicamp last weekend.

Hughes' 5 TDs lead T'Birds
Daytona Beach News-Journal

Lamar Hughes was one of four Daytona Beach receivers who came into Thursday night's Arena Football2 game without a touchdown reception.



Conquest welcome return of Williams
Schenectady Gazette

The only thing brighter than the sun outside Center City in Schen­ectady on Tuesday was the smile on Antwun Williams’ face inside the building.

ThunderBirds hand Conquest 62-53 loss
Albany Conquest Press Release

The Albany Conquest dropped their second straight game, losing to the Daytona Beach ThunderBirds 62-53 Thursday night at the Ocean Center.

Talons top coaches poll for seventh straight week
af2 Press Release

The defending ArenaCup Champion Tulsa Talons have maintained the No. 1 ranking in the Week 7 Coaches Poll, the arenafootball2 (af2) league office announced today.

Albany sends another player to NFL minicamp
Albany Conquest Press Release

The Albany Conquest announced today that tight end/offensive lineman Jacob Hobbs has been invited to participate in a three-day NFL Rookie/Free Agent minicamp this weekend with the New York Giants. Hobbs will not be available for this Thursday’s road game against the Daytona Beach ThunderBirds.



Jacob Hobbs To Attend NY Giants Camp This Weekend
WNYT

The Albany Conquest announced today that tight end/offensive lineman Jacob Hobbs has been invited to participate in a three-day NFL Rookie/Free Agent minicamp this weekend with the New York Giants. Hobbs will not be available for this Thursday’s road game against the Daytona Beach ThunderBirds.

A big-time chance for those with talent
Albany Times Union

Arena2 is a minor league of a minor league. (Seriously, arena football fans, don't even bother calling.) Here's an easy trivia question: How many rungs separate af2 from the NFL?

Tennessee Valley dissolves Conquest lead For 61-49 road win
Albany Conquest Press Release

The Tennessee Valley Vipers scored 44 points in the second half, erasing a 17-point Albany Conquest halftime lead, on their way to a 61-49 win on Saturday night at the Times Union Center.

Vipers rally for victory
The Huntsville Times - al.com

With less than four minutes to go in the first half Saturday night, the Tennessee Valley Vipers had every reason in the world to be worried.

Conquest squander lead in second half
Albany Times Union

Tennessee Valley defensive lineman Terrance Ford had the letters "O" and "R" fall off the back of his jersey by the time Saturday night's arenafootball2 game ended.

Conquest fall apart in second half
Schenectady Gazette

A second-half collapse on both sides of the ball stym­ied the Albany Conquest Saturday night at Times Union Center.

Conquest scrambling to replace Williams
Schenectady Gazette

The strong play of Williams, a 6-foot-3, 190-pound third-year player from Virginia State who led the Conquest in receiving touchdowns last year with 33, allowed the Conquest to absorb the loss of Jared Jones to an injury two weeks ago.

Conquest won't knock opportunity
Albany Times Union

Albany Conquest coach Jeff Hoffman said part of his job is helping players advance to a better league than arenafootball2.

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At a Glance
Record Ovr Home Away
  3-4 2-1 1-3
Last Game Fri May 16
  Loss @WBS 27-69
Next Game Sat May 24 7:00pm
  vs MAN  
Schedule
Date Opp Time (ET)
May 3   Tennessee Valley L 49-61
May 8 @ Daytona Beach L 53-62
May 16 @ Wilkes-Barre/Scranton L 27-69
May 24   Manchester 7:00pm
May 31 @ Mahoning Valley 7:05pm
Complete Schedule
Standings
Eastern Division W L PF PA
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton7 1 514 258
Albany3 4 342 408
Mahoning Valley1 6 279 346
Manchester1 6 321 407
Complete Standings
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