The Wranglers entered their first game with a large amount of new starting players. This was on display through a slow start against the Duke City Gladiators, but the Wranglers fought hard. After falling short of the comeback, the Wranglers fell to an 0-1 record for the 2023 season. This was the Wranglers first loss on Pinnacle Bank Field since the 2021 season, before Head Coach Les Moss took over the team. The Wranglers are looking to even up their record at 1-1 with a win. The Wranglers have a tough opponent coming into Prescott Valley, in the Knight Hawks. This game is sponsored by Center for Physical Excellence.
 
Vegas played very well in their first game, defeating the Iowa Barnstormers by a score of 57-44. Former Tucson Sugar Skulls standout quarterback DaQuan Neal threw a total of six touchdowns. The Wranglers will face a familiar face, who will be fired up to play against his former team, in wide receiver Quentin Randolph. Randolph hauled in five receptions for 99 yards and three touchdowns last week against Iowa.
 
The Wranglers look to continue their progression that they started to make in Week One against Duke City. Wranglers quarterback Garrett Kettle will be entering his second game in the Indoor Football League, and has a better feel for the speed of the game. Kettle was a threat on the ground last week, rushing for 108 yards and two touchdowns. Defensively, the Wranglers face a challenging Vegas offense that will be tough to shut down. The Wranglers were able to keep up with the high-powered Gladiators attack for the most part, but will be looking to force their first turnover of the 2023 regular season.
 
The matchup should be a good one for the defending champions at home, as they'll be ready to rise to the challenge. Will the Wranglers bounce back with a victory at home? Come watch the Wranglers on Pinnacle Bank Field at the Findlay Toyota Center to find out! Details on how to get tickets will be included at the end of this game preview below.

The Northern Arizona Wranglers 2023 home games, with dates, matchups, and results are listed below.
 
Saturday, March 25th, 6:05 P.M. vs Duke City Gladiators        LOSS, 43-35
 
Saturday, April 1st, 6:05 P.M. vs Vegas Knight Hawks
 
Sunday, April 16th, 3:05 P.M. vs San Diego Strike Force
 
Saturday, May 13th, 6:05 P.M. vs Bay Area Panthers
 
Saturday, June 3rd, 6:05 P.M. vs Arizona Rattlers
 
Saturday, June 17th, 6:05 P.M. vs Frisco Fighters
 
Saturday, June 24th, 6:05 P.M. vs Tucson Sugar Skulls
 
Saturday, July 8th, 6:05 P.M. vs Massachusetts Pirates
 
Season tickets for your 2022 IFL National Champions, the Northern Arizona Wranglers, are on sale now for the 2023 regular season.
 
You can check our website, nazwranglers.com, for a seating map of the Findlay Toyota Center, and pricing breakdown. This is located under the Season Tickets tab on the homepage.
 
For any Season Ticket inquiries, call us at 928-379-5581
 
You can also email emaleighwalter@nazwranglers.com
 
Single game tickets are available NOW! Purchase individual game tickets at the Findlay Toyota Center Box Office or through the link below.
 
https://www.ticketmaster.com/northern-arizona-wranglers-tickets/artist/2769030
 
 
 
 
Written by: Tucker Welch
Edited by: Ed Cole