Apache Junction, AZ 4/17/10
By: Kevin Pakos for ASPN Radio and Arizona Football League
Two games were played in the first of four weekends of playoffs to determine the 2010 State Champion in the 17 team Arizona Football League. The first round had a mix of teams from all over Arizona. The Casa Grande Wolfpack (6-5) came to town to play the Phoenix Raiders (5-6)in the first game while the Bisbee Ironmen traveled from the Southeastern edge of the State to play the Paradise Valley Crusaders.
Both games were played at Apache Junction High School home of the 4A-1 Desert Sky Prospectors of the AIA Arizona Interscholastic Athletic Association.
The Casa Grande Wolfpack in white jerseys were the home team in their game versus the Phoenix Raiders wearing their black jerseys. The Wolfpack played in the 2009 State Championship game and were the youngest team in AzFL history to become State Runner-ups.
The Phoenix Raiders returned to the playoffs after a two year absence. Both teams featured scoring threats at their skill positions and the game had many exciting plays.
Some of the notable players for the Raiders were Dan Bauer, Ed Robles, Marvin Woods, Jorge Acuna, Phillip Patterson, Tyreece McGruder, Rod Gaines and Felipe Sierra. The Raiders Staff was Toby Baca, Robert Weiss and Ray King.
Top players for the Wolfpack were TJ White, Shane Norman, Ty Marsh, Neal Myers, Joseph Youcupicio, Shelby Hill, Jesus Ruiz, Derollan Reeves and Martrail Harris. The staff for the Wolfpack was Chris Braybrooks, Anthony Nava, Brian Mitchell, Bob Losik and Pablo Youcupicio.
The Wolfpack won the game 36-14 over the Raiders. Next up in the Arizona State Championship quarterfinals for Casa Grande will be the team they played in the 2009 Title Game, the Southwest (Avondale/Goodyear) Stampede, the number two seed with an 8-2 record.
The evening game was an exciting matchup between the Paradise Valley Crusaders in red jerseys (6-5) and the home team Bisbee Ironmen in white jerseys (5-6) that was not settled until the game clock expired as Bisbee was attempting to score from inside the Paradise Valley 10 yard line.
Before we get to the score, some of the players making things happen were, for the Crusaders Ryan Salazar, Smooth Stansfield, James Martin, Karl Evans, Kunle Ransom, Brandon Foutz, and Rod Callis. Staff for Paradise Valley was Byron Autry, Lynn Autry, Gene Peterson and Jon Soriano.
Top players for the Ironmen were Brian Vertrees, Sterling Shuller, Alonso Dagnino, Erik Shisslak, Carlos Lopez and Tredale Kennedy. Staff for Bisbee was Cris Vertrees and Bill Taylor.
The game ended with the Crusaders praying for a stop and the Ironmen on the way to take the lead for good as the clock expired. The drive ended and clock ran out on the Ironmen tho, as they fell 14-12 in a thrilling finish.
The playoffs continue next week, Saturday, April 24th 2010 at Youngkers High School in Buckeye, Arizona. There will be two lighted fields and the matchups are:
4/24/10
PO R2 - Youngkers HS all 4 games
Soccer Stadium
4:00 #1 Monsoon (white) v #9 Crusaders (red)
7:00 #2 Stampede (white) v Wolfpack (black)
Football Stadium
4:30 #4 Demons (red) v #5 Soul Patrol (white)
7:30 #3 Headhunters (blackaroon) v #6 Hitmen (white)
You can see the entire schedule with results and scores at:
http://www.azfl.com/2010scheduleazfl.htm
Other links to visit:
http://www.azfl.com
http://www.amazingperformances.com
http://www.jrcollegefootball.com
http://www.rattlerreport.com
http://www.aspnradio.com
See action photos:
http://www.azfl.com/2010actionphotos.htm
The AzFL 2010 Schedule can be found at:
http://www.azfl.com/2010scheduleazfl.htm
CU on the Radio: I am Host Kevin Pakos and I can be found twittering about as @aspnradiocom but you knew that.
If you you know of someone that has a story worth telling please visit one of the links above and send us the information. Good reading and see you on the radio.
By: Kevin Pakos for ASPN Radio and Arizona Football League
Two games were played in the first of four weekends of playoffs to determine the 2010 State Champion in the 17 team Arizona Football League. The first round had a mix of teams from all over Arizona. The Casa Grande Wolfpack (6-5) came to town to play the Phoenix Raiders (5-6)in the first game while the Bisbee Ironmen traveled from the Southeastern edge of the State to play the Paradise Valley Crusaders.
Both games were played at Apache Junction High School home of the 4A-1 Desert Sky Prospectors of the AIA Arizona Interscholastic Athletic Association.
The Casa Grande Wolfpack in white jerseys were the home team in their game versus the Phoenix Raiders wearing their black jerseys. The Wolfpack played in the 2009 State Championship game and were the youngest team in AzFL history to become State Runner-ups.
The Phoenix Raiders returned to the playoffs after a two year absence. Both teams featured scoring threats at their skill positions and the game had many exciting plays.
Some of the notable players for the Raiders were Dan Bauer, Ed Robles, Marvin Woods, Jorge Acuna, Phillip Patterson, Tyreece McGruder, Rod Gaines and Felipe Sierra. The Raiders Staff was Toby Baca, Robert Weiss and Ray King.
Top players for the Wolfpack were TJ White, Shane Norman, Ty Marsh, Neal Myers, Joseph Youcupicio, Shelby Hill, Jesus Ruiz, Derollan Reeves and Martrail Harris. The staff for the Wolfpack was Chris Braybrooks, Anthony Nava, Brian Mitchell, Bob Losik and Pablo Youcupicio.
The Wolfpack won the game 36-14 over the Raiders. Next up in the Arizona State Championship quarterfinals for Casa Grande will be the team they played in the 2009 Title Game, the Southwest (Avondale/Goodyear) Stampede, the number two seed with an 8-2 record.
The evening game was an exciting matchup between the Paradise Valley Crusaders in red jerseys (6-5) and the home team Bisbee Ironmen in white jerseys (5-6) that was not settled until the game clock expired as Bisbee was attempting to score from inside the Paradise Valley 10 yard line.
Before we get to the score, some of the players making things happen were, for the Crusaders Ryan Salazar, Smooth Stansfield, James Martin, Karl Evans, Kunle Ransom, Brandon Foutz, and Rod Callis. Staff for Paradise Valley was Byron Autry, Lynn Autry, Gene Peterson and Jon Soriano.
Top players for the Ironmen were Brian Vertrees, Sterling Shuller, Alonso Dagnino, Erik Shisslak, Carlos Lopez and Tredale Kennedy. Staff for Bisbee was Cris Vertrees and Bill Taylor.
The game ended with the Crusaders praying for a stop and the Ironmen on the way to take the lead for good as the clock expired. The drive ended and clock ran out on the Ironmen tho, as they fell 14-12 in a thrilling finish.
The playoffs continue next week, Saturday, April 24th 2010 at Youngkers High School in Buckeye, Arizona. There will be two lighted fields and the matchups are:
4/24/10
PO R2 - Youngkers HS all 4 games
Soccer Stadium
4:00 #1 Monsoon (white) v #9 Crusaders (red)
7:00 #2 Stampede (white) v Wolfpack (black)
Football Stadium
4:30 #4 Demons (red) v #5 Soul Patrol (white)
7:30 #3 Headhunters (blackaroon) v #6 Hitmen (white)
You can see the entire schedule with results and scores at:
http://www.azfl.com/2010scheduleazfl.htm
Other links to visit:
http://www.azfl.com
http://www.amazingperformances.com
http://www.jrcollegefootball.com
http://www.rattlerreport.com
http://www.aspnradio.com
See action photos:
http://www.azfl.com/2010actionphotos.htm
The AzFL 2010 Schedule can be found at:
http://www.azfl.com/2010scheduleazfl.htm
CU on the Radio: I am Host Kevin Pakos and I can be found twittering about as @aspnradiocom but you knew that.
If you you know of someone that has a story worth telling please visit one of the links above and send us the information. Good reading and see you on the radio.