The Northern Arizona Wranglers are back at home for the first time in nearly one month. This Saturday evening matchup will have major playoff implications for the Indoor Football League's Western Conference. This heavyweight battle between the Wranglers and the Panthers will determine the top team in the Western Conference standings for the time being. Both teams enter the faceoff with 4-2 records so far in 2023, as this showdown will be sponsored by the Daily Courier.
 
These two teams met for the first time this season less than three weeks ago, and it was a very lopsided victory in favor of the Panthers. The Wranglers are seeking revenge, and will be aiming for a victory that would put them at the top of the IFL Western Conference standings. In the weeks since their last meeting, both the Wranglers and Panthers have won their last two games. The Panthers are a very talented team led by quarterback Dalton Sneed on offense, and leaders from the Wranglers 2022 Championship run on defense.
 
The Wranglers defense has been playing at a very high level in recent outings, as they forced a season high five turnovers last week in Tucson, Ariz. The Wranglers defense currently ranks number one in points per game allowed (with the lowest allowed). Northern Arizona's offense has some progressions to make, and will be putting an emphasis on protecting the football this week. The Wranglers will be playing a very tough opponent in the Panthers this week. As evidenced by the score of the last game between these two teams, the Panthers will take advantage of the opposing team's mistakes. The Wranglers will need a complete performance in all phases of the game to become take the top spot in the IFL's Western Conference.
 
Both teams will be fired up to fight for a victory, and the coaches know each other all too well. This game should be intense and hard fought, so don't be surprised to see a much closer score than the first time these two teams met in San Jose, Calif.
 
Will the Wranglers take sole possession of first place in the IFL's Western Conference with a victory on Saturday? Come watch the Wranglers compete 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              WIN, 48-42
 
Sunday, April 16th, 3:05 P.M. vs San Diego Strike Force           WIN, 48-9
 
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